Today it is a large site of ancient ruins 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) east of Antalya on the coastal plain. Located there is an acropolis dating back to the Bronze Age. During the Hellenistic period, Perga was one of the richest and most beautiful cities in the ancient world, famous for its temple of Artemis. It also is notable for being the home of the renowned ancient Greek mathematician Apollonius of Perga.

At the 28th and 30th km of the old route from Antalya-Burdur (which goes through Dösemealti town) there appear two big Karstic sources. These sources, Kirkgözler and Pinarbasi which are very rich waterwise, coincide after a very short flow and they disappear finally in Biyikli Sinkhole. Some of the sinkholes are so big that they can swallow a huge river or a big lake. In this region there are the Sugla (Konya) big sinkhole the Biyikli sinkhole with its output of 30 m³/s. This quantity is the output of Kirkgöz and Pinarbasi springs at inundation.

The water which disappears at Biyikli Sinkhole goes 14 km underground and comes out again at Varsak pit; after a very short fall it disappears again from the other end. To understand the mechanism correctly you must follow the map and schema. The water which disappears at Varsak goes underground for 2 km and comes out again at Düdenbasi by pressure made by a syphon. The water which falls from Düdenbasi is the water coming from Kepez Hydroelectrical Complex. By all these actions (water coming in and out) Kepez Hydroelectrical Complex has been built.

*All expenses are free of charge ( Transportation ,Enterence Fees, Professional Guiding Services)


08.09.2011

14:00 Departure from the Hotel (Maritim Pine Beach Resort Hotel)

14:45 Arrival to Ancient City of Perge

15:45 Departure from Ancient City of Perge

16:30 Arrival to Düden Waterfalls

17:30 Departure from Düden Waterfalls

18:30 Arrival to Hotel

Some three million years ago, violent volcanic eruptions covered the plateau in this area with tufa, a soft stone comprised of lava, ash and mud. Subsequently, the wind and rain have eroded the brittle rock to form a spectacular surrealistic landscape of rock cones and capped pinnacles, called FAIRY CHIMNEYS, that are painted in colours ranging from warm reds and gold to cool greens and greys. During Byzantine times, Christian chapels and monasteries were hollowed out of the rock, and later these dwellings served as refuge for Christians, persecuted by the Romans.

September 1 - 3, 2011

Duration: 02 nights / 03 days

01 September 2011, Thursday(departure), İstanbul to Cappadocia

Meet at İstanbul Atatürk International Airport (Domestic Flight Terminal).Early departure from İstanbul flight to Kayseri-Nevşehir and continue to Cappadocia region. Visit the underground, eleven-storied city of Kaymakli, see the extraordinary rock formations at Uçhisar and the charming town of Ürgüp with its fairy chimneys. Lunch will be provided in the area, dinner and accommodation at a local hotel.

02 September 2011, Friday, Cappadocia

Visit the rock dwellings, chapels and monasteries of the Göreme Valley, Zelve Valley, villages of Çavusin and Avcilar. Lunch will be provided in the area, dinner and accommodation at a local hotel.

03 September 2011, Saturday, Cappadocia to Antalya

Early departure from the hotel and ride to Kayseri-Nevşehir to fly back to Istanbul for connecting Antalya flights.

This package includes:

• 2 nights accommodation in a 5* hotel on B&B basis in Cappadocia
• 2 Lunches en route
• 2 Dinners
• All sightseeing tours with an English speaking guide
• Hotel/airport transfers
• All entrance fees
• Travel Insurance

Please note 12 participants min. required to operate this excursion.

Excluded Services:

• Personal Expenses
• Plane Tickets ( You can contact FTS Tourism staff for plane tickets)

August 31 - September 2, 2011

Duration: 03 nights / 04 days

31 August 2011, Wednesday (departure), İstanbul to Pamukkale

Meet at Istanbul Atatürk International Airport (Domestic Flight Terminal) 08:30. Drive to Pamukkale, Denizli.Upon arrival in the late afternoon, visit the ancient city of Hierapolis which was a popular spa and treatment center of the Roman times. Hierapolis has an interesting necropolis with several tombs in different styles.The name Pamukkale means Cotton Castle and refers to the spectacular white lime cascades formed by the regions hot springs. Enjoy the thermal water facilities of your hotel for the rest of the day. Dinner and overnight stay in Pamukkale.

