| Tour
of Cappadocia; including the visits to Goreme open-air museum, the natural
citadel of Uchisar, the underground city which was built by the early Christians
to evade invading armies, the pottery town of Avanos. After lunch an observation
of carpet weaving at one of the workshops. Dinner and overnight. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner) |
| DAY 3
CAPPADOCIA / ANTALYA |
| Early departure
for Antalya via Konya the city of whirling dervishes. Visit the ancient
monastic complex of the sufi order with the monumental tomb of the 13th
Century philosopher Mevlana Celaleddin. Continue driving on Taurus Mountain
range lining Turkey's southern coast. Late check in to your hotel in Antalya.
(Brekafast,Lunch,Dinner) |
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| DAY
4 ANTALYA / PAMUKKALE |
| Departure
to the Pamphilian city of Perge. Visit the outstanding Greco-Roman ruins.
See the best preserved Roman Bath, Hellenistic Gate complex, Stadium and
the Agora. Drive to Aspendos to see the best preserved Roman theatre of
Turkey from antiquity. Proceed to Pamukkale, visit Terme antique city enroute.
(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner) |
| DAY 5
PAMUKKALE / KUSADASI |
| Morning
tour to Pamukkale; visit the ancient Hierapolis, including the magnificently
preserved Necropolis, the white travertine deposits. Then tour the Aphrodisias,
the city of Aphrodite, the Theatre, the Odeon and the Agora. Drive to Kusadasi
for dinner and overnight. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner) |
| DAY 6
KUSADASI / IZMIR |
| Half
day tour of the ancient Ephesus; a bustling metropolis at the turn of Christian
Era. Visit the Basilica of St. John, the Celcus Library, the Arcadian Road,
the Brothel, the Roman Baths, the Theatre, the Temple of Artemis and the
House of Virgin Mary. Transfer to Izmir airport. (Breakfast) |
