Ephesus + Pergamum + Pamukkale Tour (from Istanbul - 3 days)

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Ephesus + Pergamum + Pamukkale Tour

Day 1

Early morning flight to İzmir or night before bus to Kuşadası, birthplace of Homer and departure for Ephesus, one of the twelve cities of the Ionian League during the classical Greek period. Ephesus was also one of the “Seven Churches of Anatolia (Asia)” that are cited in the Book of Revelation.

Visit to the old Greco-Roman city of Ephesus, Marble Street, Odeon, Bouleterion, Temple of Hadrian and Serapis, Agora, Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Double Church, Arcadian Way, Gate of Magnesia.

Last abode of Virgin Mary at Mount Solmissos and lunch at Selçuk. Visit to İsabey Mosque, one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from Anatolian Beyliks and the Temple of Artemis, one of the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World”.

Dinner at hotel and overnight in Kuşadası.

Day 2

Drive to Pergamum, ancient Greek city and the capital of the Kingdom of Pergamum.

Visit to Aesculapium, ancient medical center built in the name of Aesculapis, “God of Medicine“ where different healing methods like blood transfusion, meditation, therapy with music and sound of water were first used. After lunch continue to Pergamum Acropolis with Athena and Trojan Temples, Temple of Zeus, Temple of Dionysos, Gymnasium of Youth, Odeon, Library, Agora, Great Theatre and Roman Bath.

Dinner at hotel and overnight in Kuşadası.

Day 3

Drive to Pamukkale (Cotton Castle), a beautiful and spectacular natural site near Denizli, unique in the world. Thermal spring waters have carved this fantastic formation of stalactites. Thermal waters have been used since Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Situated on the plateau are both the thermal center with its motels, thermal pools and ruins of the ancient city of Hierapolis. Monument on this side includes the ancient thermal baths which have been restored and converted into an archaeological museum.

Return to İzmir for evening flight or night bus from Kuşadası to İstanbul.

Additional Information

• Tour rates include;
  • Round trip plane or bus tickets
  • Round trip transfers from/to central hotels
  • English speaking professional guide (other languages are available on request)
  • Half-board accommodation at a 4* hotel (breakfast & dinner) in Kuşadası
  • Lunch during tours
  • Museum entrance fees and V.A.T.
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• Exclude drinks and transfer from the bus station to the hotel (in the bus package) in İstanbul at the end of the tour.
• Hotel can be upgraded to 5* with a supplement of: SGL: € 87. -/night/room       DBL: € 105. -/night/room         TRPL: € 140. -/night/room
• 10% discount for children below the age 5, free for the ages of 0-2.