Ankara -Izmir - Ephesus (4 Days 3 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 capital
late of the night.Overnight Ankara.
DAY 3 - IZMIR CITY TOUR
Pick up from the hotel and transfer to Ankara domestic airport for your flight to Izmir. Meet with your guide at Izmir airport then join Half Day Izmir Sightseeing Tour.
Izmir is Turkey’s third largest city and its major port on the Aegean Sea. According to ancient documents, it was Ionian Smyrna which was the birthplace of Homer, the author of the
epic of Troy
Places to be visited:
Clock tower, symbol of the city, this picturesque clock tower in Konak Meydan was built in 1901 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Emperor Abdulhamit II''s accession to the throne.
The clock itself was a gift of Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany.
Konak Camii, the small but ornate 18th century mosque
Kemeralti, Izmir’s historical bazaar district, a maze of narrow streets
Archeology museum with an extensive collection of artifacts from the Izmir region.
Kadifekale (Mount Pagus): the fortifications built by the Byzantines and extended by the Ottomans at the summit of this small mount. This 4th century BC castle commands a bird''s
eye view of Izmir and is the perfect place to watch the sun set over the city.Overnight Izmir.
DAY 4 – 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. End of the tour transfer to Izmir airport and flight to Ankara. |