Datça Almond Blossom Festival Tour 1 Night Hotel Stay

5 February 2027 – 8 February 2027 | 3 Nights, 2 Days
Tour Departures
Datça Almond Blossom Festival Tour 1 Overnight Hotel Stay
Departure 05 Feb, Fri
Return 08 Feb, Mon
Duration 4 Days
Tour details

🌸 Are you ready to meet in Datça with the most beautiful colors of spring?


While celebrating the arrival of spring on Datça streets adorned with pristine white almond blossoms; you will experience an unforgettable Aegean journey with the stone houses of Old Datça decorated with bougainvilleas, the traces of Can Yücel, and the colorful atmosphere of the festival. 🌿

In this enjoyable tour departing from Istanbul with 1 night hotel accommodation, after Datça you will explore the unique atmosphere of Marmaris; extending to the natural beauties of Gökova and Akyaka, you will experience one of the most special routes of the Aegean alongside the peaceful views of Azmak River.


Let's meet in Datça to welcome spring together with the elegance of almond blossoms, the blue of the Aegean, and the excitement of the festival! 🌸

What's included

1 night accommodation at the specified hotel

Buffet breakfast at hotels

Buffet or set menu dinner at hotels

Transportation in luxury vehicles (vehicle assigned based on number of passengers)

Sightseeing tours as specified in the program

Professional guide service

Bottled water in the vehicle

Guarantee by itctur.com

Mandatory Travel Insurance according to Tourism Law No. 1618

Not included

Breakfast on the first day as specified in the program

Dinner on the last day as specified in the program

Beverages included with all meals

Lunches

All extra activities specified

Personal expenses

Museum and archaeological site entrance fees (applicable to municipalities and private operators)

Museum Card (valid for museums under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism)

Need to Know

Things You Need to Know About This Tour



  • Tour duration: Our tour departing from Istanbul lasts 2 nights and 3 days, including 1 night of hotel accommodation within the program.
  • Transportation: Round-trip transportation is provided by bus. Since the first night involves overnight bus travel, we recommend bringing a small pillow or neck pillow for your comfort during the journey.
  • Datça and festival: In Datça, visitors explore the old streets, stone houses, and the Can Yücel House before proceeding to the festival area. Free time is provided in the festival program for various activities.
  • Marmaris: After dinner, guests who wish may join an extra Marmaris evening program at a time specified by the guide.
  • Gökova & Akyaka: On the final day of the tour, the Lovers' Path, Gökova, and Akyaka are visited. Guests walk through the streets of Akyaka and then proceed to Azmak Creek.
  • Azmak Creek Boat Tour: The boat tour on Azmak Creek is subject to an extra fee. Guests who do not wish to participate can spend free time at cafes along the creek.
  • Belen Coffee House: The program includes a stop at Belen Coffee House, allowing guests to enjoy the natural atmosphere of the region.
  • Meals: The first breakfast and lunch in Datça, the lunch in Şirince on the final day, and the dinner on the return journey are not included in the tour price. However, 1 breakfast and 1 dinner at the hotel are included.
  • Accommodation: Accommodation is provided in 4–5 star hotels or similar facilities in the Muğla/Marmaris region.
  • Walking: As there will be walking on the stone streets of Old Datça, in Akyaka, and at other sightseeing points, we recommend wearing comfortable, non-slip shoes.
  • Weather conditions: Since the festival period falls in spring months, weather may be variable. It is advisable to bring light layered clothing, a raincoat, or an umbrella.
  • Free time: Free time is provided at the festival area and some stops for personal exploration, shopping, and dining.
  • Extra expenses: The boat tour, Marmaris evening program, meals, museum/ancient site entrance fees, and personal expenses are not included in the tour price.
  • Program changes: Due to factors such as weather, road conditions, and regional circumstances, the guide may make changes to the order or timing of the program if deemed necessary.
What to Bring?

Items to Bring When Joining the Tour


  • 👟 Comfortable and non-slip walking shoes: For your comfort on the cobblestone streets and sightseeing spots of Old Datça.
  • 🧥 Layered clothing suitable for the season: To be prepared for cool mornings and evenings, and warmer conditions during the day.
  • ☔ Raincoat or small umbrella: For variable weather conditions in spring months.
  • 🧢 Hat and sunglasses: For outdoor tours and use within the festival area.
  • 🎒 Small backpack: To easily carry your daily essentials.
  • 💧 Water bottle: To keep water with you during daytime walks.
  • 🚌 Personal comfort items for the bus journey: Items like a neck pillow, headphones, and a light blanket can make the night journey more comfortable.
  • 💊 Your personal medications and any personal care products you may need.
  • 📱 Phone and camera: To take plenty of photos of Datça’s almond blossoms, Old Datça streets, Akyaka, and Azmak River.
  • 🔋 Power bank: To ensure your phone doesn’t run out of battery throughout the day.
  • 💳 Cash or card: For festival shopping, extra boat tours, meals, and personal expenses.
Tour Program
Day 1 Night Journey