01 September 2011, Thursday, Pamukkale to Cappadocia via Konya

In the morning, we drive to Cappadocia via Konya with stop in Konya to visit the Mausoleum of Mevlana the founder of the mystical Mevlevi sect of whirling dervishes. Then we countinue to Sultanhani Caravanserai, a medieval inn built by Seljuk Turks for caravans traveling in the area. Arrive in Cappadocia in the early evening. Dinner and overnight stay in Cappadocia.

02 September 2011, Friday, Cappadocia

A full day excursion of Cappadocia visiting Goreme Open Air Museum where you will find rock carved churches decorated with frescoes bearing biblical scenes.We continue to Uchisar and Avcilar Valleys, the unusual formations of fairy chimneys, columns of rock shaped by nature. Also visit Kaymakli Underground City. Dinner and overnight stay in Cappadocia.

03 September 2011, Saturday, Cappadocia to Antalya

Depart in the morning and drive to Antalya over the Taurus Mountains. Arrive in Antalya in the afternoon. Driving back to Antalya.

This package includes:

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• 3 night accommodation at four star hotels in Pamukkale and Cappadocia.
• 3 Breakfasts
• 3 Lunches
• 3 Dinners
• English speaking guide
• Museum entrance fees
• Local taxes
• Travel Insurance


Please note 10 participants min. required to operate this excursion.

Excluded Services:

• Personal Expenses

September 2 - 3, 2011

Duration: 01 night / 02 days

September 2, 2011, Friday (departure), Istanbul to Kusadasi via Izmir and Pergamum

Meet at İstanbul Atatürk International Airport (Domestic Flight Terminal) and flight to Izmir departing at 7 am.Upon arrival, drive to the House of Virgin Mary located on top of the mountain near Ephesus. We then visit the ruins at the Hellenistic and Roman Ephesus. Following lunch, continue with the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.We finish the day at Ephesus Museum where we see artifacts recovered from Ephesus and the other ancient cities around. Drive to the hotel at the end of the day. Dinner and overnight stay in Kusadasi.

September 3, 2011, Saturday, Kusadasi to Antalya via Ephesus

Drive to Bergama in the morning. Visit the Acropolis of Pergamum located about 1100 feet above sea level. Here, you can see a restored temple of Trajan!!!, a library which was second to the one in Alexandria, fortification walls and a system of aquaduct which brought water from a source that is 30 miles away. Pergamum Acropolis also houses the famous Zeus Altar. The beautiful friezes of this altar are displayed in Pergamon Museum in Berlin today. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Aesclepium, a medical treatment center and sanctuary dedicated to the God of Aesclepius. Drive to Izmir Airport for a flight back to Antalya departing at 11pm. Transfer to your hotel in Antalya upon arrival.


This package includes:

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• 1 night accommodation at a four star Hotel in Kusadasi
• 1 Breakfast
• 1 Lunch
• 1 Dinner
• English speaking guide
• Museum entrance fees
• Local taxes
• Travel Insurance

Please note 10 participants min. required to operate this excursion.

Excluded Services:

• Personal Expenses
• Plane Tickets ( You can contact FTS Tourism staff for plane tickets)

September 1 - 3, 2011

Duration: 02 nights / 03 days

September 1 2011, Thursday , İstanbul

Meet at İstanbul Atatürk International Airport (International Flight Terminal) in the morning. Drive to the hotel. Free time for two hours.Upon arrival, drive to the Rumelia Fortress constructed by Fatih Sultan Mehmet with the aim of protection and for concerts in our days. Kanlıca Tour by passing Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge and Anatolian Shore. After lunch at a local restaurant, going to Üsküdar, watching the wonderful landscape of Europian shore from Anatolian shore. We finish the day at Maiden’s Tower is symbol of İstanbul. Drive to the hotel at the end of the day. Dinner and overnight stay in İstanbul

