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Sea & boat · TQ104

Ephesus, Pamukkale and a Cruise in the Bays of Fethiye

The great sites of the Aegean, then three nights aboard among the coves of Göcek and Fethiye.

  • 8 days · 7 nights
  • Culture · Walking · Boat
  1. Izmir
  2. Ephesus
  3. Pamukkale
  4. Kekova
  5. Fethiye
  6. Göcek
  7. Dalaman
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This trip begins with the ancient cities of Ephesus, Aphrodisias and Hierapolis, then heads to the Mediterranean. The last three nights are spent aboard a boat, among the islands and coves of Göcek and Fethiye, with swimming and walks along the coast.

Highlights

  • The ancient site of Ephesus
  • Aphrodisias and the travertine pools of Pamukkale
  • The fishing village of Uçağız
  • The abandoned village of Kayaköy
  • Three nights aboard in the bays of Göcek and Fethiye
  • Swimming and coastal walks
Day-by-day itinerary

Your route

  1. Day1
    Izmir

    Arrival in Izmir

    Our team welcomes you at Izmir airport (ADB). Transfer to your hotel in the Aegean region.

  2. Day2
    Ephesus

    Ephesus, the Church of St John and the İsa Bey Mosque

    Visit Ephesus, one of the greatest Roman cities of Asia Minor and remarkably well preserved. You then discover the Church of St John and the İsa Bey Mosque, before setting off for Pamukkale.

  3. Day3
    Pamukkale

    Aphrodisias, Hierapolis and Pamukkale

    Visit Aphrodisias, a Roman city dedicated to the goddess of beauty and love. On the way, an optional, no-obligation visit to a leather workshop. You finish at Hierapolis, a city that grew up around the hot springs that shaped the limestone pools of Pamukkale.

  4. Day4
    Kekova

    Drive to the Mediterranean and the village of Uçağız

    Drive to the Mediterranean coast and spend the night in a small family-run hotel in Uçağız, a fishing village facing Kekova. Free time to walk to the little marina and go for a swim.

  5. Day5
    Fethiye

    Kayaköy and boarding in Fethiye

    Drive to Fethiye, a town surrounded by mountains and islands. You walk through the old abandoned village of Kayaköy toward the Blue Lagoon, then settle into the boat's cabins for three nights.

  6. Day6
    Göcek

    Cruise to Ağalimanı and Marti, walk at Göcek

    Sail between the islands of Ağalimanı and Marti, with swimming and a hike in the forests of the peninsula. The boat then heads to another cove for a swim in the turquoise waters of the Göcek bays.

  7. Day7
    Fethiye

    Tersane and Hamam islands, coastal path

    Cruise between the islands of Tersane and Hamam, with a swim in a cove and a walk along a waterside path. The boat then returns to the Bay of Fethiye for one last swim.

  8. Day8
    Dalaman

    End of the trip and transfer to Dalaman airport

    End of our tour. Transfer to Dalaman airport (DLM) for your return flight.

This itinerary can be adjusted: pace, stops, extra nights or hotel category are tailored to your group.

Included

  • Comfortable, characterful 3★ hotels
  • Breakfasts
  • Experienced English-speaking guide
  • Transfers
  • Boat in Fethiye

Not included

  • Comprehensive travel insurance
  • International and domestic flights
  • Entrance fees to sites and museums
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Tips for guides and drivers
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