Markets & crafts in Sarigerme

Gocek half-day Turkish market tour

Gocek is a typical coastal Turkish town known for its lively weekly market. After pick-up from your hotel, you'll set off on the scenic drive to Gocek while your guide sets the scene on what to expect. Once you arrive, they'll help you get your bearings, then it's time to immerse yourself in the market.It's a bustling atmosphere, with friendly locals welcoming tourists and families to enjoy the stalls, but it's not overwhelming like some markets can feel. You'll spend the morning browsing stalls piled high with aromatic spices and a myriad of local wares, like ceramics, scarfs and jewellery.There are plenty of stalls offering samples of their tasty treats, from fresh fruits to olives and cheese. Kids will be mesmerised by the vendors rolling out the dough and making gozleme – a Turkish savoury flatbread filled with a combo of cheese, meats, potatoes and spinach – make sure you grab a taste. . There's time to revel in the charm of this Turkish town and check out the palm-lined harbour before returning to base in the early afternoon.

Fethiye Market & Shopping Tour

A shopping trip in Turkey is one of those must-do experiences. And this morning in Fethiye is great for bargain-hunting. You'll call into a shopping centre dedicated to Turkish souvenirs, haggle your way through the local market and stop by a gold complex for a mooch. There's also free time in the town centre.First up is a visit to the Imperial Concept shopping centre. Here you'll find an array of treats to stock up on, from ceramics to the country's most famous export – Turkish delight. Then it's on to Fethiye weekly market to indulge in some more retail therapy. Work your way through the countless stands stacked with exotic spices, leather bags, rugs and ceramics.You'll round off in the centre of Fethiye, where you'll have some free time to browse modern shops and boutiques at your own pace. After a busy day of hitting the shops, you could check pull up a pew at a street-side café for some Turkish coffee and sweet pastries.

Visit to Ortaca Market and Peloid Mud Baths in Dalyan

Rumour has it Cleopatra used to be a regular at the Dalyan mud baths. On this half-day trip, you'll venture off to Ortaca market for some free time to poke around this open-air bazaar, before getting down and dirty in the natural mud pools and hot springs in Dalyan.You'll start the day with a trip to the local Ortaca market for some typical Turkish shopping. Haggle your way through spice-scented stalls as you munch on fresh fruit, mingle with the locals or find an eye-catching trinket to take home.Then, it's off to the mud baths of Dalyan – these pools of mud are famous for their healing properties. Perfect for families and younger children due to the shallow pools, you'll have some time to revitalise your skin and have fun in the mud. After showering off, you can even have a dip in the natural hot springs, where temperatures can hit 39°C.