8 NIGHTS AND 9 DAYS DRIVER GUIDE TOUR (EPHESUS-ANTALYACAPPADOCIA)

Our vehicle will pick you up from your hotel

around 09:00 and take you to our first stop, Priene. Priene was once a port city, but

now it is located on the hills of Mykale Mountain, 16 km inland from the sea. Being on

a high place allows the city to be seen from different directions. You can see many

examples of Hellenic art and architecture here. The theater in Priene is one of the

most beautiful in the Greek world. The Temple of Athena Polias was rebuilt by

Alexander the Great as a gift to the city. After Priene we visit Miletos. The first

settlement in Miletus BC. It is known to have been seen with the presence of

Mycenaean colony starting from the middle of 2000. Later, Miletus was reestablished by the Ionians, led by Nekus, the son of the Athenian King Kodros. It is

one of the most important city ports of Ionia. It has four ports. It lived its heyday in the

7th and 6th centuries BC. Especially BC. After 650, it became very rich thanks to its

colonies in the Black Sea and the Mediterranean. B.C. It was conquered by the

Persians in 546. Later on, it became an independent city during the Roman period.

Miletus, which was also an important center in the early Christian period, the

settlement area shrank, and in the 13th century it passed under the rule of the

Seljuks and then the dominion of the Ottomans. We will visit the ancient city of

Miletus, which was once one of the largest cities in Anatolia. Lunch break and then a

visit to Didyma. This was not a city, but a temple dedicated to Apollo. It was once one

of the largest temples of the Hellenic World. After the tour, we will set off for

Pamukkale for an overnight stay, which takes approximately 3 hours. At around 19:30

we will drop you off at your hotel to rest. Accommodation in Pamukkale. (breakfast at

the hotel, lunch on the tour)

 We will leave your

hotel at around 09:00 and go to visit Hierapolis Ancient City and Pamukkale

Travertines, the center of healing natural hot spring waters. It is thought to be a

Phrygian city with its proximity to the cities of Laodikeia and Tripolis, bordering the

Hieropolis Caria Region. Deep in the earth beneath the ancient city of Hierapolis lies

a vast spring of water, heated by volcanic lava. Thousands of years ago, the Romans

rebuilt the city of Hierapolis after the earthquake of 60 AD so that its citizens could

enjoy the health benefits of hot mineral water. Fast forward to 2015 and the city of

Pamukkale in Turkey is still one of the healthiest and most mysterious places in the

world. Also, the Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site, where you can swim

in the thermal waters, pay 10 Euros in advance (make your own swimsuit and towel

ready if you want to swim in the pools). Its shallow thermal waters provide a

wonderful dispersal of the ancient Roman ruins underlying it. After a swimming

break, you will set off for Fethiye, which takes approximately 3.5 hours, after lunch at

a restaurant. You will settle into your hotel and stay overnight. Accommodation in

Fethiye. (breakfast and dinner at the hotel, lunch on tour)

Day 4: Dalyan Boat Tour: We will pick you up from your hotel at 08:30 and go to

Dalyan dock to take a boat ride on the Dalyan River. Our Dalyan Tour starts around

10:30. With the Dalyan Boat Tour, you will have detailed information about the rich

past as well as the hidden beauties of the district. You will sail to Dalyan Mud Baths

and take a break for about an hour, with mud believed to cure rheumatism, sciatica

and stomach ailments and beautify the skin since ancient times. Cover yourself in the

mud and let it dry for a few minutes. Then you enter the sulfur pool to wash off the

mud. You will feel its rejuvenating effects and it certainly is, a great chance for funny

photos. Then you continue along the river and take a break for about an hour in

Köyceğiz Lake for a swim. After the break, you will continue sailing and take a lunch

break at a restaurant by the river. After lunch, you will sail to İztuzu Beach (Turtle

Beach), one of the few Caretta Caretta Turtle nesting areas in the world and a worldfamous beach. If you are lucky enough, you may also have the chance to see turtles.

After stopping here for about 2 hours, we will sail to the Ancient City of Kaunos, visit

the site and see the King Tombs carved into the rocks. Dalyan King Tombs show that

the people living in the Ancient Period had a unique architectural ability. After

stopping here for about an hour, it will return to the dock and return to Fethiye by car.

