2023 Summer Period - Ionia and Pamphylia Tour
6 Nights - 7 – Days itinerary
We are offering another remarkabe itinerary for 7 day tour, starting from Kuşadası, Turkey, to Antalya, Turkey. Along the Journey we are focuses on ancient history visiting Turkey's most famous archaeological sites including 3 UNESCO Heritages sites which they are (Ephesus, Cotton Castle Pamukkale (Hierapolis) DALYAN Delta River and ISTUZU Lake, ancient Kaunos (Caunos) rock cut Royal Tombs, 12-island Boat Cruise, Kayakoy and Antalya Old Town of the City (Kale Ici) Hadrian Gate, the Ancient Harbour and Suna-Inan Kiraç Kaleiçi Museum.
ITINERARY:
Day 1 Kusadasi (D)
After custom and clearence at Izmir (ADB) Airport, meet with your transfer assistance and transfer to City Center. Welcome to Kusadasi. Free day for your rest and leisure or you may explore the city centre. Finaly chek in to your hotel for Dinner and Overnight in Kuşadası at 4 star Faustina Beach Hotel
Day 2 Ephesus, Kusadasi (B & D)
After Breakfast at hotel, sense in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Dinner and Overnight in Kuşadası
4 star Faustina Beach Hotel
Day 3 Kusadasi - Pamukkale, Hierapolis (B & D)
After Breakfast This morning you will enjoy the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale here we are visiting the ancient city of Hierapolis. Dive into the, in the hot springs amongst ancient columns,that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. After the day check in to hotel for Dinner & Overnight in Pamukkale
4 star Villa Lycus Thermal Hotel
Day 4 Dalyan, Fethiye ( B )
After Breakfast at hotei, today first stop will be the lake side town of Dalyan. Here will Embark the Boat for a leisurely Boat Tour along the DALYAN Delta River and ISTUZU Lake, a natural bridge between sweet and salt water and a protected natural site. During the boat trip, you will sights to see in the Ancient Kaunos (Caunos) rock cut Royal Tombs which the Lycians used about 2000 years ago, that have been carve On the slopes into the cliff face. The Dalyan Delta is a nature conservation area and a home to protected about 250 species and loggerhead turtle (Caretta Caretta) nesting and breeding territory. During the boat trip there is the Sultaniye Mud Baths, fun, rejuvenating and surely a great chance for a snapshot as a souvenir in the future. After disembark from the boat, will contine with short drive to the seaside town of Fethiye. Overnight in Fethiye at Boutique 3* Cennet Life Otel
Day 5 Fethiye ( B & L )
After Breakfast, depart from hotel proceed to Marina to join Full Day 12-island Boat Cruise from Fethiye, you can swim in the crystal clear Turquoise (name was given by Marco Polo) blue water and enjoy the amazing views of the Turkish Turquoise bays, islands and secluded beaches. After the day back to hotel. Overnight in Fethiye at Boutique 3* Cennet Life Otel
Day 6 Kayakoy, Antalya ( B )
After Breakfast Check out from hotel. This morning first proceed to visit the Kayakoy. The morning light provides excellent photos of this uninhabited Greek village. In the afternoon drive to the resort town of Antalya, enroute passing over the Tourus Mountains to the resort town of Antalya. Here we will take a walking tour of the old town area of Antalya known as (Kaleiçi), the picturesque old quarter with its narrow winding streets and historic Wooden Houses A chance to stroll through the narrow old streets and bazaars of Kaleici. Sights to visit Antalya Old Town of the City (Kale Ici) Hadrian Gate, the Ancient Harbour and Suna-Inan Kiraç Kaleiçi Museum which even has a Greek Orthodox Church in its garden. Finaly Check in to your hotel for Dinner and Overnight.
Overnight in Antalya at 4 star Old Town Point Hotel & Spa
Day 7 Antalya ( B )
After breakfast Transfer back to Airport for your flight to back home.
(B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner)
ACCOMODATION :
- 2 nights in Kuşadası
Faustina Beach Hotel 4 star or similar category hotels
- 1 night in Pamukkale
Villa Lycus Thermal Hotel Pamukkale 4 Star or similar category hotels
- 2 nights in Fethiye
Cennet Life Otel 3 star or similar category hotels
- 1 night in Antalya
Old Town Point Hotel & Spa 4 Star or similar category hotels
EXCLUDES :
Suggested optional activities
Tips - Driver and Guide
Compulsory Travel Insurance
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED :
3 Nights Cappadocia Tour : On this Cappadocia excursion, you will explore the underground city, the Fairy Chimneys and Goreme Open Air Museum, Love Valley, Esentepe Panaroma Hill and much more. You will have enough time to relax also.
