A 4-day journey into Turkey’s Lakes Region and ancient Pisidia — the mountaintop ruins of Sagalassos, the rose fields and lakes around Isparta, the turquoise waters of Salda Lake, and the grand Roman theatres of Perge and Aspendos.
Day 1 — Antalya, Kovada Lake & Sagalassos
Depart from Antalya; Kovada Lake, a tranquil national park lake ringed by pine and cedar forest; Sagalassos Ancient City, a remarkably well-preserved Pisidian mountain city known for its monumental Antonine Nymphaeum and Roman baths. Overnight at Sagalassos Lodge Hotel.
Day 2 — Aya Baniye Church, Isparta & Eğirdir
Breakfast at hotel; Aya Baniye Church (Scent Museum), a rock-cut church now housing an aromatic exhibit; Carpet Museum, showcasing Isparta’s centuries-old weaving tradition; Eğirdir Lake, one of Turkey’s largest freshwater lakes, framed by mountains; Güneykent Rose Fields, the heart of Isparta’s famed rose-oil industry. Overnight at Isparta Barida Hotel.
Day 3 — İnsuyu Cave, Burdur & Salda Lake
Breakfast at hotel; İnsuyu Cave, one of Turkey’s longest show caves with its underground lakes; Burdur Museum, home to significant finds from Sagalassos and the region’s Neolithic sites; Salda Lake, prized for its turquoise waters and white mineral shores; Kibyra Ancient City, home to one of Anatolia’s largest and best-preserved Roman theatres. Overnight at Isparta Barida Hotel.
Day 4 — Perge & Aspendos
Breakfast at hotel; Perge Ancient City, a major Pamphylian city with a Roman stadium, colonnaded street and agora; Aspendos Theatre & Ancient City, one of the best-preserved Roman theatres in the world. Return to Antalya; tour ends.