3 Days Glory Of Aegean

Day 1 / Izmir, Kusadasi – Ephesus

Tour Highlight      : Ephesus Ancient City, House of Virgin Mary, Basilica of St.John

Overnight              : Kusadasi / 4 Star Hotel

Meal Plan             : L

Tour Description : After meeting your Professional private tour guide and driver from your hotel, or airport; start your Ephesus trip.Visit the premiere Greco-Roman City of the ancient world, Ephesus. Explore the Temple of Hadrian,Domitians temple,Hercules gate, famous Celsus Library, Great theater and other Roman sites. We will also visit House of the Virgin Mary where it is believed to have spent her last years. On November 29th, 2006, Pope Benedict XVI proclaimed the House of the Virgin Mary at Ephesus to be sacred.Give a break to taste delicious,healty and traditional turkish foods.Visit The Basilica of St. John (St. Jean Aniti),which was a great church in Ephesus constructed by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century. It stands over the believed burial site of St. John, who is identified as the apostle, evangelist (author of the Fourth Gospel) and prophet (author of Revelation). Drive to the Temple of Artemis, which is the one of the seven wonders of ancient World. Drive to your Hotel in Kusadasi.

Day 2 / Kusadasi – Priene, Miletos, Didyma

Tour Highlight      : Priene, Miletos, Didyma

Overnight              : Kusadasi / 4 Star Hotel

Meal Plan             : B – L

Tour Description : After breakfast, drive to Priene. On the way you will visit the Museum of Steam Locomotives at Çamlik which will fascinate everyone. Proceed to Priene which was one of the most active ports of the Ionian Federation. The city is the oldest example of geometric city planning. Thereafter visit Miletos which has provided its alphabeth to the rest of the classical world, was a great port and the hometown of several philosophers and sages. Continue to Didyma’s Temple of Apollo with its very well-known oracles was one of the most sacred places of antiquity. Altough looted and burnt many times it keeps all the original impression. At the end of the tour you will drive back to your hotel.

Day 3 / Kusadasi – Bodrum

Tour Highlight      : Bodrum Castle, Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology, Mausoleum of Halicarnassus

Overnight              : –

Meal Plan             : B – L

Tour Description : After breakfast, visit the Bodrum Castle built by the Crusaders in the 15th century, overlooks the harbor and the International Marina and the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology which is in the castle. It is the biggest of its kind devoted to underwater archaeology.Proceed to one of the Seven Wonders of Ancient World, Mausoleum of Halicarnassus built for the king Mausollos of Caria. Overnight in Bodrum. Our representative will transfer you to airport or your hotel. End of our service.

REMARKS

• This trip plan can start / end in Kusadasi, Selcuk, Sirince, Izmir.
• If it is demaned, other languages are available for private group or individual requirement.

INCLUDED IN PRICE

Non-smoking, fully A/C private vehicles, Mercedes Vito,Sprinter, Crafter (latest model)

Professional Licensed English speaking Private tour guide,

2 Night 4 star hotel accommodation,

2 Breakfast in hotel, 3 Lunch while touring,

All local taxes and insurances,

Entrance fees,

Parking fees,

No hidden or extra cost.

EXCLUDED IN PRICE

Personal expenses on the tour,

Any gratuities for guide & driver,

Drinks.