Gocek - Turkey

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Gocek

Gocek is part of Fethiye Bay which with its cultural wealth, natural beauties and geography, is one of the most he important tourist centres of Turkey. It is famous for its works of art belong to Persians, Lycians, Carians and Romans. This charming bay has both large and small islands are scattered through out. Many parts of the bay are surrounded by pine forests.

History

The ancient name of Fethiye, which was a coastal city at the borders of Lycia-Caria, is Telmessos. There is not definite information about the foundation of this Ancient city. According to the first written records, it has come into existence in the 5th century B.C. Telmessos, separate from Lycia, survived as an independent city for a long time. The city experienced the rule of Persia, Alexander the Great, Rome, Pergamum Kingdom, Byzantium, Menteşeoğulları Principality and Ottoman State respectively.
 

You will be met at Dalaman Airport and transfered to Rhea - there is no charge fro this provided you arrive on the recommended flight.