Discover the finest of Turkey's Aegean shore on this seven-day private journey that pairs ancient history with turquoise coastline. Planned in-house by Inca Tour, a TURSAB-licensed operator, and led by your own English-speaking guide, the route runs from the resort town of Kusadasi to the yacht harbour of Fethiye, weaving together Roman cities, a cotton-white natural wonder and a day at sea among secluded islands.
You begin on the coast at Kusadasi, then spend a full guided day at Ephesus — the Temple of Artemis, Curetes Street, the Roman baths, the Celsus Library and the Grand Theatre — before climbing to Sirince, a Greek-Anatolian village famous for its fruit wines. A second touring day carries you inland to the calcium terraces of Pamukkale and the ancient spa city of Hierapolis. From there the pace softens: a transfer down to the Mediterranean at Fethiye, a free beach day, and a relaxed 12-island boat cruise past Flat Island, Cleopatra's Bath and the old Dock Yard Island.
With a private guide, comfortable hotels and a balanced mix of culture and coast, this itinerary suits couples, families and small groups who want to see the Aegean's headline sights without rushing. Prices are per person and fall as your group grows, so it works equally well for two travellers or a larger private party.
Your full program, day by day — click a day to see every stop.
Welcome to Turkey! On arrival you are transferred from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport or Kusadasi bus station to your hotel and handed your room key. The rest of the day is free to settle in and enjoy the lively seaside atmosphere of Kusadasi at your own pace. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.
After breakfast, at around 08:30, you set out on a fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. En route you see the Temple of Artemis, and inside the site you walk Curetes Street and visit the famous Roman baths, the Celsus Library and the Grand Theatre. A lunch break follows at about 13:00. Afterwards you stop at a carpet-weaving centre, where one of Turkey's oldest crafts is still practised, then continue to Sirince — a hillside village whose white-painted houses reflect its Anatolian-Greek heritage. Sirince is renowned for its fruit wines: you see the vineyards, learn how the wine is made and put your new knowledge to a light-hearted test. On the way you also visit a regional leather-production centre, where good factory rates are available in a relaxed, hassle-free setting. Overnight in Kusadasi.
You depart for Pamukkale at 08:00. On arrival there is a lunch break until about 13:30, after which you visit the dazzling calcium travertine terraces of Pamukkale — the "Cotton Castle" — and the ruins of the ancient spa city of Hierapolis, with the option of stepping into the warm natural spring waters. Denizli, the province around Pamukkale, is known for its textile industry, and you also call at one of its famous textile factories for outlet shopping. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.
After breakfast at the hotel you are transferred to the local bus station for the journey to Fethiye (approximately three hours). On arrival our agent, holding a sign with your name, meets you at the bus station and transfers you to your hotel in Fethiye. The remainder of the day is free. Dinner and overnight in Fethiye.
The day is yours to enjoy. Sleep in, soak up the sunshine and the views, and explore Fethiye at leisure — its crystal-clear sea and beautiful beaches, the local markets and the harbour. Optional day trips are available, including an aqua park, scuba diving and fishing tours. Dinner and overnight in Fethiye.
At 09:30 you depart from Fethiye harbour for a relaxing day sailing among four to six of the picturesque bays and islands of the Gulf of Fethiye. You stop at Flat Island, whose shallow beach is ideal for children and less-confident swimmers, then cruise to Cleopatra's Bath and to Dock Yard Island, where the ruins of an important ancient dockyard — destroyed by an earthquake in 1957 — can still be seen. The day is all about swimming, sunbathing and relaxing, with lunch served on board. Dinner and overnight in Fethiye.
After breakfast you check out of the hotel. We hope your Aegean journey has been a memorable one and look forward to welcoming you back to Turkey on a future Inca Tour. Have a safe trip home.
Kusadasi → Ephesus, Sirince → Pamukkale, Hierapolis → Fethiye → Fethiye 12 Islands → Fethiye
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