Day 1: Your adventure begins with a domestic flight from Istanbul to Antalya, where our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul’s old city region, and take you to the airport for your scheduled early morning flight. Upon arrival at Antalya airport, our driver will be waiting for you to take you to the tour departure location. You will start your first day in Antalya by visiting Perge, Aspendos & Kursunlu Waterfalls.
In the Pamphylian city of Perge, a Roman archaeological site, you will travel back in time to 1500 BC and follow the steps of St. Paul’s missionary journey into the Hittite settlement. Your guide will show you the most discovered statues in the Antalya Museum, and amaze you with the ornate marble reliefs at the theater, the beautifully complex design at the stadium, and the wonderfully made city gates along with its two commanding towers, great arcade, public baths, and the gymnasium.
Next, you will head to Aspendos, where one of the world’s best-preserved Roman theaters in our time lies. You will enjoy a delicious Turkish cuisine nearby the river during the tour. But our tour doesn’t end there, as we will move to Side town and sandy beaches, where you will view the marvelous monuments of Temple Apollo, Agora, and Necropolis. You will have plenty of opportunities for shopping in Side, and enjoy the beautiful view amidst nature at Kursunlu Waterfalls before your return transfer to the hotel you reside in Antalya.
We will wrap up the Perge Aspendos Tour at 5:00 pm. Throughout your journey, our knowledgeable guide will help bring these remarkable places to life, and you will enjoy local cuisine and breathtaking views.
Day 2: Get ready for an unforgettable adventure on the beautiful Aksu River in Antalya, Türkiye! Our exciting rafting tour offers the perfect blend of thrilling rapids and stunning natural scenery.
The day begins with a pick-up from your hotel in the early morning, around 8:30-8:45 am. From there, we’ll take you to the Aksu River where you’ll meet your professional licensed coach. They will give you a safety briefing and provide you with all the necessary equipment to ensure a safe and fun rafting experience.
As you launch your raft onto the Aksu River, you’ll be awestruck by the incredible views of the surrounding mountains and forests. The river stretches for 14 kilometers, offering a variety of rapids and calm stretches for you to enjoy. The rapids on this river range from class I to III, so it’s perfect for both beginners and experienced rafters.
During the tour, we’ll make a stop at one of the region’s local restaurants to enjoy a delicious lunch. You’ll have the chance to refuel and take in the beautiful scenery around you before continuing on your rafting adventure.
After a full day of excitement on the river, we’ll provide you with a return transfer to your hotel around 5:00 pm. This tour is a great way to experience the natural beauty of Antalya and get your adrenaline pumping at the same time.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to raft the Aksu River. Book your tour today and get ready for an adventure you’ll never forget!
Day 3: On the morning of the third day of your Antalya trip, after checking out of the hotel, our driver will pick you up and transfer you to Antalya airport for your scheduled early morning flight to Kayseri/Nevsehir (Cappadocia) airport. Upon arrival, your transfer to your hotel will be arranged according to your arrival time. The day will begin with the Northern Cappadocia (Red Tour). The tour starts with Goreme Panorama, a stunning viewpoint of fairy chimneys. The next site is the massive cloisters of the Open Air Museum. While continuing the tour, you’ll see the Castle of Ortahisar Village, a famous location for storing food in caves. You will also have the opportunity to visit Dervent Valley, a red lunar landscape where you can spot rock formations in the shape of animals, and the old city of Avanos, the center of pottery production with a view of the longest river in Turkey, the Red River. During the tour, you will have lunch at one of the local restaurants.
The list of sites you will visit continues with Pasabag, home to Monks Valley’s fairy colored mushroom-shaped chimneys. The tour will end with a visit to Cavusin Village, known for its cut-rock dwellings, stone houses, and churches.
After the tour, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel.
Day 4: Be ready at dawn, between 4:00-5:00 am, for your pick-up and transfer from your hotel to the location where the balloon flights depart. This day is an exciting adventure that will leave you breathless with a once-in-a-lifetime experience that lasts for a full hour. You will be served soft drinks and snacks as you watch the balloons being prepared to take off, and many of them will actually fly before your eyes! Once your balloon is ready, you will receive safety instructions before taking off on your ride through the sky, where the views are different from every angle. Our team will follow your balloon in vehicles on the ground until it lands. After your flight, you will receive a commemorative certificate and celebrate with a toast of champagne.
Once your balloon flight ends, you will be transferred back to the hotel to freshen up and have breakfast before your full-day tour starts around 9:00-9:30 am.
After breakfast at the hotel, our driver will pick you up from the lobby at 9:30 am to join the group and start visiting the following sites at Southern Cappadocia (Green Tour): The first site will be the impressive Uchisar Castle, which is the largest fairy chimney in the area and was historically used as a fortress by numerous civilizations. Next, you will hike for about 4 km in the stunning Red Valley towards Rose Valley, where you can appreciate the beauty of the rock churches. Then, we will take you to Cavusin village, one of the oldest human settlements in the area, where people still use caves as houses and churches. You will also visit the fascinating Kaymakli Underground City, which was the largest shelter used by locals for several centuries and had saved Christians of that time from Roman persecution. Before the final site, you will visit Pigeon Valley, where you can see the beautiful pigeons living in their houses and take a special view of Uchisar Castle. The last site is Three Beauties Valley, where you can take a look from above at the famous Urgup town, widely known for its wine factories.
At the end of your second tour in Cappadocia, you will be transferred to Kayseri or Nevsehir airport according to the time of your evening flight to Istanbul. Our driver will meet you at Istanbul airport for your pick-up and transfer to the hotel in Istanbul where you will be staying.