| Day 1: Istanbul - Ephesus - House of Mary (L) Pick up from your hotel in istanbul early morning. Early flight from Istanbul for Izmir Arrive in Izmir. Met on by TRAVEL BAZAAR representative and transfer to Ephesus. We start to visit: House of the Virgin Mary which is 8 km from Ephesus on the hills. The Vatican has recognized this small site in the Solmissos Mountains as the final resting place of the Virgin Mary. A small chapel dedicated to St. Mary was founded when the ruins of the house were first discovered. Ephesus, is considered one of the great outdoor museums of Turkey. Ephesus Tour starts from the upper entrace gate.Ancient city has 3 main streets .We see the Baths of Varius ,Odeon, Prytaneion,Fauntain of Polio,The Gate of Heracles ,State Agora, public toilets, Temple of Hadrian , Temple of Domitian , Library of Celsus, Great Theater and Horbour street with necropolis. Lunch in the old Village of Sirince, open menu lunch or Sish- Kebab.Than visit of The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, is also one of the places to visit. Today the site lies on the edge of the modern town of Selçuk. Overnight in Selcuk or Kusadasi. Day 2: Pergamon Tour - Istanbul (B,L) After having breakfast at the Hotel, you will check out and picked up from your hotel with your bags. We drive to Pergamon early in the morning to see High City –Acropolis with the Sanctuary of Trajan & Athena, Library, The Hellenistic Theater with a seating capacity of 10,000. Lunch in downtown Bergama in a faily restaourant.Than we drive 3 km down from hill to see; Asclepion which was known as the first place of medical science. Notable structures in the Asclepieion include the Roman theater ,Stoa, Temple of Asclepius, an underground passageway . After the tour you will be transfered to airport. Late flight from Izmir for Istanbul. Arrive in Istanbul and met on arrival by TRAVEL BAZAAR and transfer to hotel. Not: Please let us know your hotel type that you would like to saty and tour type that you would like to join ( Private or Regular Group) |