Day 1 – Arrival in Izmir & Transfer to Kusadasi
Arrival & Transfer: Welcome to Turkey! Upon arrival at Izmir Airport, meet your representative and transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Leisure Time: Situated on the beautiful Aegean coastline, Kusadasi is one of Turkey's most popular resort destinations and an excellent base for exploring the ancient wonders of Western Anatolia. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 2 – Ephesus Ancient City & House of Virgin Mary Tour Breakfast & Lunch Included
Ephesus Exploration: After breakfast, depart for a full-day exploration of the legendary Ephesus Ancient City, one of the best-preserved archaeological sites in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through the marble streets and discover remarkable monuments including the Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Temple of Hadrian, Agora and Roman Baths.
Temple of Artemis & Virgin Mary: After lunch, visit the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Optional Entrance: House of Virgin Mary (15 EUR PP), believed to be the final residence of the Virgin Mary and one of Christianity's most important pilgrimage sites. Return to Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 3 – Pergamon Ancient City Tour Breakfast & Lunch Included
Acropolis of Pergamon: After breakfast, depart for a full-day excursion to the ancient city of Pergamon (Bergama), one of the most important cultural and intellectual centers of the ancient world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival, visit the impressive Acropolis of Pergamon, dramatically situated on a hilltop overlooking the surrounding plains. Explore the remains of the Temple of Trajan, Temple of Athena, the famous Ancient Theatre and other remarkable monuments that once formed one of the greatest cities of the Hellenistic period.
Asclepion Medical Center: After lunch, continue to the renowned Asclepion, one of the earliest and most important medical centers of the ancient world where physicians practiced advanced healing methods centuries ahead of their time. Return to Kusadasi in the late afternoon. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 4 – Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour Breakfast & Lunch Included
Pamukkale Travertines: After breakfast, depart for a full-day excursion to the UNESCO-listed Pamukkale Travertines, one of Turkey's most spectacular natural wonders. Walk across the dazzling white terraces formed by thermal waters flowing down the mountainside for thousands of years.
Hierapolis Ancient City: After lunch, continue to the ancient city of Hierapolis, one of the most important thermal spa centers of the Roman Empire. Visit the magnificent Roman Theatre, Necropolis, Temple of Apollo, Ancient Baths and other remarkable archaeological remains. Return to Kusadasi in the evening. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 5 – Departure Breakfast Included
Checkout & Transfer: After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and transfer to Izmir Airport according to your departure flight schedule. Optional activities may be arranged depending on departure flight timing and availability.
Conclusion: End of Grandoria Services.