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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Antalya

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Massimo Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Kaleici old quarter and explore narrow cobbled streets
    • Explore Ottoman-era houses and courtyards in Kaleici
    • Visit Hadrian's Gate, a preserved Roman entrance to the old town
    • Dinner with tour leader at 7pm (if arriving in time)
    Landmarks
    Kaleici
    Hadrian's Gate
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  2. Day 2

    Antalya

    Meals
    Breakfast (Traditional Turkish breakfast with yogurts, cheese, breads, cucumbers, tomatoes, eggs, olives, fruits, and international options), Dinner (Traditional Turkish mezze - hot and cold shared dishes, vegetarian and vegan options available. Drinks not included.)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Massimo Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Traditional Turkish breakfast
    • Visit Aspendos Roman theatre
    • Visit Roman aqueduct at Aspendos
    • Visit ancient city of Perge with theatre, baths, and Roman gates
    • Dinner with traditional Turkish mezze

    Optional Activities

    • Skip Perge visit and relax at hotel
    • Visit Turkish baths instead of Perge
    Landmarks
    Aspendos Theatre
    Aspendos Aqueduct
    Perge
  3. Day 3

    Antalya to Kas

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kayahan Hotel), Hotel (Hotel Kayahan (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walk along Lycian Way from Camyuva to Phaselis
    • Visit Phaselis ancient harbour town
    • Visit Chimaera eternal flame

    Optional Activities

    • Swim at Phaselis (bring swimwear and towel)
    • Skip Chimaera walk and relax in cafe at bottom of hill
    Landmarks
    Lycian Way
    Phaselis
    Chimaera
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  4. Day 4

    Kas

    Meals
    Lunch (BBQ lunch on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kayahan Hotel), Hotel (Hotel Kayahan (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Gulet sailing cruise around the bay
    • BBQ lunch on board
    • Visit Kekova island
    • View submerged streets and Lycian sarcophagi at Simena
    • Explore Simena medieval castle
    • Visit Kalekoy village

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming at various stops
    • Visit Crusader fortress at Kalekoy
    • Try peach ice cream at Kalekoy
    Landmarks
    Kekova Island
    Simena
    Kalekoy
  5. Day 5

    Kas to Dalyan

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Michelangelo Boutique Hotel), Hotel (Michelangelo Boutique Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walk to ancient Caunos ruins
    • Row boat crossing to Dalyan
    • Boat trip downriver to Iztuzu Beach
    • Iztuzu Beach visit with opportunity to swim

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming at Iztuzu Beach
    Landmarks
    Caunos
    Iztuzu Beach
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  6. Day 6

    Dalyan to Pamukkale

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Doga Thermal Hotel), Hotel (Doga Thermal Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Aphrodisias archaeological site with tetrapylon, Temple of Aphrodite, odeon, theatre, Sebasteion, and stadium
    • Dinner at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Aphrodisias museum
    • Bathe in hot spring waters at hotel
    Landmarks
    Aphrodisias
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  7. Day 7

    Pamukkale to Selcuk

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Celsus Hotel), Hotel (Vinifera Ephesus Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Pamukkale terraced pools
    • Visit Hierapolis ancient spa town
    • Visit Hierapolis theatre
    • Visit Temple of Apollo
    • Visit Frontinus Gate
    • Visit Archaeology Museum in former Roman baths
    • View petrified travertine waterfall
    • Visit travertine pools

    Optional Activities

    • Wade and get feet wet at travertine pools
    Landmarks
    Pamukkale
    Hierapolis
    Temple of Apollo
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  8. Day 8

    Selcuk

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Celsus Hotel), Hotel (Vinifera Ephesus Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ephesus archaeological site including gymnasiums, stadium, Baths of Constantine, brothel, Temple of Hadrian, theatre, odeon, Arcadian Way, and Library of Celsus
    • Visit Temple of Artemis ruins in Selcuk

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Roman Houses exhibition at Ephesus
    • Visit local bazaar (Saturday market day)
    • Visit Turkish Baths
    • Visit Ephesus Museum
    • Visit Isa Bey Mosque
    • Visit St. John's Basilica
    Landmarks
    Ephesus
    Library of Celsus
    Temple of Artemis
    Isa Bey Mosque
    St. John's Basilica
  9. Day 9

    Selcuk to Canakkale

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cura Hotel), Hotel (Cura Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Pergamon ancient Acropolis
    Landmarks
    Pergamon Acropolis
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  10. Day 10

    Canakkale to Istanbul

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Erboy Hotel), Hotel (Grand Sirkeci Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing Dardanelles Straits
    • Visit Anzac Cove
    • Visit Anzac Commemorative site
    • Visit Ari Burnu Cemetery
    • Visit Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Cemetery
    Landmarks
    Anzac Cove
    Ari Burnu Cemetery
    Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Cemetery
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  11. Day 11

    Istanbul

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Erboy Hotel), Hotel (Grand Sirkeci Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Sultanahmet Square (Hippodrome of Constantinople)
    • Visit Hagia Sophia
    • Visit Basilica Cistern (built by Emperor Justinian I, 527-565 AD)
    • Visit Spice Bazaar with traditional restaurants and cafes

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Topkapi Palace Museum and Gardens
    • Walk to Galata Tower in another neighborhood
    • Explore additional areas of Istanbul
    • Extended stay in Istanbul after tour completion
    Landmarks
    Sultanahmet Square
    Hagia Sophia
    Serpentine Column
    Obelisk of Theodosius
    Walled Obelisk
    Sultanahmet Blue Mosque
    Basilica Cistern
    Spice Bazaar
    Topkapi Palace
    Galata Tower
  12. Day 12

    Istanbul

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