Region sheet G-05
Western Turkey has bathed since antiquity. The terraces of Pamukkale and the Roman pool above them are the famous part; the quieter part is the olive coast around Ayvalık, where hot springs rise near the sea.
When to go
Spring and autumn suit both protocols. Summer inland is very hot, and Pamukkale is crowded. The olive coast protocol is timed for the harvest in October and November and also runs in April and May.
How it reads by season
| Season | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Winter | Rain on the coast; no departures |
| Spring | Both protocols, flowers on the hills |
| Summer | Heat inland; no departures |
| Autumn | Olive harvest and warm sea |
One of our leaders grew up in Izmir and leads both Turkish protocols. Meals in Turkey are long and generous, so we keep lunches out of the plan.
Protocols in Turkey
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Onsen Towns of Kyushu
Nine days through the hot-spring towns of Kyushu, from the steam of Beppu to the black sand of Ibusuki, at a walking pace. From CZK 119,900 per person.
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Kusatsu and Nagano Snow Baths
Seven winter days in the Japanese Alps: the hot-water field of Kusatsu, the snow lanes of Shibu and the temple town of Nagano. From CZK 98,900 per person.
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Budapest Bath Circuit
Five days in Budapest, taking the city’s great baths one at a time, from the Ottoman domes of Buda to the yellow palace of Széchenyi. From CZK 24,900 per person.
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Hévíz Lake Weekend
Three days on the warm lake at Hévíz in western Hungary, where you swim among water lilies, with a morning on the north shore of Balaton. From CZK 13,900 per person.
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Bad Gastein Valley Week
Six days in the Gastein valley of the Austrian Alps: the waterfall town of Bad Gastein, high meadows and warm thermal pools. From CZK 38,900 per person.
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Salzkammergut Slow Lakes
Seven days around the lakes of the Salzkammergut in Austria, by boat, local bus and short walks, with Bad Ischl as the middle point. From CZK 42,900 per person.
Prices are indicative and per person; a manager confirms the final price when you send a request.