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Departure Date(s) |
Land Only
Per Person in Double |
Single Supplement |
Additional Bed |
| First Class |
Daily Departure - From Jan.01.10 to Dec.31.10 |
691 |
559 |
512 |
DAY 1 - Ephesus - House of Virgin Mary
Upon arrival in Izmir, depart for the imposing city of Ephesus, one of the most fascinatingly complete cities of antiquity in the entire world : travel back in time as you stroll down the Marble Street, past the Roman villas, the Agora, the Odeon, the Nympheaum of Trajan, the Temple of Hadrian, the Celsius Library, the Theatre and the remains of the Temple of Artemis which was one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Also visit the museum which displays two beautiful statues of Artemis, and the House of the Virgin Mary which has been designated by the Vatican as a place of pilgrimage and which is located in a remote setting in the heights of Ephesus. Lunch during sightseeing. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Izmir. |
DAY 2 - Sardis - Pergamum - Acropolis - Asclepion
In the morning, depart for Sardis, the capital of the Kingdom of Lydia where the world's first coinage was invented and which was famous for its wealthy King Croesus: visit the Bath - Gymnasium Complex, the 3rd century AD marble paved Synagogue and the Temple of Artemis located in the Pactolus Valley. Then proceed to Pergamum, the capital of the Attalid dynasty. After lunch, visit this ancient city where parchment was invented. Highlights include the Acropolis with the ruins of the agoras, temples, palaces, the library which contained 200,000 volumes, the podium on which stood the Zeus Altar which was sent to Berlin, and the impressive theatre built into the steep hillside which provides a wonderful panorama of the surroundings. In the lower part of the ancient city, visit the Asclepion, a sanctuary and a healing center dedicated to the god of healing, Asclepius.Drive back to Izmir airport. |
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| General Features
An itinerary that enables the travelers to explore the two main archaeological wonders from Mediterranean to the Aegean, the fascinating cities Perge, Aspendos, Aphrodisias and Ephesus. This tour is feasible all year round.
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Special Features
Included
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicles throughout as stated in the Tours general features
- Escort by a professional guide-lecturer throughout
- Entrance fees to the museums stated in itinerary
- All meals mentioned in the program
- Accommodation in shared twin rooms in stated or similar hotels
- Arrival and departure tranfers
Not Included
- Visits and services not mentioned in program.
- Domestic flights
- Insurance
- Personal expenses and all beverages
- Tips
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