Itinerary

1. Day 1: Istanbul to Izmir

   • Early morning pick up from the hotel in Istanbul. Transfer to Atatürk Airport for a flight to İzmir.

   • In Izmir, the guide will meet you at the airport. 

   • Visit Temple of Artemis (Diana) - one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. It is known to be the commercial, religious and social center of antiquity and one of the highlights.

   • After lunch, visit the House of Virgin Mary. 

   • Also, see the Isa Bey Mosque. It is an impressive mosque from XIV Century A.D. and is unlike any other you will see in this country.

2. Day 2: Pamukkale & Hierapolis

   • Visit Pamukkale Travertines and Hierapolis. It is an ancient city that is the center of natural thermal spring waters with healing properties. Due to the chemical properties of the water, pure white coloured travertines and stepped water terraces have been created on the mountain slope. Due to its resemblance to cotton piles, it is called ´Cotton Castle´ in Turkish.

   • Swim the thermal waters on the way to a 4-star hotel for lunch.

   • Then visit the travertines and the ancient city of Hierapolis, which has the biggest Nekropol with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Their shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient Roman ruins that lie beneath.

   • After the tour, you will be transferred to the airport for a flight back to Istanbul.

   • In Istanbul, you will be transferred to your hotel.