Monumental Turkey Fly & Drive

Day 1 Antalya 

(20 km) Arrival at Antalya Airport, formalization of the rental agreement, and departure to your hotel. Accommodation.

Day 2 Antalya / Alanya 

(150 km) Breakfast. Depart and drive through Aksu, Serik, and Manavgat to the Alanya area. Along the way, you can visit the ancient city of Perge and, with a short drive, the Kurşunlu Waterfalls. Just off the main road, you can easily reach Aspendos, an ancient Roman amphitheatre where events such as concerts, operas, and theatre performances are still held today. A must-see is also the charming old town of Side, with the nearby ancient city and excavations idyllically located on a promontory. Then, head to your hotel in the Alanya area. Accommodation

Day 3 Alanya / Kizkalesi 

(280 km) Breakfast. Visit the city of Alanya with the magnificent Castle Hill (Kale) or stop at Cleopatra Beach. Then continue along the coastal road to Gazipaşa and Anamur. The banana plantations along the road and the winding serpentines leading to Anamur guarantee excellent views of the Mediterranean Sea and the Taurus Mountain ranges. Just off the main road, on the outskirts of Anamur, is Mamure Castle. Also, stop in Silifke, a Turkish town on the banks of the Göksu River, before driving to your hotel in Kizkalesi. In the region, it’s worth visiting the Cennet-Cehennem Caves, a pair of underground caves featured in many Greek legends, and a more modern underground chapel near Narlikuyu or Adamkayalar (Rock Men). It is an archaeological site with unique reliefs in the Devil’s Stream Valley, in the Erdemli district of Mersin. Kiz Kalesi, the Maiden’s Castle, is an island archaeological site housing the imposing ruins of a 12^th- century Byzantine castle and a popular photography spot. Accommodation

Day 4 Kizkalesi / Cappadocia 

(337 km) Breakfast. Departure to Cappadocia via Tarsus. En route, visit Gumusler Monastery and one of the underground cities: Dernkuyu Underground City, Kaymaklı Underground City, and Mazi Underground City. Then drive to Cappadocia and check into your hotel. Cappadocia is a volcanic landscape located in central Turkey. In addition to its stunning landscapes and diverse valleys, Cappadocia is also known for its numerous natural sites and early Christian churches. Viticulture is also part of the cultural heritage of this region. Accommodation

Day 5 Cappadocia 

Breakfast. Get ready to explore Cappadocia. Visit the Goreme Open-Air Museum with its rock-cut churches. Then hike through the valleys of Cappadocia (easy to moderately difficult routes). Accommodation

Day 6 Cappadocia 

Breakfast. Enjoy another day discovering Cappadocia through the “lunar landscape”. Visit the rustic village of Soganli and the famous Red Valley, as well as the most famous pottery town, Avanos. Visit Ihlara Valley, Belirsima Valley, and the small villages of Belirsame and Bezirhane, or all other interesting and amazing places, such as Zelve, Imagination Valley, Rose Valley, Pidgeon Valley, Love Valley, Three Beauties, Uchisar Castle, and Cavusin. Accommodation

Day 7 Cappadocia / Antalya 

(508 km) Breakfast. Drive across the Anatolian Plateau and later through the impressive Taurus Mountains to Antalya via Konya. Along the way, take a short break to see the Salt Lake (Tuz Golu), visit the Sultanhani Caravanserai, and visit the Mevlana Rumi Museum in Konya. Arrive in Antalya and check into your hotel. Accommodation

Day 8 Antalya 

(20 km) Breakfast. Drive to Antalya Airport. Arrival and return of your rental car.