Wonders of Turkey
Day 1 - Arrival in Antalya.
Meeting at the airport, hotel accommodation, free time, dinner. The modern region of Antalya is the ancient Cilicia, Pamphylia, Lycia and Pisidia, and today it is the capital of Tourism. The best hotels in the world, the richest museums, extraordinary nature, the cleanest sea, pine mountains and a wonderful holiday that you will never forget!
Overnight in Antalya.
Day 2 - Breakfast. Departure to Kas.
On the way, visit the city of Myra, the Church of St. Nicholas and the Sunken City of Kekova.
As a reminder of the brilliant past of Myra, the rock tombs of the Lycian period and the magnificent theater of the Roman era have been preserved.
St. Nicholas the Wonderworker preached Christianity in this city until his death. He is buried here on the territory of the church in which he served as archbishop.
Kekova Island is a long and narrow island, the shores of which are simply dotted with archaeological remains of antiquity. As a result of the earthquake, the cities of Kekova and Simena were submerged under water.
Arrival in Kas and accommodation at the hotel, dinner.
Overnight in Kas.
Day 3 - Breakfast. Departure to Marmaris
On the way visit the ancient cities of Patara, Xanthos and Fethiye.
In Patara, on his way to Rome, St. Paul stopped here. In the III century. the city became the birthplace of the future Bishop of Mira, St. Nicholas.
Xanthos is the capital of the Lycian Federation and one of the greatest cities. The history of Xanthos is rather tragic. For a long time the city remained independent until it was conquered by the Persians. Before giving the last battle to the Persians who invaded their land, the warriors of Xanthos burned their women and children on the Acropolis. Herodotus described this in his writings, calling the inhabitants of the city very brave.
Fethiye - "Innocent Virgin of the Land of the Sun", is located in the bay of the Gulf of Fethiye, in which islands and islets surrounded by coniferous forests are scattered.
Arrival in Marmaris and accommodation at the hotel, dinner.
Overnight in Marmaris.
Day 4 - Breakfast. Departure to Bodrum
On the way visit the ancient city of Kaunos and Dalyan.
The city was founded by the son of Miletos Kaunos, expelled from his father's house because he had a forbidden relationship with his sister. Kaunos was an important port and trading city. Over time, the bay lost its significance due to shallowing as a result of silt deposits. The geographer Strabo notes that there were shipyards and a port in Kaunos, the entrance to which was closed.
In the vicinity of the Dalyan canal and Lake Koycegiz, in many places in the areas of the villages of Sultaniye and Chandyr, healing springs gush from the ground.
The ancient city of Bodrum has a rich history. In the past, Bodrum was called Halicarnassus and was founded as the second capital of Caria.
Halicarnassus achieved its greatest prosperity in the 4th century BC. At this time, the most famous sculptors and architects of that time are invited to the city. The mausoleum erected over the burial place of King Mausoleum was considered one of the seven wonders of the world.
Also here is the City Museum - a fortress that rises above the city.
Arrival in Bodrum hotel accommodation, dinner.
Overnight in Bodrum.
Day 5 - Breakfast. Departure to Kusadasi.
On the way visit the city of Didim.
Didyma is the temple of Apollo, the twin brother of one of the most important sanctuaries of the ancient world - the temple of Artemis. The word "Didyma" means "twins" and is associated with the legend of the meeting of Zeus and Leto, as a result of which Apollo and Artemis were born.
Visit to the ancient city of Miletus.
Miletus is the most powerful and richest of the Ionian cities in Asia Minor. In addition, in the ancient world, he had a well-deserved reputation as a scientific center.
A native of Miletus was Thales (624-546 BC), philosopher, mathematician, astronomer, who managed at the beginning of the 6th century. BC e. accurately predict the time of a solar eclipse.
A worthy citizen of the city, who perpetuated its glory, was the follower of Thales, Anaximander (611-546 BC), a philosopher and scientist.
Miletus is known as the first city to be built using the same planning principles that have been used to this day. Urban layout designed by a native of Miletus, the architect Hippodames (5th century BC)
Arrival in Kusadasi, hotel accommodation, dinner.
Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 6 - Breakfast. Departure to Pamukkale.
Visit to the city of Ephesus.
Ephesus is a magnificent marble city, to which belongs the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the world of the ancient world. Ephesus was the last residence of the Virgin Mary and the Apostle John. Sculptures, ancient temples, a huge amphitheater that amaze the imagination testify to the former greatness.
Visit to the house of the Virgin Mary. After the crucifixion of Christ, the Virgin Mary preached in Asia Minor and spent the last years of her life in the vicinity of Ephesus, hiding from the Roman authorities. Documentary confirmation of this has not been found, but there is a decree of the Third Ecumenical Council in Ephesus in 431, that Mary lived here from 37 or 48 until her death.
Visit to the church "St. John." A few kilometers from ancient Ephesus, is the IV-th Byzantine Ephesus. After the invasion of the Goths, the retreat of the sea and the epidemic of malaria in the III century, the city was moved to a hill. Here, presumably, is the burial place of the apostle.
Pamukkale wine tasting
Arrival in Pamukkale and accommodation at the hotel, dinner.
Day 7 - Breakfast. Departure to Antalya.