The perfect introduction to Turkey, we begin in magical Istanbul before heading across to the Gallipoli WW1 BATTLES Battlefields and then down the Aegean coast. Trojan Horse You'll see some incredible ruins of Troy and Pergamon Acropolis Theatre, Unesco Herritage Ancient City of Ephesus, House of Mother Mary (Shrine of the Virgin Mary) and the amazing natural wonder of Pamukkale (Cotton Castle) before we return to Istanbul via Bursa.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR ITINERARY : Discover the wonders of Turkey on this 10-day tour which starts in City of Civilizations Istanbul and visit the Gallipoli Battlefields, Ancient Ruins of Troy, Pergamum Acropolis Theatre and Ephesus before heading inland to see the natural wonders of Pamukkale and Cappadocia with its lunar-like landscape.
You'll explore the comprehensive richest history of Turkey, be amazed by incredible history and landscapes and waterfalls, sunbathe, swim in turquoise blue crystal-clear waters, and walk in the footsteps of some of history's treasuries as you visit impressive ruins.
The perfect excursion in Turkey; we begin highlights of the Cappadocia tour with the magical Istanbul. Enjoy the highlights of Old City of Constantinople, next visit Dolmabahce Palace, Taksim Square and Bosphorus Cruise sailing before heading to Cappadocia
Ancient Anatolia : Anadolu, also called Asia Minor, because of its location at the point where the continents of Asia and Europe meet, Anatolia was, from the beginnings of civilization, a milestone for numerous peoples migrating or conquering from either continent. Turkey’s heartland is home to some of the world’s earliest civilisations, in neolithic Catalhüyük and Göbekli Tepe. In their footsteps came Hittites, with their capital at Hatussa, and Phrygian King Midas at Gordion. The Seljuks built their great mosques in Konya and Divriği and the Ottomans added their handsome mansions. From the Lakes District and stony wastes of Cappadocia with its cave churches and extraordinary landscapes of fairy chimneys, the scene is dotted with monuments, while modern civilisation peaks at the capital, Ankara, another city with ancient roots. Through on this route, you will be witness by unforgettable memories in Anatolia, the turning point of history.
You'll explore the comprehensive richest history of Turkey, be amazed by incredible history and landscapes and waterfalls, sunbathe, swim in turquoise blue crystal-clear Mediterranean waters, and walk in the footsteps of some of history's treasuries as you visit impressive ruins.
Discover the Pilgrimage Footsteps of St. Paul Of Turkey on this 12-day tour which starts in City of Civilizations Istanbul and visit the Thyatira; visit one of the Seven Churches of Revelation, Acrapolis of Pergamon, and the Red Basilica (Seven Churches of the Apocalypse), Smyrna, Sardis, SHRINE OF THE VIRGIN MARY (House of Virgin Mary Church), temple of Artemis, Unesco Heritage Anient City of Ephesus, and Ephesus Archeological Museum, Ancient Philedelphia, St. Philip’s Octagon, Roman thermal city of Hierapolis, Ancient Laodicea, on the Seven Churches of the Revelation, Antioch in Pysidia, (Yalvac), Church of St. Paul in Konya, the museum of 13th Century Philosopher Melvana Celaleddin-I Rumi, Deryamanli Church (Virgin Mary Church), Goreme Open Air Museum Underground City of New Saratli, Selime Monastery, Ihlara Valley (Canyon), in Cappadocia, The Church of Hagia Eirene (“Divine Peace”), Topkapi Palace, The Hagia Sofia Cathedral, Constantinople, The Hippodrome, the Egyptian Obelisk, The Serpentine Column and The Walled Obelisk, the German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
Belongs on this itinerary you willl explore the comprehensive richest history of Turkey, be amazed by incredible history and landscapes, sunbathe, swim in turquoise blue crystal-clear Agean waters including Greek Island Chios, and walk in the Footsteps of History's Treasuries as you will visit impressive ruins...
11 Nights – 12 Days Best of Turkey with the Greek Islands Cruise
Cesme- Athens (Piraeus) – Santorini – Mykonos (F.I.T. and Group tours)
Belongs on this itinerary you willl explore the comprehensive richest history of Turkey Turkish Riviera Cesme (Alacati) Town or Kusadasi Town and Greek Islands by Cruise, be amazed by incredible history and landscapes, sunbathe, swim in turquoise blue crystal-clear Aegean Waters including Greek Islands Cruise (Mykonos, Santorini, Athens) , and walk in the Footsteps of History's Treasuries as you will visit impressive ruins.
Istanbul – Izmir – Greek Islands Cruise
Total 12 Nights – 13 Days Best of Turkey with the Greek Islands Cruise (on Board 4 nights) Cesme or Kusadası- Athens (Piraeus) – Santorini – Mykonos - Rhodes (F.I.T. and Group tours)