September 2 2011, Friday, Istanbul

Departure for a full day Bosphorus tour. We visit Spice (Egyptian) Bazaar where you can find spice shops selling varieties of spices, nuts, fruit and herbal teas and surely Turkish Delight. Walk across the road to the pier where we catch the ferry for a cruise on the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia. Enjoy the magnificent views on both sides. Also see Rumeli Fortress which was built by Sultan Mehmet the Conquerer as part of the preparations of his campaign to capture Istanbul. We land on the European side half way up the Bosphorus and drive to the restaurant for lunch. After lunch, we drive across the Bosphorus over the Bosphorus Bridge to Camlica Hill from where you can enjoy a magnificent view of Istanbul. Then continue to Beylerbeyi Palace. Built around 1860s, this was the summer residence of the Imperial family. After the tour, free time near the palace for shopping or relaxing.Dinner and overnight stay in İstanbul

September 3 2011, Saturday, Istanbul to Antalya

Following breakfast at your hotel, we first drive to the Hippodrome. Famous for chariot races, this Roman stadium dates back to the time of the Emperor Constantine the Great. Also see the Blue Mosque, probably the most impressive mosque in the world. Then visit the Hagia Sophia Museum which was originally built as a church then converted into a mosque after the conquest in the 15th century. One of the oldest ancient buildings on Earth, this is well worth visiting. After lunch, visit Topkapı Palace, the Imperial Residence of the Ottomans. See the courtyards, a superb porcelain collection, the famous treasury, a collection of calligraphy, Sultans costumes and the Holy Relics of Prophet Muhammed. Finish the day at Grand Bazaar where thousands of small shops are located. Drive to the airport for the evening flight to Antalya and transfer to your hotel in Antalya.

This package includes:

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• 2 night accommodation at a four star hotel in İstanbul
• 2 Breakfasts
• 2 Lunches
• 2 Dinners
• English speaking guide
• Museum entrance fees
• Local taxes
• Travel Insurance

Please note 10 participants min. required to operate this excursion.

Excluded Services:

• Personal Expenses
• Plane Tickets ( You can contact FTS Tourism staff for plane tickets)

September 1 - 3, 2011

Duration: 02 nights / 03 days

September 1 2011, Thursday,Trabzon.Ordu,Giresun

Meet at İstanbul Atatürk International Airport (Domestic Flight Terminal) and flight to Trabzon departing at 7 am.Upon arrival, we begin our journey to East Blacksea which combines green and blue. After enjoying the views of Ünye, Fatsa, Ordu, Giresun, we arrive in Trabzon at noon. After the lunch we visit Sümela monastery. And then we go to Atatürk Villa where Atatürk stayed when he came to Trabzon and wrote some of his devise in this villa. And then you will have free time to walk about in Trabzon. Final destination of our tour is Ayasofya Museum where you can see amazing fresks which belongs to 13 th Byzantium Church and carry the track of Renaissance. When we get to Uzungöl Plateau. We settle our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.

September 2 2011, Friday,Rize

After breakfast, we start nature walking in Uzungöl Plateau where you can see amazing dance of clouds. And we move on to Ayder Plateau. After we take our lunch nearby Fırtına Valley, we go the plateau to take fresh air an enjoy the view. Then we give you freetime for the shopping in Rize’s Fabric Shopping Center and we see a lot of tea gardens which accompany us along the road. Then we arrive at Rize Botanic Tea Garden. After drinking local break tea brewed Turkish style we set off to Samsun. With tea-coffee breaks and we arrive at Samsun . Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.

September 3 2011, Saturday,Samsun to Antalya

After breakfast,shopping opportunity for hazelnut and nut products. Moving to Samsun by passing over Bolaman. Sightseeing of Samsun İlkadım Monument, Etnografia Museum and Atatürk Museum. Traditional lunch at Samsun. ( Blacksea Pitta). We go to İkiztepe Tumulus for a historical excursion. Then visiting the Bandırma Ship. After dinner drive to the airport for the evening flight to Antalya and transfer to your hotel in Antalya.