Accommodation in Fethiye. (breakfast at the hotel, lunch on the tour)

We pick you up from your hotel at around 08:30 and set off

for Antalya along the Mediterranean coastline. Our first stop on the way will be

Xanthos, the largest state center of Lycia in ancient times; and Letoon, the largest

religious city in Lycia, with its temples to Artemis, Apollo, and their mother Leto (with

the largest temple ever built here). The city also takes its name from him. After your

visits, you will continue driving and stop for about an hour at Kaputaş Beach, one of

the best beaches in Turkey with its turquoise clear waters. After the swimming break,

you will continue to stop in Demre, passing through Kaş to visit the ancient city of

Myra, one of the most important religious and administrative cities of Lycia. It

maintained its importance in the Christian era. Petersburg, whose name later evolved

and formed the image of Santa Claus as we know it today. Nicholaus' main city. You

will have a lunch break in Demre, then continue driving for approximately 1.5 hours,

arriving at Kemer Phaselis Ancient City, the most important port city of the Lycian

eastern coast, with its 3 ports and the most important trade center between Egypt

and Asia. , and Greece. After your visit, you will go to Antalya city center and check in

to your hotel. Accommodation in Antalya. (breakfast at the hotel, lunch on the tour)

Day 6: Perge, Aspendos, Side Tour: Viento Travel's professional tour guide will pick

you up from your hotel around 08:30 and you will start visiting Perge. Perge is an

ancient city that was once the capital of the Pamphylia Region. It is thought that the

acropolis in the city was founded during the Bronze Age. During the Hellenistic

period, the city was considered among the richest and most beautiful cities in the old

world. It is also the hometown of the Greek mathematician Apollonius of Perge. Most

of the sculptures excavated from the region are exhibited in the Antalya Museum.

The theater stage has finely carved marble reliefs, and other carvings from all over

the city are displayed in the stadium. Amateur archaeologists will want to see the

beautiful city gate flanked by two high towers, the long colonnaded road once paved

with mosaics and lined with shops, a large agora, baths, and a gymnasium. Then it is

on to Aspendos, which has one of the best preserved Roman theaters in Anatolia,

with a capacity of 15,000 people. It is located next to the Eurymedon (Köprüçay) river.

The theater's beautiful galleries, props and most importantly the theater's acoustics

reflect the talent of architect Zenon. Also in Aspendos are the theatre, temples,

monumental fountains, basilica, agora, bouleuterion, stadiums and aqueducts. The

most important work of art is the Theater, which was restored by the Seljuks in the

13th century but used as a caravanserai. By order of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, it is now

used as a museum and attracts a large number of tourists throughout the year.

Cultural events and festivals are held in Aspendos every year during the summer

months.

After lunch by Köprüpazarı Stream, you will visit Side. Side is one of the best known

classical sites in Turkey. It was an old port, whose name means pomegranate. Today,

a beautiful resort town with its ancient ruins, two sandy beaches, numerous shops

and extensive tourist accommodation attracts hundreds of visitors. Free time in Side

and a visit to Kurşunlu Waterfall on the way back to Antalya and arrival around 18:00.

Accommodation in Antalya. (breakfast at the hotel, lunch on the tour)

We pick you up from your hotel at around 08:30 and set off

for Antalya along the Mediterranean coastline. Our first stop on the way will be

Xanthos, the largest state center of Lycia in ancient times; and Letoon, the largest

religious city in Lycia, with its temples to Artemis, Apollo, and their mother Leto (with

the largest temple ever built here). The city also takes its name from him. After your

visits, you will continue driving and stop for about an hour at Kaputaş Beach, one of

the best beaches in Turkey with its turquoise clear waters. After the swimming break,

you will continue to stop in Demre, passing through Kaş to visit the ancient city of

Myra, one of the most important religious and administrative cities of Lycia. It

maintained its importance in the Christian era. Petersburg, whose name later evolved

and formed the image of Santa Claus as we know it today. Nicholaus' main city. You

will have a lunch break in Demre, then continue driving for approximately 1.5 hours,

arriving at Kemer Phaselis Ancient City, the most important port city of the Lycian

eastern coast, with its 3 ports and the most important trade center between Egypt

and Asia. , and Greece. After your visit, you will go to Antalya city center and check in

to your hotel. Accommodation in Antalya. (breakfast at the hotel, lunch on the tour)

Viento Travel's professional tour guide will pick

you up from your hotel around 08:30 and you will start visiting Perge. Perge is an

ancient city that was once the capital of the Pamphylia Region. It is thought that the

acropolis in the city was founded during the Bronze Age. During the Hellenistic

period, the city was considered among the richest and most beautiful cities in the old

world. It is also the hometown of the Greek mathematician Apollonius of Perge. Most

of the sculptures excavated from the region are exhibited in the Antalya Museum.

