Tour Overview
1 night Izmir accommodation with full day tours of Ephesus and Pergamon.
Tour Program
Day 1 : Istanbul - Izmir arrival – Pergamum (Acropolis & Asclepion) – Izmir
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to airport for your flight to Izmir. Arrival to Izmir airport. Meet and drive to Pergamum. 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). Return back to Izmir after the tour. Overnight in Izmir. (L)
Day 2 : Ephesus Tour & Virgin Mary House – Izmir - Istanbul
Pick up from your hotel and 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). Return back to Izmir airport for your flight to Istanbul. Istanbul arrival, meet and transfer to your hotel. Drop off at your hotel. (B, L)** In group tours, arrivals at around 09.00a.m. at Izmir airport and departures at around 07.00p.m.
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Tour Highlights
- Acropolis, Asclepion
- Virgin Mary`s House, Ephesus, Temple of Artemis
Tour Inclusions
- 1 night hotel accommodation at the above mentioned hotels
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary
- All escorted transfers
- 1 breakfast, 2 lunch
- 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: Istanbul - Izmir arrival – Pergamum (Acropolis & Asclepion) – Izmir
- Day 2: Ephesus Tour & Virgin Mary House – Izmir - Istanbul
Excludes
- All flights
- Dinner
- All drinks and any other meals which are not mentioned in the itinerary
- All personal expenses
- Turkish Visa Fee
- Everything which is not particularly mentioned in "Including" section
- Tips to the tour guide and driver