This package includes:

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• 2 night accommodation at a four star hotel in Trabzon and Samsun.
• 3 Breakfasts
• 3 Lunches
• 3 Dinners
• English speaking guide
• Museum entrance fees
• Local taxes
• Travel Insurance

Please note 10 participants min. required to operate this excursion.

Excluded Services:

• Personal Expenses
• Plane Tickets ( You can contact FTS Tourism staff for plane tickets)

September 1 - 2, 2011

Duration: 01 night / 02 days

September 1 2011, Thursday(departure), İstanbul to Antakya

Meet at İstanbul Atatürk International Airport (Domestic Flight Terminal) and flight to Antakya departing at 7 am. Drive to Antakya, where the three religions still live together in piece. River Asi is dividing the city into two parts. First stop will be the second biggest Mosaic Museum in the world., and then St. Pierre Church, the first caved church. We make a walk in Antakya streets and see the Catholic and the Reformist Churches, Long Bazaar,then we go for lunch to Harbiye, where rich people of ancient Antalya had their summer residences and from where water was brought to the city of Antakya by the water canals, and taste the delicious regional dishes. Dinner and overnight stay in Antakya.


September 2 2011, Friday, Antakya to Antalya

After breakfast, we visit St. Simone Monastery , Samandağ Titus Tunnel.After lunch visit to Vakıflı Village and Hıdırbey Village. Tea break at Batyaz Canyon. Drive to the airport for the evening flight to Antalya and transfer to your hotel in Antalya.


This package includes:

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• 1 night accommodation at a four star hotel in Antakya
• 2 Breakfasts
• 2 Lunches
• 1 Dinner
• English speaking guide
• Museum entrance fees
• Local taxes
• Travel Insurance

Please note 10 participants min. required to operate this excursion.

Excluded Services:

• Personal Expenses
• Plane Tickets ( You can contact FTS Tourism staff for plane tickets)

09 - 11 September, 2011

Duration: 02 nights / 03 days

09 September 2011(departure), Antalya to İstanbul

Meet at your hotel and flight to İstanbul departing in the morning. Drive to the hotel. Free time for two hours.Upon arrival, drive to the Rumelia Fortress constructed by Fatih Sultan Mehmet with the aim of protection and for concerts in our days. Kanlıca Tour by passing Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge and Anatolian Shore. After lunch at a local restaurant, going to Üsküdar, watching the wonderful landscape of Europian shore from Anatolian shore. We finish the day at Maiden’s Tower is symbol of İstanbul. Drive to the hotel at the end of the day. Dinner and overnight stay in İstanbul

10 September 2011, Istanbul

Departure for a full day Bosphorus tour. We visit Spice (Egyptian) Bazaar where you can find spice shops selling varieties of spices, nuts, fruit and herbal teas and surely Turkish Delight. Walk across the road to the pier where we catch the ferry for a cruise on the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia. Enjoy the magnificent views on both sides. Also see Rumeli Fortress which was built by Sultan Mehmet the Conquerer as part of the preparations of his campaign to capture Istanbul. We land on the European side half way up the Bosphorus and drive to the restaurant for lunch. After lunch, we drive across the Bosphorus over the Bosphorus Bridge to Camlica Hill from where you can enjoy a magnificent view of Istanbul. Then continue to Beylerbeyi Palace. Built around 1860s, this was the summer residence of the Imperial family. After the tour, free time near the palace for shopping or relaxing. Dinner and overnight stay in Istanbul.

