Day 1 - Fly to Izmir from Istanbul & Sirince Village
Flight to Izmir from Istanbul. When you arrive at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport we shall be waiting to transfer you to Sirince Village. It takes 1 hour 10 minutes. You will have free time for relaxing and overnight at hotel in Sirince Village.
Sirince Village: It is a connection to the Selçuk district of Izmir. It was a Greek town, famous for its export-oriented fig production in the 19th century. It is one of the villages that attract the most attention in Turkey. There are lush nature and white houses. It hosts the wine festival held every October. Şirince acquired world-wide fame when tourists flocked to the village in December 2012 to witness the Mayan Apocalypse, as New Age mystics believed its “positive energy” would aid in weathering the catastrophe, during the 2012 phenomenon.
Day 2 - Ephesus Ancient City Tour
After having a traditional breakfast at the hotel, our manager will pick you up from the hotel in Sirince Village. You will set off Ephesus Ancient City, and have tour guide while traveling the Ephesus and Virgin Mary House. In the Ephesus Ancient City, there is a city gate and a temple in the name of the emperor. The name of the temple is Hadrian, our destination point. The next destination is Trajan Fountain which is one of the most important remains of the ancient city of Ephesus. The Ephesus Trajan Fountain, located a little further from the Temple of Hadrian. Then you will be taken to the Isabey Mosque for visiting and having lunch. After a traditional lunch, you will proceed to the shrine of Mother Mary (Virgin Mary House), it is believed where she spent recent years of her life. The last destination for the day is Temple Of Artemis (Diana), one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World. We will return the hotel at the end of the day for resting and overnight stay.
Day 3 - Priene, Miletos, Didyma Tour - Kusadasi
After a traditional breakfast, you will check out from the hotel in Sirince Village. Our manager will pick you up from the hotel for fully guided Priene – Miletos and Didyma Tour. We will start with Priene Ancient City which is an Ionian (Ancient Greek) city located about 100 km away from Ephesus. The city is 10 km north of the Menderes river. We will see the theater, the temple of Athena, the Bouleterium, the Agora, and the Altar of Zeus and Cybele. After visiting Priene, we will have lunch in the local restaurant. Then you will be taken to Didyma Ancient City, Visiting Temple Of the Apollon which was the biggest Oracle Center of ancient Turkey. The last destination will be Miletus Ancient City, established on the seashore at that period. Also, it was known as Thales’s home. After tiring yet exciting day, you will be transferred to the hotel for overnight stay in Kusadasi.
Day 4 - Self Exploration in Kusadasi
After having breakfast at the hotel, you will have a free day for exploring Kusadasi.
Kusadasi: It is not known exactly when and by whom Kusadasi was founded. It is believed that it was founded by Ions with the name of Neopolis connected to Ephesus. It is a district of Turkey’s Aydin province. It is one of the first tourism centers of Turkey. Tourism dates back to the 1960s. The first cruise ship tourism started here. The number of local and foreign tourists in the summer is around 110,000 and the local population is sometimes 2 million. Kusadasi, which means “bird island”, is set in a superb gulf in the Aegean region of Turkey and is known for its turquoise sparkling water of the Sea, broad sandy beaches, bright sun and large marina with a capacity for 600 boats.
Day 5 - Kusadasi – Pamukkale – Bodrum
Before checking out the hotel, you will have a delicious breakfast. For joining the group, you will be picked up from the hotel. You will be taken to Pamukkale and Hierapolis Ancient City Tour with the tour guide. If you are ready to see Cotton Cliffs, here is the first destination. Pamukkale has unique beauty with its travertines. Cream-colored stalactites are formed as the water overflows from the pools, creating a breathtaking sight unequaled in the world. You should not turn back without seeing the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with its basilica, theatre, Roman Bath, and Necropolis. you can swim in the ancient spring pool if you want. Don’t forget to bring your swimsuit. After the tour, we will have rent a car for self-driving from Pamukkale to Bodrum. When we arrive at Bodrum, you would check into the hotel for overnight stay.
Note: You will have a car from Pamukkale until Antalya. You will do Self Exploring with your car in the towns and on the ways. You will be more flexible and you will decide when to go and how long you like to spend in the towns. Your hotel rooms will be reserved under your names in the towns. If you like that you can do late check in to the hotels as well. That means you will spend your time as you wish.
