Upon arrival, you’ll meet your driver/mechanic that will be providing transportation and backup support throughout the tour. Together, you’ll proceed to Cunda Island (50 min), renowned for its narrow, stone-paved streets and traditional architecture. Arrival time permitting, you’ll explore the area, making the most of the town’s relaxed ambiance, excellent dining establishments, and picturesque streets.

Overnight in Joon Hotel.

After breakfast by the sea, you’ll be transferred to Yenikoy (30 min) to begin the ride. Pedal under umbrella-shaped nut pines through a landscape of boulders before reaching Pergamon. Once the capital of the Attalid Dynasty, Pergamon was also one of the seven churches of Asia and its extensive library was second only to that of Alexandria in the ancient world. We’ll spend the evening in Bergama, a quirky Aegean town on the skirts of the hilltop ruins.

Overnight in Attalos Suites, Bergama.

Today we’ll visit Sardis, the capital of the Lydians and birthplace of the world’s first coinage. This ancient city was home its own language and religion during the Iron Age (8th-6th centuries BCE) before coming under Persian, Greek, Roman, and Byzantine rule. After a two-hour transfer and a visit to Sardis’s ruins, we’ll continue our journey, riding through scenic high pastures to Birgi, a village celebrated for its houses built of wood and stone and traditional way of life.

Overnight in Saliha Hanim Tas Konak, Birgi.

Pamukkale is renowned worldwide for its brilliant white travertine terraces and picturesque scenery, but it also boasts the ancient city of Hierapolis. During ancient times, this area functioned as a thermal spa or holiday retreat for locals—much like its current use. After a morning transfer to Karahayit (2.5 hours), the ride takes you across gentle, pastoral hills dotted with wheat fields and vineyards, all set against the backdrop of Denizli’s mountains. We’ll stay overnight in the lively tourist town of Pamukkale, exploring the ruins and travertine pools at sunset, when they’re at their most breathtaking.

Overnight in Haltur Hotel.

After breakfast, we’ll be transferred to the mountainous town of Babadag (45 min), known for its green fields and flowing water, a contrast from the drier coastal area below. From there, we’ll cycle to Aphrodisias, passing through forests and villages, before exploring this lesser-visited ancient city. Aphrodisias is best known for its marble quarries, ancient sculpture school, and bright white sculptures and structures. We’ll stay overnight in a local guesthouse, enjoying some peace and quiet away from the crowds.

Overnight in Anatolia Hotel.

After a morning transfer to Selatin (1 hour 45 min), today’s journey takes us through vibrant villages, lush fruit groves, and scenic hills around Ephesus, one of Turkey’s most celebrated ancient sites—renowned as a member of the Ionian League, one of the seven churches in the Book of Revelation, and the location of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Alongside exploring Ephesus’s grand ruins, we’ll enjoy lunch and wine tasting at a local winery and spend the evening discovering the narrow streets of Sirince.

Overnight in Nisanyan Houses.

Based on flight times, we might visit some of Ephesus’s nearby sites including the Ephesus Museum, St. Jean Basilica, and the Isa Bey Mosque, before a 45-minute transfer takes you to Izmir Airport.