11 September 2011, Istanbul

Following breakfast at your hotel, we first drive to the Hippodrome. Famous for chariot races, this Roman stadium dates back to the time of the Emperor Constantine the Great. Also see the Blue Mosque, probably the most impressive mosque in the world. Then visit the Hagia Sophia Museum which was originally built as a church then converted into a mosque after the conquest in the 15th century. One of the oldest ancient buildings on Earth, this is well worth visiting. After lunch, visit Topkapı Palace, the Imperial Residence of the Ottomans. See the courtyards, a superb porcelain collection, the famous treasury, a collection of calligraphy, Sultans costumes and the Holy Relics of Prophet Muhammed. Finish the day at Grand Bazaar where thousands of small shops are located. Drive to Istanbul Atatürk International Airport.

This package includes:

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• 2 night accommodation at a four star hotel in İstanbul
• 2 Breakfasts
• 2 Lunches
• 2 Dinners
• English speaking guide
• Museum entrance fees
• Local taxes
• Travel Insurance


Please note 10 participants min. required to operate this excursion.

Excluded Services:

• Personal Expenses
• Plane Tickets ( You can contact FTS Tourism staff for plane tickets)

09 - 10 September, 2011

Duration: 01 night / 02 days

09 September 2011,(departure), Antalya to Kusadasi via Izmir and Pergamum

Meet at your hotel and flight to Izmir departing at 7 am.Upon arrival, drive to the House of Virgin Mary located on top of the mountain near Ephesus.We then visit the ruins at the Hellenistic and Roman Ephesus. Following lunch, continue with the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.We finish the day at Ephesus Museum where we see artifacts recovered from Ephesus and the other ancient cities around. Drive to the hotel at the end of the day. Dinner and overnight stay in Kusadasi.

10 September 2011, Kusadasi to Antalya via Ephesus

Drive to Bergama in the morning. Visit the Acropolis of Pergamum located about 1100 feet above sea level. Here, you can see a restored temple of Trajan!!!, a library which was second to the one in Alexandria, fortification walls and a system of aquaduct which brought water from a source that is 30 miles away. Pergamum Acropolis also houses the famous Zeus Altar. The beautiful friezes of this altar are displayed in Pergamon Museum in Berlin today. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Aesclepium, a medical treatment center and sanctuary dedicated to the God of Aesclepius. Drive to Izmir Airport for a flight back to İstanbul departing at 11pm. Transfer to Istanbul Atatürk International Airport.


This package includes:

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• 1 night accommodation at a four star Hotel in Kusadasi
• 1 Breakfast
• 1 Lunch
• 1 Dinner
• English speaking guide
• Museum entrance fees
• Local taxes
• Travel Insurance

Please note 10 participants min. required to operate this excursion.

Excluded Services:

• Personal Expenses
• Plane Tickets ( You can contact FTS Tourism staff for plane tickets)

09 - 11 September , 2011

Duration: 02 nights / 03 days

Some three million years ago, violent volcanic eruptions covered the plateau in this area with tufa, a soft stone comprised of lava, ash and mud. Subsequently, the wind and rain have eroded the brittle rock to form a spectacular surrealistic landscape of rock cones and capped pinnacles, called FAIRY CHIMNEYS, that are painted in colours ranging from warm reds and gold to cool greens and greys. During Byzantine times, Christian chapels and monasteries were hollowed out of the rock, and later these dwellings served as refuge for Christians, persecuted by the Romans.

09 September 2011(departure), Antalya to Cappadocia

Meet at yor hotel.Early departure from Antalya flight to Kayseri-Nevşehir and continue to Cappadocia region. Visit the underground, eleven-storied city of Kaymakli, see the extraordinary rock formations at Uçhisar and the charming town of Ürgüp with its fairy chimneys. Lunch will be provided in the area, dinner and accommodation at a local hotel.

10 September 2011, Cappadocia

Visit the rock dwellings, chapels and monasteries of the Göreme Valley, Zelve Valley, villages of Çavusin and Avcilar. Lunch will be provided in the area, dinner and accommodation at a local hotel.

11 September 2011,Cappadocia to Antalya

Early departure from the hotel and ride to Kayseri-Nevşehir for a flight to Antalya.

