10-Day Turkish Mediterranean and Aegean Coastal Tour from Antalya to Troy
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
10 days
Fitness Level
Moderate general fitness; able to walk 2–4 miles per day on uneven terrain and climb short steep sections.
Overview
Trace ancient empires and turquoise coves on a private 10-day coastal circuit from Antalya to Troy. Expect classical ruins, thermal terraces, sea turtle beaches, and a steady rhythm of walking, swimming, and local dining.
10-Day Turkish Mediterranean and Aegean Coastal Tour from Antalya to Troy
Select participants and date
You step off the bus in Antalya as a wind from the Mediterranean pushes salt and a sliver of light through the hotel’s palm trees. Over the next ten days the coast keeps pulling you forward — beaches that hold turtle nests, ancient theaters carved into stone, and mountain passes where the Taurus range presses against the road. The tour moves at a steady pace: mornings in ruins, afternoons on coves and promenades, evenings in small towns where seafood grills and local conversation flood cafés.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Footwear for ruins
Bring sturdy, grippy walking shoes — many sites have uneven stone steps and loose gravel that are slippery when wet.
Hydration and sun
Carry 1–2 liters of water daily and a high-SPF sunscreen; coastal heat combined with archaeological walks can dehydrate quickly.
Chimaera night hike
For the Çıralı Yanartaş night hike bring a headlamp and windbreaker; the path is steep, rocky, and cooler after dark.
Respect nesting areas
Avoid restricted sections of Iztuzu Beach during nesting season and follow guide instructions to protect loggerhead turtles.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) at Iztuzu
- Mute swans and marsh birds near Dalyan river channels
History
This route crosses Lycian, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman layers — cities like Xanthos and Ephesus were regional power centers and trade hubs across eras.
Conservation
Beaches like Iztuzu are protected for turtle nesting and have seasonal access rules; follow guides to minimize impact on fragile travertine terraces and archaeological sites.
Select participants and date
Adventure Hotspots in Antalya
Recommended Gear
Sturdy walking shoes
Provides traction on archaeological steps, rocky trails, and wet travertine surfaces.
Daypack with hydration
Holds water, sunscreen, camera, and documents for long site visits and short hikes.
Sun protection (hat & sunscreen)
Shield against strong coastal sun during midday walks and boat time.
summer specific
Light waterproof/windbreaker
Useful for coastal winds, occasional rain, and cooler mountain evenings.
spring specific