Hemmed between the sea and the mighty Taurus mountains, the plain of Pamphylia gave rise to some large and particularly splendid classical cities. Set on fertile ground, and perfectly placed for local and international trade, this small strip of land became one of the most densely populated in the Roman empire.
Timed to coincide with Turkey’s spectacular display of wildflowers in spring, this land tour promises to be a visual and cultural feast. Day trips take us from the stunning natural beauty of Phaselis, once the den of marauding pirates, now hidden amongst pine forest, to the mountain lair of Termessos, whose theatre sits high amongst the gods, on the edge of a cliff.
Boasting one of the best preserved aqueducts and Roman theatres in the world, Aspendos is but one of the special delights of this voyage into the past. Nearby Perge has a magnificent stadium, colonnaded street, and baths. The statues that once decorated its buildings are now housed in the Antalya museum, a splendid treasure trove.
Our base is in a comfortable and characterful hotel in the ‘Kaleici’, the fortified old city surrounding Antalya’s vital harbour. Today the old city is a place of great charm, narrow streets lined with Ottoman mansions that have been carefully and lovingly restored.
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Outstanding tour leader - Peter Sommer. Would if possible go on any holiday where Peter was involved.
SH Rotherham, UK
8 DAYS
Tour Price includes: Accommodation in hotel in Antalya.
Full board i.e. breakfast, lunch, & dinner.
Road transfers by minibus.
All boat trips.
All entrance fees and gratuities on land.
6 daily excursions accompanied by Peter
