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Antalya, Turkey
Antalya, Turkey
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Explore Greco-Roman ruins, traditional villages and stunning scenery of Southern Turkey
Low visitor numbers in winter, Aegean Coast sunshine and a dusting of snow make an ideal escape
Stay in a beautiful winery near Ephesus and discover laid back Kas on the Turquoise Coast
Ancient Antolia, or modern-day southern Turkey, is home to sites that traverse the course of history from the ancient Greeks to the Romans and through the Byzantine era. Delve into Turkey's rich history, uncovering must-see sites as well as those off the beaten track, get to know village life and take in stunning scenery from the picturesque Turquoise Coast to the snow-capped Taurus Mountains. In winter months and low season you will obviously encounter lower temperatures, although somewhat tempered by the climate on the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, but also much fewer tourists and the possibility of scenic snow in the mountains.
Explore Ephesus - Walk the marble streets where Saint Paul preached and see the famous Celsus library
Uncover littleknown gems - Get off the tourist track and discover magnificent but rarely visited ancient wonders such as Afrodisias and Sagalassos
Unwind on the Turquoise Coast - Soak up the sun by the coast in laidback Kas and historic Antalya
I have travelled on Explore trips before and they have always been good but the guide on this trip, Tim lifted this trip from good to excellent. His knowledge of and enthusiasm for the sites we visited brought them to life. He took us to local restaurants and wineries that produced delicious food and wine. The trip is an interesting mix of ancient sites, small towns and a stop by the sea. The variety of locations, from high mountains to bustling seaside towns, gives a good idea of how diverse and fascinating Türkiye is. Thank you Tim and fellow travelers for a fabulous time. The Winston Pub will always be a fond memory!
This is a great itinerary focusing on just western Turkey and visiting many ancient sites. Our guide, Tim, was incredibly friendly, enthusiastic, and oh so knowledgeable about the complex history of Turkey and ancient Anatolia – he was the prime reason we enjoyed our trip so much!
Tim was an awesome guide who is very knowledgeable, personable, easy going, and had a great handle on the uniqueness of our group making sure everyone was taken care of. He was able to inspire and educate everyone about Turkey and was able to confidently admit that he didn't know an answer to someone's random question, but he immediately got on his phone to find out the correct answer. It was a great trip, saw a lot and this trip didn't have the long drives that the other trips had so it was a nice pace that held your interest. Really enjoyed staying at both vineyards, all the food was great because Tim explained everything so you knew how adventurous you were being and were able to stay in your comfort/safety zone. Would definitely recommend this trip and especially Tim as our guide again!!!!
The tour was full on as described but very interesting. Apart from having a lovely group, we were very lucky to have Timucin as our guide. He was full of energy and enthusiasm and went out of his way to accommodate our every wish. His knowledge of the sites was impressive.
Well organised, comprehensive coverage of Greek and Roman sites in south-west Turkey, with an outstanding, knowledgeable and enthusiastic leader.
Excellent leader - knowledgeable , friendly, always cheerful and passionate about the sites we visited
Comprehensive tour of stunning Ancient Greek and Roman cities in southern Türkiye all in very picturesque locations. The history brought to life by our excellent tour leader Timucin and very good local museums. Delicious local food and surprisingly good wine tasting.
The trip was well organised on a day by day experience. We followed the trip notes and each day were given a briefing on the next day's itinerary. We knew therefore what to wear , especially foot wear and what to expect.