This package includes:

• 2 nights accommodation in a 5* hotel on B&B basis in Cappadocia
• 2 Lunches en route
• 2 Dinners
• All sightseeing tours with an English speaking guide
• Hotel/airport transfers
• All entrance fees
• Travel Insurance

Please note 12 participants min. required to operate this excursion.

Excluded Services:

• Personal Expenses
• Plane Tickets ( You can contact FTS Tourism staff for plane tickets)

September 09 - 12, 2011

Duration: 03 nights / 04 days

09 September 2011 (departure), Antalya to Pamukkale

Meet at your hotel. Drive to Pamukkale,Denizli in the morning over the Taurus Mountains.Upon arrival in the late afternoon, visit the ancient city of Hierapolis which was a popular spa and treatment center of the Roman times. Hierapolis has an interesting necropolis with several tombs in different styles.The name Pamukkale means Cotton Castle and refers to the spectacular white lime cascades formed by the regions hot springs. Enjoy the thermal water facilities of your hotel for the rest of the day. Dinner and overnight stay in Pamukkale.

10 September 2011,Pamukkale to Cappadocia via Konya

In the morning, we drive to Cappadocia via Konya with stop in Konya to visit the Mausoleum of Mevlana the founder of the mystical Mevlevi sect of whirling dervishes. Then we countinue to Sultanhani Caravanserai, a medieval inn built by Seljuk Turks for caravans traveling in the area. Arrive in Cappadocia in the early evening. Dinner and overnight stay in Cappadocia.

11 September 2011, Cappadocia

A full day excursion of Cappadocia visiting Goreme Open Air Museum where you will find rock carved churches decorated with frescoes bearing biblical scenes. We continue to Uchisar and Avcilar Valleys, the unusual formations of fairy chimneys, columns of rock shaped by nature. Also visit Kaymakli Underground City. Dinner and overnight stay in Cappadocia.

12 September 2011, Cappadocia to Antalya

Depart in the morning and drive to Antalya. Arrive in Antalya in the afternoon.

This package includes:

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• 3 nights accommodation at four star hotels in Pamukkale and Cappadocia.
• 3 Breakfasts
• 3 Lunches
• 3 Dinners
• English speaking guide
• Museum entrance fees
• Local taxes
• Travel Insurance

Please note 10 participants min. required to operate this excursion.

Excluded Services:

• Personal Expenses

September 09 - 11, 2011

Duration: 02 nights / 03 days

09 September 2011(departure), Antalya to Trabzon,Ordu,Giresun

Meet at your hotel and flight to Trabzon departing in the morning. Upon arrival, we begin our journey to East Blacksea which combines green and blue. After enjoying the views of Ünye, Fatsa, Ordu, Giresun, we arrive in Trabzon at noon. After the lunch we visit Sümela monastery. And then we go to Atatürk Villa where Atatürk stayed when he came to Trabzon and wrote some of his devise in this villa. And then you will have free time to walk about in Trabzon. Final destination of our tour is Ayasofya Museum where you can see amazing fresks which belongs to 13 th Byzantium Church and carry the track of Renaissance. When we get to Uzungöl Plateau. We settle our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.

10 September 2011, Rize

After breakfast, we start nature walking in Uzungöl Plateau where you can see amazing dance of clouds. And we move on to Ayder Plateau. After we take our lunch nearby Fırtına Valley, we go the plateau to take fresh air an enjoy the view. Then we give you freetime for the shopping in Rize’s Fabric Shopping Center and we see a lot of tea gardens which accompany us along the road. Then we arrive at Rize Botanic Tea Garden. After drinking local break tea brewed Turkish style we set off to Samsun. With tea-coffee breaks and we arrive at Samsun . Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.

11 September 2011, Samsun to Antalya

After breakfast,shopping opportunity for hazelnut and nut products. Moving to Samsun by passing over Bolaman. Sightseeing of Samsun İlkadım Monument, Etnografia Museum and Atatürk Museum. Traditional lunch at Samsun. ( Blacksea Pitta). We go to İkiztepe Tumulus for a historical excursion. Then visiting the Bandırma Ship. After dinner drive to Istanbul Atatürk International Airport.

