ISTANBUL - EPHESUS TOUR        ( L )     

05:30 You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul.(Pick up time can change according to the location of your hotel.)
07:00 Fly to Izmir.
08:00 Arrive in Izmir and met on arrival.Transfer to Selcuk and start for the Ephesus Tour.

On the tour;

Drive to the ruins of Ephesus Ancient City where the city will come alive as walk through the 2,000 year-old marble streets to admire the

Library of Celsius, Temple of Hadrian, The fountains of Trajan, Polio, Odeon and the Great Theatre with cappacity of 24.000 spectators.According to recent excavations, the site was occupied as early as the late Neolithic period and developed through the Bronze and Iron Ages.
Temple of Artemis, The temple of Artemision is known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Antic world. It has been built in the areas of Ephesus on a flat area which has over the centuries turned into a swamp.
Virgin Mary House, Virgin Mary House, It is the place where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come in the area together with Saint John.
Isabey Mosque, Isa Bey Mosque is one of the most delicate examples of Seljukian architecture, situated below the basilica of Saint John. The mosque was built by the master Syrian architecture Ali son of Mushimish al -Damishki, between the years of 1374 and 1375.
Ephesus Museum, Ephesus Archaeological Museum is located in Selcuk, which is 70km away from Izmir, where Ephesus ancient city is found.

16:00 The tour finishes and you will be transferred to your hotel.

Overnight in Selcuk or Kusadasi
 

PAMUKKALE TOUR       (B + L)  

08:30 You will be picked up from your hotel in Selcuk or Kusadasi(Pick up time can change according to the location of your hotel.)

On the tour;

Pamukkale (Hierapolis),  is one of the most interesting places in the world, justly famous not only for the entrancing beauty of its unique geological formations but also for its historical remains. The calcium oxide-rich waters flowing down the southern slope of Caldag located north of the ruins have, over the millennia, built up deposits of white travertine on the plateau thus fully justifying both the site's ancient name of Hierapolis (Holy City) and its modern one of Pamukkale (Cotton Castle)

Hierapolis Ancient City, the Necropolis (cemetery) of Hierapolis which is one of the biggest ancient cemetery in Anatolia with 1.200 graves, Roman Bath, Domitian Gate, the Main Street, Byzantian Gate. The city was on the borders of Caria, Lycia and Phrygia and had a mixed population. Citizens were usually involved in the wool industry.

Calcium Terraces, The terraces were formed by running warm spring water, at a temperature of 35 °C / 102 °F containing calcium bicarbonate. When the water loses its carbon dioxide it leaves limestone deposits. These are of different colors and shapes in the form of terraces with pools

Pamukkale Swimming Spring Pool, If you like to swim in The Ancient Pool which is also called Cleopatra's Pool they charge extra entrance fee.

** Swimming in ancient spring pool of Pamukkale  is possible with extra 25 TL charge if you are planning to swim please bring your swimming suites with you .

17:00 The tour finishes.Drive back to Selcuk and transfer to hotel.

Overnight in Selcuk or Kusadasi
 

PERGAMON TOUR - ISTANBUL       (B + L)  

08:30 You will be picked up from your hotel in Selcuk or Kusadasi(Pick up time can change according to the location of your hotel.)

On the tour,

You will visit;Pergamon, one of the most beautiful cities of the ancient world.Its architects and sculptors were among the finest in the Hellenistic world.The modern town is our first destination.The temple of Trajan, Hellenistic Barracks and Tower, Palaces, Library, Temple of Athena, Theatre, Temple of Dionysus, Altar and Zeus.Asclepion was one of the most famous shrines and therapeutic center in the ancient world.Red Church served as a temple of Serapis, and Egyptian God, is used as a church and known as one of the Seven Churches of Apocalypse of St. John.Before leaving Pergamon, we will visit local Archeological Museum.

16:00 The tour finishes and you will have some free time.
18:00 You will be transferred to Izmir Airport.
20:00 Fly to Istanbul.
21:00 Arrive in Istanbul.When you arrive at Istanbul Airport, you will be met there and will be transferred to your hotel.

Please take note of the following:

*Departure and return flight time may change according to availability.
* 30% discount for children below the age 7, free for the ages 0-2
* You are kindly requested to present your self at the pick up point 15 minutes prior the pre advised pick up time
* Remember to take sunscreen & a hat if you're not fond of direct sunlight as there is minimal shade available.

• Hotel pick up & drop off
• Non-smoking and air conditioned touristical vehicles
• Round trip flight ticket Istanbul-Izmir-Istanbul
• All bus station transfers

• 2 Nights Hotel in Selcuk or Kusadasi
• 2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches

• 1 Guided Ephesus Tour
• 1 Guided Pamukkale Tour
• 1 Guided Pergamon Tour

• Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
• Transportation by air-conditioned, nonsmoking vehicle
• All mentioned entrance fees
• Local Taxes and Service Charges