A week exploring some of Turkey's best Greco-Roman sites, many of them off the beaten track and rarely visited, plus some time to unwind on the Aegean coast.

Riverboat to Caunus
Starting at Dalyan, we take a meandering boat trip through a maze of reeds to the ancient Carian capital city of Caunus (400BC). We then drive to Alinda to see its impressive agora and little known ruins, before continuing northwards to explore Didyma, dedicated to Apollo, and the scattered remnants of Miletus and Priene.

Mighty Ephesus
With plenty of time at Selcuk, we set out to visit nearby Ephesus. At least half a day is spent wandering around the marble streets of this huge Greco-Roman city, once visited by Anthony and Cleopatra and where St Paul preached to the ancient Ephesians.

Pamukkale 'Frozen Waterfall'
After exploring the splendid, white marbles of Aphrodisias, we drive through hilly backcountry to marvel at Pamukkale's 'Frozen Waterfall' and have the chance to enjoy a dip in the hot mineral waters of this ancient 'spa' - just like the Romans before us! We return, via the remote and inaccessible ruins of Pinara, to the old seaport of Fethiye.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Join Dalyan. 2 In Dalyan; riverboat to ancient Caunus & Iztuzu Beach. 3 Drive Karpuzlu visit Alinda; continue to Gulluk. 4 Drive via Didyma, Miletus and Priene to Selcuk. 5 In Selcuk; explore Greco-Roman site of Ephesus. 6 Drive via Aphrodisias to Pamukkale. 7 Visit Pamukkale's travertines; drive to Fethiye; enroute visit Minare village and Pinara site. 8 End Fethiye.

Accommodation: 7nts hotel; 7 breakfasts included.
Transport: Bus/Riverboat/On foot.
Comment: An absorbing cultural journey of discovery visiting many ancient sites.
Group: Approx. 12 to 18.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s) and some local guides
Trip Reference: TA