Istanbul to Izmir: We’ll pick you up from your Istanbul hotel for an early flight to Izmir. Our team will meet you at the airport and drive you to Selcuk to begin the tour.
Ancient Ephesus: We explore the heart of Ephesus, including the Celsus Library, the Grand Theater, and the Odeon. We also visit the Ephesus Experience Museum for a modern, immersive look at ancient life.
Sacred Stops: We visit the House of the Virgin Mary on Bulbul Mountain and the remains of the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Overnight: We’ll drive you to Kusadasi for a relaxing evening and overnight stay.
The Ionian Trio: After breakfast, we head south to explore three of the most important cities of the ancient world.
Priene & Miletus: We visit the Temple of Athena in the beautifully planned city of Priene, then move to Miletus, the home of great philosophers like Thales. You’ll see its grand theater and the Faustina Baths.
Didyma’s Oracle: Our final stop is the colossal Temple of Apollo in Didyma, one of the most important oracle centers of the ancient world. You’ll see the famous Medusa head and the towering columns that still stand.
Overnight: Return to your hotel in Kusadasi for the evening.
Scenic Drive: After breakfast, we take a 3-hour drive through the countryside to Pamukkale.
Hierapolis Ancient City: We explore the vast Necropolis, the Roman Baths, and the Grand Theater. You’ll learn how the city became a wealthy spa retreat in ancient times.
The White Terraces: You’ll have time to walk barefoot on the white calcium travertines and swim in the Antique Pool among fallen Roman columns.
Return to Istanbul: At the end of the tour, we’ll drive you to Denizli Cardak Airport for your flight back to Istanbul, where our team will be waiting to take you back to your hotel.
- Round-trip domestic flight tickets (Istanbul – Izmir / Denizli – Istanbul).
- All airport transfers and transportation in modern, air-conditioned vehicles.
- Professional English-speaking tour guide.
- 2 nights of 4-star hotel accommodation in Kusadasi (Breakfast included).
- Entrance fees for all sites mentioned in the program.
- Lunch and dinner
- Entrance fees for optional spots (Cleopatra’s Pool or the Terrace Houses in Ephesus).
- Personal expenses, dinner, and tips for the team.
