SOUTH-WEST AEGEAN COAST OF TURKEY 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

DAY 1 - ARRIVAL IN ANTALYA AIRPORT AND TRANSFER TO THE HOTEL IN KEMER

Kemer is part of the immaculate backdrop formed by the Taurus Mountains and the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean: it is a charming village that promises you a dream vacation with its green forest that completes the trio of sea, sand and sun, its ancient cities waiting to be explored as well as its many options for entertainment and accommodation.

Kemer is one of the most popular tourist centers of Antalya and the Mediterranean coast thanks to its villages such as Göynük, Camyuva and Tekirova where many cafes and bars are lined up as well as restaurants in beautiful avenues with cobbled sidewalks, surrounded by of palm trees and pines.

NIGHT -  ACCOMMODATION IN KEMER REGION.        

DAY 2 - DEMRE, MYRA AND KEKOVA SUNKEN CITY VISIT AND ACCOMMODATION IN DALAMAN.

SOUTH-WEST AEGEAN COAST DEMRE, MYRA & KEKOVA 

An hour from Dalyangazi, especialy by sea, especialy enjoyable for the yacht-men, is the islands of Kekova (home of the sun). 

KEKOVA is also the name of picturesque islands, numerous bays and ancient cities. 

Along the northern shore of Kekova island, structural movements of the land over the years have caused some of the ancient houses to be totaly submerged while remains of the others are scattered along the shore. 

A fascinating Lycian Necropolis chesttype tombs spread out along the costline lies at Theminussa near the present day. Üçağız is the main land cross.

MYRA: Some of the finest example of Lycian funerary architecture are to be found at Myra, near the expanding present day town of Demre. The site, about a mile from the town includes a vast Roman theatre in good repair and build agains a cliff face that also houses too impressive sets Lycian tombs. 

Many of the tombs have long cabin features carved in to the rocks, presumably reflecting the domestic architecture of the period. Carvings above are mostly in poor repair but the overall effect to this jumble of the architecture of death is dramatic.

DEMRE (St. Nicholaus Church): Best knownas the patron saint of children, who was born at Patara araund AD.300 and bishop of Myra where he died. 

The miracles he performed in life time and stories that surrounded him have identified today in the west with Father Christmas.

NIGHT -  ACCOMMODATION IN DALAMAN REGION.

DAY 3 - DALYAN BOAT TOUR, AFTERNOON DRIVE TO SELCUK AND STAY THERE.

Neighborhood, which is situated within the borders of the ancient city of Kaunos, draws thousands of international and local tourists with its well-protected beaches, beautiful environment and unique flavors like blue crab. 

Tourists can take boat tours on a tranquilizing canal that joins Köyceğiz Lake and the Mediterranean Sea or enjoy a mud bath. 

Sailing on the river boats through the maze-like passages of Dalyan Delta will surely remind you of "The African Queen" movie which one had taken in Dalyan on 1951.

Pleasure boats pass through the Dalyan River – a nesting site for loggerhead turtles – on their way to the ruins of ancient Caunos and Iztuzu beach. 

And finally there is a fountain of youth: in the form of mud baths which was visited also many famous people. 

It is fun, it is rejuvenating and it, surely, is great chance for an unusual snapshot.

A stop-over at the magnificent Rock Tombs carved high in the cliff gives you the chance to get all the information about the resort.

NIGHT - ACCOMMODATION IN SELCUK REGION

DAY 4  - VISIT OF EPHESUS RUINS AND AFTERNOON ST. JEAN CHURCH AND A VISIT TO SIRINCE VILLAGE.

EPHESUS:  Ephesus was an ancient port city whose well-preserved ruins . The city was once considered the most important Greek city and the most important trading center in the Mediterranean region. Throughout history, Ephesus survived multiple attacks and changed hands many times between conquerors. It was also a hotbed of early Christian evangelism and remains an important archaeological site and Christian pilgrimage destination.

St. JEAN : Basilica which was built by Byzantine Empire Justinyen for the name of St. John at 6th AC, is take place on Ayasoluk hill. Cross planed building have entrance at west is 40 X 110 m. sized, and a domed type basilica. It stands over the believed burial site of John the Apostle. It was modeled after the now lost Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople.

SIRINCE VILLAGE: Once known as Kirkince, the village was built by the Greeks around 800 years ago and since the population exchange in 1924 has since been inhabited by Muslims from Salonica. The village has a few guest-houses and restaurants, and is popular with foreign and Turkish tourists to experience a taste of traditional village life in a peaceful environment.

