Aegean & Turquoise Coast Odyssey
7 days · 5 suggested stays
Day 1 — Arrive in Ephesus and explore the ancient city's highlights including the Library of Celsus and Great Theatre.
(overnight: Ephesus)
Library of Celsus
Iconic Roman facade, Ephesus' most photographed ruin.
Great Theatre of Ephesus
Vast 25,000-seat Roman theatre carved into hillside.
Terrace Houses
Richly frescoed Roman villas of Ephesus elite.
Villa Dreams Ephesus
Comfortable boutique stay near ancient Ephesus.
Day 2 — Finish Ephesus highlights, then drive to the essential Pamukkale travertine terraces.
(overnight: Pamukkale)
Curetes Street
Marble colonnaded street through ancient Ephesus.
Temple of Artemis
Site of one of the Seven Wonders of the world.
Drive to Pamukkale
Scenic ~2h drive from Ephesus to Pamukkale.
Pamukkale Travertine Terraces
White mineral terraces with ancient Hierapolis above.
Day 3 — Morning at Pamukkale's terraces and Hierapolis, then drive to Bodrum.
(overnight: Bodrum)
Hierapolis Ancient City
Roman spa city ruins above Pamukkale terraces.
Drive to Bodrum
Coastal drive from Pamukkale to Bodrum.
Yalikavak Palmarina Suites
Luxury marina suites in Bodrum's yachting hub.
Day 4 — Explore Bodrum's castle, Mausoleum, and ancient amphitheatre.
(overnight: Bodrum)
Bodrum Castle
Crusader castle housing underwater archaeology museum.
Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
Site of an ancient Seven Wonders monument.
Bodrum Amphitheatre
Ancient Greek-Roman theatre overlooking the bay.
Yalikavak Palmarina Suites
Second night at Bodrum's marina suites.
Day 5 — Long scenic drive from Bodrum to Antalya, then explore Kaleici old town.
(overnight: Antalya)
Drive to Antalya
Coastal drive from Bodrum to Antalya.
Kaleici Old Town
Charming Ottoman-era old town with harbor lanes.
Kaleici Boutique Hotel
Boutique stay inside Antalya's old town.
Day 6 — Discover Antalya's ancient sites at Perge and the grand Aspendos theatre.
(overnight: Antalya)
Perge Ancient City
Extensive Roman ruins with stadium and gates.
Aspendos Theatre
Best-preserved Roman theatre in the world.
Kaleici Boutique Hotel
Second night in Antalya's old town.
Day 7 — Visit Hadrian's Gate and Antalya Museum before departure.
(overnight: Antalya)
Hadrian's Gate
Triumphal Roman gate at old town entrance.
Antalya Museum
Top-tier collection of Lycian and Roman artifacts.
7-Day Turkey Tour Option
Optional guided Istanbul, Cappadocia & Pamukkale tour.
Pamukkale Travertines
White terraces and thermal pools
Pamukkale South Gate
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