Antalya Ancient Pamphylia & Ionia Tour - 8 Days/ 7 Nights

Arrive at Antalya Airport and transfer to hotel. You are free the rest of the day. You can explore the famous touristic center of Antalya. Dinner and overnight stay in Antalya. (Dinner.)

We start our Antalya tour after breakfast. First, we visit the archeological site of Perge Ancient City, one of the chief cities of Pamphylia. Saint Paul, also known as Paul the Apostle and his companion St. Barnabas visited Perge twice during their missionary journeys. We will explore Perge’s extensive ruins, including a well-preserved theatre, the Agora, Roman baths, a great gymnasium, and the necropolis. 
Then, we visit the ancient Greco-Roman city of Aspendos to see the well-preserved theatre of antiquity, the Aspendos Theater. The city of Aspendos in the Pamphylia region is considered among the richest and most beautiful cities in the ancient world. Concerts and art events are still held in the magnificent Aspendos Theater today. Afterward, we head to Kurşunlu Waterfall that pours from a height of 18 meters, interconnecting small ponds with its small cascades. We have a relaxing time at the waterfall, which is located in a two-kilometer-long canyon surrounded by greenery and beautiful flowers. 
We have lunch at a local restaurant. After a short sightseeing tour, we end the day and return to our hotel.
Overnight in Antalya hotel. (Breakfast - dinner )

Early departure to Pamukkale (approx. 330 km). You will visit the ancient site of Sagalassos, which is on the UNESCO tentative list. You will never see another historic city of the same beauty as Sagalassos anywhere else. 
You will admire this 5,000-year-old ancient city at an altitude of 1750, known as the "city of love and emperors" in the Ağlasun district of Burdur. This magnificent city is home to the Antonin Fountain, agoras, Roman baths, Macellum structures, Heroon adorned with dancing girls, a library, and a theater. 
The Antonin Fountain, built by Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius in 161 AD, is the most magnificent of all. Up until today, water from the mountains still flows from its marble gutter.
Afterward, we will continue on our way to Pamukkale and have a lunch break at a local restaurant upon our arrival. 
After lunch, we’ll head to Hierapolis, where we’ll visit the Martyrium of Apostle Philip where he was martyred during the persecutions ordered by Domitian. We will visit the Gate of Domitian, the Arcadian Way, Grand Theatre, the Nymphaion, the Temple of Apollo, and the Plutonium and the Necropolis. Afterward, we’ll enjoy walking on the white travertines.  
Next, we’ll visit Laodicea, one of the Seven Churches of Revelation of Asia Minor. We’ll see the ancient theatre, the remains of basilica and ancient stone water pipes.  Dinner and overnight in a thermal hotel in Pamukkale. (Breakfast - Dinner)

In the morning of a relaxing night in Pamukkale thermal hotel, we’ll head towards Ephesus, the most magnificent city of Ionia. 
Next, we’ll immerse ourselves in history in Ephesus, the most beautiful ancient city in the Ionia region. After seeing the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, we will visit the ancient city of Ephesus. You will feel the mystical atmosphere of Ephesus as you walk on Curetes Street and see the ruins of the 25,000-capacity Grand Theater, the State Agora, the magnificent marble Celsus Library, the Odeon, Temesos, Prytaneion, and the Magnesia Gate. 
After our visit, we’ll have a lunch break at a local restaurant. Then we will visit the House of Virgin Mary.
Next, we will visit an old Greek  Village, Sirince Village where you can taste local dishes and delicious fruit wines. Rug and Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at this carpet village, we will learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. At the end of our Şirince Tour, we will go to Kuşadası. Overnight in Kuşadası. (Breakfast - Dinner) 

