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Kaz Dağı (Mount Ida) National Park Sarıkız Hill Summit Tour

Kaz Dağı (meaning ‘Goose Mountain’ in Turkish), also known as Mount Ida in ancient times, is renowned for its clean air, as home to 32 different endemic plant species, and the ‘goose courtyards’ (rare circular stone piles with a diameter of 1 kilometer) in the Sarıkız area. On our tour, after a break with our coffee and picnic basket to get used to the oxygen saturated air of Tozlu Plateau, where most of the endemic plant species are located, we go to the summit of Mount Ida to visit the Sarıkız Tomb and there learn about the legend of Sarıkız. Mount Ida National Park is the beautiful region to be visited, particularly for a bird's eye view of the Edremit Gulf from a height of 1726 meters, the islands of Ayvalık and the large and small islands of the Aegean Sea.

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For 1 to 4 people, our Sarıkız Hill Summit Tour lasting a minimum of 6 hours;

 

 

 

Mount Ida Şahinderesi Canyon Jeep Safari Tour 

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Entrance to the canyon, which distributes the oxygen it receives from the Kaz Mountains to Altınoluk, is subject to special permission. You will admire the natural and untouched beauties of the Ida Mountain ranges on our tour, which includes Bear Pond and Lake Paradise. You will also explore the 27-kilometer-long Şahindere Canyon in Altınoluk, the second most oxygen-producing region in the world after  the Swiss Alps.

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For 1 to 4 people, our tour lasts a minimum of 4 hours;

 

Please contact

Fatih Tour Guide: +90505 229 53 30 

 

 

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Simurg Inn Recommended Tour Destinations

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Canakkale and Gallipoli Peninsula Tour

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The Dardanelles, which did not let the largest navy in history pass, is a very special region with its natural and historical texture. On the trip, you can visit many historical sites and cemeteries belonging to the Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park, Çanakkale Martyrs' Cemeteries, Conkbayırı Region and Anzac Bay, and see the historical places where one of the important conflicts of World War One took place.  

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Ancient Troy 

The Troy region, protected by UNESCO, is another important site of our country. A visit to the Trojan Horse, Troy Museum and Troy region with a private guide will be one of the rare experiences that will open your horizons.

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Taste Route Recommendation from Simurg Inn:

Yalova Restaurant on the Çanakkale road is one of the places you should experience in terms of flavors. 

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Assos (Behramkale) Tour

The ancient city of Assos, located in the Ayvacık district of Çanakkale, on the coast of the Gulf of Edremit and founded around 900 BC, has a very special acropolis. The acropolis, which was a settlement center during the Greek, Macedonian and Persian periods throughout history, has a unique panoramic view and the most important historical place is the Temple of Athena. After seeing Behramkale Village, the ancient city of Assos and the ancient harbor of Assos, do not forget to swim in the crystal clear sea of Kadırga Bay.
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Taste Route Recommendation from Simurg Inn:
On your way down from the Temple of Athena to the ancient harbor of Assos, stop by Yıldız Restaurant, tell the owner Muzaffer Bey that you are our guest and don't miss to taste the fresh fish caught by his father and the wonderful appetizers prepared by his mother.
 

 

Adatepe Village Tour

Adatepe Village, north of the town of Küçükkuyu, is a village located in a valley on a high hill, where Turks and Greeks once lived together. Famous for its two-story, tile-roofed, stone houses, Adatepe was designated as an urban protected area in 1989 and is the only protected village in our region. If you are going to Adatepe, if possible, do not miss the sunrise at the Altar of Zeus. Because the altars were dedicated at dawn, being there at that time is one of the moments that should not be missed. Another must-visit place in the village is Taşmektep (Stone School), a fine  example of the rebirth of a historical building in the light of philosophy, art and education. Closed in 1985 due to a lack of students, the historic building was restored and re-rented in 1997, becoming a school that organizes seminars and free workshops. You can follow the activities of Taşmektep, which is mostly active in the summer months, on its social media.
 

