Ankara - Ephesus - PMD - Pergamon (5 Days 4 Nights)
DAY 01- ANKARA CITY TOUR (5 hours)
Here''s a half-day introduction to Ankara, the Turkish capital, that includes all the top sights: the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations with its Neolithic, Hittite, Urartian and
Phrygian works of art. Just up the hill from the museum, you''ll visit the Citadel, and then, down the hill near Ulus Square, the ruins of the Roman Temple of Augustus and
Rome.Last stop is the Anitkabir, the mausoleum of Kemal Atatürk, the national hero who founded the Turkish Republic.Overnight Ankara.
DAY 2 - HATTUSA & BOGAZKALE TOUR(11 hours)
After breakfast meet at the hotel with guide.You can visit the great Hittite capital of Hattusa and religious sanctuary of Yazilikaya in a day-long excursion from Ankara.
You''ll drive east 200 km (124 miles) to the town of Bogazkale and visit the Lion''s Gate, King''s Gate, Citadel, Grand Temple and religious sanctuary before returning to the
Turkish capitallate of the night.Overnight Ankara.
DAY 3 – EPHESUS TOUR
08:30 You will be picked up from your Hotel then drive to Selçuk Town for Full day tour of Ephesus & The House of Virgin Mary. First you will visit The Temple of Artemis, which once
was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Then you will visit the world famous ancient Greco-Roman City of Ephesus, the most well preserved example in the world. After visiting
this impressive site, you will have a lunch break. After lunch, you will visit The House of Virgin Mary, where it is believed she spent her last days. This is a holy place for both
Christians and Muslims.Overnight Kusadası
DAY 4 - PRIENE MILETOS DIDYMA
After breakfast drive to Priene, which is a well preserved ancient Greek city. Then see Miletos which has a beautiful Greco-roman theater where St. Paul gave a speech to spread
Christianity in the 1st century. Proceed to Didyma to see the Temple of Apollo, famous for its oracle. Lunch at a local fish restaurant in Didyma,Return to Kusdasi and Overnight.
DAY 5 - PERGAMON - FLIGHT BACK TO ANKARA
Pick up from the hotel early in the morning and drive Pergamon. Visit the Acropolis, Temple of Athena, the famous library and royal palaces, the Temple of Trajan, the 3rd century
Theater of Pergamon (one of the steepest theaters in the world), the Temple of Dionysos, remains of the Altar of Zeus (Seat of Satan), and a view of the Red Basilica (St. John''s Church).
Lunch included in town. Visit the ruins of Asclepion, a medical center of the ancient world.End of the tour transfer to Izmir Airport to take a flight to Ankara.
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