Four different Ancient City from the Ancient World, It was a historical tour from Istanbul, takes participants in to the history and ancient cities.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 – Flight from Istanbul to Izmir & Didyma, Priene and Miletus Tour (Lunch)
05:00 You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to airport. (Time may change according to flight availability and hotel location)
07:00 Fly from ıstanbul to Izmir
08:00 Arrive in Izmir airport then our staff will be waiting at the Izmir airport with name sign. You will be picked up and transfer to our office. After meeting with other tour participants and local tour guide, drive to Priene Ancient City. In the 2nd millennium BC, Priene Ancient City was founded in an unknown location. Visit the theater, the temple of Athena, the Bouleterium, the Agora, and the Altar of Zeus and Cybele. After visiting Priene, have lunch in one of the local restaurant in the area. Afterwards, dirve to Didyma Ancient City, Visiting Temple Of the Apollon which was the biggest Oracle Center of ancient Turkey. After visiting Didyma drive to Miletus Ancient City, was established on the sea shore at that period. Also it was knowen Thales’s home. He has reported forecasted solar eclipse. He has been dealing with astronomy and solstices as one of the first astronomer to calculate in advance. The city was destroyed by the Persians in 5th century BC. At the end of the tour, drive to Kusadasi the tour ends and you will be transferred to Hotel which is reserved by our company according to your choise. Check in hotel and overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 3 – Pergamum Ancient City Tour (Breakfast & Lunch)
08:30 You will be picked up from your hotel after breakfast (Pick up time may change according to your hotel location) and meet with other tour participants and local tour guide. Pergamum (also spelled Pergamon) was an important capital city in ancient period. Whose main function was social and cultural as much as it was sacred. Built on a conical hill rising 1,000 feet above the surrounding valley. Pergamum's acropolis and Asclepion are both listed among the top 100 historical sites on the Mediterranean. Most of the buildings and monuments in Pergamum date to the time of Eumenes II (197-159 BC), including the famed library, the terrace of the spectacularly sited hillside theater, the main palace, the Altar of Zeus, Temple of Athena. Also it was one of the Seven Churches of Revelation. Asclepion, Galen born & Aducated in Pergamum, was the authority of European medicine from the 2nd century until renaissance. He was the founder of the health principles of diet, relaxation, exercise. Visit the ancient hospital & health center where he worked. Tour ends and you will be transferred to Izmir Airport to take flight back to Istanbul.
19:15 Fly from Izmir to Istanbul (Please note that time may change according to flight avalibilty)
20:20 Arrive in Istanbul. When you arrive in Istanbul airport, you will meet with our satff at the airport then be transferred to your hotel.
Includes
- Airport transfer in Istanbul and Izmir.
- Roundtrip flight tickets
- 1 Night Accomodation with breakfast
- 1 Full Day Miletus, Priene and Didyma Tour
- 1 Full Day Pergamum Tour
- Transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches
- Professional Guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
- All entrance fees to the archaeological sites and museums, parking and road tolls
- Lunch on the tours at local restaurant
- Local taxes
Excludes
- Drinks at lunches
- Personal expences
- Tips to guide and driver
Notes
Please note that Priene Ancient City Tour requires some steep walking up after the car park, following a footpath and some steps through the Hellenistic city walls.
30% discount for children below the age 7, free for the ages 0-2
You are kindly requested to present yourself at the pick up point 15 minutes prior the pre advised pick up time
Remember to take sunscreen & a hat if you're not fond of direct sunlight as there is minimal shade available
Reviews
Michael
02.09.2015, 15:55
In two days, it was a nice trip that we had joined to visit, the 4 different city from the ancient world.
Ahdul Mealik
24.08.2015, 14:49
Excellent trip, Thank Mehmet. It was not the tour that every one was joining by this way it was not so crowded and I liked the way of visiting the sites how I want. It was nice day and historical sites. Do not hesitate Go and see.