Both in Turkey and Greece, winters may be cold and summers hot. On the other hand, you will most probably be visiting archaeological sites with more or less walking difficulties. Hence an adapted outfit is recommended :

• In winter : strong walking shoes, warm coat, umbrella, protection against cold wind (hat, gloves)
• In summer : strong walking shoes, cotton clothing, sun hat, sun glasses, sun cream
• When visiting churches and mosques, appropriate dressing

Do not forget !

• Your daily medication if and when needed while on tour.
• Your tour voucher, the only proof that you have subscribed and paid for this tour.
• Cash money to pay the not included entrance fees, drinks and lunch, shopping, tips…
• Your cameras… Remember that at some sites and museums taking pictures may be forbidden or allowed midst payment of a fee. Inquire about using a flash;
• Your swimming wear if you jo-in a tour with swimming opportunity.
• Possibly spare shoes, T-shirts, jumpers, socks

Visiting archaeological site may require good physical conditions and access to people with reduced mobility is not always possible. During visits and stops, the buses will be locked and under the supervision of the driver. Hence, if you wish, you can leave some personal belongings in the bus yet at your own responsibility. If not done at subscription, inform your tour guide as soon as you get on the coach about your specific food requirements so that the restaurant booked for lunch can be informed accordingly in due time.

BE18 - Tire & Birgi

You may have strolled the typical Greek village of Sirince.  Yet have you ever thought of visiting typical Turkish villages and learn about authentical housing, buildings, local foods, lesser know local handicrafts ?
This tour is best organized on a Tuesdays when the weekly market of Tire is being held yet other days are also possible.
We depart from your hotel and drive to the village of Tire.  En-route, if you wish, a short stop at the Mausoleum of Belevi is an option.  In Tire we will visit the market place, the “arasta” (a sort of covered market), a mosque and enjoy a local lunch : the “Tire Kofte” (buttered meat balls on a skewer).  We then proceed to the village of Birgi whe-re we will discover a Konak (typical wooden mansion) and a XIVth century mosque.
This tour is also an opportunity to learn more about those crafts which tend to disappear such as ropes, felt carpets...
After some free time to stroll the village, we return to your hotel.

- A/C vehicle
- English speaking tour guide
- Parking lots
 

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