Natural Areas Visitor Guide

Dear Guests,

Hotel Ephesus Istanbul as the unique history and cultural riches of our region, as well as we are conscious of the natural environment that surrounds us. By adopting the principles of sustainable tourism, and the protection of these natural areas to be passed on to future generations as one of our most fundamental priorities emerges. With this awareness, the natural environment and be sensitive to your visit to our esteemed guests in the area is of utmost importance that you follow the following rules. Respect for nature, we will provide you the opportunity to enjoy all this beauty, let's not forget that many years.

On visits to natural areas, Please note the following guidelines:

1. don't leave a trace, Just leave precious memories:

• pick up your trash: trash in natural areas may not have. Please make sure all your food and beverage packaging, cigarette butts and other waste and dispose of in the appropriate manner to carry when you return to our hotel. In nature, the avoidance of waste, are vital for the health of the ecosystem.
• Don't touch plants or Animals: The balance of your natural life is delicate. Do not harm plants or flowers. Do not attempt to feed or approach wild animals. I respect your rights to live in their natural environment.
• Leave your hand without touching the rocks and soil: rock formations in natural areas, soil structure and other geological structures were formed over millions of years. These natural structures do not change do not cause any damage or do not write on them.

2. Follow The Path, Enjoy The Discovery Safely Remove:

• Use The Specified Path: Marked hiking trails for your safety and the preservation of natural areas prefer. Avoid creating new trails that cause erosion and damage to vegetation because you can.
• Read the information boards: characteristics of natural areas, protected species, and the rules that must be carefully read and visitor information in accordance with this information gives detailed information about the boards that move.
• Guided Visits Prefer: Large or particularly sensitive natural areas, but also ensures your safety visits and accompanied by a knowledgeable guide will help you obtain more information about the natural environment.

3. Enjoy the peace and the silence:

• avoid loud talking and music playing: natural areas for wildlife quiet and peaceful environments. Loud noises and music, animals may disturb and disrupt the serenity of the natural environment.
• Be respectful of other visitors: Please note that other people who visit natural areas wanted to spend time in peace. Should be nice to them.

4. Contribute to the preservation of the nature of fire:the

• fire in natural areas, it is usually forbidden to make: forest fires poses a significant threat to natural areas. Absolutely do not remove the safe area outside of designated fire.
• Carefully Extinguish the cigarette butts: if you smoke, extinguish your cigarette butts and necessarily move with you completely. Can easily catch the dry grasses and leaves.

5. Water Resources note:

• to contaminate the water supply: Soap, detergent or other chemicals to rivers, lakes or other water sources do not empty.
• Water Savings Apply: In natural areas, water resources may be limited. Personal hygiene and other needs for water conservation notice.

6. Culture local communities and Support:

• prefer local products: contribute to a sustainable economy by making purchases from local farmers and artisans in your area.
• Respect local customs and traditions: cultural values and lifestyle of the local people in the areas you are visiting for respect.

As Our Commitment Istanbul Efes Hotel:

Hotel Ephesus Istanbul, as we have several initiatives to protect natural areas in accordance with the principles of sustainable tourism. In this context:

• we provide support to our guests with informative materials about the protection of natural areas.
• We provide regular training to our employees on environmental awareness and sustainable tourism.
• We are working to provide environmentally friendly transportation options in trips to natural areas.
• The preservation of natural areas in order to support the project we're collaborating with local governments and civil society organizations.

Note: Is the common heritage of natural areas. Protect this heritage for future generations and all have a responsibility. You make during your visits sensitivity, and thank you in advance for you will follow the rules.

We wish you a pleasant holiday with nature!

Sincerely,