Turkey offers a wide variety of archaeological sites. Many less-accessible sites, especially those up in the mountains, are rarely visited. Thus, most are well preserved in their haunting yet beautiful natural settings. We are proud to offer you an unforgettable trip to these unique sites.
Your Itinerary
Day 1: Flight Day. Flight from the United States.
Day 2: Antalya
Arrival in Istanbul and connection flight to Antalya. Welcome info and briefing tour. Dinner in town and overnight at the Antalya Dogan Hotel. (D)
Day 3: Marmara – Chimera / Cirali
Drive to the Taurus Mountains and visit Marmara and Saraycik ruins. Drive to Chimera. Evening walk to Chimera, home of the legendary Homeric Dragon, which was killed by Bellerophontes and buried seven layers below the ground. The flames of the monster can still be seen, as believed for centuries by both the Lycians and the local people. Dinner and overnight at the Blue & White Hotel in Cirali. (B/D)
Day 4: Olimpos / Finike
Visit the ancient city of Olimpos and drive to Kumluca to visit Rhodiapolis. Then drive to Limyra and visit the Lycian rock tombs. Dinner and overnight at the Finike 2000 Hotel. (B/D)
Day 5: Arycanda / Elmali
Drive to Arycanda, visit the Limyra rock tombs en route. After visiting Arycanda, drive to Elmali. Dinner and overnight at the Arzu Hotel in Elmali. (B/D)
Day 6: Balboura / Golhisar
Drive to Sogut and on to Balboura. After a visit, drive to Kibyra. Dinner in a local restaurant and overnight at the Golhisar Town Hotel. (B/D)
Day 7: Cadyanda / Gocek
Drive to Cameli and Kizilbel, then on to Cadyanda. Dinner and overnight at Nirvana Hotel in Gocek. (B/D)
Day 8: Lydia / Fethiye
Boat trip to Lydia and Lysse. Drive to Daedala and Calynda. Dinner and overnight at the hotel at the Montana Pine Resort in Fethiye. (B/D)
Day 9: Oenoanda / Fethiye
Visits to Oenoanda, Tlos and Saklikent Gorge. Dinner and overnight at the hotel at the Montana Pine Resort in Fethiye. (B/D)
Day 10: Pinara / Patara
Visits to Pinara, Letoon, and Xanthos, the three major cities of Lycia. Apollo and Artemis were born in Letoon; Xanthos was the capital city of the Lycians. Dinner and overnight at the Patara Beyhan Hotel. (B/D)
Day 11: Candyba / Kas
After visiting Patara, drive to Kasaba and visit the Monastery. On to Candyba, then drive to Kas, ancient Antiphellos. Dinner and overnight at the Aqua Park Hotel in Kas. (B/D)
Day 12: Kyaneai / Kekova
Drive to Phellos. Visits to Kyaneai, Istlada, and Trysa. Dinner and overnight at the Liman Pansiyon in Kekova. (B/D)
Day 13: Simena / Kekova
Boat trip to Theimussa, Simena, and Aperlae. Dinner and overnight at the Liman Pansiyon in Kekova. (B/D)
Day 14: Myra / Antalya
Drive to Myra, then to the Church of St. Nicholas. Continue to Antalya and visit Phaselis. Dinner and overnight at the Antalya Dogan Hotel. (B/D)
Day 15: Free Day / Antalya
Free day in Antalya. Dinner on your own, overnight at the Antalya Dogan Hotel. (B/D)
Day 16: Perge - Aspendos / Antalya
Visits to Perge, Aspendos, Side, and Lyrbe (former Seleuciea). Dinner in town and overnight at the Antalya Dogan Hotel. (B/D)
Day 17: Pisidia / Egirdir
Drive to Sia, Milyas, and Ariassos. After visits, continue on to Egirdir. Dinner in town and overnight at the Mavi Gol Hotel in Egirdir. (B/D)
Day 18: Pisidian Antioch / Egirdir
Drive to Yalvac and visit Pisidian Antioch. Free time in the afternoon. Dinner in town and overnight at the Mavi Gol Hotel in Egirdir. (B/D)
Day 19: Sagalassos / Antalya
Drive to Antalya and visit Sagalassos, Kremna, and Hyia. Dinner in town and overnight at the Antalya Dogan Hotel. (B/D)
Day 20: Departure Day
Transfer to the airport for return flight to the United States. (B)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
What's included:
- Best available hotel accommodations
- All meals as indicated
- Professional, English-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle with professional tour bus driver
- Only hotel and restaurant tips, where meal is included
- Domestic flights in Turkey
- Group flight transfers
- All entrance fees and admissions
- Tea, coffee, and soft drinks with meals
- Baggage handling
- Tour folders with brochures and maps of Turkey
- No hidden costs!
Not included:
- Lunches
- Guide and driver tips
- International flights
- Visa (can be obtained on arrival at airport in Turkey for $20 per person)
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