Diamonds of Turkey Aegean Coastline Tours

Diamonds of Turkey Aegean Coastline Tours

Day 1: Fly from Istanbul to Izmir – Kusadasi/Selçuk
Flight from Istanbul to Izmir. You can choose the flight in the morning, noon, afternoon, or late evening. Upon arrival at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. You will be picked up from the airport and transferred to your hotel. It takes 1 hour and 10 minutes. Rest of the day and Overnight at the hotel in Kusadasi/Selçuk.

Day 2: Ancient Ephesus & Virgin Mary Tour & Şirince  –  Kusadasi
Breakfast and Check out from the hotel.
Pick up from your hotel and drive to Ephesus Ancient City. You will have a fully guided Ephesus & Virgin Mary House Tour.
You are going to start to visit the Celsus Library, the Temple Of Hadrian, and the Trajan Fountain in the Ancient Ephesus. After walking on the historical marble street the Great Theater where St. Paul preached will meet at the end. Drive to Isa Bey Mosque, After visiting Isabey Mosque, stop in a local restaurant for lunch. In the afternoon, she will visit the Proceed to the shrine of Mother Mary (Virgin Mary House), where she spent recent years of her life. Then visit the Temple Of Artemis (Diana), on the side of one of the seven wonders of the ancient World. Our last sight will be Şirince Village. Şirince is a picturesque village.  It is known for its traditional Ottoman-Greek architecture, the village features charming whitewashed houses and red-tiled roofs.
At the end of the Ephesus tour, transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Kusadasi/Selçuk.

Day 3: Pamukkale & Ancient Hierapolis Tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
Pick up from the hotel in Kusadasi and join the group. Drive to Pamukkale for a fully guided Pamukkale & Hierapolis Ancient City Tour.
You will see the Cotton Clifts. Pamukkale is an extraordinary natural wonder. The calceus waters rise from the ground at a temperature of 35 C and tumble down the mountain from a height of 100 meters, forming a myriad of pools. Cream-colored stalactites are formed as the water overflows from the pools, creating a breathtaking sight unequaled in the world. Also visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with its basilica, theater, Roman Bath, and Necropolis.
** Swimming in the ancient spring pool of Pamukkale is possible at an extra charge if you are planning to swim please bring your swimming suit with you.
At the end of the Pamukkale tour, return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Kusadasi/Selçuk.

Day 4: Ancient Priene – Miletus & Didyma Tour – Bodrum
Breakfast & Check out from the hotel in Kusadasi.
Pick up from the hotel for a fully guided Miletus Priene & Didyma Tour. Drive to Priene Ancient City. We will visit the theater, the temple of Athena, the Bouleterium, the Agora, and the Altar of Zeus and Cybele. After visiting Priene, we will have lunch in one of the local restaurants in the area. Afterward, drive to Didyma Ancient City, Visiting Temple Of the Apollon which was the biggest Oracle Center of ancient Turkey. Our last stop will be at Miletos Ancient City, established on the seashore at that period. Also, it was known as Thales’s home. The city was destroyed by the Persians in the 5th century BC. At the end of the tour, bus transportation to Bodrum. Upon arrival to Bodrum. Check into the hotel and Overnight in Bodrum.

Day 5: Bodrum
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today is your leisure in Bodrum to explore Bodrum and relax on the famous beaches. Overnight in Bodrum.

Day 6: Bodrum
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today is your leisure in Bodrum to explore Bodrum and relax on the famous beaches. Overnight in Bodrum.

Day 7: Bodrum
Breakfast and Check out from the hotel in Bodrum. Tour Ends.

Additional Information:
According to your travel plan, we can add a flight ticket back to Istanbul, a ferry ticket from Bodrum to Kos Island, or a bus ticket to other cities in Turkey. Also, we can combine this program with the Marmaris, Fethiye, Olympos, Antalya, and Cappadocia. Please contact us for more details to make your tailor-made Turkey tour program.