▲ Aspendos was founded by the Achaeans in the 10th century BC and was one of the ancient prosperous and wealthy cities. The theater here was built by the Romans in the 2nd century AD. The city was constructed on two hills, one large and one small. Greek immigrants settled in the area after 1200 BC, but the name Aspendos originates from the pre-Greek Anatolian language. Due to its location on an important trade route and its connection to the port via the Köprüçay River, Aspendos remained one of the cities coveted by various civilizations throughout the ages.
▲ Perge is located in the Aksu region, 17 kilometers east of Antalya. It was once the capital of Pamphylia and one of the world's most ancient cities. Around 1500 BC, it was a settlement of the Hittites, a tribe from eastern Anatolia and northern Syria. In the 7th century BC, the Greeks conquered the area and began building the city a century later. Subsequently, the Persians and Alexander the Great, among others, became rulers of the city. Between the 2nd and 3rd centuries BC, Perge flourished as a Roman city. After the 7th century, its inhabitants gradually migrated away, and by the 13th century, the city had declined.
▲ Side was built on a peninsula, with its history dating back to around the 15th century BC. The settlement on the peninsula was an important port city in the ancient region of Pamphylia. This area boasts a variety of historical relics. During the Roman period, it became a center of science and culture. It was plundered during the Arab invasions, resulting in the loss of many artworks. In the late 19th century, Cretan Muslims fleeing the Greek rebellion settled in this area, where a village was built for them. Today, this village is known as Selimiye Village. The Temple of Apollo by the sea and the Temple of Apolis, where sunsets are photographed, are the dreams of many travelers.
▲ The itinerary may include shopping stops, but shopping is not compulsory.