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Highlights
Private guide for a more personalized experience
Multi-Day Trip
Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city
Overview
Day 1: Izmir - Smyrna - Pergamum - Thyatira - Izmir (L) After pickup from your Izmir hotel or Izmir Airport, settle into your comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and visit Izmir Agora, once part of the ancient city of Smyrna. Then, make the journey to visit the ancient ruins of Pergamum, including its famous Asclepion healing center. Next, continue to the relics of Thyatira, a city of artisans’ guilds during St. Paul's time and one that received one of the longest letters in the Revelations. Overnight: 4-star hotel in Izmir Day 2: Ephesus - St. Mary’s House - Pamukkale (B, L, D) This morning, head to Ephesus, one of the most important cities in the eastern Roman Empire, and home to many Greco-Roman and Christian remains. St. Paul resided and preached here between 54 and 57 AD. After exploring here, visit the nearby House of the Virgin Mary, where a chapel stands on a wooded hilltop marking the site of what’s believed to have been her last home. Make a short visit to St. John's Basilica and then continue to Pamukkale for overnight and dinner Overnight: 4-star hotel in Pamukkale Day 3: Pamukkale - Hierapolis - Laodicea - Philadelphia - Sardis - Izmir (B, L) After breakfast at your hotel, set off to tour Hierapolis, the one-time home of Philip the Evangelist’s home. Stroll around the Greco-Roman remnants to see the extensive necropolis, churches, and baths, and then stop at nearby Laodicea. This afternoon, continue to the archaeological site of Philadelphia, a favorite city of St. Paul and St. John, and visit Sardis, the capital of the kingdom of Lydia, to inspect the remnants of its beautiful gymnasium and marble-paved synagogue. Later, return to Izmir and finish your tour with a drop-off at the airport or your hotel.
Information
Includes:
1 night 4* hotel accommodations in Izmir on BB basis (Breakfasts at the hotel)
1 night 4* hotel accommodation in Pamukkale on HB basis (Breakfast and Dinner at the hotel)
Transportation by A/C vehicle
Airport / hotel pick up and drop off services
English speaking Professional guiding services
3 Lunches
2 small bottled water per person per day
Parking fees for the vehicle
Excludes:
Alcoholic drinks
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Additional Info:
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant seats available on request if advised at the time of booking
Meeting Point
Izmir Airport, Izmir Hotels
Departure Time:
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