2 Days Combo Tour - Ephesus and Pergamum
From March 09, 2012 to December 31, 2013
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Type: Tours from Istanbul
Departs From: Istanbul
Meeting Point: Hotel pick-up
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
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Available Languages:
Available: daily at upon request
Product Code: 8372
Discover the ancient city of Ephesus, the wealthiest city of the ancient world and one of the best preserved ones in today's world, get to see Mary's last abode at Mount Solmissos as well. Then take a trip to the ancient Greek Kingdom of Pergamum.
Ephesus and Virgin Mary's House
Take an early morning flight to Izmir or a night bus to Kusadasi, the birthplace of Homer. You will then depart for the old Greco-Roman city of Ephesus, one of the twelve cities of the Ionian League during the classical Greek period. Ephesus was also one of the "Seven Churches of Anatolia (Asia)" cited in the Book of Revelation.
Visit Marble Street, Odeon, Bouleterion, the Temple of Hadrian and Serapis, Agora, the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, Double Church, Arcadian Way, Gate of Magnesia. Get to see the last abode of Virgin Mary at Mount Solmissos before having lunch at Selcuk.
After lunch, head on to Isabey Mosque, one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the time of the Anatolian Beyliks. Visit Ephesus Archaeological Museum and the Temple of Artemis, one of the "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World."
Pergamum
Go to Pergamon, an ancient Greek city and the capital of the Kingdom of Pergamum.
Visit Aesculapium, an ancient medical center built in the name of Aesculapis, the God of Medicine, where different healing methods like blood transfusion, meditation, therapy with music and the sound of water were first used.
After lunch, continue to Pergamum Acropolis where you'll see the Athena and Trojan Temples, the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Dionysos, the Gymnasium of Youth, Odeon, Library, Agora, the Great Theatre and Roman Baths.
Return to Izmir for your evening flight or night bus from Kusadasi to Istanbul.
Includes
- Half-board accommodations at a 4* hotel
- Transportation
- English speaking professional guide
- Museum entrance fees
- VAT
- Lunch during tours
- Breakfast on day 2
- Round trip plane / bus tickets
Excludes
- Drinks during lunch
- Transfers from the bus station to Istanbul hotel at the end of the tour (for Bus Option)
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activity costs
- Personal expenses
Please Note
- Other languages are available with an extra fee upon request.
- Children below 2 years old are free of charge.
- The full name of each participant as it appears on passport will be required upon booking.
- All sales are final and non-refundable.
Your Confirmation Voucher includes full information (e.g. local telephone numbers) about the Local Operator. To ensure your peace of mind, we select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination.
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Upon booking, you will receive a voucher by email containing all details about the tour. You can check the status of your booking at anytime.
After you book
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What if I need to change or cancel my booking?
That's ok. We will try to be as flexible as possible. But you must inform us by email of the change or cancellation as soon as possible. The appropriate amount will be credited back to your credit card account. Contact our Customer Service for help with changes or cancellations. Or read our Cancellation Policy.
