Day 1 Istanbul - Izmir - Pergamon
Early pick up from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer to the airport with your private car and driver. Take a direct flight from Istanbul to Izmir, which is about 1 hour. Upon arrival, meet with your guide and driver. Enjoy a visit to Pergamon where the Pergamenes invented the “Parchment.” See the ancient library, Greek Temples, and Great altar, believed to be dedicated to Zeus. After lunch visit Asclepion of Galen and drive to Kusadasi via Izmir.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 Ephesus
See the gigantic Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Then stroll in the world-famous Roman City of Ephesus. Explore the Arcadian Way, Roman Baths, Temple of Hadrian, Celsius Library, and the Antique Theatre. In the afternoon, visit the House of Virgin Mary, where she lived her last years. Drive back to Kusadasi to enjoy dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 Pamukkale
After a 2-hour drive, reach Hierapolis, the ancient Greco-Roman city on top of hot springs located in nearby Denizli. See the large necropolis, Great Baths, Frontinus Street, Theatre, Martyrion of St. Phillip and Cleopatra’s pool. Finally, be amazed by travertines, (the terraces of carbonate minerals left by the flowing water) on which you will take an enjoyable barefoot walk.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 Izmir - Istanbul
Upon your request, we can also arrange a private tour of the Greek wine making village of
Sirince. Otherwise, transfer to the airport by private car and driver. Take a direct flight from Izmir to Istanbul. Arrive in Istanbul airport and the end of the itinerary.