Ancient Lycia: Cities, Civilizations & the Mediterranean

Day by day

Your itinerary

1. Day1

   Perge and the ancient cities of Pamphylia

   Meet your private guide and driver in Antalya and head to Perge, one of the great cities of ancient Pamphylia. Pass through its monumental gates and walk its colonnaded street, with the water channel still running down the middle, past baths, the agora and a stadium that seated 12,000. Depending on your arrival time, round off the day with an introduction to historic Antalya.

   Overnight in Antalya

2. Day2

   Phaselis and Olympos: ancient cities by the sea

   Follow the coast to Phaselis, a Greek harbour town with three natural harbours, a main street and a theatre set among the pine trees by the water. Continue to Olympos, whose Lycian ruins lie scattered through a green, wooded valley, and learn about its seafaring past and its place in the Lycian League.

   Overnight in Çıralı or Kemer

3. Day3

   Myra and Andriake: the Lycian heritage

   Head west to Demre and the ancient city of Myra, where house-like Lycian tombs are cut into the cliff above a Roman theatre. Continue to Andriake, Myra's harbour, and visit the Museum of Lycian Civilizations inside its restored Roman granary, subject to opening arrangements.

   Overnight in Kaş or Kalkan

4. Day4

   Xanthos, Letoon and Patara

   Discover Xanthos, the capital of ancient Lycia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its pillar tombs. Continue to Letoon, the sanctuary of Leto and her children Apollo and Artemis, and finish at Patara, the great Lycian port with its triple-arched gate and restored parliament building. Then a private transfer to Dalaman Airport or another agreed destination.