DATÇA ALMOND BLOSSOM FESTIVAL TOUR 05-07 FEBRUARY 2027
Tour Detail
🌸 DATÇA ALMOND BLOSSOM FESTIVAL TOUR 🌸
MARMARIS • KIZKUMU • OLD DATÇA • ALMOND BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
• AKYAKA • AZMAK RIVER • BELEN COFFEEHOUSE • BOZÜYÜK
🏨 1 NIGHT HALF BOARD ACCOMMODATION
📅 05–07 FEBRUARY 2027
💰 7.000 TL
🌸 Are you ready to explore the fairytale streets of Datça, adorned with almond blossoms, the first herald of spring? 😍
As Çorlu Travel, we invite you to one of the most beautiful times of the Aegean, when nature comes alive again with white and pink blossoms, to the Datça Almond Blossom Festival! 🌿✨
🏡 We wander among the stone houses of Old Datça, 📖 follow the traces of Can Yücel, 🌸 experience unforgettable moments at the festival grounds adorned with almond blossoms, 🌊 discover the unique nature of Akyaka, and 🎶 travel back in time in the land where the Ormancı Türküsü (folk song) was born.
🚌 TOUR DEPARTURE POINTS
📅 FRIDAY EVENING DEPARTURE, 05 FEBRUARY 2027
📍 19:30 – In front of Çerkezköy Chamber of Commerce
📍 20:30 – Behind Çorlu Former Girls' Vocational High School (Opposite Vatan Computer)
📍 21:00 – Tekirdağ Seaside, in front of Özcanlar Köfte
⏰ IMPORTANT NOTE: We kindly ask you to be ready at your departure point at least 20 minutes before the departure time.
🗺️ DAY 1 – 05 FEBRUARY FRIDAY
🚌 ÇORLU – TEKİRDAĞ – ÇANAKKALE – İZMİR – MUĞLA
🌙 After picking up our valued guests from the designated departure points, we begin our journey to the unique beauties of the Aegean, accompanied by our breaks and in-vehicle refreshments.
🚌 Following the Tekirdağ – Çanakkale – İzmir route, we head towards Muğla.
✨ After our pleasant journey, the calming atmosphere of the Aegean welcomes us in the morning hours.
🌸 DAY 2 – 06 FEBRUARY SATURDAY
🌊 MARMARIS – KIZKUMU – OLD DATÇA – CAN YÜCEL STREET – ALMOND BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
☀️ BREAKFAST IN MUĞLA
🌅 We arrive in Muğla in the morning and give free time for breakfast at a suitable facility.
☕ Guests who wish may enjoy their breakfast while breathing the crisp Aegean air and start the day pleasantly.
🌊 KIZKUMU BEACH – WALKING ON THE SEA
The first stop of our tour is Kızkumu, a natural wonder in the Orhaniye neighborhood of Marmaris and the subject of legends! 🏖️✨
🌊 This natural marvel, famous for its shallow sand strip stretching into the sea, offers visitors a unique experience.
👣 Guests who wish may walk in the shallow waters, provided weather and sea conditions are suitable.
📖 From our guide, we listen to the sorrowful love legend of Kızkumu and its connection with the historical Bybassos settlement of the region.
📸 We take unforgettable photographs with the magnificent harmony of sea, mountains and nature.
🏡 OLD DATÇA – THE MAGIC OF STONE STREETS
Now our route leads to one of the most special places of the Datça Peninsula, Old Datça! 🌸
🏘️ Old Datça welcomes us with its stone houses adorned with bougainvillea, narrow streets, small art workshops and nostalgic atmosphere.
🌿 Walking along the historic stone streets, we closely get to know the calm lifestyle culture of the Aegean.
🎨 We explore small shops selling handmade products, art galleries and souvenir spots.
📸 We collect beautiful memories in this fairytale village where every corner offers a separate photo frame.
📖 CAN YÜCEL HOUSE AND CAN YÜCEL STREET
One of the first names that comes to mind when Old Datça is mentioned is the unforgettable poet of Turkish literature, Can Yücel!
