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8 Day Aegean & Mediterranean Wonders: From Izmir to Antalya

Izmir, Bergama, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Sirince Village, Priene, Miletus, Didyma, Aphrodisias Ancient City, Pamukkale, Hierapolis Ancient City, Antalya, Perge Ancient City, Aspendos, Demre, Simena Castle, Kekova,
Duration

8 day(s)

Tour type

Private

Group size

1-30 people

Physical Level

easy

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through Turkey’s Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, exploring ancient cities, stunning landscapes, and cultural treasures. This tour takes you through Izmir, Pergamon, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, and Kekova, covering some of Turkey’s most breathtaking historical and natural sites.

Walk through the ancient streets of Ephesus, witness the spectacular Cotton Castle of Pamukkale, marvel at the grandeur of Aspendos Theatre, and cruise over the sunken city of Kekova. From archaeological wonders to pristine coastal views, this tour is a perfect mix of history, culture, and nature.

Activities
Discovery Explorer Family Historical In-depth Cultural Photography Solo Travel Sightseeing

Tour Features

Duration
8 day(s)

Max Group Size
1-30 people

Tour Code
8DAMWFIA

Departure Type
guaranteed

Tour Category
Culture & Historical

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In

Age Requirement
11 - 99

Izmir

Pickup Time:

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Kekova

Dropoff Time:

Highlights
Izmir & Pergamon – Explore the vibrant coastal city of Izmir and visit the ancient ruins of Pergamon, once home to one of the greatest libraries of antiquity.

Itinerary

Day 1

(Dinner included)

Arrive at Izmir Airport and transfer to the hotel. Then, you are free to explore Izmir for the rest of the day.

Izmir is the third largest city in Turkey. It is a modern city with a population of over 4 million. You can explore the historical Kemeraltı Bazaar and Konak Square in your free time. Accommodation in Izmir.

Day 2

(Breakfast and Dinner included)

Today, visit the historic city of Pergamon, the capital of the Kingdom of Pergamon, from 282 to 133 BC. The Acropolis can be reached by cable car. We will explore the Pergamon Acropolis, the Temple of Zeus, the famous Pergamon Library, which housed 200,000 scrolls, and the Great Theatre, the world's steepest theatre. Gymnasium entrance on request extra payment.

We will visit the Red Basilica (St. John's Church), one of the Seven Churches of Revelation. After our tour, we will have lunch at a local restaurant before driving to Kuşadası. Accommodation in Kusadasi

Day 3

(Breakfast and Dinner included)

After a delicious breakfast, visit Ancient Ephesus, 20 kilometres away. Ephesus is a Greco-Roman city that served as the ancient capital of Asia Minor. Its remarkable structures include the Temple of Hadrian, the Temple of Trajan, the Grand Theater, and the Library of Celsus. The entrance to the Terrace Houses, where the nobles lived, is an extra charge. The Temple of Artemis was once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Lunch break in a local restaurant in Selcuk. The next visit is the House of the Virgin Mary The House of the Virgin Mary is believed to be where she spent her last years. This sacred site exudes a soothing aura of peace and tranquillity. Light a candle in this holy place, pray, and relax spiritually.

We take a short shopping break to buy souvenirs and watch a fashion show at the Leather Clothing Outlet Center.

Finally, visit the picturesque Sirince Village, known for its stone and wood houses dating back over 400 years. Şirince Village is famous for its fruit wines, which you can taste. We Drive towards Kusadasi, one of Turkey's most famous holiday resorts. Accommodation in Kusadasi

Day 4

(Breakfast and Dinner included)

Today, we will explore some of the ancient Ionian cities ; Priene was established 2,500 years ago at the foot of Mykale Mountain and was a port city featuring marble streets, water channels, the Priene Theater, and the Temple of Athena Polias, a gift from Alexander the Great. After a 20-km ride, we'll visit the ruins of Miletos.

Miletos is an Ionian city. Here, we can see the ancient theatre with a capacity of 15,000, the Miletos Museum, the Temple of Serapis, and the Faustina Bath constructed by Marcus Aurelius. A 20-km sacred marble road links Miletos to the Temple of Apollo in Didim, which we will reach next.

Didyma is a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful golden sand beach. It was also home to the Temple of Apollo, built in 600 BC. We’ll visit this impressive temple with its stunning marble columns.

Lunch break in a local restaurant in Didyma. Afterwards, we’ll head to Aphrodisias in Aydın Karacasu.

Aphrodisias is named after the goddess of love, Aphrodite. This ancient city features the well-preserved Temple of Aphrodite, a former Roman temple turned Christian basilica, a 30,000-seat stadium, a Roman bath, an Odeon, and an ancient theatre.