Today, we will visit some ancient Ionian cities. The Greeks (Ionians) who migrated to the Aegean Region after the attacks of the Dorian Tribe in Northern Greece in 1000 BC, took refuge in the Aegean region. The Ionians, who fled from Greece and the islands, mixed with the Lelegs, Carians, and Lydians living in the region.
And today, we will visit 3 legendary Ionian cities. 
First, we will visit Priene. The ancient city of Priene, which was established 2500 years ago at the foot of the Mykale Mountain, was a port city at that time. There are many works of art and architecture belonging to the ancient Greek period such as the marble streets laying parallel to each other and water channels. The Priene Theater and the Temple of Athena Polias were built by Alexander the Great as a gift. 
After a 20 km ride, we will visit the Miletos ruins. We will see the ancient theater with a capacity of 15,000, the Miletos Museum, the Temple of Serapis, and the Faustina Bath, built by Marcus Aurelius in the name of his wife. There is a 20 km-long sacred marble road between the Temple of Serapis in Miletos and the Temple of Apollo in Didim. Miletos people used to go to the temple of Apollo for pilgrimage and religious rituals through this holy path. Then, we will continue on our way towards Didyma (30 km).
Nowadays, Didyma is a tourism center with its golden sand beach. The Temple of Apollo built in 600 BC here was a sacred religious center in ancient times. We will visit the temple that features magnificent marble columns. 
After a lunch break at a local restaurant, we will continue towards Fethiye. Arrival and overnight  in Fethiye. (Breakfast - Dinner)

After breakfast, we’ll visit Fethiye, which is one of the most popular holiday resorts in Turkey. Rock tombs, Kayaköy and Ölüdeniz, which means “The Dead Sea”, are among the places we will see here. 
We’ll set out on a beautiful, coastal, scenic drive to Demre. After a short trip to Turkey's most beautiful coastal town of Kaş, we will take a lunch break. 
First, we’ll head towards the sunken city of Kekova.  Kekova is an ancient Lycian city and was one of the most important port cities of the region. Part of the city was flooded as a result of a major earthquake.  The ruins seen in Üçağız Village belong to the Theimussa ancient city. After seeing Lycian Rock tombs and the Simena Castell, we’ll take an exquisite yacht tour in the sunken city of Kekova.
Afterward, we’ll continue to Myra. Lycia had big cities such as Perge, Aspendos, Side, Phaselis, Kekova, Termessos, Kurşunlu, Myra, and Demre. Saint Paul went to Rome from Myra by ship for his missionary journeys. In ancient Myra, we will see rock tombs, a Roman theatre, and other Roman ruins.
Then, we’ll visit the St. Nicholas Church in Demre. The legend and tradition of Santa Claus started here in Demre with St. Nicholas. 
At the end of our tour, we’ll return to our Antalya hotel via the wonderful coastal road.
Overnight  in Antalya (Breakfast - Dinner )

Today we’ll visit Antalya’s Old Town (Kaleiçi) where you can see the ancient Hadrian’s Gate with its three doors, one of the most beautiful structures of the Roman period. You will enjoy the narrow streets of the old city with the Antalya Clock Tower, the ancient harbor, and the Fluted Minaret. In Kaleiçi, the oldest settlement of the city, we’ll arrive at Antalya Ancient harbor by walking among Ottoman-style buildings. On the way, you can buy souvenirs from the local shops.
Next, we’ll visit the Düden Waterfalls. The waters coming from the Taurus Mountains create beautiful streams along the way and pour into the Mediterranean at the Düden Waterfalls, which is one of the most beautiful waterfalls of the region. After seeing this wonder of nature, we’ll take a lunch break at a local restaurant offering Mediterranean delicacies. Then we’ll continue with a shopping tour in leather fabric outlets. Here, we will also learn about handmade nomadic Turkish carpet knitting details. 
End of the tour. You will be free the rest of the day. Overnight in Antalya hotel. (B.reakfast - Dinner)

You are free until your transfer time to the airport. Our tour concludes with your Antalya airport transfer. 
We hope to see you on another Turkey holiday. (Breakfast)

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Prices Include
-  Transfers Antalya Airport – Hotel – Antalya Airport
-  7-Night Hotel Accommodation with breakfast
-  7 dinners
-  Antalys 4 – Pamukkale 1 – Kusadasi 1 – Fethiye 1 Night.
-  Entrance fees, as per the itinerary
-  Experienced and professional Tour Guide
-  Nonsmoking vehicle with air conditioner and experienced driver
* Hotel service fees and City tax
* Bridge highway, parking fees
* VAT and city tax.

Prices Exclude
* Optional activities
* Personal expenses
* Travel insurance (highly recommended)
* Lunch,  Beverages at lunch and dinners
* Tips for the driver and guide.