Istanbul, Izmir, Pamukkale, Didyma, Miletos, Priene Tour ( 6 Nights / 7 Days )

Day -1: Istanbul
Upon your arrival, you will be met in Istanbul Ataturk airport. transfer to the hotel and
The remaining of the day is at your leisure. Overnight stay in istanbul ( B)

Day -2 : Istanbul city tour
After Breakfast A full day of sightseeing tour. Discover the Byzantian and Ottoman Relics, visit Saint Sophia Museum, one of the world s greatest architectural marvels, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th Century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, then visit the Sultanahmet Mosque, built in the 16th century, unique with 6 minarets and its magnificent interior decoration of the blue Iznik tiles. The Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races with three monuments, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine column and the column of Constantine. Before lunch visit the Grand covered bazaar within over 4,000 tiny shops. Visit Royal Topkapi palace, the great palace of the Ottoman Sultan s from the 15th to the 19th centuries. Then visit the Suleymaniye Mosque, built in 1550 by the famous architect Sinan, emphasized by the four minarets rising one from each corner of the courtyard. You ll be returned back to hotel in the early evening. Overnight stay in istanbul

Day-3: Istanbul - Izmir
After Breakfast transfer to airport for morning flight to Izmir
Upon Arrival izmir transfer to Ephesus After Breakfast Drive to Ephesus and Full day tour to Ephesus; one of the grandest cities in the Roman world. Drive to Meryemana and visit the house of Virgin Mary. Continue to Ephesus the Capital of Asia Minor. Visit the ruins of Odeon, herculas gate, the temple of Hadrian, the magnificent library, Agora and fantastic Greco Roman theatre. Dinner and Overnight stay in Kusadasi

Day - 4: Pamukkale
After Breakfast visit the ancient city of Hierepolis, a city that gained importance in the Roman times because of its thermal springs. Over the centuries, the calsium, salts in the water have formed into one of the most unique natural sights of the World. Evening Drive to Kusadasi check-in Hotel
Dinner and Overnight stay in Kusadasi

Day-5: Didyma, Miletos, Priene
After Breakfast depart for Priene .This was once a harbour city but is now located 16 km inland from the sea on the hills of the Mykale Mountain. It has many examples of Hellenic art and architecture. Alexander The Great lived in this city for a time. The theatre in Priene is one of the most beautiful ones from The Hellenic World. The Athena Polias Temple was reconstructed by Alexander The Great as a gift to the city. After Priene, you will depart for Miletus. Visit the ancient city of Miletus which once was one of the biggest cities in Anatolia. It was located on the trade routes and it was for this reason that it became very prosperous and had many colonies. Miletus is famous for its genius philosphers and architects, such as Thales, Anaksimandros, Anaksimenes, Hippodamos and Isidoros. Miletus is also famous for the Faustina Baths.Lunch break and then visit to Didyma. This was not a city but a temple dedicated to Apollon. It was once one of the biggest temples in the Hellenic World. Dinner and Overnight stay in Kusadasi

Day-6: Pergamon-Istanbul
After Breakfast Early in the morning journey start for visiting two of the most important sites in Turkey. First visit Pergamun, a city dating back to the time of Alexander the Great and once one of the main centers of learning in the ancient world. Visit Acropolis, the Steepest theatre of the ancient World. Asclepion was one of the best medical centers of its time and included Galen.Then Transfer to airport for evening flight to istanbul.Overnight stay in istanbul