Kekova, also named Caravola, is a small Turkish island near Ka? (ancient Antiphellos) district of Antalya.

On its northern side there are the partly sunken ruins of Dolchiste/Dolikisthe, an ancient town which was destroyed by an earthquake during the 2nd century.

18 days

Turkish Odyssey

Tour Overview

18 day Deluxe quality tour from $2,318

Visiting - Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Perge, Antalya, Demre, Kekova, Kalkan, Kas, Xanthos, Patara, Fethiye, Dalyan, Caunos, Marmaris, Bodrum, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Pergamum, Troy, Canakkale, Gallipoli

Activities - Culture, History, Archaeology

Istanbul

Day 1
Friday

Arrival and transfer to hotel.

Accommodation in Hilton Parksa or Hilton Garden Inn Golden Horn (FC+)

Istanbul

Day 2
Saturday
breakfast

Full day tour to include: Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar. Optional: Dinner with belly dancing entertainment

Accommodation in Hilton Parksa or Hilton Garden Inn Golden Horn (FC+)

Istanbul, Ankara

Day 3
Sunday
breakfast & dinner

This morning Optional tour of St. Sophia and Bosphorus cruise. Afternoon departure for Ankara Around 15:00 hrs and late arrival at Ankara

Accommodation in Barcelo Altinel (SFC)

Ankara, Cappadocia

Day 4
Monday
breakfast & dinner

Morning departure to view Hittite artifacts at the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. Visit the Mouseleum of Ataturk, father of modern Turkey. Drive to Cappadocia, touring a 13th century caravan inn enroute. Overnight in Cappadocia

Accommodation in Dedeman (SFC)

Cappadocia

Day 5
Tuesday
breakfast & dinner

Early Morning Optional: Balloon Tour. Experience of floating through volcanic valleys, fairy chimneys and caves with the sunrise of Cappadocia. After breakfast, visit Goreme, Avanos,Pasabagi, Red Valley, and have a brief regional pottery workshop in a cave. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

Accommodation in Dedeman (SFC)

Cappadocia, Pamukkale

Day 6
Wednesday
breakfast & dinner

Drive to Pamukkale. En route we visit the famous mouseleum of the sufi philosopher Mevlana. Drive to Pamukkale, dinner and overnight

Accommodation in Lycus River (FC)

Pamukkale, Perge, Antalya

Day 7
Thursday
breakfast & dinner

Morning drive to Antalya, arrival at mid-noon, a relax afternoon by the Mediterranean coast.

Accommodation in Crowne Plaza (DLX)

Antalya full Day Tour

Day 8
Friday
breakfast & dinner

Today we will have a full day tour to the ancient city of Perge and the famous Roman theatre in Aspendos.

Accommodation in Crowne Plaza (DLX)

Antalya, Demre, Kekova, Kalkan

Day 9
Saturday
breakfast & dinner

After breakfast depart for Kas, en route visit the famous Church of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus) in Demre and have a boat trip to Kekova (Sunken City) then overnight in Kas.

Accommodation in Prince or Rhapsody Hotel (FC)

Kas, Xanthos, Patara, Fethiye

Day 10
Sunday
breakfast & dinner

Today we will visit the Ancient cities Patara and Xanthos then we proceed to famous beach resort Fethiye. Dinner in a restaurant and overnight in Fethiye.

Accommodation in Atapark Hotel (FC)

Fethiye

Day 11
Monday
breakfast & dinner

Day at leisure with the optional tours of Oludeniz (Dead Sea) or Boat Trip to 12 Islands. Dinner and overnight in Fethiye.

Accommodation in Atapark Hotel (FC)

Fethiye, Caunos, Marmaris

Day 12
Tuesday
breakfast & dinner

After breakfast depart to Dalyan. After a short trip arrive at Dalyan village and take one of those river boats to have a tour to famous mud baths with sulphure hot springs, view the Ancient Kings' Tombs of Caunos City, finally have a relaxing swimming break at Iztuzu Beach (also known as Turtle Beach) where is a natural shelter and breeding site for Blue Crabs and nearly extinct Loggerhead Sea Turtles (Caretta Caretta). Dinner and overnight in Marmaris.

Accommodation in Anemon Hotel (FC)

Marmaris, Rhodes

Day 13
Wednesday
breakfast & dinner

Day at leisure at this lovely town of Marmaris or an Optional Tour: Day tour to Rhodes.

Accommodation in Anemon Hotel (FC)

Marmaris, Bodrum

Day 14
Thursday
breakfast & dinner

After breakfast drive to Bodrum to visit the Castle of St Peter and the renowned Underwater Museum that was awarded the best Underwater Museum of the World in 2000s. Then proceed to the foundations of the Mouseleum of Halicarnassos which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Dinner and overnight in Bodrum

Accommodation in Doria Hotel or Mystic Hotel (FC)

Bodrum, Kusadasi

Day 15
Friday
breakfast & dinner

Early morning drive to Kusadasi to join the fellow travelers and proceed to Ephesus. Full day tour the famous ruins of Ephesus and St. Mary's Cottage Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

Accommodation in Charisma Hotel (DLX)

Pergamum, Troy, Canakkale

Day 16
Saturday
breakfast & dinner

Visit ancient Medical Center Asclepion in Pergamum, tour Troy with its famous wooden horse and continue on to Canakkale for overnight.

Accommodation in Tusan (FC)

Dardanelles, Gallipoli, Istanbul

Day 17
Sunday
breakfast

Morning departure for Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, Chunuk Bair, Kabatepe War Museum then drive to Istanbul for overnight.

Accommodation in Hilton Parksa or Hilton Garden Inn Golden Horn (FC+)

Day 18 Mon: Istanbul, Return

Day 18
Monday
breakfast

Transfer to Airport.

What's included

  • Airport Transfers
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Luxury Coach Travelling
  • Museum Entry Fees

Not included

  • Tips
  • Personal Expenses

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However with pre and post tour accommodation we are unable to allocate shared accommodation and so single travellers must pay the single supplement with any pre or post tour accommodation they purchase.

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