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Arrival at Izmir early in the morning, meet your private guide and drive to Selcuk to visit Ephesus, ancient capital of Asia Minor with its magnificent theater, library, temples and baths. The Temple of Artemis nearby was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. The House of Virgin Mary is considered as a place of Christian pilgrimage, and there is a small chapel as well. Visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis and drive back to Izmir for overnight. Lunch and dinner at guests' expense.
Breakfast at hotel and early morning departure for Pamukkale for a private tour of Hierapolis which has the largest Necropolis in Asia Minor. Pamukkale's white cascades are formed by calcium deposits and they are unique with their incredible views and thermal waters. Drive back to Izmir in the late afternoon. (B)
Breakfast in the hotel and drive to Pergamon for a private tour. The Acropolis has a great view over the valley and the temple of Trajan is the most impressive building on top of a very steep theater. The Aesclepion was an important healing center dedicated to Aesclepius, god of medicine. Especially mentally ill people tried to get a cure here. Drive back to Izmir for overnight. (B)
After breakfast, private transfer to the airport for your flight. End of the services. (B)
(B) Breakfast - (L) Lunch
Please note: This tour is a Private Tour and run any day of the week. Additional nights can be arranged at extra cost, or you can combine it with Cappadocia Mini Package or Istanbul Mini Package private tours. Order of the visits may be changed for the convenience of the tour. We can arrange any category of hotels depending on your preferences. Depending on the seasonal occupancies, Izmir stay may be swapped to Kusadasi.
Important Note: All travel services in Turkey such as tours, hotel bookings, rent-a-car, transfers etc. are provided by an official & reliable local travel agency working with licensed tour guides, in order to secure your customer rights and fulfilling local regulations. Private tours can be conducted in English, Italian and Spanish, but other languages can be arranged upon request and depending on availability of our tour guides. Please contact us for prices, quotes and other information.