This package includes:

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• 2 night accommodation at a four star hotel in Trabzon and Samsun.
• 3 Breakfasts
• 3 Lunches
• 3 Dinners
• English speaking guide
• Museum entrance fees
• Local taxes
• Travel Insurance

Please note 10 participants min. required to operate this excursion.

Excluded Services:

• Personal Expenses
• Plane Tickets ( You can contact FTS Tourism staff for plane tickets)

September 09 - 10, 2011

Duration: 01 night / 02 days

09 September 2011(departure), Antalya to Antakya

Meet at your hotel and flight to Antakya departing at 7 am. Drive to Antakya, where the three religions still live together in piece. River Asi is dividing the city into two parts. First stop will be the second biggest Mosaic Museum in the world., and then St. Pierre Church, the first caved church. We make a walk in Antakya streets and see the Catholic and the Reformist Churches, Long Bazaar, which will let us forget the modern look of the city. Afterwards we go for our lunch to Harbiye, where the old rich people had their summer residences and from where water was brought to the city Antakya by the water canals, and taste the delicious regional dishes. Dinner and overnight stay in Antakya.


10 September 2011, Antakya to Antalya

After breakfast, we visit St. Simone Monastery , Samandağ Titus Tunnel., Vakıflı After lunch we visit Village and Hıdırbey Village. Have a tea break at Batyaz Canyon. Drive to Istanbul Atatürk International Airport.

This package includes:

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• 1 night accommodation at a four star hotel in Antakya
• 2 Breakfasts
• 2 Lunches
• 1 Dinner
• English speaking guide
• Museum entrance fees
• Local taxes
• Travel Insurance

Please note 10 participants min. required to operate this excursion.

Excluded Services:

• Personal Expenses
• Plane Tickets ( You can contact FTS Tourism staff for plane tickets)

13:30 Departure from the hotel

Panoramic Antalya City tour and a tour of old town and the marina. Next stop is Antalya Museum. Antalya Museum reflects contemporary museum concepts, is one of Turkeys largest museums, with 13 exhibition halls and an open air gallery. It covers an area of 7000 sqm and has 5000 works on exhibit. The museum comprises the childrens section, natural history, pre- history, small objects, gallery of the gods, underwater remains, gallery of the emperors, burial culture, icons, mosaics, coins, etnografic sections and open air gallery.

18:00 come back to the hotel
Tour Price: 45 Euro (min. 10 persons. For individual tours please inquire for pricing)

* All prices include transportation, entrance fees and professional guiding services

Please click this link for taking detailed information about Antalya Museum

http://www.kultur.gov.tr/EN/Genel/BelgeGoster.aspx?17A16AE30572D313679A66406202CCB03F8D52AF93E16DFA
Click for 360 ° Panoramic Tour

Please click this link for taking detailed information about Antalya city.
http://www.kultur.gov.tr/EN/Genel/BelgeGoster.aspx?17A16AE30572D3137EE1F1486EE5030E34A6A1C05169DACA

Kursunlu

Kursunlu Waterfall is in the Central District of Antalya, in the Mediterranean region. The dense forest area was made into a Natural Park in 1991.

Duden
Duden Waterfall has created an unique natural landscape. Duden Waterfall that are the highest ones in the region.


13:30 Departure from the Hotel

16:30 Come back to the hotel

Tour Price: 45 Euro (min. 10 persons. For individual tours please inquire for pricing)

* All prices include transportation, entrance fees and professional guiding services

Please click this link for taking detailed information about Kursunlu Waterfall
http://www.kultur.gov.tr/EN/Genel/BelgeGoster.aspx?17A16AE30572D3137EE1F1486EE5030E2B300BFEBCD6C5A3&Vurgulanacak=KURSUNLU

Please click this link for taking detailed information about Duden
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C3%BCden_Waterfalls

