DAY 01 - ARRIVAL TO ANTALYA
Arrival in Antalya. Airport transfer to your hotel. Brief orientation followed by a free day to enjoy at your own leisure. Overnight in Antalya.
DAY 02 - ASPENDOS-PERGE-KURSUNLU WATERFALL AND SIDE TOUR
Today you can learn about Turkey''s rich past on a journey to the unspoiled ruins of Perge,the huge well preserved Aspendos Theater,and the ancient
ruins of Side.Enjoy lunch by a picturesque river and visit the Manavgat Waterfalls before some time at leisure.Depart in the morning and visit Perge
3000 thousand years away and 11 miles east of Antalya is the ancient Pamphylian settlement of Perge.A clay tablet discovered in the Hittite capital
of Hattusas shows that Perge was originally settled around 1500 B.C.under the name of "Parha." St.Paul and Barnabas came to Perge on their first
missionary journey,but St.Paul preached here only upon his return from Pisidia.Then proceed to Aspendos,There''s not much left of the ancient city,
but the one remaining monument,the Theatre of Aspendos. fter lunch by the river,visit Manavgat Waterfalls before continuing to Kursunlu Waterfalls
Side is one of the best-known classical sites in Turkey. It was an ancient harbor whose name meant pomegranate.Today a pretty resort town, its ancient
ruins,two sandy beaches,numerous shops and extensive tourist accommodation attract hundreds of visitors.The magnificent theater of the ancient city,
built on colonnaded arches,is the largest in the whole area.Other monuments include the Agora,the Temple of Apollo,which is situated near the sea,
a fountain and Necropolis.The extensive Roman baths,now a museum,houses one of Turkey''s finest archaeological collections.After some free time on your
own in Side,you will return to Antalya .Overnight and dinner in Antalya.
DAY 03 - ANTALYA CITY TOUR (Old Town,Marina ,Archaelogical Museum)
Discover the capital of Turkey''s Mediterranean coast.Antalya is one of the most beautiful city in Turkey.Antalya is famous with it''s natural and historical
harbour,Old Town,several waterfalls,local Turkish Markets and beautiful archaeological museum which display the large and unique collection of ancient Roman
statues and sarcophagus.There are also some of the best shopping centers such as leather and jewellery stores.Antalya is the main city on the Mediterranean
coast and one of the most popular vacation spots in Turkey with an attractive harbour setting and the picturesque old quarter of Kaleici enclosed within
ancient Roman city wall, dominating the town is Antalya''s symbol,the Yivli Minaret dating back to the 13th century.The superb Archaeological Museumof Antalya,
housing one of the top collections in the country,should not be missed.The city of Antalya stretches along the bay bearing its name,and is built at 39 meters
altitude on a rocky coastline .Overnight and diner in Antalya.
DAY 04 - LYCIAN CITIES TOUR (Myra –The Church of Saint Nicholas Tour)
Depart Antalya and travel to Demre to visit the best examples of Lycian tombs at Myra and the Church of St.Nicholas the saint to whom is referred to as Santa
Claus.After lunch,sail over turquoise waters to the picturesque Kekova Island.Discover the extraordinary underwater ruins of the sunken city of Simena and
visit the noteworthy Lycian necropolis at Teimiussa.There are opportunities to swim and snorkel if desired,so don''t forget your bathing suit and towel.
Overnight and diner in Antalya .
DAY 05 - PHASELIS–TERMESSOS-TAHTALI MOUNTAIN TOUR
In the morning after pick you up we will drive to termessos,visit to Termessos,This ancient site also has a large number of rare plants and animal species,
which are under protection in the Termessos National Park.And is on the tentative list of the UNESCO World Heritage site.The site is filled with interesting
historical findings from ancient Greek writings inscribed on the cave tombs to columns,a giant door way reminiscent of the door from C.S.Lewis''book"The Last
Battle."The door the only remains of an ancient temple to Artemis along with the mountain peak amphitheater are tourist favorite photo opportunities and getting
outof the bustling city into nature make this site awesome.After that drive to Phaselis,On the way we will have a lunch,After the lunch visit to Phaselis,It isa
city of natural harbors of which she had at least three.Near the car park is the northern harbor,next to this the naval base,and to the south the southernharbor,
popular today with swimmers and yachts.The two small islets on the northern harbor were joined to the mainland by a pier which extended from the wallsaround the
promontory.In this once favored port of ancient times,the visitor can find many ancient ruins.The three harbors are perfect for swimming since partof the ruins
are now submerged, making break for swimming and snorkeling are very entertaining and exciting.After Phaselis We are completing to day withTahtali Mountain,
where offers a brand new experience with a stupendous view over the whole of southern Turkey and naturally , the sea.Antalya beckons with that rare experience
where it''s possible to choose between a beach tan or the ski slopes.To make this even more of a reality,in 2006 Turkey inaugurated the new Tahtali cable car,which
cuts a vertical b-line from the resort of Tekirova (near Kemer) up to the summit of Tahtali Dag,2,363m (7,753 ft.) above sea level.Your revolving cable-car takes you
from the lush green valley below to the Tahtali Mountain.The spectacular views with magnificent panoramas will astound you.Coffee break here.Getting on the coach
and return back to Antalya.
DAY 06 - FREE DAY AT LEISURE IN ANTALYA
Overnight and diner in Antalya.
DAY 07 - BACK HOME
Transfer to Antalya Airport.Transfer to Antalta airport. Fly to Sweet Home.
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