Izmir Trip Overview
Just dream of a region… On the one side there is the Aegean Sea and on the other side there are mountains and fertile plains reaching into the core of Anatolia. This is exactly why the peoples of the ancient times did not want to give up on this region. Apollon, the god of the sun, fire and poetry in Anatolia, stepped on these lands and illuminated the opposite coast of the Aegean. The peoples of the Ancient Aegean expressed their gratitude to the soil and the sun by building spectacular cities. They always had olive oil in one hand and wine pots in the other. Centuries passed into millennia, and the light of Apollon has never died away. Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the small town of Şirince, the travertines of Pamukkale with its snow-white sheet, and Sardis, the capital of the Lydian who invented the money.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Izmir, Turkey
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Izmir, Turkish Aegean Coast, Turkey
Just dream of a region… On the one side there is the Aegean Sea and on the other side there are mountains and fertile plains reaching into the core of Anatolia. This is exactly why the peoples of the ancient times did not want to give up on this region. Apollon, the god of the sun, fire and poetry in Anatolia, stepped on these lands and illuminated the opposite coast of the Aegean. The peoples of the Ancient Aegean expressed their gratitude to the soil and the sun by building spectacular cities. They always had olive oil in one hand and wine pots in the other. Centuries passed into millennia, and the light of Apollon has never died away. Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the small town of Şirince, the travertines of Pamukkale with its snow-white sheet, and Sardis, the capital of the Lydian who invented the money.
Itinerary
Day 1: Ephesus, Şirince
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
Ancient city of Ephesus, UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for Celcius Library, Artemis Temple and Statue, Terrace Houses etc.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Sirince, Sirince, Izmir Province, Turkish Aegean Coast
Charming Şirince Town is famous for its wine making and old Greek houses.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Ayapam Hotel or similar
Day 2: Hierapolis, Ancient Pool, Pamukkale Travertines
Stop At: Hierapolis & Pamukkale, Pamukkale 20280 Turkey
• Breakfast at the hotel (early breakfast for those who attend to the optional activity of hot air balloon flight)
• Guided excursion to the ancient city of Hierapolis
•Enjoy walking on top of the cotton white travertines
• Optional: for those who like swimming in Ancient Pool
• Transfer back to the hotel
• Accommodation at the hotel
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Ayapam Hotel or similar
Day 3: Laodikeia, Sardis
Stop At: Laodicea, Just off Denizli – Pamukkale, Denizli Turkey
• Breakfast at the hotel and check out
• Transfer to the ancient city of Laodikeia, where one of the seven churches founded by St. John is located
• Free time for lunch
• Transfer to the airport
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
