Explore Ephesus, the Virgin Mary's House and Pamukkale (Hierapolis) with airfare included for 2 days. Early morning transfer to Istanbul Airport for flight to Izmir, the birthplace of Homer. Meeting with your guide or driver at the Izmir Airport and depart 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.
Next, we will visit the old Greco-Roman city of Ephesus, Marble Street, Odeon, Bouleterion, Temple of Hadrian and Serapis, Agora, Library of Celsus, Great Theater, Double Church, Arcadian Way and the Gate of Magnesia. Perhaps most importantly, we will make a stop at the last abode of the Virgin Mary at Mount Solmissos.
Highlights
Ephesus
Virgin Mary's House
Pamukkale
Hierapolis
Itinerary
Day 1:
Enjoy a delicious lunch at Selcuk and then see the Isabey Mosque, one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks. Lastly, we will visit the Ephesus Archaeological Museum and the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Dinner at hotel and overnight accommodation at 4-star hotel.
Day 2:
The following day we will 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 centre with its motels, thermal pools and ruins of the ancient city of Hierapolis. The monument on this site includes the ancient thermal baths which have been restored and converted into an archaeological museum. Return to İzmir for an evening flight to İstanbul.
Includes
Roundtrip Plane Tickets
Meals: 1 Breakfast, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner
Accommodation at 4-Star Hotels
Admissions to Attractions
Hotel Pickup