Ten Days of Ancient Cities, White Travertines & the Turquoise Lycian Coast
This 10-day, private Antalya & Aegean tour package links five of southwestern Turkey's most rewarding regions into a single, thoughtfully organized road journey. Begin among the Roman ruins of Perge and the extraordinary Aspendos Theatre, climb to the mountaintop city of Sagalassos, and descend into Pamukkale's dazzling white travertine terraces beside ancient Hierapolis. Continue along the Aegean to Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis and the vine-covered lanes of Şirince village, then trace the Ionian coast through Priene, Miletos and Didyma before the itinerary turns south to the Lycian coast — Fethiye's 12 Islands, Ölüdeniz, Xanthos, Letoon, Patara and the sunken city of Kekova — and finally back to Antalya's Ottoman-era Kaleiçi old town. Designed for couples, families and anyone with a genuine interest in Turkey's layered history, this private tour pairs a dedicated English-speaking guide and vehicle with hand-picked hotels and free time built into the schedule.
Pamphylia → Pisidia → Aegean Ionia → Lycia → Back to Antalya
Your journey opens in Antalya and, from Day 2, heads inland to ancient Pamphylia — the theatres of Perge and Aspendos, still used for concerts today, and the cascading Kurşunlu Waterfall. Day 3 climbs into the Taurus foothills to Sagalassos, a 5,000-year-old city on the UNESCO tentative list, before descending to the white terraces of Pamukkale and neighbouring Hierapolis.
From there the route turns to the Aegean: Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis, the House of the Virgin Mary and the wine-village of Şirince, then a full day through the Ionian cities of Priene, Miletos and Didyma en route to Fethiye. A boat day among Fethiye's 12 Islands is followed by a coastal drive through Kayaköy's abandoned village, Ölüdeniz, and the ancient Lycian cities of Letoon, Xanthos and Patara to Kaş.
The final stretch explores the sunken city of Kekova by boat, the castle village of Simena and ancient Myra near Demre — where St. Nicholas once served — before returning to Antalya for a relaxed final day in Kaleiçi, the walled old town beneath Hadrian's Gate. Every stage balances guided sightseeing with genuine free time, and the tour is available as a Standard or Gold private package depending on your preferred hotel category.
What Makes This Tour Special
- 5 UNESCO or UNESCO-tentative-list sites in one trip
- 9 nights hotel stays with daily breakfast
- Private vehicle & guide throughout — no fixed group
- Licensed English-speaking guide every day
- Fethiye 12 Islands & Kekova sunken-city boat days
- Standard or Gold hotel category to suit your budget
- 24/7 WhatsApp support before and during your trip
Highlights of Your 10-Day Turkey Journey
Perge & Aspendos
Walk the marble streets of Perge and stand in the Aspendos Theatre, still used for concerts after nearly 1,900 years.
Sagalassos
A 5,000-year-old mountaintop city at 1,750 metres, home to the still-flowing Antonine Fountain.
Pamukkale & Hierapolis
Bright white travertine terraces beside the ancient Roman spa city of Hierapolis.
Ephesus & Temple of Artemis
The Celsus Library, the Grand Theater and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Şirince Village
A hillside Greek village known for fruit wines and traditional carpet weaving.
Fethiye 12 Islands
A full day swimming and sailing between the calm, turquoise bays of the Gulf of Fethiye.
Ölüdeniz & Patara
Turkey's most photographed lagoon and one of its longest beaches, at 15 kilometres.
Kekova Sunken City
Explore Lycian ruins submerged by an ancient earthquake, by boat from Üçağız village.
Antalya's Kaleiçi
Finish beneath Hadrian's Gate, wandering the old town's cobbled Ottoman-era lanes.
Your Detailed 10-Day Turkey Itinerary
Below is the complete day-by-day plan for this private Antalya & Aegean tour package — every guided excursion, meal and overnight stay, exactly as it runs on the ground.
Welcome to Antalya, Turkey's Mediterranean gateway. On arrival at Antalya Airport, your private transfer takes you directly to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to settle in and explore the famous tourist centre of Antalya at your own pace.
