5 days Private Tour of Western Turkey (Troy-Pergamon-Ephesus-Didyma-Pamukkale)

Enjoy a private tour offers you the change to visit one of the nicest areas in Turkey, the Aegean, with all its historical monuments. Knowing that most of our Australian guests are interested, the Gallipoli tour can also be added to this program. You will see the ancient city of Troy, Pergamon, one of the first hospitals of the world, Asklepion, Ephesus, House of Mother Mary, Artemis Temple - one of the Seven wonders of the world, Temple of Apollo in Didyma, an ancient roman city, Miletos, a well preserved Greek city, Priene, Aphrodisias, Pamukkale. Different  Hotel options are available to choose.

Itinerary

Day 1: Istanbul to Troy

Stop At: Troy (Truva), Tevfikiye Koyu, Intepe, Canakkale Turkiye
Departure from Istanbul and approximately 5 hours driving to Troy; visit the ancient city of Troy;  (if requested, it is possible to visit Galipoli Warfield area)

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Assos Theatre, Assos 17860 Turkiye
1h driving from Troy to Assos to visit the Temple of Athena and ancient city of Assos; overnight stay in Assos
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: 3-4-5 Star Hotel options are available

Day 2: Pergamon to Kusadasi

Stop At: Pergamon Theatre, Kurtulus Mah. Akrapol Yolu No:2 Bergama Merkez, Bergama, Bergama Turkiye
Departure from Assos and 3 hours driving to Bergama; visit the Acropolis of Pergamon, a very well preserved ancient city;
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Asklepion, Zafer, Site Sk. No:16, Bergama 35700 Turkiye
Visit Asclepion, one of the first hospitals in the world. After the tour 3 hours transfer to Kusadasi and overnight stay

Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: 3-4-5 Star Hotel options are available

Day 3: Ephesus tour

Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye
Deperture from Kusadasi hotel after breakfast. We will first visit the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the most visited sites in Turkey.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkiye
This site is very close to Ephesus, it is believed that mother of Jesus spent some time there. Nowdays you can visit a catholic church there
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkiye
The temple was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
After the tour overnight stay in Kusadasi.
Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: 3-4-5 Star Hotel options are available

Day 4: Priene - Miletos - Didyma

Stop At: Priene Antik Kenti, Soke/aydIn Güllübahçe mahallesi, Gullubahce Turkiye
Departure from Kusadasi after breakfast. We will first visit the ionic city of Priene, the well-designed Greek city with well preserved Hellenistic theater and remains of a synagogue.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Miletus, Didim Turkiye
Continue to the great Ionian port of Miletus, where you can see a very well preserved theatre and reamins of Roman bath.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Temple of Apollo, Ataturk Boulevard Yenihisar, Didim 07330 Turkiye
The Temple of Apollo is one of the most famous ancient oracle centers. The site is very well preserved. Return to  Kusadası and overnight stay.

Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: 3-4-5 Star Hotel options are available

Day 5: Aphrodisias and Pamukkale

Stop At: Aphrodisias, 80 km from Pamukkale, Geyre Turkiye
We will drive 2 hours from Kusadasi to visit Aphrodisias. The most interesting points of the city of Aphrodite are the stadium, odeon, monumental gateway and the Temple of Aphrodite.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Pamukkale, Pamukkale
After lunch we will have 1 more hour driving to reach Pamukkale where you will see ancient Hierapolis, the theatre and Necropolis, one of the biggest ancient graveyards and Pamukkale as a miracle of nature, famous for it’s white thermal pools. After the tour we will transfer you to Denizli airport for 7:50pm Istanbul flight.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Infant seats available"
"May be operated by a multi-lingual guide"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Start Time: 08:00 AM
Duration: 5 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered

Airports

• Istanbul Airport, TayakadIn Terminal Street No. 1, Istanbul 34283 Turkiye
• Sabiha Gokcen, Istanbul Turkiye

Cancellations and refunds: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Included

• Domestic flight from Pamukkale to Istanbul
• Private tour (transport, guiding, entrances, parking fees, lunch)
• 5x Lunch
• Accommodation included: 4 nights
• Entry/Admission - Priene Antik Kenti
• Entry/Admission - Troy (Truva)
• Entry/Admission - Miletus
• Entry/Admission - Assos Theatre
• Entry/Admission - Pergamon Theatre
• Entry/Admission - Aphrodisias
• Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Ephesus
• Entry/Admission - Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
• Entry/Admission - The Asklepion
• Entry/Admission - Temple of Apollo

Not Included

• Accommodation. (Different Hotel Options are available to choose)
• Drinks

Facilities