The theater stage has finely carved marble reliefs, and other carvings from all over

the city are displayed in the stadium. Amateur archaeologists will want to see the

beautiful city gate flanked by two high towers, the long colonnaded road once paved

with mosaics and lined with shops, a large agora, baths, and a gymnasium. Then it is

on to Aspendos, which has one of the best preserved Roman theaters in Anatolia,

with a capacity of 15,000 people. It is located next to the Eurymedon (Köprüçay) river.

The theater's beautiful galleries, props and most importantly the theater's acoustics

reflect the talent of architect Zenon. Also in Aspendos are the theatre, temples,

monumental fountains, basilica, agora, bouleuterion, stadiums and aqueducts. The

most important work of art is the Theater, which was restored by the Seljuks in the

13th century but used as a caravanserai. By order of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, it is now

used as a museum and attracts a large number of tourists throughout the year.

Cultural events and festivals are held in Aspendos every year during the summer

months.

After lunch by Köprüpazarı Stream, you will visit Side. Side is one of the best known

classical sites in Turkey. It was an old port, whose name means pomegranate. Today,

a beautiful resort town with its ancient ruins, two sandy beaches, numerous shops

and extensive tourist accommodation attracts hundreds of visitors. Free time in Side

and a visit to Kurşunlu Waterfall on the way back to Antalya and arrival around 18:00.

Accommodation in Antalya. (breakfast at the hotel, lunch on the tour)

We pick you up from your hotel at

around 07:00 to set off for Konya. When we arrive in Konya at noon, we will first have

lunch. Then you will visit the Mevlana Tomb in the Mevlana Museum, which is an

important pilgrimage site for Muslims. Then we visit the Sultan Selim Mosque from

the Ottoman period. You will then head to Alaeddin Hill (a prehistoric tumulus) to visit

the 1000-year-old Alaeddin Mosque. In its courtyard are the tombs of many Seljuk

Turkish sultans. Walking on the northern side of Alaeddin Hill, we pass the ruins of

the Seljuk sultan's palace, then cross the street to see the ornate portal of the

Theology Faculty Ince Minareli Madrasah. After the tour, you will go to your hotel for

an evening rest. Accommodation in Konya. (breakfast on the go, lunch on the tour)

We pick you up from your

hotel at around 08:30 and set off for Cappadocia, which takes about 4 hours, and

stop to visit the Seljuk Sultan Han Caravanserai on the way. When we arrive in

Cappadocia, we will first take a break for lunch and rest for a while. Right after, its

total length is 12 km. We arrive at Ihlara Valley, historically known as Peristremma,

which has been eroded over the centuries by the Melendiz Stream. We see

panoramic views of this valley and take pictures of the geographical beauties. Then

we visit Narlı Göl (volcanic crater lake) and then head to Derinkuyu Underground

City, where the Hittites first started to build and where the first Christians who

escaped from Roman persecution took shelter. 7 km. We are sure that this

magnificent 7-storey building with a diameter of 60 meters and a depth will be

remembered for a long time. At the end of our tour, our vehicle will drop you off at

your hotel in Ürgüp. Accommodation in Cappadocia. (breakfast at the hotel, lunch on

the tour).

Viento Travel staff will pick you

up from your hotel around 09:00 for the last day of our tour. . Later, houses carved

into the rocks, Devrent Valley and Zelve Open Air Museum where you will witness

the traces of most of the ancient civilizations, Paşabağları (world famous Fairy

Chimneys), Avanos village, lunch at a local restaurant where you will witness a

pottery show using Ancient Hittite techniques, Uçhisar Rock -Castle (highest point of

the region, Esentepe (panoramic view of Goreme valley) and Goreme Open Air

Museum (Rock-cut churches, frescoes, monasteries)) Journey to the airport. Flight to

Istanbul and when you arrive, our private vehicle will drop you off at your hotel.