Itinerary
- Day 1
Izmir to Pergamum
Your guide meets you in Izmir and then you'll head out to Pergamum to see the Acropolis, which really shows the scale of what was built there. The Altar of Zeus is the centerpiece of that site. From there, you'll check out Asklepion, a medical center from ancient times with some interesting details about how they treated people back then. The Red Basilica comes next on your route through the region. Before heading back to Izmir, there's a stop in Thyatira to walk through some Roman period structures. You'll finish the day with a panoramic tour of Izmir itself, getting a sense of the modern city alongside its historical layers.
- Start point
- Izmir, İzmir, Türkiye (Pick up from Izmir Airport / Hotel , 08:30)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Pergamum Acropolis
- Visit Altar of Zeus
- Tour Asklepion medical center
- Visit Red Basilica (St. John's Church)
- See Thyatira remains
- Panoramic tour of Izmir/Smyrna
Landmarks/POIs Pergamum Acropolis Altar of Zeus Asklepion Red Basilica (St. John's Church) Thyatira 
- Day 2
Sardis to Pamukkale
This one starts early since there's quite a bit of ground to cover. Sardis is first, where you'll see a massive temple that was converted into a Byzantine church, plus a restored gymnasium and an old synagogue. Later, Philadelphia has a Byzantine basilica with 11th-century frescoes that are worth spending time with. Then you're heading to Hierapolis where the mineral springs and pools give you a chance to experience what made the place significant historically. You'll visit the Martyrium of the Apostle Philip, and after that comes a walk through Laodicea's ancient streets. By evening you'll settle into Pamukkale for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Sardis temple and Byzantine Church
- Explore Sardis gymnasium
- Visit Sardis Synagogue
- See Philadelphia Byzantine basilica
- Tour Hierapolis mineral pools
- Visit Martyrium of the Apostle Philip
- Walk Laodicea ancient streets and structures
Landmarks/POIs Sardis Temple Sardis Gymnasium Sardis Synagogue Philadelphia Byzantine Basilica Hierapolis Martyrium of the Apostle Philip Laodicea 
- Day 3
Ephesus to Kusadasi
Today is focused on Ephesus, one of the big draws in this region. You'll walk the marble streets and pass by the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus (which is really the main photo spot), the Temple of Hadrian, and work your way to the Theatre. The House of the Virgin Mary is next, a pilgrimage site where she apparently spent her later years. From there, you'll see the Basilica of St. John and then the Temple of Artemis, which was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, though not much remains now. Kusadasi is where you'll spend the night, just a short drive from Ephesus.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Ephesus ancient city
- Walk marble streets of Ephesus
- Visit Baths of Scholastica
- Visit Library of Celsus
- Visit Temple of Hadrian
- Visit Ephesus Theatre
- Visit House of the Virgin Mary
- Visit Basilica of St. John
- Visit Temple of Artemis
Landmarks/POIs Ephesus Baths of Scholastica Library of Celsus Temple of Hadrian Ephesus Theatre House of the Virgin Mary Basilica of St. John Temple of Artemis - Day 4
Kusadasi to Izmir
Your driver will meet you at the hotel this morning for the transfer to Izmir Airport. Timing depends on your flight, so you'll coordinate the pickup time when finalizing your plans. This wraps up the tour.
