For Trip Notes, availability and up- to- date prices visit www. exodus. co. uk Turkey 52 An excellent introduction to mountain biking or a relaxing break for the more experienced rider. Every day has a downhill bias of 1000m or more, all with a stunning backdrop of mountains, canyons, cedar forests and the ruins of ancient civilizations. En route there is time for picnics, swimming stops and the chance to experience the famous hospitality of Turkish village life. Our last four nights are based in the lively port town of Kas - excellent for evening entertainment. With a free day, adrenaline junkies can finish the week with optional paragliding, scuba diving, kayaking over sunken cities, or simply relaxing next to the Mediterranean. A Mediterranean biking adventure in spectacular surroundings Trip Details Trip Code & Grade: MTK Duration: 8 days from London - normally Mon to Mon. Land only 8 days - start Elmali day 1, end Kas day 8. Itinerary: Day 1Fly to Dalaman; transfer to Elmali. 2Start high up on the Elmali plains and ride the beautiful Dokuz Goz ( nine lakes) trail to Arif where we stay in a village house. 3Down Sulun Valley to ruins of Arycanda; 1500m descent past Ottoman ruins and through villages to Kas, our base for the next five nights. 4Ride the sweeping Sogutcuma forest trail with 1200m descent; transfer through Kuzdere Canyon and descend into the Alakir Valley; follow river path to ruins of Kitanaura and on to valley floor and coastal road to Kas. 5Seyret trail through ancient cedar forests with coastal views of Kas; ( 1500m descent). 6Free day in Kas for optional activities such as scuba diving, sea-kayaking or tandem paragliding. 7Sutlegen flyer 1200m; transfer to village of Assas; ride up into the cedar forest and follow trails traversing the wooded valley, on some long fast descents and a few climbs. 8Transfer to Dalaman; fly to London. Profile: 5 days cycling, averaging 32km per day, 95% off road terrain and a mixture of tracks and trails with fast descents and some climbing. 60% vehicle support. Some off road experience advisable but not essential. Group: min. 8, max. 14, plus leader and drivers. Min. age 16. Accommodation: 6 nights 2- star hotels, some with pools, 1 night village house. Food: all breakfasts, 5 lunches and 2 dinners included. Dates & Prices: are correct at time of publication ( see page 7); prices are £ Sterling per person. Trails of the Turquoise Coast Turkey flight inc. 8 days from£ 769 Marvel at the temple to the goddess Artemis, the ancient Anatolian city of Alabanda and cycle through the pine forests at Geynik Lake. Visit quiet villages, beautiful countryside and meet local people renowned for their charm, friendliness and hospitality. The days are varied and balanced, with plenty of flat riding and downhill stretches, and lots of time for a cooling swim in the many lakes and rivers en route. The terrain is varied but not arduous, with vehicle assistance on hand to take your luggage between a mixture of hotels and village houses along the route. The trip finishes with time to relax and unwind in the small town of Dalyan, shopping, swimming and sunbathing, or for the more adventurous, try the optional white water rafting on the Dalyan River. Explore the natural and historical wonders of the Aegean Coast Trip Details Trip Code & Grade: MTI Duration: 8 days from London - normally Mon to Mon. Land only 8 days - start Fethiye day 1, end Dalyan day 8. Itinerary: Day 1Fly to Dalaman; transfer to Fethiye. 2Transfer to Tuzla Beli; ride to Kirazli Yayli, Cameli and Golhisar Laker and on to Salda Lake; transfer to Acipayam. 3Transfer to Salda Lake, cycle to Cardak and visit the Caravansaray, a major highlight of the ' Silk Road'; transfer to Pamukkale. 4Transfer to Bozdag village, then ride downhill to Golcuk Lake and continue to Selcuk and the temple at Ephesus ( entry optional). 5Transfer to Soke, ride to Lake Bafa, time for swimming en route. 6Final day of cycling - from Ula to Koycegiz Lake and Sultaniye; transfer by boat to Dalyan. 7Free day for beach, shopping, relaxation or optional whitewater rafting. 