Visit the excavated city of Aphrodisias, one of Turkey's most important archeological sites. In Roman times, Aphrodisias was the home for a school of sculptors, which accounts for the magnificent collection excavated from the site. We will visit the local museum and view these treasures. Afterwards, we continue to Pamukkale, "the Cotton Fortress", and noted spa in ancient times. Here, solidified calcium from the water has formed "frozen waterfalls" which lead to shallow pools -- a sight one will never forget. Swim in the hotel's natural hot pool.

Morning at you leisure to enjoy another swim in the hot pools. Then, tour the ruins of the ancient Hieropolis. This town was a cure center founded about 190 BC by Eumenes II, king of Pergamun, which prospered under the Romans and even more under the Byzantines. It had a large Jewish community and an early Christian church. Hieropolis contains perhaps the biggest cemetary in Asia Minor, with tombs dating from the Hellenistic era to the early Christian period. In the afternoon, depart for Antalya, driving through the Taurus mountains, pine forests and cotton fields to the Mediterranean coast. The spectacular scenery will help make the journey an unforgettable experience. Check-in to a comfortable hotel. Evening at your leisure.

Visit the excavated city of Aphrodisias, one of Turkey's most important archeological sites. In Roman times, Aphrodisias was the home for a school of sculptors, which accounts for the magnificent collection excavated from the site. We will visit the local museum and view these treasures. Afterwards, we continue to Pamukkale, "the Cotton Fortress", and noted spa in ancient times. Here, solidified calcium from the water has formed "frozen waterfalls" which lead to shallow pools -- a sight one will never forget. Swim in the hotel's natural hot pool.

Morning at you leisure to enjoy another swim in the hot pools. Then, tour the ruins of the ancient Hieropolis. This town was a cure center founded about 190 BC by Eumenes II, king of Pergamun, which prospered under the Romans and even more under the Byzantines. It had a large Jewish community and an early Christian church. Hieropolis contains perhaps the biggest cemetary in Asia Minor, with tombs dating from the Hellenistic era to the early Christian period. In the afternoon, depart for Antalya, driving through the Taurus mountains, pine forests and cotton fields to the Mediterranean coast. The spectacular scenery will help make the journey an unforgettable experience. Check-in to a comfortable hotel. Evening at your leisure.