 

 

Simurg Inn Picnic Basket:

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We have prepared a pleasant picnic basket to accompany you throughout your trip while exploring the unique nature or mythological and historical regions of Mount Ida. You can choose the contents of our baskets for 2, 6 and 10people You can browse our picnic menu for ingredients;

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Fruit Platter  
Cheese Platter
Sandwich  
Filtered Coffee in Thermos   
Tea in Thermos  
Cookie
Scone

Wine / Champagne 

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Simurg Inn's Local Flavor Route:

If you are coming from Osmangazi and you are hungry, you should definitely stop by the Historical Cumhuriyet Restaurant in Edremit or our dear Ekrem Chef's Restaurant Bahar. 
If you don't want to go into the city, you should experience Gordo in Güre on the way, where Chef Deniz Şeker has created a fusion of local flavors.

Reserve your place at Salt & Oak and don't forget to request a wine tasting 
When you go to Adatepe - Küçükkuyu, if you go to the Altar of Zeus, do not miss the sunrise if possible, because the altars are dedicated at dawn, so being there at that time is one of the moments that should not be missed in terms of landscape experience. 
Pizza Mera in Ayvacık is also one of the places close to our region that we recommend you to experience.
If you're in Ayvalık and want plain fresh fish by the sea, say hello to Zeynep and Hüseyin at Yıldız Restaurant. If you want a restaurant among the stone streets, Ayna is great. Of course, let's not leave out Mr. Nihat, who comes to mind first when "Raki, Fish, Ayvalık" is mentioned. Also, do not return without having your coffee at Taş Kahve.
In Gömeç, stop by Ma'adra Tasting House on the Madra Mountains to taste the delicious wine while drinking in the unique landscape.
Also, to experience and enjoy the Aegean Region in its entirety, we recommend you to take a 1-hour ferry ride to Lesbos on the opposite coast and stay for 2 nights. On your way there and back, Cleto's Ristorante, run by Anacleto and Funda Salciccia, is a great place to experience real Italian gastronomy.

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RECOMMENDATIONS FROM SİMURG INN
Idamera
Idamera is a delightful farm on the slopes of Mount Ida, which produces according to the principles of ecological and circular agriculture. This farm, run by our friends Gudrun and Ferit, aims to produce good quality and healthy products that are in harmony with humans, animals and nature. 
They aim to  complement nature with the products they produce from their fields, vegetable garden, olive groves and dairy products made from the milk of their animals, and they want to both raise awareness of consumers and show the value of their products. For this purpose, they offer our guests the opportunity to  get familiar with the seasonal vegetable varieties and wild plants in their gardens, to witness the story of milk and to eat pizza with the products you collect from the garden and Idamera cheeses with their "Idamera Tour".

Please contact
Gudrun Wagner: +90 531 707 58 00
Ferit Uzunoglu: +90 530 920 86 76

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Değirmen (Mill)
Our friends Tuba and Mustafa run a stone mill in Süleyman Village of Ayvacık and have been making flour, bulgur, semolina, noodles, göce, tarhana and tahini from their own sesame seeds for more than 10 years with different types of heirloom wheat that they have grown with ecological production methods. If you would like to visit Değirmen, which is also a 5-generation olive and olive oil producer, you can call a few days in advance to visit their farm, shop at Değirmen Dükkan, or make a reservation (at least 4 people) to taste their sourdough pizzas made from their own products at Değirmen Garden. With a group reservation of 10 people, you can learn the story of wheat in detail at Değirmen's farm and experience sourdough pizzas accompanied by a special selection of wines.
Please contact
Tuba Ülgen: +90 531 644 08 14
Mustafa Ülgen: +90 530 480 480 17 23 

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Gemedere Cheeses 
Gemedere Cheeses was founded by Bülent Özgören in Ayvacık in 2018. Gemedere Cheeses, whose basic principle is good, clean, healthy, sustainable and fair food, has an understanding that always supports  natural methods, advocates the consumption of traditional foods, and supports  transparent sourcing of materials used and other processes. Milk from the animals grazing the pastures of Mount Ida is brought to Gemedere's workshop to make artisanal cheeses in limited quantities.
Please contact 
Bülent Özgören: +90 532 214 46 07

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Damda Ahmetçe 
In the shop opened by award-winning architect Tarık Korkmaz in the square of our village, you can find many products that carry the essence of nature and our own production of dog collars in 3 different sizes. 
Please contact
Tarik Korkmaz: +90 555 406 36 97

Ahmetce's Organic Products
The honey, olive oil and olives you experience in our breakfast are sourced from local producers of Ahmetçe Village. If you like the taste of the products, you can contact our supplier to purchase them.
Please contact
Berkay Çankırı +90 542 227 32 17