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Daily Bafa Lake Tour from Cesme

Cesme, Lake Bafa, Cesme,
Duration

1 day(s)

Tour type

Private

Group size

1-40 people

Physical Level

easy

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Tour Overview

Bafa Lake, accompanied by the rugged Latmos Mountain range, presents an unforgettable image of rural Turkey. For the intrepid travelers who dare to stray from the beaten track, taking a detour from the highway and visiting the vast and serene Bafa Lake is certainly a worthwhile experience.

Activities
Daily Historical In-depth Cultural

Tour Features

Duration
1 day(s)

Max Group Size
1-40 people

Tour Code
DBLTFC

Departure Type
scheduled

Tour Category
City Sightseeing

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In

Age Requirement
0 - 99

Cesme

Pickup Time:

11:53

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Cesme

Dropoff Time:

11:53

Highlights
Herakleia Ancient City on the shore of Lake Bafa

Itinerary

Day 1

Commencing from your hotel, you will embark on a picturesque journey towards Bafa Lake, which was formerly the extremity of Lade Bay until the Roman period. Due to sediment deposited by the River Meander, the lake lost its connection to the open sea around 400 AD. This lake is 15 km long, 10 km wide, covers an area of 700 hectares, and has a maximum depth of 25 meters. The lake also serves as a sanctuary for 208 bird species, including pelicans and storks, while fish such as sea bass, eels, and carp thrive in its waters. The surrounding area features cotton and olive agriculture, as well as beekeeping.

Herakleia, previously known as Latmos, was once a thriving town located at the base of Mount Latmos, which stands at 1,375 meters tall. The town's economy relied on agriculture, fishing, and maritime trade. Unfortunately, the city's decline was brought on by the River Meander's diversion, which disconnected the bay from the sea. The natural setting and the mountainous terrain where the city was built have given rise to numerous legends. For instance, the moon goddess Selene placed her beloved Endymion into an eternal sleep and visited him one night to make love to him. Herakleia is the next stop.

The tour will end with the hotel transfer; however, you can sign up to take advantage of TSG credits, and this is the best way to snag credits and use them for your next trips as a discount, as well as to hear about the hot deals according to your interests.

Included

Professional English-speaking tour guides

Transfer from hotel in Cesme

Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach

Return transfer to hotel in Cesme

Guided Bafa LakeTour

All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary

Excluded

International or Domestic flights

Lunch

Insurance: All types

Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers

Tour Booking

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Sep 9, 2026 Sep 9, 2026 €275
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Sep 10, 2026 Sep 10, 2026 €275
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Sep 11, 2026 Sep 11, 2026 €275
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Sep 13, 2026 Sep 13, 2026 €275
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Sep 14, 2026 Sep 14, 2026 €275
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Sep 16, 2026 Sep 16, 2026 €275
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Sep 17, 2026 Sep 17, 2026 €275
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Sep 18, 2026 Sep 18, 2026 €275
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Sep 19, 2026 Sep 19, 2026 €275
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Sep 21, 2026 Sep 21, 2026 €275
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Sep 22, 2026 Sep 22, 2026 €275
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Sep 26, 2026 Sep 26, 2026 €275
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Sep 29, 2026 Sep 29, 2026 €275
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