After breakfast, head to the archaeological site of Perge Ancient City, one of the main cities of ancient Pamphylia, visited twice by St. Paul and St. Barnabas on their missionary journeys. Explore Perge's extensive ruins — a well-preserved theatre, agora, Roman baths, a large gymnasium and a necropolis.
Perge Ancient City
Extensive Pamphylian ruins including a well-preserved theatre, agora, Roman baths, gymnasium and necropolis.
Aspendos Theater
One of the best-preserved ancient theatres anywhere, still hosting concerts and art events today.
Kurşunlu Waterfall
An 18-metre cascade forming small ponds and gentle waterfalls in a shaded forest setting.
There is a scheduled lunch break at a local restaurant (own expense). Return to your hotel in Antalya for the night.
An early departure takes you toward Ağlasun town in Burdur province, one of the region's most fertile and scenic corners, before arriving at Sagalassos — a 5,000-year-old city on the UNESCO tentative list, sitting at 1,750 metres and known historically as the "city of love and emperors". The site includes the still-flowing Antonine Fountain (built 161 AD by Marcus Aurelius), agoras, Roman baths, a Macellum, a Heroon and a theatre.
A stop in Burdur includes the Burdur Museum, where statues found at Sagalassos are displayed, and a taste of the local Ceviz Ezmesi (walnut paste) dessert, followed by a scheduled lunch break at a local restaurant.
Pamukkale
Dazzling white calcium travertine terraces formed by hot springs over millennia. Swimming in the Cleopatra Pool is available for an extra, locally paid fee.
Hierapolis
A Roman spa city founded in the 2nd century BC, with an antique theatre, necropolis, Frontinus Gate and the Martyrium of Apostle Philip.
Dinner and accommodation are at a thermal hotel in Pamukkale.
After a relaxing night in Pamukkale, head to Ephesus, one of the best-preserved cities of ancient Rome and the most magnificent city of ancient Ionia. Walk Curetes Street among remarkable sites: the Grand Theater (once holding 25,000 spectators), the State Agora, the marble Celsus Library, the Odeon and the Magnesia Gate. The visit also includes the site of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Following a scheduled lunch break at a local restaurant (own expense), visit the House of the Virgin Mary, then explore Şirince Village, an old Greek village known for its local dishes, fruit wines and traditional carpet and rug weaving.
Today explores three legendary cities of ancient Ionia. Priene, founded 2,500 years ago at the foot of Mykale Mountain, features marble streets and intricate water channels, along with the Priene Theater and Temple of Athena Polias. A 20-km drive brings you to Miletos, with its 15,000-seat theatre, museum, Temple of Serapis and the Faustina Bath. A further 30 km leads to Didyma, home to the Temple of Apollo (built 600 BC), famed for its towering marble columns.
After a scheduled lunch break at a local restaurant, continue on to Fethiye for the night.
A full boat day around the 12 Islands region of the Gulf of Fethiye, famous for clear blue waters, calm bays and lush green islands. Swim in some of the Aegean's most beautiful bays, with lunch served on board (roughly 10:00–18:00). During April, May and November, this excursion is replaced with a visit to Saklıkent Canyon in Fethiye.
Depart Fethiye — its bazaar, harbour and the Amintas Rock Tombs on view — for Kayaköy, an abandoned Greek village 8 km away, its stone houses left empty since the early-20th-century population exchange. Continue to Ölüdeniz, one of Turkey's most famous beaches and a paragliding hub beneath Babadağ mountain.
Ölüdeniz
Turkey's calm, turquoise "Blue Lagoon" beach beneath Babadağ mountain.
Letoon & Xanthos
The religious centre of ancient Lycia and one of the region's largest cities, with rock tombs and an ancient theatre.
Patara
Capital of the ancient Lycian Union, with a 15-km beach — one of Turkey's longest — plus an ancient theatre and colonnaded streets.
