ANTALYA 81ºF - 81ºF

Welcome to Antalya, Turkey! Upon arrival, we’ll be waiting to transfer you to the hotel. Information about the meeting place and time can be found on the information boards in the hotel reception area.

In the afternoon, we’ll embark on a brief tour of Antalya, a coastal city with more than a million inhabitants. We’ll see Hadrian’s Gate, the Ottoman district, and the stunning waterfall that flows straight into the sea. Dinner will be included.

ANTALYA 81ºF - 81ºF - ASPENDO - SIDE 79ºF - 79ºF - KARAMAN 75ºF - 75ºF - NIGDE 72ºF - 72ºF

We’ll leave Antalya and head to Aspendos to visit its Roman theater, often regarded as the best-preserved in the world. Afterward, we’ll continue to Side, where you’ll have the chance to admire the Temple of Apollo by the sea. There will be time to stroll through its bustling port and lively streets. As we travel through stunning landscapes, we’ll cross the Taurus Mountains, with peaks that rise over 3,500 meters and remain snow-covered for most of the year. We’ll stop in Karaman to see its fortress from the outside before continuing to the Cappadocia region. Dinner will be included in Nigde.

NIGDE 72ºF - 72ºF - CAPPADOCIA 54ºF - 57ºF

We’ll spend the entire day exploring the incredible region of Cappadocia, famous for its lunar-like landscapes, ancient churches, and troglodyte villages. We’ll begin with a visit to Gumusler, a fascinating 7th-century underground monastery featuring some of the finest Byzantine frescoes in Turkey. In Kaymacli, we’ll explore the underground city that could once house up to 30,000 people. Then, we’ll visit Uchisar, a natural fortress offering breathtaking views. After lunch, we’ll discover the Göreme Valley, home to an open-air museum where we can marvel at the rock-cut churches (tickets included). Our accommodation will be in Avanos and dinner will be included.

CAPPADOCIA 54ºF - 57ºF - IHLARA 77ºF - 77ºF - KONYA 77ºF - 77ºF

At the far edge of Cappadocia, we’ll visit the Ihlara Valley, famous for its cool waters and its rock-cut churches and villages. Our itinerary includes visits to a 13th-century caravanserai and the Mevlana Mausoleum (Rumi) in Konya, where we’ll learn about the Dervish order. Dinner will be included. In the evening, we recommend attending a dervish dance performance at the cultural center.

KONYA 77ºF - 77ºF - EGRIDIR - PAMUKKALE 91ºF - 91ºF

We’ll journey along a scenic route between the lakes, arriving at Egridir, a charming town by a large lake, known for its historic walls and mosques. You’ll have time to enjoy lunch here. Next, we’ll continue to Hierapolis-Pamukkale, where the mineral-rich waters have formed the stunning Cotton Palace (tickets included). Dinner will be included.

PAMUKKALE 91ºF - 91ºF - EPHESUS 91ºF - 91ºF - KUSADASI 81ºF - 84ºF

We’ll make our way to Ephesus, the best-preserved ancient city in Asia Minor, which was home to a quarter million people 2,000 years ago. We’ll explore the House of the Virgin Mary, the Basilica of St. John, and the impressive Ephesus ancient city ruins (admission included). Next, we’ll head to Kusadasi, a bustling coastal town known for its lively atmosphere, thriving shops, and small castle. Dinner will be included.

KUSADASI 81ºF - 84ºF - BODRUM 82ºF - 88ºF - MARMARIS 81ºF - 82ºF

We’ll start our day with an early visit to one of Turkey’s natural treasures, Lake Bafa. From there, we’ll continue to Bodrum, a breathtaking fortified city of Greek origin. You’ll have the chance to explore its castle, stroll through its bustling streets, or visit the marina. After lunch, we’ll head to Marmaris, a tourist coastal town known for its castle, pier, and fountains. Dinner will be included.

Note: On some occasions, especially during the summer, our accommodation may be in the nearby town of Mugla instead of Marmaris.

MARMARIS 81ºF - 82ºF - DALYAN 81ºF - 82ºF - ANTALYA 81ºF - 81ºF

We’ll depart for Dalyan, an incredible place beside a river where we’ll enjoy a one-hour boat trip to see the Lycian Rock Tombs. There will be time for a walk and a coffee in one of its restaurants. Our journey will then continue to Antalya, where we’ll take a brief tour of this vibrant coastal city, home to over a million people, including Hadrian’s Gate, the Ottoman quarter, and the impressive waterfall that plunges directly into the sea.

ANTALYA 81ºF - 81ºF

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.