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Monastery located in the Green Gorge.

Snake Island is connected to the mainland by an isthmus; historically it was reachable only by water. In the Byzantine period there was the monastery of Saint John, and legends said the monastery was protected by snakes. Only ruins of the monastery remain today. The island is not always accessible — sometimes the entrance is fenced off, so visiting can be a matter of chance.

The fortress gate is the only thing left of a 17th‑century Ottoman castle. Locals believe that whoever passes through these gates and drinks water from the Emine Hatun fountain will never leave Kuşadası. Today the gate tower houses the Museum of Microminiatures, which contains more than 40 works by Turkish artist and micro-sculptor Nekati Korkmaz — the only practitioner of this art form in Turkey. Exhibits include the smallest Quran and a chess set made on a pinhead, and an acrobat made from a s

A preserved monastery.

Picturesque island that in antiquity was a centre of Ionian culture. Birthplace of Pythagoras and Hipparchus. A Schengen visa is required to visit Greece. Ferries run from Kuşadası city port; crossing time is 30–60 minutes. Ferries go either to the island capital Samos or to Vathi. Tickets can be bought at the port ticket offices, on the carrier Makri Travel website or via the aggregator Ferry Hopper. One-way ticket €39; return the same day €49; open-return €59. Some vessels allow animals and bi

The final large ancient port stop before the city finish in Antalya.

Pizza.

Branch of a popular burger restaurant.

Transfer to one of Turkey's main nature-plus-history sights.

A large Lycian site with a strong combination of ancient city and shoreline.

The main city viewpoint. Couples often drive here to watch the sunset. The view of the town, sea and islands is impressive. You can reach the summit by car or taxi. Walking from town isn’t very long but is uphill all the way; the route passes construction sites and a less affluent neighbourhood where Roma people live.

Optional stop with a strong view of the coast, if the weather and operating hours allow.

Lagoon and beach day with one of Turkey’s most recognizable views.

Ancient city in a green valley, easy to combine with Cirali.

A monastery located in a cave.

The national park covers the Dilek‑Büyük Menderes peninsula — its shore is quite high and partly rocky, but there are several descents to beaches where you can swim with views of the Greek island Samos, just 2.5 km from the Turkish coast. Hikers can follow an eco‑trail through a canyon; there is a short climb but the route is comfortable for all ages and fitness levels. The trail winds along the canyon floor between cliffs and forest, with several scenic viewpoints mid‑route. The trail is about