Tour Overview
3 nights Izmir, 2 nights Cappadocia accomodation with full day tours. Drive to Pergamon. Visit the Acropolis, the Temple Of Athena, the famous Library, the Royal Palaces, the Temple Of Trojan, the steepest Theatre of the world, the Temple Of Dionysos, the Altar Of Zeus (Seat of Satan), and the view of the Red Basilica (St. John’s church). Lunch in town. Visit the ruins of Asclepion (Medical Center of the ancient world). Finally, enjoy a display on Turkish handicrafts. Overnight in Izmir.
Tour Program
Day 1 : Izmir Arrival
Izmir Arrival. Arrival to Izmir airport. Meet and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 : Pergamon
Drive to Pergamon. Visit the Acropolis, the Temple Of Athena, the famous Library, the Royal Palaces, the Temple Of Trojan, the steepest Theatre of the world, the Temple Of Dionysos, the Altar Of Zeus (Seat of Satan), and the view of the Red Basilica (St. John’s church). Lunch in town. Visit the ruins of Asclepion (Medical Center of the ancient world). Finally, enjoy a display on Turkish handicrafts. Overnight in Izmir. (B, L)
Day 3 : Ephesus
Leave for Ephesus, the veritable cradle of early Christianity. Visit the Shrine of The Virgin Mary where she supposedly spent her later days. Proceed to Ephesus and see the spectacular ruins from the period of St. Paul, some of which have only recently been excavated. See the Odeon, the Bouleterion, Fountains, the Temples, the Brothel, the Library, the Agoras, the Great Theatre, the Roman Baths, the Gymnasiums. After lunch visit the Temple Of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world). Finally, enjoy a display on Turkish handicrafts. Overnight in Izmir. (B, L)
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Tour Highlights
- Acropolis, Asclepion
- Virgin Mary`s House, Ephesus, Temple of Artemis
- Ankara Anatolian Civilization Museum, Mausoleum of Ataturk, Kaymakli Underground City
- Optional balloon tour, Devrent Valley, Pasabagi (Monk;s Valley), Avanos, Goreme Open Air Museum,
Tour Inclusions
- 5 nights hotel accommodation at the above mentioned hotels
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary
- All escorted transfers
- 5 breakfast
- 4 lunch
- 2 dinner
- Transportation by A/C vehicle
- English speaking government licensed professional tour guide
- All entry fees to the sites & museums
- Service charges & local taxes
Itinerary Outline
- Day 1: Izmir Arrival
- Day 2: Pergamon
- Day 3: Ephesus
- Day 4: Izmir - Ankara - Cappadocia
- Day 5: Cappadocia
- Day 6: Cappadocia - Kayseri End
Excludes
- All flights
- All drinks and any other meals which are not mentioned in the itinerary
- All personal expenses
- Turkish Visa Fee
- Tips to the tour guide and driver
