| Antalya
& the Mediterranean |
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| Antalya,
along with other resort towns on the coastline, is a major
destination for travelers from all around the world, and offers
various activities in the region - including water sports,
skiing, and hike on the Taurus Mountains. |
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| day
1 --- The
ruins of ancient Perge is among the most attractive on the
Mediterranean coastline. It is also the scene for some important
recent findings. After we tour the site we continue on to
Aspendos to see one of the best preserved theater buildings
of the ancient world. In the afternoon we will visit the remarkable
Museum of Archeology in Antalya, and before sunset we take
a stroll to explore the old town and the harbor. |
| day
2 --- Today
we visit ancient Phaselis where Alexander the Great wintered
in 334 BC. Later in the day we drive to Myra to visit the
Basilica dedicated to St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). A boat trip
to discover the sunken city in Kekova concludes the day. |
| day
3 --- (optional)
Cruise on the Mediterranean, in other words vacation from
your vacation. |
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itinerary
II - Antalya to Marmaris |
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day
1 --- Same
as day 2 on itinerary I., with the addition of Olympos.
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Overnight
in Kas, ancient Antiphellus |
day
2 --- Ancient
Lycia; Unesco has announced Xantos - the leading city of
Lycian civilization - as one of the top 100 heritages of
the world. In the history, the city is known for its brave
people and their resistance against Persian invaders. Two
other Lycian cities, Letoon and Patara are also included
in our program.
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Overnight
in Fethiye
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| day
3 --- Today
we visit the rock cut tombs of the Lycian kings in Fethiye,
and the picturesque Kayakoy. We take a boat ride in Dalyan
where we see the breathtaking ruins of Caunus on a steep hillside,
and Carretta Carretta beach where giant loggerhead turtles
come back every year to lay their eggs.Later in the day we
drive to Marmaris for overnight. |
Second
itinerary ends in Marmaris, for its proximity to a major
(Dalaman) airport.
When the itineraries are connected for an extended stay,
day two on the first itinerary is to be dropped. |
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