Itinerary
- Day 1
Antalya
You'll arrive in Antalya and get transferred to your hotel to settle in. After checking in, the afternoon is yours to take a short tour of the city. You'll see Hadrian's Gate, walk through the Ottoman district, and catch sight of the waterfall that flows right into the sea. It's a nice introduction to this coastal city with over a million people.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Brief tour of Antalya
- Visit Hadrian's Gate
- Explore Ottoman district
- View waterfall flowing into the sea
Landmarks/POIs Hadrian's Gate - Day 2
Antalya to Cappadocia
Leaving Antalya behind, you'll head toward Aspendos to check out the Roman theater there. From there, it's on to Side where you can see the Temple of Apollo sitting by the water and wander around the busy port area. Then comes the drive through the Taurus Mountains with peaks reaching over 3,500 meters. You'll stop in Karaman to look at its fortress before continuing into the Cappadocia region.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Roman theater in Aspendos
- See Temple of Apollo in Side
- Explore Side port and streets
- View Karaman fortress (exterior)
Landmarks/POIs Roman Theater of Aspendos Temple of Apollo Taurus Mountains - Day 3
Cappadocia
This full day is dedicated to exploring Cappadocia's unusual landscape and history. You'll visit the 7th-century Gumusler Monastery underground, which has Byzantine frescoes still visible on the walls. Next you'll go through the underground city of Kaymacli, which once held around 30,000 people. Then climb up to Uchisar for views across the valleys. Later, you'll walk through Goreme Valley's open-air museum with its rock-cut churches carved right into the stone.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Gumusler underground monastery
- Explore Kaymacli underground city
- Visit Uchisar natural fortress
- Visit Göreme Valley open-air museum
- View rock-cut churches in Göreme Valley
Landmarks/POIs Gumusler Monastery Kaymacli Underground City Uchisar Göreme Valley - Day 4
Cappadocia to Konya
In the morning, you'll check out Ihlara Valley at Cappadocia's edge, known for its cool running water and rock-cut churches built into the cliffs. After that, you're heading to Konya. There you'll see a 13th-century caravanserai and visit the Mevlana Mausoleum to learn about the Dervish order and its history.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ihlara Valley
- Visit 13th-century caravanserai
- Visit Mevlana Mausoleum (Rumi)
Optional Activities
- Attend dervish dance performance at the cultural center (evening)
Landmarks/POIs Ihlara Valley Mevlana Mausoleum - Day 5
Konya to Pamukkale
Today follows a scenic route between lakes, bringing you to Egridir, a nice town sitting on a large lake with historic walls and mosques worth seeing. You'll have time here for lunch before heading on to Hierapolis-Pamukkale. There you'll see the Cotton Palace, formed by mineral-rich waters cascading down the hillside.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Hierapolis-Pamukkale
- View Cotton Palace (Pamukkale)
Landmarks/POIs Egridir Pamukkale - Day 6
Pamukkale to Kusadasi
You're traveling to Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in Asia Minor. Two thousand years ago it had around 250,000 people living there. You'll see the House of the Virgin Mary, the Basilica of St. John, and walk through the ancient city ruins. Later, you'll head to Kusadasi, a busy coastal town full of shops and home to a small castle by the water.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit House of the Virgin Mary
- Visit Basilica of St. John
- Explore Ephesus ancient city ruins
Landmarks/POIs House of the Virgin Mary Basilica of St. John Ephesus - Day 7
Kusadasi to Marmaris
Starting early, you'll head to Lake Bafa to take in its calm waters. Then it's on to Bodrum, a fortified city with Greek roots. There you can walk through the castle, stroll the lively streets, or check out the marina. After grabbing lunch, you'll continue to Marmaris, a coastal town with a castle, pier, and fountains to explore.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Lake Bafa
Optional Activities
- Explore Bodrum castle
- Wander Bodrum's streets
- Visit Bodrum marina
Landmarks/POIs Lake Bafa Bodrum Castle - Day 8
Marmaris to Antalya
You're heading to Dalyan, a riverside spot where a boat trip takes you out to see the Lycian Rock Tombs carved into the cliffs. By boat you'll then go to a large lake and stop at thermal springs. You can choose to soak in the warm water or try a mud bath if you'd like. Later you'll head back to Antalya for a short tour including Hadrian's Gate, the Ottoman quarter, and that waterfall dropping into the sea.
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Lycian Rock Tombs
- Boat trip to thermal springs
- Brief tour of Antalya
- Visit Hadrian's Gate
- Explore Ottoman quarter
- View waterfall plunging into the sea
Optional Activities
- Bathe in warm waters at thermal springs
- Enjoy mud bath at thermal springs
Landmarks/POIs Lycian Rock Tombs Dalyan - Day 9
Departure
After breakfast, your trip ends here. You'll head out with some good memories of what you've seen across Turkey.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
