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The 8 day trip had it all: stunning limestone scenery, cedar forests, mountain lakes and pastures, good bird watching opportunities, and interesting flora focusing on the autumn flowers of the Lycian Taurus Mountains. Plus relaxed opportunities to explore the the ancient cities of Termessos, Phaselis, Limyra, and Arykanda. We were accompanied by a lovely, enthusiastic guide and looked after on the long drives by an excellent drive. And let's not forget the warm sunny days and excellent local food. I've booked with Naturetrek a number of times now, as a single traveller, and all aspects of their customer service are professionally managed. It's easy to follow up whether by email or a phone call with any queries, and they offer to book regional flights as part of the package. The only difficulty is deciding which of their tours to book next!
A.F. Shropshire, Oct 23
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Southwestern Turkey's Autumn Flora
Tour Code: TUR04An 8-day exploration of the diverse and stunning flora of Turkey's Lycian Taurus Mountains.
£3,395
£3,095
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Join one of Turkey's foremost botanists, author of 'The Wild Flowers of Turkey: Bulbous Plants', Yasemin Konuralp on an 8-day itinerary through ancient cities, picturesque landscapes and beautiful cedar forests in search of the unique and vibrant flowers that adorn the region, with plenty of opportunity to enjoy the rich history and culture of this wonderful part of Turkey, at an excellent time to escape drab conditions in the UK.
This expert-crafted itinerary provides an appreciation of such delights as Crocus mathewii, Colchicum boissieri, Sternbergia clusiana, Galanthus peshmenii, the intriguing Biarum marmarisense, and much more, while encountering the region's other diverse wildlife along the way.
- Explore the vibrant autumn flowers of the Lycian Taurus Mountains
- Discover the ancient cities of Termessos, Phaselis, and Limyra
- Experience the breathtaking landscapes of Babadağ, Akdağ, and cedar forests
- Encounter the region's diverse wildlife
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- Flights
- Food:
All meals are included in the tour cost, starting with dinner on Day 1 through to breakfast on Day 8
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2025
Tour Leader: Yasemin Konuralp
Yasemin’s passion for botany began whilst she was at university, where she began to climb the major mountains in Turkey. During these trips, she recorded the flowers she observed and built up a library of images and information on Turkish flora. Not wishing for the information to be lost, she published the first in a series of botanical reference books. The first is on geophytes and was published in 2013; the next, about to be published, is on the flora of rocky landscapes.
During her regular flora surveys Yasemin has collected and photographed over 1500 species of perennials, two of which she added to the flora of Turkey and are named after her. Her plant specimens are now held in the Herbarium of the Mediterranean University.
Yasemin has articles published in Phytotaxa, The International Geraniaceae Group Newsletter, and Avonia – The Journal of German Society for the Succulents.
In addition to her presentations on flora in various organizations in Turkey, Yasemin has also made presentations on Turkey’s flora internationally. In 2017 Yasemin was invited to the USA to give talks to the North American Rock Garden Society members in eight states. In 2023 she gave a talk at the 15th International Perennial Plant Conference 2023 in Grunberg, Germany.
Yasemin guides specialist botanical tours for institutions such as the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and the Alpine Garden Society and looks forward to welcoming Naturetrek groups to Turkey.
2026
Tour Leader: Yasemin Konuralp
Yasemin’s passion for botany began whilst she was at university, where she began to climb the major mountains in Turkey. During these trips, she recorded the flowers she observed and built up a library of images and information on Turkish flora. Not wishing for the information to be lost, she published the first in a series of botanical reference books. The first is on geophytes and was published in 2013; the next, about to be published, is on the flora of rocky landscapes.
During her regular flora surveys Yasemin has collected and photographed over 1500 species of perennials, two of which she added to the flora of Turkey and are named after her. Her plant specimens are now held in the Herbarium of the Mediterranean University.
Yasemin has articles published in Phytotaxa, The International Geraniaceae Group Newsletter, and Avonia – The Journal of German Society for the Succulents.
In addition to her presentations on flora in various organizations in Turkey, Yasemin has also made presentations on Turkey’s flora internationally. In 2017 Yasemin was invited to the USA to give talks to the North American Rock Garden Society members in eight states. In 2023 she gave a talk at the 15th International Perennial Plant Conference 2023 in Grunberg, Germany.
Yasemin guides specialist botanical tours for institutions such as the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and the Alpine Garden Society and looks forward to welcoming Naturetrek groups to Turkey.
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For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.
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