'A Spring Journey in the Story of the Rose and the Nightingale'
May 16-17, 2026 (1 night, 2 days)
Highlights: Salda Lake, the Maldives of Turkey, the legendary Sagalassos Ancient City, Rose Harvest Experience in Güneykent, Seeing Rose Oil Production On-Site, 5-star Barida Hotels Comfort
A flower for which poems are written, hymns are sung, and folk songs are told… The rose is not just a plant; it is a symbol of elegance, labor, and love. Following the centuries-old story of the rose and the nightingale, we embark on a special spring journey from the azure waters of Salda Lake to the magnificent stones of Sagalassos and the fragrant rose gardens of Güneykent. In these lands where thousands of kilos of roses are harvested for one kilo of rose oil, we participate in the rose harvest and learn the value of labor and patience on-site. An experience awaits you that will leave you with memories that will remain in your mind, not just photographs. TOUR PROGRAM
DAY 1: SALDA LAKE - SAGALASSOS ANCIENT CITY - ISPARTA HOTEL
We will meet with our valued guests at 06:00 in front of Eşref Girginç Park (opposite LC Waikiki) and depart. After a free breakfast break on the way, we will reach our first stop of the day.
Salda Lake welcomes us with its turquoise waters. This crater lake, whose colors change from the shore to the depths, is known as the Maldives of Turkey thanks to its unique nature. We will take a pleasant walk around the lake and immortalize this unique view with photo breaks. After our visit, we will have a free lunch break.
Then we will turn our route to Sagalassos Ancient City, one of the most impressive ancient cities of the Pisidia Region. This ancient city, which reveals the peak reached in art and architecture in the Roman Period, takes its visitors on a journey through time with its structures spread over a large area and its largely preserved texture to this day. After our Sagalassos tour, we depart for Isparta. In the evening, we check into Barida Hotels, known for its comfort and quality service. We have dinner at our hotel and leave the day's fatigue behind with pleasure. (ISPARTA ACCOMMODATION) - 5* Barida Hotels
DAY 2: GÜNEYKENT TOWN - ROSE HARVEST - ROSE FACTORY - RETURN TO MARMARIS
We have breakfast early in the morning and leave our hotel. Today, we set off not only to hear the story of the rose, but to experience it firsthand.
We arrive at Güneykent town, known for its rose cultivation tradition in Isparta. Accompanied by officials who greet us, we enter the fragrant rose gardens in the cool morning air. We pick our own roses and experience firsthand the special bond that rose harvesting creates with labor, patience, and time. Afterwards, we visit a rose factory to learn about the production process of rose oil, of which only a few liters are obtained from thousands of kilos of roses. The journey of the rose from the field to the distillation stills makes us feel once again why this unique treasure is so precious.
After this special experience, we take photo breaks among the rose gardens, adding scent and color to our memories. We have our free lunch at a restaurant arranged by our guide.
With this unique experience from the rose gardens, we begin our return journey to Marmaris. After our stops along the way, we arrive in Marmaris, drop you off at the points where we picked you up, and say goodbye until we meet again on another Koral Tourism journey.

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS - INFORMATION
**Child discounts are valid only when staying with two adults.
**Seating arrangements in our vehicle are determined by seat numbers; seat numbers are automatically assigned after the first payment. If you have any concerns regarding seat numbers, please contact us.
**The type of vehicle used for the tour (minibus, midibus, or bus) will be determined based on the final number of participants. Our company assigns the most suitable vehicle for the tour based on the demand.
**Our guide has the right to make changes to the program and routes, provided that all visits are completed, taking into account situations that may affect the course of the trip, such as weather and road conditions.

**If physical conditions make it impossible for a visit to take place (road, weather, natural disaster, etc.), our agency cannot be held responsible for the cancellation of that visit.
**During the tour, guests are kindly requested to take care of their personal belongings on the bus, at the hotel, and at the visiting points. Our agency is not responsible for items forgotten or lost on buses, in hotel rooms, or in common areas. It is recommended that valuables (cash, ID, passport, jewelry, etc.) be kept in hotel safes whenever possible, and that personal belongings be checked upon boarding and disembarking. **A tour is not just about the places visited, but also about the people who make the journey enjoyable. Our guide's knowledge, our driver's safe driving, and team harmony play a significant role in turning your trip into beautiful memories. Tipping is not mandatory in our country and is not included in the price. However, it is one of the most elegant ways to express your satisfaction. A small thank you is a great motivation for the team. The appreciation in this regard is entirely up to you, our valued guests.** **Child discounts are valid only when staying with two adults.** **The prices given are early bird prices and are valid for reservations made until March 30, 2026.** **You can benefit from these prices by making a pre-registration with a deposit of 2500.00 TL per person during the initial reservation.**

Days : 2 | Nights : 1