Letoon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the religious centre of ancient Lycia, with temples to Leto, Artemis and Apollo. Nearby Xanthos impresses with its necropolis, rock tombs and theatre. Finish the day in Kaş, known for its natural beauty, bohemian atmosphere and Kaputaş Beach.
A day intertwining history, nature and the sea in the cradle of ancient Caria and Lycia. From Üçağız Village, a small, calm village in ancient Simena, board a boat to the sunken city of Kekova — once an important Lycian port, partly submerged by a massive earthquake.
Kekova Sunken City
Explore the ruins of the sunken city by boat and swim in the crystal-clear waters around it, with lunch served on board.
Simena (Kaleköy)
Reachable only by sea, with an ancient hilltop castle overlooking Kekova and Lycian sarcophagi on the surrounding land.
Myra & Demre
Ancient Myra's rock tombs and Roman theatre, near Demre where St. Nicholas (Santa Claus) once lived and served.
At the end of the tour, return to your hotel in Antalya via the scenic coastal road.
Visit Antalya's Old Town, Kaleiçi. See the ancient Hadrian's Gate, with its three doors and its place as one of the finest Roman-period structures still standing, then stroll the old city's narrow streets past the Antalya Clock Tower, the ancient harbour and the Fluted Minaret. Kaleiçi is the city's oldest settlement, lined with charming Ottoman-style buildings and local shops for souvenir shopping.
This marks the end of the guided tour program — the rest of the day is free.
After breakfast and check-out, your private transfer takes you to Antalya Airport according to your departure flight time. Your 10-day Antalya & Aegean history, culture and nature tour package concludes here.
The source itinerary supplied to us ran through Day 9 with no explicit Day 10 listed. Since the package is priced and marketed as 10 days / 9 nights (matching the 9 nights of hotels in the itinerary above), we've added this standard departure day to complete the framing — please confirm the exact departure-day arrangements with our team when you book.
Every Destination on Your Antalya & Aegean Journey, Explained
Beyond the day-by-day schedule, here is what makes each stop on this tour historically significant — so you arrive at every site already knowing why it matters.
Perge & the Aspendos Theatre
Perge was one of ancient Pamphylia's principal cities and was visited twice by St. Paul and St. Barnabas on their missionary journeys; its ruins include a well-preserved theatre, agora, Roman baths and a large gymnasium. A short drive away, the Aspendos Theatre — designed in the 2nd century AD — remains one of the best-preserved Roman theatres anywhere in the world, and still hosts concerts and opera performances today.
Sagalassos
Perched at 1,750 metres in the Ağlasun hills of Burdur province, Sagalassos is a 5,000-year-old city on the UNESCO tentative list, historically known as the "city of love and emperors". Its highlight is the Antonine Fountain, built by Emperor Marcus Aurelius in 161 AD and still flowing after twenty centuries, alongside agoras, Roman baths, a Macellum, a Heroon adorned with dancing girls, a library and a theatre.
Pamukkale & Hierapolis
Pamukkale takes its name — "cotton castle" — from brilliant white calcium travertine terraces, formed as hot spring water hardened over time into dazzling, stepped pools. Immediately alongside sits Hierapolis, a Roman spa city founded by the Kingdom of Pergamon in the 2nd century BC, whose ruins include the Antique Theater, a large necropolis, the Frontinus Gate and Street, and the Martyrium of Apostle Philip.
Ephesus & the Temple of Artemis
One of the best-preserved cities of the ancient Roman world, Ephesus was the most magnificent city of ancient Ionia. Curetes Street leads past the Grand Theater — which once held 25,000 spectators — the State Agora, the marble-faced Library of Celsus, the Odeon and the Magnesia Gate. Nearby, the site of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the House of the Virgin Mary round out the visit, followed by the wine-village of Şirince.
Priene, Miletos & Didyma
Three legendary Ionian cities, settled after the Dorian migrations around 1000 BC. Priene, founded 2,500 years ago at the foot of Mykale Mountain, preserves marble streets and the Temple of Athena Polias, a gift of Alexander the Great. Miletos held a 15,000-seat theatre and the Faustina Bath, and was linked by a 20-km sacred marble road to the Temple of Apollo at Didyma, built in 600 BC and renowned for its towering marble columns.
