Itinerary

1. Day 1 : Explore Pamukkale - Hierapolis Ancient Site, Cleopatra's Pool, White Calcium Rocks and Pools, Laodicea (Dinner)

   • Start your journey, by visiting the site of Pamukkale. Pamukkale, when translated means ‘Cotton Castle’, and has been drawing the weary and the curious from all around the world, to its thermal springs for more than 23 centuries.
   • Visit the site of ancient Hierapolis and the accompanying museums.  
   • Take a healing dip in the sacred fountain of Cleopatra’s pool. Cleopatras Pool has warm clear fizzy water that bubbles from the source of the springs. On the surface of the pool, see the Ancient remains of the Roman columns.
   • After exploring Pamukkale, visit the astounding site of Laodicea.
   • The ruins of the city that can be seen are the Stadium, Sarcophagi, an Amphitheatre, an Odeon, a Cistern, and an Aqueduct.
   • As the day comes to an end, it's time to head to the hotel in Pamukkale. Overnight stay at the hotel.

2. Day 2 : Visit Manisa - Philadelphia (Alasehir), Sardis, Thyatira (Breakfast, Dinner)

   • Explore the area of Philadelphia (Alasehir). It's considered to have one of the 1st Christian churches.
   • After Philadelphia, discover Sardis, which was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Lydia and also one of the important cities of the Persian Empire. 
   • Pass through the remains of a small 4th century apsidal church, with its collapsed brick dome collapsed.
   • Visit the ruins of the Public building (Basilica), dating right back from the 5th century AD, with its columns and arches dating back to the 4th century AD.
   • See several greek inscriptions that lie within the ancient ruins of Thyatira.
   • Head back onto the bus, and proceed to the area of Pergamon. Spend an overnight stay. 

3. Day 3 : Visit Pergamon - Acropolis, Asceplion (Breakfast)

   • Visit the Acropolis, which is split into 3 areas. Explore the marvellous structures of the Library, Gymnasium and the well known Roman Temple of Trajan.
   • Visit the Temple of Athena.
   • Head toward the Theatre, which could hold an audience of up to 10,000 people, on its extraordinary 80 different seating levels.
   • Other fascinating sites you will be discovering in Pergamon, are the Temple of Dionysus and the splendid Altar of Zeus.
   • After lunch, head towards the fabulous Asceplion. Make sure to see the ruins of the Library and the Theatre.
   • Drive to Izmir, and see the amazing St. Polycarp Church. 
   • Head over to the resort of Kusadasi.

4. Day 4 : Visit Ephesus - Archaeological Site, The House of Virgin Mary, The Temple of Artemis (Breakfast)

   • Visit the Artemis Temple, also known as the Temple of Diana. 
   • Head towards the main site of Ephesus, and visit The Odeon and The Great Theatre.
   • Explore the other sites around Ephesus, which include – The Agora, Trajan Fountain, Domitianus Temple and the Roman Latrines. 
   • Stop for lunch, and indulge in some true authentic Turkish cuisine.
   • Continue the tour by heading over to the sacred House Of the Virgin Mary.