After a pleasant journey through citrus and Fig Gardens, cotton fields, olive and vegetable gardens on fertile plains and the villages and towns of the Aegean, we arrive at Pamukkale. Accommodation in a Thermal Hotel in Pamukkale.

Day 5

(Breakfast and Dinner included)

After a comfortable night at the thermal hotel, have breakfast and explore Pamukkale.

Pamukkale takes its name from the white travertine terraces. This natural formation was formed by the hardening of calcium carbonate from hot springs over time. With their dazzling whiteness and stepped structure, travertines resemble a cotton pile. You can swim in the Cleopatra pool ( Extra payment)

Hierapolis, located next to Pamukkale, is an ancient Greco-Roman city. Founded by the Kingdom of Pergamon in the 2nd century BC, it has become famous as a health centre, mainly due to its thermal waters. The main structures in Hierapolis are the Antique Theater, Necropolis (Cemetery), Cleopatra Pool, Frontinus Gate, and Frontinus Street. You can also visit the Martyrium of Apostle Philip, who was martyred during the persecutions ordered by Domitian.

We have lunch in Pamukkale. Then, we continue toward Antalya, 250 km., and arrive after a pleasant journey. Accommodation in Antalya.

Day 6

(Breakfast and Dinner included)

After breakfast today, we begin our Antalya tour. The cities of Perge and Aspendos, located in the Pamphylia region, were among Anatolia's most prosperous and most beautiful during antiquity.

First, we will explore the archaeological site of the Ancient Perge, which includes the ruins of the Perge Theatre, Agora, Roman baths, gymnasium, and Necropolis. Saint Paul and his companion, St. Barnabas, visited Perge twice during their missionary journeys.

Next, we will visit the magnificent Aspendos Theatre, one of the best-preserved theatres of antiquity, where concerts and art events are still held today. Then, we will return to the centre of Antalya.

Lunch break at a local restaurant serving Mediterranean flavours. Afterwards, visit Old City and Kaleiçi.

Hadrian's Gate is one of the most striking structures from the Roman period. It has three gates: the Antalya Clock Tower and the Fluted Minaret. Ottoman-style mansions and buildings in the narrow streets of the historical Kaleiçi district surround the ancient port. Take a boat tour of the Ancient Port, and enjoy the Düden waterfall and city views from the boat as you tour the Antalya coast. You will be free the rest of the day.

Accommodation in Antalya.

Day 7

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

After breakfast, we’ll set out on a beautiful, coastal, scenic drive to Demre.

Demre, where St. Nicholas (Santa Claus) lived and held religious services. It is one of the essential places in Christian history. ( St. Nicholas Church entrance fee extra Payment) .

Visit ancient Myra, an important city of the Lycian civilisation. It is impressive with its rock tombs and Roman theatre. St. Paul went to Rome on a Missionary Journey by boat from Myra. Continue ancient Simena.

Simena (Kaleköy) is an ancient city with unique natural beauty. It is located in Kaleköy, Kaş district of Antalya, and is famous for its historical castle and tombs from the Lycian period. This unique place, which can only be reached by sea, is where history and nature meet.

Üçağız Village is a small village in Ancient Simena, with a calm and peaceful atmosphere in the Kekova region.

Kekova Boat Tour: We start our Kekova Island tour from Üçağız Village. Enjoy swimming among the ruins of the sunken city, partially submerged in a significant earthquake in the 2nd century and the amphoras. Visit Kaleköy and Simena Castle, home to the ancient city of Simena.

At the end of our tour, we will return to Antalya via the scenic coastal road.

Accommodation in Antalya.

Day 8

(Breakfast included)

You are free until your transfer time to the Antalya airport. Our tour concludes with your airport transfer. We hope to see you on another tour.

Included

1 nights hotel in Izmir Ramada Encore by Wyndham Izmir

2 nights hotel in Kusadasi - Odelia Resort Hotel

1 nights hotel in Pamukkale Palm Thermal Hotel

3 nights hotel in Antalya Best Western Khan Hotel

PS: If this hotel list is not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange a similar hotel for your group. If you prefer a different category hotel, there might be an additional cost

Professional English-speaking tour guides

7 open buffet breakfasts

7 local dinners at the hotels

All Tour Airport Transfers in the Program

Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach

Guided Pergamon Tour

Guided Ephesus, Sirince Village, Tour

Guided Priene, Miletos, Didyma, Aphrodisias Tour

Guided Pamukkale, Hierapolis Tour

Guided Antalya City Tour, Perge, Aspendos Theatre Tour

Guided Demre, Myra, Simena, Kekova Sunken City Tour

All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary

All parking, highway, bridge fees

Hotel service fees and city taxes

VAT - City Tax

Excluded

International flights

Insurance: All types

Lunch

Turkey entry visa

Tipping

Hotel room taxes

Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry

Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the included section

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