Kekova's Sunken City & Simena
Once an important Lycian port, Kekova was partly submerged by a massive earthquake, leaving ruins visible just beneath the surface along the island's shoreline. Boats from Üçağız village reach both the sunken city and Simena (Kaleköy), a village reachable only by sea, where a hilltop castle overlooks the bay and Lycian sarcophagi dot the surrounding land. Nearby, ancient Myra's rock tombs and Roman theatre sit close to Demre, where St. Nicholas — the historical Santa Claus — once lived and served.
Antalya's Kaleiçi & Hadrian's Gate
Your journey both starts and ends in Antalya's walled old town, Kaleiçi, where Ottoman-era wooden houses line cobbled lanes around a historic yacht harbour. Hadrian's Gate — three arched doorways built to honour the Roman emperor's visit in 130 AD — is one of the finest surviving structures from the Roman period, while the Fluted Minaret and Clock Tower punctuate the skyline of the old city.
A Glimpse of What Awaits You
Antalya's Kaleiçi Old Town
Aspendos TheatrePamukkale
Ephesus
Accommodation — 9 Nights, Breakfast Included
Antalya — 4 Nights
Standard: Affloon City Hotel 4★. Gold: Ramada Antalya Hotel 5★. Nights 1, 2, 8 and 9.
Pamukkale — 1 Night
Standard: Richmond Thermal 5★. Gold: Clossea Thermal Hotel 5★. A thermal hotel stay on night 3.
Kuşadası — 1 Night
Standard: Duqqan De Luxe 4★. Gold: Elite World Kuşadası 5★. Overnight after Ephesus, on night 4.
Fethiye — 2 Nights
Standard: Ata Park Hotel 4★. Gold: Manas Park Hotel 5★. Nights 5 and 6, around your 12 Islands boat day.
Kaş / Kalkan — 1 Night
Standard: Fortuna Hotel. Gold: Erdem City (Kaş–Kalkan). Night 7, on the Lycian coast.
Included & Excluded — Know Exactly What You're Booking
Included in Your Package
- Round-trip Antalya Airport transfers
- 9 nights' hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
- 9 dinners
- Entrance fees as listed in the itinerary
- 12 Islands Boat Tour in Fethiye
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Non-smoking, air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver
- Bridge, highway & parking fees
- VAT and city tax
Not Included
- International flights to/from Turkey
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance (mandatory, highly recommended)
- Lunch & beverages with dinners
- Cleopatra Pool swim at Pamukkale
- Kekova boat tour ticket (Fethiye 12 Islands boat is included; Kekova boat is paid locally)
- Tips for the driver and guide
- Other expenses not specified above
Good to Know Before You Go
Smart Recommendations For Your Antalya & Aegean Journey
Based on the shape of this itinerary and how travelers typically experience it, here's how to get the very most out of your 10 days across Antalya, Pamukkale, Ephesus and the Lycian coast.
Pack Real Walking Shoes
Expect 2–3 km of daily walking on uneven, cobblestone ancient sites — flat, closed shoes matter far more than they might for a beach-only trip.
Budget Extra for the Cleopatra Pool
Swimming among submerged Roman columns at Pamukkale's thermal pool is a genuine highlight — it's a paid extra, so set a little cash aside for it.
Save Energy for Day 3
Sagalassos, Burdur and Pamukkale is the longest driving day (350 km) — a light Day 2 evening pays off the next morning.
Linger a Little in Şirince
It's easy to rush the Ephesus-to-Şirince transition — but Şirince's fruit wines and hillside views reward slowing down.
Bring a Waterproof Phone Case
Both boat days — Fethiye's 12 Islands and Kekova's sunken city — are prime photo opportunities near water.