📚 We walk through the streets bearing the traces of the famous poet, who spent an important part of his life in Datça.
🏡 We see from the outside the house where Can Yücel lived and explore Can Yücel Street, which is identified with him.
🌸 We spend a pleasant time in this special place where poetry, art and the calming atmosphere of the Aegean meet.
🛒 SİNEKLİ BAKKAL – VILLAGE COFFEEHOUSE
🏡 We see Sinekli Bakkal, one of the nostalgic symbols of Old Datça.
☕ Then we take a short break at a village coffeehouse.
🌿 Among the historic stone houses, we can sip our tea and coffee while feeling the atmosphere of a calm Aegean village.
🥤 Guests who wish may try Datça's famous gazoz (soda).
📸 After taking our final photographs on the unforgettable streets of Old Datça, we head towards the festival grounds.
🌸🎉 DATÇA ALMOND BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
✨ And the most colorful, most exciting moment of our tour!
WELCOME TO THE DATÇA ALMOND BLOSSOM FESTIVAL! 🌸💗
🌳 Toward the end of winter, Datça's almond trees transform nature into a fairytale land with their white and pink blossoms.
🌸 We reach the festival grounds to witness this unique scenery announcing the arrival of spring and to closely experience the local culture of Datça.
🎶 Music, entertainment, local flavors and colorful stands await us in the festival atmosphere.
Note: 🌸 The intensity of almond blossoms may vary depending on seasonal weather conditions.
🎊 FREE TIME AT THE FESTIVAL
🌸 We give free time to enjoy pleasant hours at the festival grounds.
🥜 Datça almonds and almond products: You can discover the region's famous almonds, almond sweets and local delicacies.
🛍️ Local product stands: You can shop among handmade souvenirs, natural products and region-specific delicacies.
🎨 Art and handicraft workshops: You can explore creative activities organized according to the festival program.
🎶 Music and performances: You can watch stage performances and cultural events featured in the festival calendar.
📸 Photos with almond blossoms: You can capture beautiful photo frames in Datça's atmosphere adorned with white and pink blossoms.
🍯 Aegean local flavors: You can taste Datça's natural products and traditional flavors.
💗 We spend an unforgettable day with the beauty of the almond blossoms, the warm atmosphere of the Aegean and the festival excitement.
Note: The scope of festival activities and stands depends on the organizer's current program.
🏨 MARMARIS – CHECK-IN AT OUR HOTEL
🌅 After the pleasant hours spent at the festival, we head towards Marmaris.
🏨 We arrive at our hotel and settle into our rooms.
🍽️ We have our dinner at the hotel.
🌙 We relax at the hotel to recover from the day's fatigue.
🛏️ Accommodation: Marmaris – 1 Night Half Board
🌿 DAY 3 – 07 FEBRUARY SUNDAY
🌳 LOVERS' PATH – AKYAKA – AZMAK RIVER – GÖKOVA BAY – BELEN COFFEEHOUSE – BOZÜYÜK
☀️ BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL
🍳 After the breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we check out of our rooms and set off to discover new beauties.
🌳 LOVERS' PATH – EUCALYPTUS TREES
The first stop of our trip is the famous Lovers' Path, surrounded by huge eucalyptus trees! 💚
🌳 The natural tunnel formed by the trees rising on both sides of the road is one of the most beautiful photo spots in the region.
🎬 We take a photo break on this special road, which stands out with its romantic atmosphere reminiscent of old Turkish films.
📸 We take unforgettable souvenir photos among the lush green trees.
🌊 AKYAKA – THE CALM PARADISE OF THE AEGEAN
Now our route leads to Akyaka, where lush green mountains meet the deep blue sea! 🌿✨
🏡 Akyaka, known for its traditional architecture, wooden-decorated houses and nature-harmonious streets, is one of Turkey's most special calm towns.
🌊 We walk in the calming atmosphere of the Gökova Bay and explore the natural beauties of the region.
📸 We photograph Akyaka's unique architecture and nature.
🏡 NAIL ÇAKIRHAN HOUSE
We see the famous house bearing the name of Nail Çakırhan, who made important contributions to Akyaka's architectural identity.