Visit to the ancient city. Hierapolis was an important center during the Roman and Byzantine Empires. Became the Center of Christianity in the 4th century AD due to the murder of one of the disciples of Jesus Christ, Saint Philip in 80 AD.
Terraces of Pamukkale
Water flowing from the slopes of the mountain forms a system of bizarre reservoirs with limestone walls (travertines). Dazzling white terraces (travertine formations) arose on the mountainside as a result of the deposition of salts from sources saturated with calcium.
Bathing in the thermal antique pool.
Visit to the Textile Center.
Visit to the ancient city of Aphrodisias.
Aphrodisias, the city of Aphrodite, is without a doubt the most picturesque of the ancient Carian cities. The main sights of Aphrodisias: Tetrapylon - a monumental triple gate to the city; the stadium, one of the largest and best-preserved ancient stadiums in the world; temple of Aphrodite and a theater with a capacity of 10,000 spectators.
Visit to the carpet studio.
Arrival in Antalya and accommodation at the hotel, dinner.
Overnight in Antalya.
Day 8 - Breakfast. Departure for an excursion.
Visit PERGE, ASPENDOS, SIDE and MANAVGAT waterfall
Perge is a beautifully preserved ancient city where, according to legend, the Apostle Paul founded one of the first Christian communities in Anatolia. The city has well-preserved Amphitheater, Stadium, Agora and Roman baths.
Aspendos - the main attraction of which is a perfectly preserved theater with a capacity of 20,000 spectators, dating from the 2nd century AD. The gigantic theatre, which is one of the most outstanding works reflecting the style of the Roman period, was built by the architect Zeno Functioning and today with excellent acoustics.
Side is an ancient city located on a picturesque green peninsula. On the seashore are the remains of the ancient Temple of Apollo. In the city of Side there is a theater of the 2nd century AD. Nearby is the Side Antiquity Museum. It was built in the well-preserved cellars of the Roman baths built in the 5th century. Not far from the museum is another architectural and historical monument of the ancient period - the ruins of the Agora market. It was here that all the trade of the region took place in those days. All these monuments give us an idea of the magnitude of the ancient culture in the Pamphylia region.
Manavgat Waterfall is one of the most beautiful and unusual waterfalls in Turkey. Its feature is only 2 meters high and as much as 40 meters wide. The Manavgat waterfall is located in the city of the same name.
Boat trip on the Manavgat River (1.5 hours). The Manavgat River, formerly known as Melas, originates in the Taurus Mountains and flows from Antalya to the Mediterranean Sea. The Manavgat River is about 93 kilometers long. And even in the midst of the heat, the water remains cold and refreshing.
Return to the hotel, dinner.
Overnight in Antalya.
Day 9 - Breakfast at the hotel, check-out from the rooms, transfer to the airport of Antalya.
This is our last morning in Antalya.
After breakfast, we will start packing, getting ready for departure, and making wishes...
After all, good dreams made in magical places have the ability to come true.
And Antalya is without a doubt one of those places! By the appointed time, a comfortable transfer will pick you up from the hotel and bring you to the airport of departure.
As it is customary to say in Turkey "Göryushmek Yuzere"!
or
UP TO NEW MEETINGS!
Important information
What's included in the price?
- Transfer by comfortable transport from the airport/hotel/airport only for our group.
- Transport maps and all transport along the route on a comfortable air-conditioned bus - only for our group.
- All excursions and entrance tickets according to the program.
- Help in choosing air tickets.
- Professional guide in Russian.
- Accommodation in boutique hotels and 4*/5* hotels, 7 nights with breakfast and dinner.
***Price per person in a double room. For single occupancy, a difference of EUR 150 will be charged for the entire stay.
Price does not include:
- Air tickets from your city to Antalya and back
- Meals outside the program
- All drinks Medical insurance - highly recommended
- Optional Excursions Personal expenses
***Tips for guides and drivers (5 people and less than 10 €/person/day; 6-9 people 8 €/person/day; 10 people and above 5 €/person/day)
Additional services
Excursions for extra charge:
- Swimming in the ancient thermal pool in Pamukkale - 10 euros (per person)
- Hot air balloon flight - 190 - 250 euros (per person)
- Dervish dance - Sema - 25 euros (per person)
*** При изменении цены приоритет имеет объявление во время поездки.
Important information
What is included in the price?
Transfer by comfortable transport from the airport/hotel/airport only for our group.
Transport maps and all transport along the route on a comfortable air-conditioned bus - only for our group.
All excursions and entrance tickets according to the program.
Assistance in the selection of air tickets.
Professional guide in Russian.
Accommodation in boutique hotels and 4*/5* hotels, 7 nights with breakfast and dinner.
***Price per person in a double room. For single occupancy, there will be a difference of EUR 150 per stay.
The price does not include:
Flights from your city to Istanbul and back
Meals outside the program
All drinks
Medical insurance - highly recommended
Additional Excursions
Personal expenses
*** Tips for guides and drivers (5 people and less 10 €/person/day; 6-9 people 8 €/person/day; 10 people and more 5 €/person/day)
Additional services
Excursions for extra charge:
Bathing in Pamukkale in the ancient thermal pool - 10 euros (per person)
Hot air balloon flight - 190 - 250 euros (per person)
Dervish dance - Sema - 25 euros (per person)
*** When the price changes, the announcement during the trip takes precedence.