Ephesus & The Turquoise Coast

Turkey’s mountainous southwest Turquoise Coast contains some of the most spectacular scenery in the country as well as a plethora of bucolic archaeological treasures. This privately guided Turkey holiday combines some of the finest of the ancient coastal cities with natural beauty and time to relax by the sea. Starting in Ephesus, you will discover one of the most impressive Roman ruins in the world, then continue inland to explore the wonderful sites of Sardis, Aphrodisias and Hierapolis. After admiring the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale, travel through the wild Taurus Mountains to Fethiye on the Turquoise Coast. A boat cruise on the green Dalyan River will then take you past stunning rock-carved tombs to ancient Caunus, then onto Turtle Beach where there will be time to relax and swim. Next day, visit the ‘ghost town’ of Kayakoy, then choose whether to hike (3hrs) along the coast to Oludeniz or relax at Calis beach. Continue your journey with visits to the dramatic Saklikent Gorge and the Lycian cities of Tlos, Xanthos and Myra with their distinctive boat-shaped tombs. This magically scenic Turkey holiday then concludes with an idyllic private cruise through the stunningly beautiful Sound of Kekova and a day to relax by the Mediterranean Sea in either Antalya or Belek.