DAY 1 Istanbul - Izmir, Pergamon - Kusadasi
Pick-up from your hotel for an early flight to Izmir. Transfer to Istanbul Airport, fly Izmir. After one hour flight, arrive Izmir, meet your guide and driver at the airport. Depart for Pergamon. We will visit the celebrated Roman city of Pergamon, the site of an enormous library built with Roman tiles, visit Asklepion and Acropolis, the place where parchment was invented. We visit the steep Theater, the Sacred Way and other sites. Here we will also visit the famed Red Basilica. After tour, we will drive to our hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.
DAY 2 Pamukkale - Hierapolis - Kusadasi
After having breakfast at the hotel, journey inland to Pamukkale to enjoy the spas, pools, and terraces of this natural wonder, called the "Cotton Castle". This name is truly fitting, the brilliant white calcified terraces do truly resemble a Castle made of Cotton. We also spend time in Hieropolis, with the one of the largest and most diverse necropolis in the world. Lunch is included in the tour. Transfer back to hotel, Overnight in Kusadasi.
DAY 3 Priene - Miletos - Didyma - Kusadasi
After having breakfast at the hotel ,depart for the first ancient city; Priene which in its time was one of the most spectacular of all the ancient Ionians cities. Then travel on to Miletus with its magnificent theatre and the Byzantine fortress on the acropolis above. Last, but not least, visit Didyma. Here you will find the largest Ionic Temple in the world, that of Apollo. Also in Didyma lies the huge, cracked head of Medusa which long ago fell from the frieze. Lunch is included in the tour. After tour, drive back to our hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.
DAY 4 Ephesus - Virgin Mary's House - Artemis - Istanbul
After having breakfast at the hotel, depart for a full day tour of Ephesus and Virgin Mary's House. First, 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. Then, not to be forgotten is the House of the Virgin Mary on top of Moutain. A pilgrimage site for many people of all denominations. Lunch is included in the tour. After the tour, transfer to Izmir Airport to take the flight back to Istanbul. Arrive Istanbul, transfer to your hotel, the end of our services.
Departure dates
| Daily departure every year. |
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Prices for 2008
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| Travel Periods |
Triple Room |
Double Room |
Single Room |
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| 01 January - 31 March |
650 USD |
675 USD |
740 USD |
| 01 April - 30 June |
695 USD |
724 USD |
869 USD |
| 01 July - 15 Septem. |
720 USD |
740 USD |
890 USD |
| 16 Septem. - 31 Octb. |
650 USD |
675 USD |
740 USD |
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| Shown prices are per person in the mentioned rooms. |
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INCLUDED SERVICES
• English speaking professional guide licenced by the Ministry of
Tourism
• Return flight tickets; Istanbul-Izmir-Istanbul
• Return airport transfers in Istanbul
• 3 nights accommodation in 4 star hotels including breakfast at Kusadasi
• 4 full day tours (Pergamon, Ephesus, Priene-Miletos-Didyma and
Pamukkale) including transportation, guidance, entrance fees and lunch
• 3 breakfast, 4 lunch, 3 dinner included in the program
• All local taxes
• No hidden cost |
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