NIGHT - ACCOMMODATION IN SELÇUK REGION

DAY 5  - MOVE TO DENIZLI AND AFTER LUNCH WE WILL VISIT  PAMUKKALE AND HIEARAPOLIS, STAY IN KARAHAYIT VILLAGE

PAMUKKALE & HIERAPOLIS 

Pamukkale or the ‘’Cotton Castle is a shimmering white cascade, formed by limestone-laden hot spring which have formed stalacties, potholes and magical fairy-tables. 

The water is reputed to be the beneficial to the eyes andskin to alleviate the ills of asthma, rheumatism and dermatitis. 

Wading in the little pools on the plateu is possible or you can take a plunge in the pool of the Pamukkale Hotel which is right on the site of the sacret pool. 

It is exhilirating to paddle through what feels like heated Schwepp’s water while gazing at the ancient fragmants of columns below the water’s surface. 

As much fan as the baths are, do not neglect a visit to the splendid Hierapolis. 

The ruins spread over a mile over the city founded by Eumenes II of Pergamon and bequeathed by Attalos II to Rome. 

It was leveled by an earthquake in AD. 17 but was rapidly rebuilt and enjoyed prosperity between the second and third centuries.

NIGHT – ACCOMMODATION IN  DENIZLI REGION

DAY 6 - DRIVE  TO ANTALYA AND AFTERNOON WE VISIT THE PERGE ANCIENT CITY AND STAY IN ANTALYA.

PERGE: The ruins of the city, although not on the scale of Ephesus, Perge, are neverless vast. Most of today’ s Perge however, belongs to the Pax Romana – the theatre, stadium, baths and colonaded street. The stadiun is one of the best preserved of the ancient world.

NIGHT - ACCOMMODATION ANTALYA REGION

DAY 7 -  ASPENDOS, KURŞUNLU WATERFALL  & SIDE TOUR.

ASPENDOS: 

Some 25 miles east of Antalya and 3 miles of the main road lies Aspendos, graced with a theatre that rivals any single adifice on the Turkish coast. Built on the second century and seating 15.000, the structure is nearly entire except for part of the upper cornice. İt is architect was Xenon a local lad, whose secret formula for creating such perfect acoustics has not yet been discovered.

KURŞUNLU WATERFALLS: 

The Kurşunlu Waterfalls is 18.km in distance along the Antalya – Alanya highway, which is a fascinating national park of Antalya

SIDE ANCIENT CITY

Side, which was the most important port city of Pamphylia in ancient times, was established on a 350-400 meter wide peninsula located 80 kilometers east of Antalya and 7 kilometers southwest of Manavgat. Side VII BC. century became a settlement center. VI BC. Century, together with Pamphylia, it came under the rule of the Lydian Kingdom, after the collapse of the Lydian Kingdom in 547/46, it came under the rule of the Persians. The city, which preserved its freedom to some extent in this period, minted coins in its own name. Side, which opened its doors to the Macedonian king without any resistance during the Anatolian expedition of Alexander the Great (334 BC), later became one of the major coin minting centers established by Alexander. 

After the death of Alexander, Side, which constantly changed hands between the Hellenistic period kingdoms, BC III. century, first under the rule of the Ptolemies and in the years 215-189 BC by the Seleucids. The city mostly had friendly relations with Antiochus III, provided the support of the Kingdom of Syria to the kingdoms of Pergamon and Rhodes, and took sides with the Seleucids with the Side fleet in the war against the Romans. When the Seleucids were defeated at the end of this war, Pamphylia and Side were given to the Kingdom of Pergamon according to the Peace of Apameia in 188 BC. On the other hand, Side regained its independence after a while and lived one of the brightest periods in history.

NIGHT ACCOMMODATION ANTALYA REGION

DAY 8 - TRANSFER TO THE ANTALYA AIRPORT FOR YOUR FLİGHT

OUR SERVICE:

Start and Back to the Airport

8 days and 7 night accommodation included Breakfast.(4 - 5 stars Hotels)

The guiding service .

The entrance fees are inclusive.

The Boat excursions in Kekova & Dalyan is inclusive (if possible swimming stops for 30.min)

Excluded

Flight tickets (International & National) 

All meals and drinks are not included.Only breakfast at the hotel is included

The lunch & dinner are extra to pay.

Turkish Night, Turkish Bath and Dalyan mud are extra.

All drinks are extra.

Important information

Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change.

The Guide may make corrections and adaptations in the course of the tour program according to the conditions and situations of the planned places of visits

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