About this trip
This 8-day route runs along Turkey's Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, starting in Izmir and finishing in Antalya. It's built around a mix of ancient history and coastal scenery rather than one single focus.
Expect a blend of ruined cities, turquoise water, and small hilltop villages, with some structured guiding and some time to explore on your own.
It's pitched as an easy-paced trip suited to families and groups, with a departure over Christmas and New Year for those wanting to spend the holidays somewhere warmer.
What you'll do
- Start the trip exploring Izmir
- Visit ancient cities along the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts
- Spend time in hilltop villages
- Relax on turquoise-coloured beaches
- Finish the route in Antalya
- Partially guided — some days are led, others left open for you to explore
- Rated easy, so a gentle pace throughout
- Suited to families and groups, with a Christmas and New Year departure available
Worth it if you want exceptional Istanbul guides and classic Aegean sites. Think twice if you need reliable logistics, accurate itineraries, or comfortable mid-range hotels.
- Benjamin/Bünyamin in Istanbul is genuinely exceptional—knowledgeable, patient, and organises seamless days with lunch included.
- Itinerary descriptions don't match reality; promised Izmir coast stop skipped, Fethiye listed but not actually included.
- Tour coordinator unhelpful with slow response times; day-one lunch arrangement fell through with no backup contact.
- Some hotels well below standard, particularly the Antalya property on city outskirts rather than central location.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Izmir · 21 Jul – 22 Jul
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