Cook's Club Alanya

If it’s peace and serenity that you’re after, then a Paradise Canyon trip is your ticket to enjoy exactly that. You’ll shop for fresh Turkish produce at a local Farmer's market, before slinking off to the Kurşunlu waterfall. This tranquil hideaway is draped in jaw-dropping beauty, with lush greenery cascading from every craggy cliff and peak. Soak up a series of majestic views as you take a catamaran cruise over the Karacaören reservoir and fine-tune your culinary finesse with a mini cooking show. The adventure concludes at Paradise Canyon, where emerald waters meander and curve through the spectral shadows of the mighty Taurus Mountains. Swim stops and an al fresco lunch are thrown in for good measure on this trip, and you’ll get the chance to canoe and banana boat, too. • Duration: Full day • Departs: Wednesday, Friday & Sunday • Operates: Year-round • Group experience

Turkey’s awe-inspiring natural beauty comes alive at Pamukkale. Turks call this place ‘The Cotton Castle’, and for good reason. Those snow-white formations are blindingly beautiful, serving a real treat for the eyes, while the warmth of the natural pools are there to lull your mind, body and soul into a state of pure relaxation. You’ll probably want to document every moment here, so make sure your camera is fully charged - but more importantly, relish the opportunity to truly unplug, disconnect and let those healing waters work their famous magic. Dragging yourself away from this postcard-perfect paradise will be no easy feat, but this trip just wouldn’t be complete without a venture to the ancient ruins of the Hierapolis. This medieval fortress is populated by crumbling columns, age-old archways and at the heart of it all, an open-air theatre with a history spanning over 1800 years. • Duration: Full-day • Departs: Wednesdays and Saturdays • Operates: Year-round • Group experience Good to know Lunch and dinner are both included in the cost of the trip. Entrance fees to Aphrodite's Pool are not included but you can pay this on the day. Timings and exact transfer details for 2025 are yet to be confirmed. Further information is available upon request.

If you’re keen to channel your inner historian, the ancient cities of Perge and Aspendos play home to architectural marvels that date all the way back to the Roman era. For nature lovers, the main draw has to be the mighty thunder and crash of the Kursunlu waterfalls, where a backdrop of flowing foliage and jagged cliff edges create the most majestic panorama. • Duration: Full-day • Departs: Mondays and Wednesday • Operates: Year-round • Group experience Good to know Entrance fees and lunch are both included in the cost of the trip.

Our first stop takes you to Demre, the birthplace of St. Nicholas and the real-life inspiration behind Santa Claus. From here, you’ll make our way to Myra to uncover the towering Lycian rock tombs, before finally easing the pace with a scenic boat trip to Kekova. Kekova, or as it's also known 'the sunken city' will make you feel as though you’ve sailed into another world. Prepare to be amazed as ancient remnants shimmer beneath the surface and, if the weather plays nice, cap things off with a rejuvenating plunge in the depths of the Mediterranean. • Duration: full day

Satisfy your appetite for adventure as you take to scenic scapes of Antalya for a day of truck rides, monster buggies and river rafting. Dare to push yourself to the limit and embrace every exhilarating second of this action-packed trip, before hunkering down and indulging in a freshly-prepared lunch. • Duration: Full day • Departs: Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays • Operates: Year-round • Group experience Good to know Food is included in the cost of this trip.

Resplendent forests, ancient architecture and jagged mountain peaks come together in perfect harmony on a trip to Ormana. This beautiful village is a sanctuary of peace and tranquility, with jaw-slacking views from every angle and natural beauty in abundance. You’ll hop on a minibus and journey into the lush Taurus Mountains, where galloping wild horses and terracotta-topped button houses serve a treat for the eyes. Cruise through the shadowy tunnels of Altınbeşik Cave and embrace a quiet moment away from the crowds, before retreating to dry land and revelling in the enchantment of untamed wilderness, charming nomadic buildings and dramatic craggy cliffs. • Departs Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday • Operates: Year-round • Group experience Good to know Minibuses to and from the Taurus Mountains are included. Entrance to the Stalacite Cave is not included, but can be purchased at an additional extra cost.