Accommodation

Antalya : RING DOWNTOWN or GRAND HOTEL NIGDE or AVRASYA CAPADOCIA : RAMADA CAPPADOCIA or CROWNE PLAZA CAPPADOCIA NEVSEHIR or BAYIR DIAMOND CONVENTION CENTER PAMUKKALE : RICHMOND PAMUKKALE THERMAL or SPA HOTEL COLOSSAE THERMAL or RAMADA SUITES BY WINDHAM KUSADASI Kusadasi : LE BLEU or RAMADA ENCORE BY WYNDHAM IZMIR or PASABEY MARMARIS : TUNA We know how important hotels are on your trip. The hotels have been selected taking into consideration quality, price and location. They are located in the cities we visit, most of them not in the city center but all of them with easy access to public transportation nearby. Our accommodation is not based on luxury hotels. Please keep in mind that standards, bed sizes and room dimensions can vary between hotels of the same class in different locations. All rooms are equipped with private bathroom and TV. Some of them also offer a mini-bar, safe box, and hair dryer. Many hotels, mainly in North Europe, do not have air conditioning or local legislation establishes limited dates of use.

Insurance

Basic travel insurance

Transport

Includes arrival transfer

Meals

Breakfast buffet 8 dinner included in: Antalya, Antalya, CAPADOCIA, KONYA, Kusadasi, MARMARIS, NIGDE, PAMUKKALE

Others

Ticket admission: Roman theatre in Aspendos, house of the Virgin Mary, Basilica of St. John, Ruins of Ephesus , Valley of Ihlara , Caravanserai; Mevlana Mausoleum in Konya , Gumusler Monastery; Underground city of Kainacli; Goreme Valley; Uchisar , Pamukkale - Hierapolis , Greek Temple of Apollo in Side

Guide

Please note also that your tour guide might be changed once or several times during the tour. On some tours, according to the number of passengers, the service may be provided in bilingual (usually in English and Spanish), either accompanied by two tour leaders, one for each language, or a single tour leader for smaller groups explaining in both languages.

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Flights

Flights are not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Antalya
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Antalya

Welcome to Antalya, Turkey! Upon arrival, we’ll be waiting to transfer you to the hotel. Information about the meeting place and time can be found on the information boards in the hotel reception area.In the afternoon, we’ll embark on a brief tour of Antalya, a coastal city with more than a million inhabitants. We’ll see Hadrian’s Gate, the Ottoman district, and the stunning waterfall that flows straight into the sea. Dinner will be included.
Day 2 Day 2: Antalya, Aspendo, Side, Karaman, Nigde
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Antalya, Aspendo, Side, Karaman, Nigde

We’ll leave Antalya and head to Aspendos to visit its Roman theater, often regarded as the best-preserved in the world. Afterward, we’ll continue to Side, where you’ll have the chance to admire the Temple of Apollo by the sea. There will be time to stroll through its bustling port and lively streets. As we travel through stunning landscapes, we’ll cross the Taurus Mountains, with peaks that rise over 3,500 meters and remain snow-covered for most of the year. We’ll stop in Karaman to see its fortress from the outside before continuing to the Cappadocia region. Dinner will be included in Nigde.
Day 3 Day 3: Nigde, Capadocia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Nigde, Capadocia

We’ll spend the entire day exploring the incredible region of Cappadocia, famous for its lunar-like landscapes, ancient churches, and troglodyte villages. We’ll begin with a visit to Gumusler, a fascinating 7th-century underground monastery featuring some of the finest Byzantine frescoes in Turkey. In Kaymacli, we’ll explore the underground city that could once house up to 30,000 people. Then, we’ll visit Uchisar, a natural fortress offering breathtaking views. After lunch, we’ll discover the Göreme Valley, home to an open-air museum where we can marvel at the rock-cut churches (tickets included). Our accommodation will be in Avanos and dinner will be included.
Day 4 Day 4: Capadocia, Ihlara, Konya
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Capadocia, Ihlara, Konya

At the far edge of Cappadocia, we’ll visit the Ihlara Valley, famous for its cool waters and its rock-cut churches and villages. Our itinerary includes visits to a 13th-century caravanserai and the Mevlana Mausoleum (Rumi) in Konya, where we’ll learn about the Dervish order. Dinner will be included. In the evening, we recommend attending a dervish dance performance at the cultural center.
Day 5 Day 5: Konya, Egridir, Pamukkale
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Konya, Egridir, Pamukkale

We’ll journey along a scenic route between the lakes, arriving at Egridir, a charming town by a large lake, known for its historic walls and mosques. You’ll have time to enjoy lunch here. Next, we’ll continue to Hierapolis-Pamukkale, where the mineral-rich waters have formed the stunning Cotton Palace (tickets included). Dinner will be included.
Day 6 Day 6: Pamukkale, Ephesus, Kusadasi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Pamukkale, Ephesus, Kusadasi

We’ll make our way to Ephesus, the best-preserved ancient city in Asia Minor, which was home to a quarter million people 2,000 years ago. We’ll explore the House of the Virgin Mary, the Basilica of St. John, and the impressive Ephesus ancient city ruins (admission included). Next, we’ll head to Kusadasi, a bustling coastal town known for its lively atmosphere, thriving shops, and small castle. Dinner will be included.
Day 7 Day 7: Kusadasi, Bodrum, Marmaris
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Kusadasi, Bodrum, Marmaris

We’ll start our day with an early visit to one of Turkey’s natural treasures, Lake Bafa. From there, we’ll continue to Bodrum, a breathtaking fortified city of Greek origin. You’ll have the chance to explore its castle, stroll through its bustling streets, or visit the marina. After lunch, we’ll head to Marmaris, a tourist coastal town known for its castle, pier, and fountains. Dinner will be included.Note: On some occasions, especially during the summer, our accommodation may be in the nearby town of Mugla instead of Marmaris.
Day 8 Day 8: Marmaris, Dalyan, Antalya
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Marmaris, Dalyan, Antalya

We’ll depart for Dalyan, an incredible place beside a river where we’ll enjoy a one-hour boat trip to see the Lycian Rock Tombs. There will be time for a walk and a coffee in one of its restaurants. Our journey will then continue to Antalya, where we’ll take a brief tour of this vibrant coastal city, home to over a million people, including Hadrian’s Gate, the Ottoman quarter, and the impressive waterfall that plunges directly into the sea.
Day 9 Day 9: Antalya
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Antalya

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.

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Itinerary of your trip Turkish Ring

Day 1: Antalya

Day 2: Antalya, Aspendo, Side, Karaman, Nigde

Day 3: Nigde, Capadocia

Day 4: Capadocia, Ihlara, Konya

Day 5: Konya, Egridir, Pamukkale

Day 6: Pamukkale, Ephesus, Kusadasi

Day 7: Kusadasi, Bodrum, Marmaris

Day 8: Marmaris, Dalyan, Antalya

Day 9: Antalya

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