Carry Cash for Tips & Extras
Recommended tips (7 EUR/person/day), the Cleopatra Pool and the Kekova boat are all paid locally in cash — plan your euros or lira accordingly.
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Professional Licensed Guides
Every day on this itinerary is led by a professional, English-speaking Turkish guide, with a dedicated private vehicle throughout.
Five Regions, One Trip
Instead of picking one corner of Turkey, this itinerary strings together Pamphylia, Pisidia, Ionia and Lycia into a single coherent private journey.
Flexible & Secure Booking
Tiered cancellation refunds from 60 days before departure, secure payment options, and a straightforward reservation process from start to finish.
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10-Day Antalya & Aegean Tour Price
This is a private tour — pricing is tiered by how many guests travel together, not by "private vs. group". Land-only pricing (accommodation, transfers, guided tours and meals as listed) is valid for travel between 15 March and 20 November. Contact us for the exact, date-specific rate for your party size.
- 4★ hotels (5★ in Pamukkale)
- Private vehicle & guide throughout
- Per-person price falls as group size grows
- 5★ hotels throughout
- Same itinerary, guide & vehicle as Standard
- Best for travelers prioritizing hotel category
Standard Package — Full Price Table (per person, EUR)
| Group Size | Double Room | Single Room | Extra Bed | Child 7–11 | Child 3–6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Pax | €3,251 | €3,856 | €3,251 | €2,948 | €983 |
| 4 Pax | €2,711 | €3,316 | €2,711 | €2,408 | €803 |
| 5 Pax | €2,495 | €3,100 | €2,495 | €2,192 | €731 |
| 6 Pax | €2,246 | €2,851 | €2,246 | €1,944 | €648 |
| 7–9 Pax | €2,117 | €2,722 | €2,117 | €1,814 | €605 |
| 10–14 Pax | €1,771 | €2,376 | €1,771 | €1,469 | €490 |
| 15–19 Pax | €1,678 | €2,283 | €1,678 | €1,376 | €459 |
| 20–24 Pax | €1,609 | €2,214 | €1,609 | €1,307 | €436 |
| 25–29 Pax | €1,544 | €2,149 | €1,544 | €1,242 | €414 |
| 30–40 Pax | €1,490 | €2,095 | €1,490 | €1,188 | €396 |
Gold Package — Full Price Table (per person, EUR)
| Group Size | Double Room | Single Room | Extra Bed | Child 7–11 | Child 3–6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Pax | €3,467 | €4,072 | €3,467 | €3,056 | €1,528 |
| 4 Pax | €2,927 | €3,532 | €2,927 | €2,516 | €1,258 |
| 5 Pax | €2,711 | €3,316 | €2,711 | €2,300 | €1,150 |
| 6 Pax | €2,462 | €3,067 | €2,462 | €2,052 | €1,026 |
| 7–9 Pax | €2,333 | €2,938 | €2,333 | €1,922 | €961 |
| 10–14 Pax | €1,987 | €2,592 | €1,987 | €1,577 | €788 |
| 15–19 Pax | €1,894 | €2,499 | €1,894 | €1,484 | €742 |
| 20–24 Pax | €1,825 | €2,430 | €1,825 | €1,415 | €707 |
| 25–29 Pax | €1,760 | €2,365 | €1,760 | €1,350 | €675 |
| 30–40 Pax | €1,706 | €2,311 | €1,706 | €1,296 | €648 |
The Journey at a Glance
Best Time to Travel & What to Pack
Published pricing for this package covers 15 March through 20 November, spanning spring, summer and autumn conditions across five very different micro-climates — from Pamukkale's inland heat to the Lycian coast's sea breeze.
What to Bring
Frequently Asked Questions
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- Round-trip Antalya Airport transfers
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- 9 nights' hotel, daily breakfast & 9 dinners
- All entrance fees per itinerary
- 12 Islands Boat Tour in Fethiye
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60+ days before departure: 100% refund (minus €175/person for registration, bank fees & other fixed costs). 59–45 days: 50% refund. 44–21 days: 20% refund. Under 21 days: no refund.