Day 1 Istanbul - Pergamon & Kusadasi
Pick up from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer to the airport for an early morning flight to Izmir. Arrive at
Izmir airport and meet with your guide. We begin the tour firstly with a visit to Pergamon, where you will
view the Asclepion, a popular health centre during the period of the Greeks and the Romans. As you
make your way to the Acropolis, the Red Basilica, originally a temple of Serapis can be viewed. The most
spectacular structure of the Acropolis is certainly the theatre, a remarkable piece of engineering built into
the steep hillside. At the end of the day, we will drive to your hotel in Kusadasi for dinner and overnight
stay. (lunch and dinner)
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Day 2 Ephesus
After having breakfast, we depart for a full day tour of Ephesus and Virgin Mary's House.
Firstly, we visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Then
proceed to the ancient city of Ephesus where you will explore some of the best preserved theatres,
fountains and buildings in the world. A definite must while in Turkey. Of course, not to be forgotten is the
House of the Virgin Mary on top of Bulbul Mountain, a pilgrimage site for many people of all
denominations. After the tour we return to the hotel for dinner and stay overnight. ( breakfast - lunch - dinner )
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Day 3 Pamukkale
After breakfast we depart for Pamukkale. Upon your arrival you will see the Cotton Cliffs, one of the
natural wonders of the world, formed by deposits of calcareous salts. We also take a visit to the ancient
ruins of the City of Hierapolis, with its basilica, theatre and Roman baths.
After the tour we return to the hotel for dinner and stay overnight. ( breakfast - lunch - dinner )
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Day 4 Departure
After breakfast, we check out from the hotel and transferred to Izmir airport for your return flight to
Istanbul. Arrive in Istanbul airport and the end of our services.
(Breakfast )
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