The Mediterranean

Antalya		Turkey’s Mediterranean Coast, called The Turkish Riviera offers some of the most enchanting vistas in the world. The coast is also full of history as it has been continuously inhabited since the beginnings of time. This city, one of the jewels of Turkey’s riviera, has also become one of the premier tourist destinations in Europe. Its airport is the busiest in Turkey during the summer months as people from all over Europe come here to enjoy the special ambiance of Turkey’s Mediterranean Coast. This is a city of delightful quarters, wonderful beaches, and superlative restaurants. All our tours use Antalya as a base for exploring Pamphylia and other sites. They provide at least three nights in Antalya giving travelers an opportunity to see all the sites and enjoy the unique ambiance of this delightful city.

Pamphyilia
The word means land of many tribes and it refers to the people who came to the fertile plain between the Taurus mountains and the sea after the Trojan wars. The most famous cities of Pamphylia are: Perge, Aspendos and Side.
		The city was a major commercial centre of the Pamphylia. It was a port and trading centre. The city welcomed Alexander the Great when he came here. The Romans rebuilt and expanded the city and most of the ruins extant are from this period. This is one of the most handsome Roman ruins in Turkey. Aspendos

		Another important Pamphylian City rebuilt by the Romans, Aspendos has one of the finest classical Roman theatres in the world.
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	A city on the coast, Side was a major centre of the slave trade in the ancient world. It also was a refuge for pirates whose activities were the scourge of the coast of Cilicia. Some of the original city still exists
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Termessos This fascinating and mysterious ruin was an immensely important strategic city during the classical era. It controlled access to the sea on a pass through the Taurus mountains and it has the distinction of being one of the very few cities of the world that has never been conquered. Alexander the Great, after a fruitless siege, gave up and the Romans simply made it a client sate. This ruin, high in the Taurus mountains, is incredibly interesting and photogenic.
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A Touch of Blue

People who travel with us on our Anatolian Adventure tour will have an opportunity to experience a Blue cruise. This option will let people go from Antalya to Kas by boat. You will sail south along the coast of the Gulf of Antalya and the trip will take two full days and one night. You will stop at two wonderful cities: Phaselis and Olympus.Your cruise offers you opportunities to pull into gorgeous coves to swim and you will spend a night at anchor looking at the sky and hearing the waves. A truly magical experience.

Phaselis
Another city graced with three natural harbours, Phaselis was another important port in of the ancient world. Alexander the Great spent the winter here in 334 BC.

Olimpos
A fascinating ruin in the jungle, Olimpos is also a city with a wonderful white sand beach. Walking through the site offers many pleasant surprises, and a swim on the beach is very tempting.

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Kas and Kekova

Your destination on the Mediterranean is Kas. The ancient city of Antiphellus, Kas is a delightful small town that is free of the huge tourist resorts which are increasingly dominating the coast. The central square with its shops and cafes is charming and people find it very easy to spend time here. You’ll sail past the ruins of the underground city of Kekova, glistening in the clear blue water.

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Also, you may take advantage of our private gulet for personal charters on Turkey's Mediterranean coast, if this kind of travel especially appeals to you.

Koycegiz

A great untourist part of the Anatolian Adventure tour is the Turkish resort town of Koycegiz on its inland lake with its own outlet to the sea via a waterway dotted with the ancient carved tombs of the Lycians.

Some Major Sites in the Area:
Perge, Aspendos, Termessos, Phaselis, Olympos, The Chimaera, Myra, Church of St. Nicholas, Kekova, Underwater Ruins, Patara, Fethiye, Dalaman, Kaunos, Dalyan, Koycegiz, Marmaris, Yivli Minari, Kaleici, Roman Harbour, Karaali Park, Hadriyanus Kapisi, Antalya Museum, Karain Cave Harbour & Boat Cruises.

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