Day 6 - Rent A Car & Self Exploration in Bodrum
After relishing a delicious breakfast at the hotel and spend the rest of the day as you please.
Bodrum: The ancient name of Bodrum is ‘Halikarnassos’. Along with the castle called Castle of St. Peter, the city was named Petrin by the dedication of St. Peter. This name has been said to be ‘petrum’ then ‘potrum’ and finally ‘Bodrum’. It has one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The marble stones of the monumental tombs destroyed by earthquakes were used in the construction of the Bodrum Castle. Castle was built by the Christian Knights in the 15th century. Construction was completed in a period of 100 years. The city of Bodrum was the most recent Christian land on the Anatolian soil. It was captured during the Sulayman 1 Rhodes Expedition. Bodrum Castle is today the second largest underwater archeology museum in the world. It is the strongest surviving remains in the Eastern Mediterranean. Bodrum city hosts many cultural activities.
Day 7 - Rent A Car & Self Exploration in Bodrum
After relishing a delicious breakfast at the hotel and spend the rest of the day as you want.
Day 8 - Rent A Car & Self Exploration in Fethiye
After relishing a delicious breakfast at the hotel and spend the rest of the day as you please.
If you want you can explore Bodrum or Fethiye.
Fethiye: Fethiye is unique with its blue flag beach. It is one of the major tourist centers. There are many caves that have opened for tourism. Alternative sports such as paragliding performed. Like the Butterfly Valley, there are very special areas that are unspoiled. 12 Islands can be visited with daily tours.
Day 9 - Rent A Car & Self Exploration in Fethiye
After relishing a delicious breakfast at the hotel and spend the rest of the day as you please. You will overnight at the hotel in Fethiye.
Day 10 - Rent A Car & Fethiye – Kas
After having a tasty breakfast, you will check out from the hotel. You will have free time today.
If you like you can spend your time in Fethiye or if you like that you can go early to Kas and spend more time in Kas. Overnight at hotel in Kas.
Kas: Kas is one of the most important tourist areas in the west of Antalya. It is a tourism center, especially for divers. There are 6 caves around Kas. The well-known caves are Blue Cave, Aşırlı Island Sea Cave, Güvercinlik Cave, famous for its pigeons. Nature sports such as trekking, mountain climbing, and rafting are also active in Kas. There is also an ancient city of Kandyba in Kas. Kas is located 12 km away from the ancient city of Phellos.
Day 11 - Rent A Car & Kas – Antalya
After relishing a delicious breakfast at the hotel and spend the rest of the day as you please. You will overnight at the hotel in Fethiye.
If you like you can spend your time in Kas or if you like that you can go early to Antalya and spend more time in Antalya. Overnight at the hotel in Antalya.
Day 12 - Perge – Aspendos & Side Tour
After having breakfast, one of our representatives will pick you up from the hotel. You will join the group for exploring the city. The first destination is Perge, an important city of ancient Pamphylia, originally settled by the Hittites around 1500 BC. St. Paul visited Perge on his first missionary journey. Then you will proceed to Aspendos, which bears one of the best preserved Roman theatres in Asia Minor. After lunch by the river, we visit Manavgat Waterfalls before continuing to Side. It is one of the best-known classical sites in Turkey. It was an ancient harbor, today Side is a pretty resort town with its ancient ruins & two sandy beaches. Other monuments for seeing are the Agora, the Temple of Apollo, which is situated near the sea, a fountain & Necropolis.
You will be taken to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 13 - Rent A Car & Self Exploration in Antalya
After relishing a delicious breakfast at the hotel and spend the rest of the day as you please. You will overnight at the hotel in Antalya.
Note: Your rent a car will be finished at 20:00 pm. You deliver the car at the hotel at 20:00 in Antalya.
Day 14 - Fly to Istanbul from Antalya
It will be the end of the Diamonds of Aegean & Mediterranean Coastline tour itinerary. It is the time to say goodbye to this beautiful country. we will transfer you to the Antalya Airport and flight to Istanbul with the available plane. Upon arrival to Istanbul and end of the services.
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