8Fly to London. Profile: 5 days road cycling, averaging up to 60km per day. 100% vehicle support, some challenging days, good fitness required. Group: min. 7, max. 15, plus leader and driver. Min. age 16. Accommodation: 7 nights hotels/ pensions. Food: all breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners included. Dates & Prices: are correct at time of publication ( see page 7); prices are £ Sterling per person. Aegean Coast & Lakes Ride Turkey flight inc. 8 days from£ 769 2010 FlightLand StartEndinc. only FlightLand StartEndinc. only 2010 FlightLand StartEndinc. only FlightLand StartEndinc. only 03 May10 May769549 17 May24 May769549 13 Sep20 Sep769549 27 Sep04 Oct769549 11 Oct18 Oct769549 . Optional single supplement £ 160 . Bike hire Turkey: Specialized Hardrock, with front suspension £ 75, paid on booking. . Bike hire from UK: £ 95 paid on booking . Insurance £ 26 10 May17 May769549 24 May31 May769549 07 Jun14 Jun769549 13 Sep20 Sep769549 27 Sep04 Oct769549 11 Oct18 Oct769549 . Optional single supplement £ 140 . Bike hire Turkey: Specialized Hardrock Comp with suspension forks £ 80, paid on booking . Bike hire from UK: £ 95, paid on booking . Solo departure - see page 10 . Insurance £ 26 Pamukkale

Captfdsfsdion To book call 0845 863 9606or visit www. exodus. co. uk Armenia & Georgia 53 Highlights of Georgia & Armenia Armenia & Georgia Georgian and Armenian churches and monasteries are, almost without exception, built in stunning locations. Surrounded by forests, perched on the top of dramatic gorges or silhouetted before snow- capped mountains, they draw us to magnificent open spaces filled with a huge variety of trees and wild flowers. Embracing Christianity in the 4th century, both Georgia and Armenia also have pre- Christian and pagan sites which we will visit. We see wonderful mountains, lakes and waterfalls, which provide cooling breezes in the countryside whilst the cafes and restaurants of Tbilisi and Yerevan are proof of the emerging economies. Beautiful scenery is plentiful in both countries as Mount Ararat towers majestically over Yerevan and we can see the Caucasus mountains from Tbilisi on a clear day. Fascinating cultural journey in the heart of the Caucasus flight inc. 14 days from£ 1999Trip Details 2010 FlightLand StartEndinc. only FlightLand StartEndinc. only 23 May05 Jun19991399 06 Jun19 Jun20491399 15 Aug28 Aug20991399 26 Sep09 Oct19991399 . Optional single supplement £ 315 . Insurance £ 34 Trip Code & Grade: AXC Duration: 14 days from London - normally Sun to Sat. Land only 14 days - start Yerevan day 1, end Tbilisi day 14. Itinerary: Day 1Fly to Yerevan. 2Morning sightseeing; afternoon drive to pagan temple at Garni; on to Geghard Monastery; return to Yerevan. 3Visiting Echmiadzin Cathedral, the centre of the Armenian Church; to ruins of Zvartnots; afternoon trip to Ambered Fortress and walk on Mt. Aragats; return to Yerevan. 4To holy site of Khor Virap Monastery; wine tasting at Areni village before walk amid Noravank Monastery complex; visit Tatev Monastery; to Goris. 5To Lake Sevan via Selim Caravanserai; walk to Sevanavank Monastery. 6Drive/ walk to and explore Haghartsin Monastery; afternoon walk in nearby forest; to Dzoraget. 7Visit mediaeval monuments at Sanahin or Haghpat before crossing Georgian border; to Tbilisi. 8Walking tour of Tbilisi including markets, ancient baths, Sioni Cathedral and Synagogue; free afternoon. 9Transfer to Kazbegi village for views of Mt. Kazbek; alpine walk on slopes, visiting Gergeti Trinity Church; to ski resort of Gudauri. 10To Gor, visit Stalin Museum. Continue to Uplistsikhe pre- Christian cave town; to Kutaisi. 11Explore Kutaisi UNESCO sites of Begrati and Gelati; walk in picturesque Borjomi- Kharagauli N. P.; to Bakuriani. 12Visit Mtskheta, former capital of Georgia; afternoon drive along the ' wine route' to Kakheti; en route local cheese tasting; overnight in Telavi. 13Explore Alaverdi Cathedral; to citadel complex at Gremi; afternoon forest walk to Nekresi Monastery; to Tbilisi. 14Fly to London. Profile: travel by private bus or minibus, reasonable fitness required. There are 3 days which involve long drives. Group: min. 7, max. 16, plus local leader, driver and local guides. Min. age 18. Accommodation: 11 nights hotels and 2 nights guesthouses. Two nights are with facilities shared across two or three rooms. Food: all breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners included. Dates & Prices: are correct at time of publication ( see page 7); prices are £ Sterling per person. Alaverdi Cathedral