Vehicle Departure Points and Schedules


21:00 Incirli Metrobus Stop - In front of Nevada Cafe

21:30 Mecidiyekoy Square - In front of Nevada Cafe

22:00 Kadikoy Marriage Office Front

22:10 Under Bostanci Bridge

22:20 Under Kartal Bridge

22:30 Under Pendik Bridge

22:40 In front of Ceyrova McDonald's

22:50 In front of Gebze Center

23:59 In front of Bursa Bus Terminal

04:00 In front of Manisa Anemon Hotel

04:30 In front of Izmir Ege University


After picking up our valued guests at the designated points, we begin our night journey for the Datca Almond Festival Tour with itctur.com.

Day 2 Datça – Old Datça – Can Yücel House – Festival Program – Marmaris

On the second day of the Datça Almond Festival Tour with itctur.com, after our morning breakfast, we head to Datça. Datça is an aquarium paradise with over 50 crystal-clear bays where the Aegean and Mediterranean seas meet, boasting pristine air. Old Datça, with its narrow streets adorned with stone craftsmanship and bougainvillea in two-story buildings that have been restored as cultural treasures, captivates all who see them. The Datça Peninsula, inhabited by numerous civilizations from the 2nd millennium BC to the present, generously offers visitors a blend of historical heritage and culture. During our walk through the streets of Old Datça, we visit Can Yücel's House and take a short break at a village coffee shop. Afterwards, we set off for New Datça to participate in the festival program. We provide free time so you can experience various activities, events, and the festival spirit. We will reconvene at the time determined by our guide and proceed towards our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.

After dinner, those guests who wish to do so will meet with our guide at the scheduled time and head out to experience the nights of Marmaris. (Extra)


Morning Breakfast: Will be taken in Datça. (Extra)

Lunch: Will be taken in Datça. (Extra)

Dinner: Will be taken at the hotel. Included in the tour fee.

Accommodation Hotel: Muğla/ Marmaris 4-5* Hotels etc.

Day 3 Gökova – Akyaka – Azmak River Boat Tour – Belen Coffee House

On the third day of the Datça Almond Festival Tour with itctur.com, after having breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we begin our journey to Gökova via Lovers' Path. We take a short break on Lovers' Path and enjoy a beautiful and pleasant walk under the shade of Eucalyptus trees, which were planted as a result of a dramatic story. Later, we arrive at Akyaka, a town whose houses have won architecture awards. We walk through Akyaka's colorful streets and among its beautifully flower-decorated homes. At the end of our walk, we reach Azmak Stream. You will be amazed by the magnificent view of Azmak Stream, formed by cold mountain spring water emerging from millions of springs beneath the Western Menteşe Mountains, which serves as a resting place for migratory birds coming from Europe. With guests who wish, we take a short boat tour on Azmak Stream, which features underwater vines reaching up to 5 meters in some places. (Extra) Guests not participating in the boat tour can enjoy the view at cafes along Azmak Stream while drinking tea or coffee. After finishing our Azmak Stream boat tour, we board our bus and head to Belen Kahvesi in Çaybükü village, Menteşe district of Muğla, where the song "Ormancı Türküsü" begins with the line "Çıktım Belen Kahvesine baktım ovaya." In this village, known for its sincere and warm people from the Aegean region, we have the opportunity to chat and enjoy a fatigue-relieving coffee. After listening to the story of "Ormancı Türküsü," we board our bus again and move towards our final destination, Şirince, one of Turkey's most aesthetic villages. Continuing our journey through olive groves, we arrive at Şirince, formerly known as Çirkince. First, we visit the Wine House, which offers some of the region's finest fruit wines. After receiving information about the village from our guide, we are given free time to explore. During this free time, you can enjoy the village by drinking sand coffee, take photos while walking around, or shop for souvenirs. After our free time ends, we bid farewell to this charming village and begin our return journey. We drop off our valued guests at their designated points, concluding the Datça Almond Festival Tour with itctur.com, and say goodbye, looking forward to meeting again at another itctur.com event.


Morning Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel. Included in the tour fee.

Lunch: Will be taken in Şirince. (Extra)

Dinner: Will be taken at a rest facility along the route. (Extra)