7 NIGHTS \ 8 DAYS DISCOVER THE MEDITERRANEAN SIDE OF TURKEY

DAY 1 – ARRIVAL TO ISTANBUL AND CATCH YOUR ANTALYA FLIGHT.
According your arrival to Istanbul catch your Antalya flight. (Please inform your Istanbul arrival
flight code when you will booked) Below options of Antalya flights included.
Turkish Airlines TK 2412, Istanbul (IST) to Antalya (AYT): 10:20 – 11:30 am
OR Turkish Airlines TK 2432, Istanbul (IST) to Antalya (AYT): 13:15 – 14:30
OR Turkish Airlines TK 2418, Istanbul (IST) to Antalya (AYT): 16:50 – 18:00
OR Turkish Airlines TK 2436, Istanbul (IST) to Antalya (AYT): 21:30 – 22:40
Welcome to Antalya at chosen time and private transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at: https://pudinghotel.com/index.EN.php for 2 nights on bed and breakfast basis.

DAY 2 – PRIVATE PERGE, ASPENDOS, SIDE & MANAVGAT WATERFALL TOUR AND ANTALYA QUAD
SAFARI EXPERIENCE
Depart from your hotel to visit Perge. An important
city of ancient Pamphylian, Perge was originally
settled by the Hittites around 1500 BC. St. Paul
preached some of his first sermons here. The
theater stage has finely carved marble reliefs; other
carvings from around the city are displayed in the
stadium. Amateur archaeologists will want to see
the handsome city gate flanked by two lofty towers,
a long colonnaded road once paved with mosaics
and lined with shops, a large agora, the public baths
and a gymnasium. Proceed to Aspendos one of the
best preserved theatres in the world with seating
for 15,000. Still used today, the theater galleries, stage decorations and acoustics all testify to the
architect’s success. Nearby stand the remains of a basilica, agora and one of the largest aqueducts in
Anatolia. It is commonly believed that Aspendos was founded by colonist from Argos. We will then
proceed to Manavgat Waterfalls for a refreshing break. After having lunch, depart for Side where you
will have free time for shopping. Then head to Quad safari area. Enjoy off-road adrenaline, excitement, and fun in Turkey on
this 3-hour quad biking tour in Antalya. Leave the city
behind and head into the dusty desert with a guide. Listen to
a safety briefing, then open the throttle and zoom off into
the wilderness. Navigate streams and bumpy terrain, and
enjoy sweeping views over the rugged Turkish countryside.
During your 1.5-hour off-road adventure, spin along rugged
dirt trails through the Turkish wilderness with your guide.
Pass muddy streams and dusty bowls, and enjoy high-octane
thrills along the way. When your quad safari comes to an
end, return to base with your guide. After here transfer back to your Antalya hotel to conclude your
tour.

DAY 3- PRIVATE MYRA & DEMRE TOUR
Drive to Myra, see the stunning Lycian rock tombs, the Roman theater and continue to Demre. Visit
the Church of St. Nicholas.
Overnight in Demre https://www.hoyran.com/en/ or similar hotel for 1 night on bed and breakfast
basis.

DAY 4 – PRIVATE XANTHOS – PATARA TOUR
Visit and explore the stunning scenes of Saklikent Gorge 20km length and hundreds of feet deep,
traverse the icy cold water! Then head to Xanthos which was once a very important city of Lycia and
well known for its brave warriors. After visiting the ruins at Xanthos; you can enjoy the stop at
Patara, once served as the port of Xanthos, a huge sand bank has built up over the centuries to silt
up the harbor and create Patara’s pure sandy beach the longest beach (22 km.) in Turkey. Last visit
can be to Letoon before heading back home.
Overnight in Patara http://www.stnicholaspensionpatara.com/ or similar hotel for 1 night on bed
and breakfast basis.

DAY 5 – PRIVATE SAKLIKENT TOUR
Drive to Saklikent to see the entrance to the 100 m. canyon (18 km) formed
through the centuries by melting snow. It is a spectacular place, with sculpted
walls soaring high above. Visit Hidden Saklikent Canyon, with its waterfalls and
icy torrents of water to freshen you. You can
enjoy some time for drinks or lunch at the local
restaurant by the cool water. You can enjoy
some time for drinks or lunch at the local
restaurant by the cool water and river rafting 5
km 30 minutes then continue driving to
Bodrum.
Overnight in Bodrum at: https://clubsharkhotel.com/ or similar hotel for 1 night on bed and
breakfast basis.

DAY 6 – A DAY AROUND HALIKARNASSOS CITY AND PENINSULA & DRIVE PAMUKKALE
Visits to the Castle and Museum, Myndos Gate and
Ancient Theater are some of the highlights of their
travels to Turkey for many visitor. In the Castle of St.
Peter, you have the opportunity to visit the Bodrum
Museum of Underwater Archaeology to see treasures
from ancient ship
wrecks, The Carian
Princess exhibition hall
as well as some cultural
heritage from Turkish culture. Bodrum Peninsula, ancient
Halikarnassos’s peninsula, is an excellent area where you can explore
charming fishing villages and small beautiful bays of Aegean, including
the harbor of ancient Myndos. Head to Pamukkale.
Overnight in Pamukkale at: https://www.hieraparkhotel.com/ or similar hotel for 2 nights on bed
and breakfast basis.

DAY 7 – HOT AIR BALLOON RIDING & PAMUKKALE TOUR
The Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon experience
has an approximate duration of two hours.
During this time, except from the actual
flight you will also be able to observe and
learn many interesting things about hot air
balloons. More specifically, when you
arrive at the hot air balloon station you will
receive an important briefing from the
pilots. They will let you know how the hot
air balloons work, but also, they will explain the basic safety rules you need to follow during the
flight. After the introductory briefing, you will then watch them filling the balloon with air and
making all the required preparations. Pamukkale; with the other name ‘’The Cotton Castle’’ One of
the natural wonders of Turkey; the thermal spa of Pamukkale has abundant supplies of remarkable hot spring waters laden with calcareous salts. It is claimed to benefit heart and circulation
complaints, as well as digestive disorders and rheumatic and kidney diseases. Nobody can dispute its
excellent stress-relieving properties: a half-hour wallow will certainly relax you. Hierapolis; Walk
around the ancient city, the monuments and the thermal baths. See the architectural genius of the
theatre, the magnificently well-preserved Necropolis and the worldwide famous Devil’s Hole.

DAY 8- PRIVATE TRANSFER TO AIRPORT FOR YOUR FLIGHT BACK HOME VIA ISTANBUL
Below options of Istanbul flights included.
Turkish Airlines TK 2577, Denizli (DNZ) to Istanbul (IST): 08:35 – 09:45 am
OR
Turkish Airlines TK 2579, Denizli (DNZ) to Istanbul (IST): 18:55 – 20:10
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