Itinerary
- Day 1
Antalya
You'll arrive in Antalya and get settled at your hotel. This afternoon, take a short tour of the coastal city to see Hadrian's Gate, the Ottoman district, and a waterfall that drops right into the sea.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ring Downtown), Hotel (Falcon)
Included Activities
- Brief tour of Antalya including Hadrian's Gate
- Ottoman district viewing
- Waterfall viewing (flows into the sea)
Landmarks Hadrian's Gate 
- Day 2
Antalya - Aspendos - Side - Karaman - Nigde
Head to Aspendos to check out its famous Roman theatre, widely considered the best-preserved one around. From there, continue to Side where you can see the Temple of Apollo sitting by the water and walk through the port and busy streets. Next, cross the Taurus Mountains (peaks reaching over 3,500 meters), pass through Karaman to see its fortress, then travel into the Cappadocia region.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hotel Nigde)
Included Activities
- Visit Aspendos Roman theatre
- Visit Temple of Apollo in Side
- Stroll through Side port and streets
- External viewing of Karaman fortress
Landmarks Aspendos Roman Theatre Temple of Apollo Taurus Mountains Karaman Fortress 
- Day 3
Nigde - Cappadocia
Spend your full day in Cappadocia's unusual lunar-like landscapes. Visit Gumusler, a 7th-century underground monastery with fine Byzantine frescoes, then explore the Kaymacli underground city that once housed around 30,000 people. Stop in Uchisar for the views over the region. After lunch, walk through Goreme Valley's open-air museum where you can see rock-cut churches built into the stone. You'll stay in Avanos tonight.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada Cappadocia), Hotel (Mustafa Cappadocia Resort), Hotel (Avrasya)
Included Activities
- Visit Gumusler 7th-century underground monastery
- Explore Kaymacli underground city
- Visit Uchisar natural fortress
- Explore Göreme Valley open-air museum with rock-cut churches
Landmarks Gumusler Monastery Kaymacli Underground City Uchisar Göreme Valley - Day 4
Cappadocia - Ihlara - Konya
Start the day at Ihlara Valley on Cappadocia's edge, known for its cool waters and rock-cut churches carved into the canyon. Travel then to Konya to see a 13th-century caravanserai and the Mevlana Mausoleum, where you'll learn about the Dervish order and their traditions. By evening, you have the option to watch a dervish dance performance.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Konya), Hotel (Bera Konya)
Included Activities
- Visit Ihlara Valley with rock-cut churches and villages
- Visit 13th-century caravanserai
- Visit Mevlana Mausoleum (Rumi) in Konya
Optional Activities
- Dervish dance performance at the cultural center
Landmarks Ihlara Valley Mevlana Mausoleum 
- Day 5
Konya - Egridir - Pamukkale
Travel along a scenic route between lakes to reach Egridir, a charming town on a large lake with historic walls and mosques. You'll have time here for lunch. After that, head to Hierapolis-Pamukkale to see the Cotton Palace, formed by white mineral-rich waters cascading down the hillside.
- Meals
- Lunch (In Egridir), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Spa Hotel Colossae Thermal), Hotel (Richmond Pamukkale Thermal), Hotel (Hierapark Therma)
Included Activities
- Visit Egridir with historic walls and mosques
- Visit Hierapolis-Pamukkale Cotton Palace
Landmarks Egridir Pamukkale Hierapolis 
- Day 6
Pamukkale - Ephesus - Kusadasi
Travel to Ephesus, one of the best-kept ancient cities in Asia Minor. Explore the House of the Virgin Mary, the Basilica of St. John, and the extensive ruins of the ancient city itself. Then head to Kusadasi, a busy coastal town with shops and a small castle. Note: during May through October, you'll stay in Aydin with a stop in Kusadasi from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for a city tour.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Bleu), Hotel (Ramada Plaza Izmir), Hotel (Ramada Izmir Kemalpasa), Hotel (Anemon Aydin)
Included Activities
- Visit House of the Virgin Mary
- Visit Basilica of St. John
- Explore Ephesus ancient city ruins
Optional Activities
- Explore Kusadasi castle
- Shopping in Kusadasi
Landmarks House of the Virgin Mary Basilica of St. John Ephesus Kusadasi 
- Day 7
Kusadasi - Bodrum - Marmaris
Leave early to visit Lake Bafa, one of Turkey's natural wonders. Continue to Bodrum, a fortified city of Greek origin where you can see the castle, walk the streets, and check out the marina. After lunch, proceed to Marmaris, a coastal destination with a castle, pier, and fountains. Note: accommodation might occasionally be in nearby Mugla instead of Marmaris during summer months.
- Meals
- Lunch (In Bodrum), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pasabey), Hotel (Tuna), Hotel (Yucelen)
Included Activities
- Visit Lake Bafa
Optional Activities
- Explore Bodrum Castle
- Wander Bodrum streets and marina
Landmarks Lake Bafa Bodrum Castle Marmaris 
- Day 8
Marmaris - Dalyan - Antalya
Head out for Dalyan, a riverside location where you'll take a boat trip to see the Lycian Rock Tombs. The boat continues to a large lake and stops at thermal springs where you can swim in the warm water or try a mud bath. Later, travel to Antalya for a short tour of the vibrant coastal city, taking in Hadrian's Gate, the Ottoman quarter, and the waterfall that flows into the sea.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ring Downtown), Hotel (Falcon)
Included Activities
- Boat trip to see Lycian Rock Tombs
- Boat trip to thermal springs lake
- Brief tour of Antalya including Hadrian's Gate, Ottoman quarter, and waterfall
Optional Activities
- Bathe in warm thermal spring waters
- Enjoy a mud bath at thermal springs
Landmarks Dalyan Lycian Rock Tombs 
- Day 9
Antalya
After breakfast, your tour ends here, and you can head home with great memories from your time in Turkey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
