Anatolian Treasures

Arrival in Antalya according to your flight schedule. Transfer to the hotel. Antalya is a coastal city renowned for its sandy beaches and pleasant climate all year round. The city also offers many cultural attractions, including museums, mosques, and ancient ruins. Visitors can also enjoy the numerous restaurants, bars, and shops in the city. Overnight in a comfortable hotel.

We begin our journey from Antalya and make our first stop at Phaselis, an ancient city renowned for its historical ruins and stunning natural setting. We continue our journey towards the district of Demre where we have lunch before visiting the Saint Nicholas Church, known for its Byzantine architecture and association with the legendary character of Saint Nicholas. We will also make a stop at the nearby ancient city of Myra. This ancient Lycian city is famous for its rock tombs, ancient theater, and rich and fascinating history. Arriving in the center of Kaş, those who wish can visit the ancient theater of Anthiphellos, which offers a striking view of the sea. Overnight in a modern comfortable hotel.

We leave Kas in the morning and head towards the old town of Patara. There we explore the ancient city of Patara as well as the 18 km-long beach of the same name, with golden sand dunes reminiscent of the Sahara desert. Our next stop takes us to the Saklikent National Park. We have lunch while basking in the beauty of the Saklikent National Park canyon, then continue our journey towards the ancient rock tombs of the Dalyan district, nestled in the Mugla region. Overnight in a comfortable hotel.

After breakfast we gradually ascend towards Denizli, finally reaching an altitude of 530 meters (1,740ft) at Pamukkale in the late afternoon. You will have the chance to explore a variety of ancient cities, museums, and travertine formations (a type of limestone deposited by precipitation from water) in Pamukkale, which is one of the richest regions in ancient ruins with upwards of 13 different sites to visit. In order to make the most of our time in Pamukkale, we make quick work of our 200 kilometers (125 miles) ride, with a restaurant break along the way. We arrive in Pamukkale around noon, first settling in at the hotel, and then after lunch and a short rest, we visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, the antique theater, and the travertine terraces. Overnight stay in a comfort hotel.