🏆 We listen to the story of this special building, inspired by traditional Turkish architecture, whose architect was awarded the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 1983.
🏛️ We get to know the architectural features of the building through our guide's explanations.
Note: Interior visits depend on the building being open to visitors.
🛶 AZMAK RIVER – NATURAL AQUARIUM
🌿 We reach the Kadın Azmağı, one of the most enchanting natural wonders of Akyaka.
💎 With its crystal-clear waters, lush underwater plants and rich natural life, the Azmak River looks like a natural aquarium.
🐟 We observe the fish swimming in the water, the ducks gliding among the reeds and the unique vegetation of the region.
🚤 AZMAK RIVER BOAT TOUR (EXTRA)
🌊 If weather and boat schedules allow, we make a short Azmak River boat tour with guests who wish to join.
🛶 While gliding over the clear waters, we feel the calming atmosphere of nature.
📸 We take beautiful photos in this unique natural wonder where green and blue meet.
Note: The boat tour is optional and at an extra cost.
🌄 GÖKOVA BAY – SAKAR PASS
🌊 After our Akyaka visit, we continue our journey enjoying the magnificent view of Gökova Bay.
⛰️ As we drive along the Sakar Pass, we see the Aegean's lush mountains and deep blue bay in panoramic view.
📸 If road and traffic conditions allow, we stop for scenic photos.
🎶 GEVENES (ÇAYBÜKÜ) VILLAGE – BELEN COFFEEHOUSE
Now our route leads to the lands where the story of the unforgettable Turkish folk music piece Ormancı Türküsü (Forester's Folk Song) takes place! 🎶
🏡 We reach the historic Belen Coffeehouse in the Çaybükü (Gevenes) neighborhood of Muğla.
📖 From our guide, we listen to the story of the real event that inspired the emergence of the Ormancı Türküsü.
☕ We take a tea and coffee break in the nostalgic atmosphere of this historic coffeehouse.
📸 We take souvenir photos in this special place intertwined with folk songs, memories and Aegean culture.
🏘️ BOZÜYÜK VILLAGE – THE CINEMA VILLAGE OF THE AEGEAN
Our last stop is the historic Bozüyük Village, belonging to the Yatağan district of Muğla! 🎬
🏡 Bozüyük welcomes us with its stone houses, narrow streets, historic structures and traditional Aegean village atmosphere.
🎥 We walk through the streets of this special village known for TV series and films such as Baba Ocağı, Güzel Köylü, and Dondurmam Gaymak.
🌿 On the preserved traditional streets, we explore traces of the past.
🛍️ During the free time at the village, guests who wish may shop for local products.
📸 We take beautiful photos reflecting the calm village life of the Aegean.
🚌 END OF TOUR – RETURN TO ÇORLU
🌅 We complete our unforgettable journey filled with Datça's almond blossoms, Old Datça's stone streets, Akyaka's unique nature and the beautiful villages of the Aegean.
🚌 After our Bozüyük visit, we begin our return journey to Çorlu following the İzmir – Çanakkale – Tekirdağ route.
🌙 We complete our return with breaks along the way.
❤️ We drop our valued guests off at the departure points where we picked them up, and say goodbye until we meet again on the next ÇORLU TRAVEL organization.
What's Included
🚌 Luxury 2+2 Mercedes Travego or Tourismo buses with 46 or 50 seats
☕ On-board refreshments (soft drinks, tea, coffee, cake and water)
🗺️ Surrounding area and city tours included in the program
🏨 1 night hotel accommodation with half board (1 dinner + 1 breakfast)
🎙️ Professional tour guide service with Ministry of Culture and Tourism badge
🛡️ Mandatory travel insurance under Law No. 1618
🌍 Professional tour organization accompanied and guaranteed by ÇORLU TRAVEL
Not Included
🍽️ All lunches taken during the tour
☕ Food and drinks taken during stops on the journey, and personal expenses
🏛️ Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
🚤 All activities and arrangements specified as extras in the program (Akyaka Azmak Stream boat tour, etc.)