Itinerary
- Day 1
Izmir to Pergamum - Thyatira
Your guide meets you when you arrive in Izmir, then you'll head to Pergamum to walk through the Acropolis and see the Altar of Zeus and Temple of Trajan. The third-largest library from ancient times is there too. After that, you'll check out the Red Basilica (also called St. John's Church), then drive to Thyatira in Akhisar where Roman basilica ruins are waiting. Before reaching your Izmir hotel, there's a scenic drive through Smyrna, Turkey's third-largest city, which was home to one of the Seven Churches of Asia.
- Start point
- İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport, Gaziemir, Izmir, Turkey (Izmir Airport)
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ontur Hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore Pergamum Acropolis
- Visit Altar of Zeus
- Visit Temple of Trajan
- Tour third-largest library of antiquity
- Visit Red Basilica (St. John's Church)
- Visit Thyatira (Akhisar) basilica remains and Roman architectural fragments
- Panoramic tour of Smyrna
Landmarks Pergamum Acropolis Altar of Zeus Temple of Trajan Red Basilica Thyatira Smyrna 
- Day 2
Sardis - Philadelphia - Hierapolis (Pamukkale) - Laodicea
Start early heading to Sardis to see the great Temple (which became a Byzantine Church later), the restored gymnasium, and the Synagogue. From there you'll go to Philadelphia in Alasehir, the only church that wasn't censured, where a Byzantine basilica with 11th-century frescoes stands. Then it's on to Hierapolis near Pamukkale to visit the Martyrium of the Apostle Philip and walk around the ancient city streets. Hot mineral water cascades over steep cliffs here, creating natural pools and channels that are quite something. You'll stay overnight at a thermal hotel in Pamukkale, and there's time to explore Laodicea's ancient structures too.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Colossae Thermal)
Included Activities
- Visit Sardis Temple (Byzantine Church)
- Explore restored gymnasium
- Visit Synagogue
- Visit Philadelphia (Alasehir) Byzantine basilica
- View 11th-century frescoes
- Visit Hierapolis (Pamukkale) thermal pools and cascades
- Visit Martyrium of the Apostle Philip
- Walk through ancient streets of Laodicea
Landmarks Sardis Philadelphia Hierapolis Pamukkale Martyrium of the Apostle Philip Laodicea 
- Day 3
Ephesus - Kusadasi
The drive to Ephesus takes you through an ancient city with marble streets and impressive public buildings like the Baths of Scholastica, Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, and Theatre. You'll visit the House of Virgin Mary where she lived out her final years, then see the Basilica of St. John and the Temple of Artemis, which was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. By evening you'll be staying in Kusadasi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Efe Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore ancient city of Ephesus
- Visit Baths of Scholastica
- Visit Library of Celsus
- Visit Temple of Hadrian
- Visit Theatre
- Visit House of Virgin Mary
- Visit Basilica of St. John
- Visit Temple of Artemis
Landmarks Ephesus Baths of Scholastica Library of Celsus Temple of Hadrian Theatre (Ephesus) House of Virgin Mary Basilica of St. John Temple of Artemis 
- Day 4
Kusadasi - Izmir
This is a leisure day where you can explore Kusadasi on your own schedule. Later, you'll drive to Izmir Airport according to your flight departure time. The tour ends here.
- End point
- İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport, Gaziemir, Izmir, Turkey (Izmir Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Kusadasi independently
