AT-16
Tour Date
DAILY
Duration
4 days
EURO
Pick Up Time
Every day departure 08:00 from hotel
By
Minibus and boat
1 day
Pickup from hotels. Flexible departure depending on hotel location. Arrival at Perge, one of the largest ancient cities in the Pamphylia region.
Perge was the capital of Pamphylia. The Roman Baths, the Agora, Colonaded Street, Nympharium and the stadium are all on the visit. The we depart for the Aspendos Ancient Theatre.
This incredibly well preserved ancient theatre was built in the 2nd centrury A.D., it has a capacity of 15,000 people and its still being used for festivals and music concerts.
We have a lunch break at a restaurant on a nearby river then depart for Side (pronounced Seeday). Side is one of the best classical ancient cities in Turkey, it was a port city that served the largest slave market in thsi region. During Roman times much construction took place in Side including a large theatre, Roman Baths and the Temple of Apollo.
Guests will have 1 hour free time here to enjoy the sea and the city. On the way back, time permitting, we will stop at the Kusunlu Waterfall then return to Antalya and transfer back to your hotel.
2 day
Pickup from hotels, flexible departure depending on the location of the hotel. There is a beautiful coastal sceneic drive to Myra where we have a short break.
Visiting Demre (The Biblical Myra), where St. Nicholas was the bishop, the legend and tradition of Santa Claus started here in Demra with St. Nicholas. Visit the incredible Rock Tombs overlooking the magnificent Roman Theatre and the church of St. Nicholas.
The board the boat for a trip to the incredible sunken city on the island of Kekova via Ucagiz, Simena inclucing a short stop for swimming so bring your swimsuit. We drive back along the wonder coast road to arrive back in Antalya for early evening and transfer you back o your hotel.
3 day
Termessos (Thermessos) was a Pisidian city built at an altitude of more than 1000 meters at the South West side of the mounatin Solymos (modern day Gulluk Dagi) in the Taurus mountain range.
It lies 30km to the North West of Antalya. It was founded on a natural platform on top og Gulluk Dagi soaring to a height of 1,665 meters from among the surrounding travertine mountains ofAntalya which average only 200 meters above sea level. Termessoss is one of the best preserved and untouched ancient cities in Turkey.
Termessos constitutesan unusual synthesis of a large number of rare plants and animal species which are under protection in the Termessos National Park. Concealed by a multitude of wild p[lants and bounded by dense pine forest, the site, with its peaceful and untouched appearance, has a more distinct and and impressive atmosphere than other ancient cities. Becuase of its natural and historical riches, the city has been included in a National Park bearing its name. Visting Termessos we have lunch close to the Duden Waterfall.
4 day
Three of the many waterfalls are visited on this tour. It is a joyful scenic tour of waterfalls.
Duden waterfall: An inetresting river reflecting the characteristics of the underground rivers of the region. The river surfaces after 9km under the ground creating 2 waterfalls, one inland (aduden waterfall) and one right on ethe coast (Karpuzkaldiran waterfall)
Kursunlu waterfall: A waterfall where you can step into the coolness of the clear waters falling off a cliff into a small lake full of fish and geese. The walking route through the tunnel under entwined plants is a great experience.