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8 day(s)
Private
1-30 people
relax
Experience a perfect blend of history, adventure, and breathtaking landscapes on this 8-day tour through Turkey’s Aegean and Mediterranean regions. Discover ancient cities, pristine beaches, and cultural treasures as you travel from Izmir to Ephesus, Marmaris, Dalyan, Ölüdeniz, Kayaköy, Fethiye, Patara, Xanthos, Kaş, Simena, Kekova, Myra, Pamukkale, Laodicea, and Sardis.
Duration
8 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-30 people
Tour Code
8DAMEIEMFPT
Departure Type
scheduled
Tour Category
Culture & Historical
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
11 - 99

Izmir
Sardes Ancient City
(Dinner included)
Upon arrival, our representative will meet you at Izmir Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Izmir city center, located near the best shopping districts. After some rest, you can explore the Alsancak region, where you'll find international brand stores and local boutiques selling leather bags, jewelry, and clothing. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay in Izmir.
Note: Late arrivals may have accommodations in Kuşadası
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included)
After breakfast, depart for Ephesus, one of the greatest settlements of the Ionia region. Visit:
✔ Harbor Street & Marble Street
✔ Grand Theater (25,000 capacity)
✔ Hercules Gate
✔ Celsus Library & Temple of Hadrian
✔ State Agora & Odeon
✔ House of Virgin Mary, where Mary spent her last years.
✔ Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
After lunch, visit a leather fabric outlet, then transfer to Marmaris (220 km - 3 hrs). Enjoy dinner and overnight stay in Marmaris.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included)
A full day of adventure!
? Morning Jeep Safari: Drive through green forests and mountain villages while experiencing local culture.
? Afternoon Boat Tour: Swim in beautiful bays and visit Sedir Island. Enjoy lunch on board.
? Turkish Bath Experience: A rejuvenating hammam experience including scrubbing, soaping, and massages (extra for oil massage).
Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Marmaris
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included)
Depart for Dalyan, where you will:
✔ Take a boat ride through reed-lined channels
✔ See the Kaunos Rock Tombs
✔ Relax on Iztuzu Beach, home to Caretta Caretta sea turtles
✔ Enjoy a mud bath at a Thermal Spa
Continue to Fethiye and visit:
✔ Amyntas Rock Tombs
✔ Kayaköy Ghost Village, an abandoned Greek settlement
✔ Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon, famous for its turquoise waters
End the day with dinner and overnight stay in Fethiye
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included)
Explore Xanthos, the first capital of the Lydian civilization, then visit Patara, home to:
✔ An 18 km-long sand beach
✔ Ancient theatre, triumphal arch, and lighthouse
✔ Ruins of the world's first parliament building
✔ A protected nesting area for sea turtles
Head to Kaş, a lively seaside town, for dinner and overnight stay
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included)
? Morning Boat Tour:
✔ Visit the Sunken City of Kekova
✔ Explore the ancient ruins of Simena Castle
✔ Swim among submerged relics
?️ Afternoon: Myra Ancient City & Church of St. Nicholas
? Transfer to Pamukkale (4.5 hrs) for dinner and overnight stay in a thermal hotel
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included)
Visit Hierapolis Ancient City, home to:
✔ Cleopatra's Pool (Optional swim)
✔ White travertine terraces of Pamukkale
✔ Martyrium of Apostle Philip
After lunch, visit Laodicea & Sardis, the capital of the ancient Lydian Kingdom, where the first coins were minted in the 7th century BC. Arrive in Izmir, enjoy a sightseeing tour & Kemeraltı Bazaar, then dinner and overnight stay in Izmir
(Breakfast included)
Enjoy free time before your airport transfer. Tour concludes at Izmir Airport (20-25 km transfer).
✈ Have a safe flight!
2 nights hotel accommodation in Izmir - Cankaya Hotel
2 night hotel accommodation in Marmaris - Emre Beach Hotel
1 night hotel accommodation in Fethiye - Ocean Blue High Class Hotel
1 night hotel accommodation in Kas - Ekici Hotel
1 night hotel accommodation in Pamukkale - Palm Thermal Hotel
PS: If this hotel list is not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange similar another hotel for your group. If you prefer a different category hotel, there might be an additional cost.
Professional English-speaking guides
All meals mentioned in the itinerary
All airport transfers
Air-conditioned transportation
All guided tours & entrance fees
Hotel taxes
International & domestic flights
Insurance
International & domestic flights
Insurance
Turkey entry visa
Personal expenses & beverages
Tips
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