A wonderful 2-day intercity tour exploring the most beautiful highlights of the Aegean region.
This wonderful two-day provincial tour, bringing together the thermal healing springs and the deep-rooted Phrygian history of Afyonkarahisar in the inner Aegean Region, offers a flawless weekend route for travelers seeking history and health. Your journey begins with a peaceful morning walk in the 26 Agustos Tabiat Parkı, which bears crucial traces of the War of Independence. Moving to the city center, you will visit the Afyonkarahisar Müzesi, standing out with rich archaeological artifacts from the Phrygian, Roman, and Byzantine periods, and witness the ancient history of the region. Later, you will see the Yarenler Türbesi, which holds high spiritual value for locals, and conclude the day by climbing the magnificent Afyonkarahisar Kalesi, built on steep volcanic rocks right in the heart of the city, to watch the panoramic view from above.
On the second day, you will enter the borders of the historical Başkomutan TMP, which hosted one of the greatest turning points of the national struggle. By visiting the monuments and walking on the lands where the victory was won, you will deeply feel that historical period. You will then examine the Millet Hamamı, an important cultural heritage reflecting the elegant details of ancient architecture. In the final part of your trip, you will turn back to nature and head towards Akdağ, a high-altitude oxygen reservoir. After breathing the fresh air in the Akdağ region, famous for its massive lush forests and rich wildlife, you can relieve your travel fatigue by relaxing in the hot healing waters of the city's world-famous thermal facilities. This compact two-day route is a experience that promises a historical adventure in the mornings and complete peace with the relaxing effect of thermal waters in the evenings.