Detailed Tour Program
Day 1 · Arrival in Antalya
Meet at Antalya Airport and transfer to the hotel. Free time according to the arrival time.
Overnight: Antalya.
Day 2 · Antalya · Aspendos · Pamukkale
A panoramic introduction to Antalya's historic heritage and Mediterranean setting, followed by the Roman theatre of Aspendos, known for its remarkable preservation. Continue to Pamukkale. Dinner included.
Overnight: Pamukkale (thermal hotel).
By road: 330 km · approximately 4 hr 30 min
Day 3 · Hierapolis and Pamukkale
An optional balloon flight over the archaeological landscape is available early in the morning. Guided visit to Hierapolis—its necropolis, baths and monumental remains—and free time at the Cotton Castle's travertine terraces. Dinner included.
Day 4 · Pamukkale · Selçuk
Depart for Selçuk and its cultural visits: Selçuk Archaeology Museum and the Basilica of St John. Free afternoon.
Optional: a traditional cooking class with dinner at a local restaurant.
By road: 190 km · approximately 3 hr
Day 5 · Ephesus · Pergamon
A full archaeological visit to Ephesus, including the Terrace Houses, among the well-preserved ancient cities of the eastern Mediterranean. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary on Mount Bülbül and stop at the Temple of Artemis. Transfer to the Aliağa/Pergamon area. Dinner included.
A practical archaeological-methodology workshop at the hotel is subject to confirmation.
By road: 190 km · approximately 3 hr
Day 6 · Pergamon · Assos
Guided visit to ancient Pergamon and the healing sanctuary of the Asclepion. Continue to Assos, known for its Temple of Athena, its association with Aristotle and its views over the Aegean.
Overnight: Assos.
By road: 220 km · approximately 3 hr 30 min
Day 7 · Troy
Troy Museum and the archaeological site, with a detailed explanation of the legendary city's different historical layers. Free afternoon in Çanakkale.
Overnight: Çanakkale.
By road: 100 km · approximately 1 hr 30 min
Day 8 · Archaeological workshop · Istanbul
The programme describes a practical archaeological-methodology workshop led by the accompanying archaeologist, followed by departure for Istanbul with a stop en route. The workshop arrangements are subject to confirmation.
Optional: a vineyard visit in Tekirdağ during the journey.
By road: 320 km · approximately 4 hr
Day 9 · Classic Istanbul
Guided visits to Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Basilica Cistern. Free afternoon.
Day 10 · Archaeological Istanbul
Visit Istanbul Archaeology Museum, with its extensive Mediterranean collections. Free afternoon.
Day 11 · Departure
Breakfast and transfer to the airport according to the return-flight schedule.
Included & Not Included
Included admissions
- Aspendos
- Hierapolis and Pamukkale
- Selçuk Archaeology Museum
- Basilica of St John
- Ephesus including the Terrace Houses
- Temple of Artemis
- Pergamon and Asclepion
- Assos
- Troy Museum and archaeological site
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Basilica Cistern
- Istanbul Archaeology Museum
Included services
- Accommodation with breakfast
- All airport–hotel transfers
- Visits and tours in Spanish
- Admissions to the listed monuments
- Five dinners outside Istanbul (two in Pamukkale, plus Aliağa, Assos and Çanakkale)
- Official Spanish-speaking guide
- 24/7 assistance in Spanish
- Archaeological-methodology workshop, subject to confirmation
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Lunches
- All drinks
- Tips and personal expenses
- Optional tours (Pamukkale balloon flight, cooking class, Tekirdağ vineyard)
- Services not specified
