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Adana Mersin Aksaray Konya Antalya Afyonkarahisar Izmir: 7-Day History and Nature Route

This 7-day route, stretching from Adana to Izmir, brings together the most special historical and natural beauties of Central Anatolia and the Aegean. Offering exploration opportunities across a wide spectrum, from volcanic mountains to ancient cities, from healing thermal springs to UNESCO-listed villages, this journey will allow you to experience Turkey's diverse geographies and cultural layers. Wake up in a different city and a different atmosphere each day, collecting unique memories.

Sıdkı Alper 26 Ağustos 2026 Adana (1 day) Mersin (1 day) Aksaray (1 day) Konya (1 day) Antalya (1 day) Afyonkarahisar (1 day) Izmir (1 day) Karma Aile Ilkbahar
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27 stops · 7 day

Days 1 3 stops 90,6 km · 181 min
1
Kozan Göller Plateau
Adana, Turkey

Located approximately 30-40 km from Kozan district of Adana, at an altitude of 1,500 meters, Göller Plateau is a hidden natural paradise on the wester…

2
Kozan Horzum Plateau
Adana, Turkey

Horzum Plateau, located in the Kozan district of Adana, is nestled in a cool corner of the Taurus Mountains with its pine forests, plane tree canopies…

3
Saimbeyli Çatak Highland
Adana, Turkey

Located in Çatak Neighborhood of Saimbeyli district in Adana, this highland is a favorite among nature lovers with its monumental plane trees, streams…

Days 2 5 stops 154,7 km · 309 min
4
Gülek Castle
Mersin, Turkey

Gülek Castle, rising at an altitude of 1530 meters in the town of Gülek, Tarsus district of Mersin, is a remarkable travel destination with its struct…

5
Adamkayalar
Mersin, Turkey

Ancient rock reliefs hidden within the Şeytan Deresi Valley in Silifke district of Mersin. This site, where Roman-era figures are carved into the rock…

6
Maiden's Castle
Mersin, Turkey

Rising on a small island a few hundred meters off the coast in Mersin's Erdemli district, Maiden's Castle (Kız Kalesi) is one of the most impressive m…

7
Akyar Cove
Mersin, Turkey

Akyar Cove, located in the Narlıkuyu region of Mersin's Silifke district, is a small cove distinguished by its clear turquoise waters and steep rocky …

8
Astım Cave
Mersin, Turkey

Astım Cave, located in Narlıkuyu, Silifke district of Mersin, is a unique cave that attracts visitors with its natural structure and its air, believed…

Days 3 4 stops 24,0 km · 48 min
9
Narlıgöl Crater Lake
Aksaray, Turkey

Narlıgöl, hidden at the intersection of Aksaray, Nevşehir, and Niğde, is the only crater lake in the Cappadocia region. This unique volcanic lake capt…

10
Güzelyurt / Gelveri Houses
Aksaray, Turkey

The stone houses in Güzelyurt district of Aksaray, historically known as Gelveri, carry centuries-old Greek architecture to the present day in a quiet…

11
Bezirhane
Aksaray, Turkey

Bezirhane, hidden within the Ihlara Valley in Belisırma Village, Aksaray, is an original single-nave, rectangular-plan structure dating back to the 12…

12
Bahattin Samanlığı Church
Aksaray, Turkey

Located in the heart of Ihlara Valley, within the borders of Belisırma Village, Bahattin Samanlığı Church is one of Cappadocia's most impressive rock-…

Days 4 3 stops 3,5 km · 46 min | 3,5 km · 7 min
13
Sahip Ata Foundation Museum
Konya, Turkey

Located in the Meram district of Konya, within the complex built by Sahip Ata Fahreddin Ali, a powerful vizier of the Anatolian Seljuk period, the mus…

14
Seljuk Kiosk (Alaeddin Kiosk)
Konya, Turkey

Standing on Konya's iconic Alaaddin Hill, right next to the Alaaddin Mosque, the Seljuk Kiosk is a historic palace structure belonging to the sultans …

15
Koyunoğlu City Museum and Library
Konya, Turkey

Located in Konya's Karatay district, Koyunoğlu City Museum and Library houses a comprehensive collection of archaeological finds, coins, calligraphic …

Days 5 4 stops 134,7 km · 269 min
16
Karain Cave
Antalya, Turkey

Karain Cave, located in Yağca Neighborhood, Döşemealtı district, 30 km northwest of Antalya, is one of Turkey's largest natural caves. It is considere…

17
Uçansu Waterfall
Antalya, Turkey

Hidden in a forest-covered valley east of Antalya, Uçansu Waterfall consists of two separate waterfalls, one 62 meters and the other 78 meters high. A…

18
Etenna Ancient City
Antalya, Turkey

Etenna is a little-known ancient city belonging to the Pisidian region, located in the mountainous area of Manavgat district, Antalya. Attracting visi…

19
Ormana Village
Antalya, Turkey

Ormana Village, located in the İbradı district of Antalya, is an old Yörük village nestled at the foothills of the Taurus Mountains, amidst the stream…

Days 6 4 stops 70,1 km · 140 min
20
Kocatepe Atatürk Monument and Inscription
Afyonkarahisar, Turkey

Rising on Kocatepe, at an altitude of 1874 meters, 20 km south of Afyonkarahisar, this monument symbolizes the historical point where the Great Offens…

21
Captain Agâh Efendi Martyrs' Memorial
Afyonkarahisar, Turkey

Located in the Kurtkaya area of Büyük Kalecik Town, Afyonkarahisar, the only passage leading to Kocatepe, this martyrs' memorial is dedicated to the c…

22
Gazlıgöl Thermal Springs
Afyonkarahisar, Turkey

Located approximately 21 km from Afyonkarahisar city center, on the Eskişehir highway, Gazlıgöl Thermal Springs is a healing center that attracts visi…

23
Emre Lake
Afyonkarahisar, Turkey

A hidden natural wonder in the heart of the Phrygian Valley, right next to Döğer Town in Afyonkarahisar's İhsaniye district: Emre Lake. With an area o…

Days 7 4 stops 21,5 km · 43 min
24
Ödemiş Gölcük Lake
Izmir, Turkey

Gölcük Lake, located in the Bozdağ plateau of Ödemiş district in İzmir, at an altitude of approximately 1100 meters above sea level, is a natural lake…

25
Birgi Çakırağa Mansion
Izmir, Turkey

Located in Birgi, a town in İzmir's Ödemiş district, Çakırağa Mansion was built in the mid-18th century and is one of the most exquisite examples of O…

26
Birgi Village
Izmir, Turkey

Birgi, a village in İzmir's Ödemiş district, is nestled at the foot of Bozdağ and boasts a 5000-year history. Listed on UNESCO's Tentative World Herit…

27
Ödemiş Archaeology and Ethnography Museum
Izmir, Turkey

Located on Atatürk Street in the Ödemiş district of İzmir, this museum brings together the rich history of the district under one roof with archaeolog…

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