09:00 Departure from the hotel

Departure in the morning and climb up to Termessos which is some 35 kms far away and located over the Gulluk Mountain on the northwestern part of Antalya to visit the impressive ruins, perched at an altitude of over 1000 metres up a mountainside. The vast ruins at the site comprise the Theatre, Odeon, Necropolis, Temple, Cisterns from the Hellenistic and Roman period

13:00 Come back to the hotel

Tour Price: 50 Euro (min. 10 persons. For individual tours please inquire for pricing)

* All prices include transportation, entrance fees and professional guiding services

Please click this link for taking detailed information about Termessos
http://www.kultur.gov.tr/EN/Genel/BelgeGoster.aspx?17A16AE30572D3137EE1F1486EE5030E03107D20BFBAD222

09:00 Departure from the hotel

After you are picked from your hotel up, you will be droven to the Köprüçay (100 km from Antalya). The rafting adventure starts at the Köprücay Canyon, goes on 12 -km along the river and ends at 3-km to Beskonak. Boats, Paddles, life vests and helmets are provided by the rafting agent. Do not forget to bring your swimsuits and impermeable shoes.

After being informed by the experienced guides, first experience start in calm waters rather paddling and directing the boat in the first stage of 1-km. A half an hour break for swimming and photographing around Bügrüm bridge. After lunch break at around 13.00 you take the boats against and start the 11-km (2,5 hours) passing over small waterfalls and the fast streams. This experience is full with competitions, animations and jokes but only involves water.

Lunch included and drinks are extra on charge.

18:00 Come back to the hotel

Tour Prices: 70 Euro (min. 5 persons. For individual tours please inquire for pricing)

* All prices include transportation, entrance fees and professional guiding services


Please click this link for taking detailed information about Köprüçay Canyon
http://www.kultur.gov.tr/EN/Genel/BelgeGoster.aspx?17A16AE30572D313FFB2CB2AD591CE26D4E0E8C92CD73B10

Perge
Perge is a grand exhibit of what an ancient Greek and Roman city looked like. Records date it back as far as the 4th BC. It was visited by Greek colonists after the Trojan War, by St. Paul and companions when it was one of the leading cities of Pamphyilia, and fell under the leadership of Alexander the Great and also the Byzantines.


Aspendos
The town dates back to the 5th century BC. The theater, which was built in 155, was periodically repaired by the Seljuks. Aspendos was built by the Aspendosian architect Zenon, in Marcus Aurelius time. Aspendos is known for having the best-preserved theater of antiquity. With diameter of 96 meters (315 ft), the theater provided seating for 7,000.

09:00 Departure from the hotel

17:30 Come back to the hotel

Tour Price: 60 Euro (min. 10 persons. For individual tours please inquire for pricing)

* All prices include transportation, entrance fees and professional guiding services


Please click this link for taking detailed information about Perge

http://www.kultur.gov.tr/EN/Genel/BelgeGoster.aspx?17A16AE30572D313679A66406202CCB0D4F046F3ADF1019C

Please click this link for taking detailed information about Aspendos

Shopping is rather enjoyable in Antalya and presents more than a few striking photo opportunities as well. Some of the best shopping can be found in the Kaleiçi area, and many contemporary shops, some very large, are along the main shopping avenues which include Isiklar and Atatürk. Visitors can buy very old jewelry, small prayer rugs, leather items, cotton ware, and local ceramic and wooden objects. Dont forget that bargaining is expected. Its just a part of the exciting experiences here.


06 September 2011, Tuesday

10:00 – 10:30 Departure from the Hotel
10:30 – 11:30 Kuyum Bazaar
11:30 – 12:30 Leather and Textile Shopping Center
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 15:30 Kaleiçi Free Time
15:30 – 16:30 Carpet Shopping Center
16:30 – 17:15 Arrival to the Hotel

07 September 2011, Wednesday

10:00 – 10:30 Departure from the Hotel
10:30 – 12:30 Özdilek Shopping Center
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 15:30 Migros Shopping Center
15:30 – 17:30 Deepo Outlet Center
17:30 – 18:15 Arrival to the Hotel

*All expenses are free of charge for spouses (Transportation ,Professional Guiding Services)