Highlights

See all the classic attractions of ancient Lycia and more including the ghost village of Kayakoy, the picturesque town of Kas, and the stunning beauty of the Blue Lagoon. Also on the itinerary are a short cruise of the Turkish Riviera and the splendour of ancient Aspendos. 

Tour Itinerary

  • Days: 12
  • Starting Point: Istanbul
  • Ending Point: Istanbul
  • No Booking Fees

Pick up from the airport and transfer to your hotel by private car. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

  • Destination: Istanbul
  • Legend:

Pick up from your hotel & visit Haghia Sophia, Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace (Harem not included). Overnight stay in Istanbul.

  • Destination: Istanbul
  • Legend: B, L

Pick up from your hotel & enjoy the Bosphorus by Boat. Visit the Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace, Bosphorus Bridge and Camlica Hill. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

  • Destination: Istanbul
  • Legend: B, L

Pick up from your hotel & early morning airport transfer for your flight to Izmir. Then visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. Then visit Ephesus Ancient City, the best-preserved Greco-Roman city in the world. Here you will explore the Agora, Odeon, Celsius Library, Hadrian Temple, Roman Baths, Grand Theatre & Marble Street. After a lunch break, visit the House of Virgin Mary, where she is thought to have spent her final years. Overnight stay in Kusadasi.

  • Destination: Ephesus
  • Legend: B, L

Pick up from your hotel & morning drive (2.5 hours) to Pamukkale, then lunch. In the afternoon, tour the 'Cotton Castle.' Bring swimwear as you may have time to swim in the Antique Pool (extra fee applies.) Also visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with its theatre and Necropolis. Overnight in Pamukkale.

  • Destination: Pamukkale
  • Legend: B, L, D

05:00 Optional Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Pamukkale (please ask us for pricing & availability) Hotel pickup, then a quick snack and safety briefing. Watching the balloon inflate, then you're off! Soaring over Cotton Castles of Pamukkale, and dipping low for a close view. This may be your favourite part of your Turkey trip - it will certainly be unforgettable. Celebrate a soft landing with a quick drink, and return to your hotel for breakfast around 8.30am. Pick up from your hotel & private car transfer (3 hours) to the Ghost village of Kayakoy. The name Kayakoy means 'stone village' and the striking stone houses against the hillside are memorable. The sad history of the abandonment of the village is in sharp contrast to the warm welcome you'll receive in this genuine Turkish village today. Stay in a lovely family run guesthouse, and slow down a while. Overnight in Kayakoy.

  • Destination: Kayakoy
  • Legend: B

Local activities include paragliding, lazing in the lagoon in nearby Olu Deniz, hiking a section of the Lycian Way and horseriding. We can help book these, or add another night in Kayakoy to take up a couple of options! Overnight in Kayakoy.

  • Destination: Kayakoy
  • Legend: B

Pick up from your hotel & private car transfer (3 hours) to the gorgeous and popular village of Kas. Free afternoon. Overnight in Kas.

  • Destination: Kas
  • Legend: B

Pick up from your hotel & head out into the stunning blue waters of the Med. This cruise will include lots of swimming stops in pretty natural coves, a lunch of fresh salads and grilled meat on board, snorkelling, fishing and lots of sun bathing. You can see Lycian tombs in the cliff sides you sail past, or just enjoy a quiet game of backgammon with the crew after lunch. A day in paradise. Overnight in Kas.

  • Destination: Kas
  • Legend: B, L

Free morning in Kas. Explore the local Roman amphitheatre and Lycian tombs. Perhaps even hike another short section of the Lycian Way. Pick up from your hotel & afternoon transfer (2.5 hours) to Antalya by private car. Overnight in Antalya.

  • Destination: Antalya
  • Legend: B

Pick up from your hotel & tour of the ancient cities around Antalya. In Perge, See the Stadium (seating 12,000), Bath and Colonnaded Street. In Aspendos, you can see the 2nd century AD Roman theatre, seating capacity 15,000. At the pretty site of Side, see the Apollo Temple, ancient ruins and two sandy beaches. Later, visit Kursunlu waterfall. Overnight in Antalya.

  • Destination: Antalya
  • Legend: B, L

Pick up from your hotel & transfer to the airport for your flight back to Istanbul, and onward transfer to hotel or cruise ship port.

  • Destination: Istanbul
  • Legend: B


You can customize this trip with additional days! Slow the pace with rest days in locations of your choice, or add additional sightseeing days along the route.

Tour Map

Tour Details

  • In Brief

    Small Group Tour (8 to 12 with a maximum of 16). You can customize this trip with additional days!

  • Special Features

    Slow the pace with rest days in locations of your choice, or add additional sightseeing days along the route. This tour is also available on private basis.

  • What's Included

    - All accommodation as per the itinerary
    - Full day boat cruise
    - Professional English speaking guide on tours
    - All flight tickets mentioned in the itinerary
    - Small group tours
    - All transportation & transfers
    - All meals mentioned in the itinerary
    - All museum and entrance fees where necessary
    - All local taxes
    - Wifi available at all our hotels

  • What's Not Included

    - International airfares
    - Drinks with meals
    - Travel insurance, visas or passports
    - Tips & personal expenses

Hotels

Departure Date

  • Start Date
    Finish Date
    Day / Days / Every Day
  • Start Date: 01.01.2025
    Finish Date: 31.12.2025
    Day / Days / Every Day: Every Day

Price List

  • Start
    Finish
    Single
    Double/Twin PP
    Triple PP
  • Start: 01.01.2025
    Finish: 31.12.2025
    Single: 5,444 AUD
    Double/Twin PP: 4,131 AUD
    Triple PP: 3,716 AUD

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Reviews

J. Walker

Australia

Just replying for my daughter Renee Graham and myself (Jenny Walker) on our amazing trip to Turkey arranged by your company. Everything was brilliant and the trip went like clockwork with everyone being on time to pick us up and the food was fresh and delicious. The ruins to explore, the bazaars , the palace the mosques and the call to prayer and especially the accommodation was way better than we ever expected. Cannot recommend the company enough! Jenny Walker. I could send 200 phots but kept it to a few. Thanks for a wonderful time. 

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Lindsay

Australia

Hello Michael, We can only give the highest praise to your company, every pick up was punctual, every hotel was located in an excellent position, the hotels had great character and the rooms and staff were excellent. The activities planned were all well organised and and covered everything that we wanted to see. The two guides, Mehmet and Muhammad were excellent. Overall 10 out of 10.

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