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MINI TOURS FROM IZMIR & KUSADASI
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Gallipoli
Gallipoli
Troy
Assos
Asklepion-Pergamum
Hierapolis (Pamukkale)
House of Virgin Mary-Ephesus
St. John's Basilica-Selcuk
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PRS 608 / TWO DAY SARDIS-PHILADELPHIA-PAMUKKALE-APHRODISIAS TOUR
Day 1: Depart Izmir to visit Sardis, the capital city of ancient Lydians. Visit the largest Synagogue of ancient times, the Marble Road, and the Gymnasium and the Artemis Temple. Thereafter, proceed to Alaşehir to visit Philadelphia. Continue to Pamukkale, once known as Hierapolis. Overnight at Pamukkale (D).
Day 2: Tour the ruins of Hierapolis including the magnificently preserved cemetery "Necropolis", the Main Street and Gates, the Thermal Baths, the Roman Theatre and the Museum. Thereafter tour Aphrodisias, the city of Aphrodite; visit the Museum, the Temple of Aphrodite, the Theatre, the Stadium, the Agora, the Hadrian Baths, the Odeon, and the Bishop's Palace. Proceed to the hotel in Kuşadası or Izmir, or to Izmir Airport for the evening flight (B).
From IZMIR
From KUSADASI
PRS 609 / TWO DAY PERGAMUM-TROY-CANAKKALE-GALLIPOLI-IZMIR (KUSADASI) TOUR
Day 1: Departure from Izmir or Kusadasi and drive to Pergamum, one of the most beautiful cities of the ancient world. Its architects and sculptors were amongst the finest in the Hellenistic world. The majestic acropolis looms behind the modern town. The places to be visited are Pergamum Acropolis with Temple of Trajan, Hellenistic Barracks, Library, Temple of Athena, Theatre and the Altar of Zeus; Asclepion, one of the most famous shrines and therapeutic centers in the ancient world. Drive on to Troy, the location where the legendary Trojan War in the book of Homeros of Smyrna took place. Overnight in Canakkale (D).
Day 2: After lunch proceed to Gallipoli, historically famous for being the site of many battles - particularly involving the Allied Forces including Australians and New Zealanders during World War I. Visit Anzac Cove where the Allied Forces landed on 25 April 1915. Thereafter cross the strategic waterway, the Dardanelles and drive back to Izmir or Kusadasi (B). * Depending on the sunset time Troy can be visited on the second day as well.
From IZMIR
From KUSADASI
PRS 610 / TWO DAY PERGAMUM-TROY-CANAKKALE (ASSOS)-GALLIPOLI-ISTANBUL TOUR
Day 1: Early departure for Bergama and visit to the Asclepion and Acropol with the well preserved remains. In the afternoon continue on to Troy, the place where the legendary Trojan War took place in the historical work of Homer of Smyrna. After visiting the site with nine inhabitation levels covering a period of 3000 years, drive to Canakkale for overnight. (When there is unavailability at the hotels in Canakkale, or if there is a special request, there might be overnight in Assos as well) (D).
Day 2: After breakfast sail to the other side of Dardanelles by a ferryboat and drive to Istanbul with visit to Gallipoli, historically famous for being the site of many battles - particularly involving the Allied Forces including Australians and New Zealanders during World War I. Arrive in Istanbul early afternoon (due to the flight schedules of some participants) and transfer to the hotel or airport (B).
From IZMIR
From KUSADASI
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