6-Day Turkey Tour: Ankara to Antalya

Depart from Ankara, Turkey's capital, and journey east to the magical landscape of Cappadocia, famous for its fairy chimneys, cave dwellings, and unique geological formations formed by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago.

Full day exploration of Cappadocia's highlights including rock-cut churches with Byzantine frescoes, ancient troglodyte settlements, underground cities carved deep into the earth, and traditional pottery villages along the Kızılırmak River.

Travel to Konya, one of Turkey's most spiritually significant cities and home to the Mevlana Museum dedicated to Rumi, the 13th-century mystic poet. Continue to Pamukkale, arriving in time to see the spectacular white calcium terraces glowing at sunset.

Explore ancient Hierapolis built atop the Pamukkale terraces, visit the remarkable archaeological site of Aphrodisias dedicated to the goddess of love, then continue to Antalya on Turkey's stunning southern Mediterranean coast.

Discover the rich Roman heritage of the Antalya region with visits to three of the best-preserved ancient cities on Turkey's Mediterranean coast: Side with its temple of Apollo, Perge with its colonnaded streets, and Aspendos featuring the best-preserved Roman theater in the world.

Transfer to Antalya Airport for your departure flight. If time permits before your flight, you may explore Antalya's charming old town (Kaleiçi) with its Ottoman-era houses, Roman harbor, and narrow cobblestone streets.