DAY 1: ISTANBUL • IZMIR > PERGAMUM

Pergamon Ancient City - An hour-long drive will take you to an ancient city, The Pergamum. You will walk through the ages, visiting the Acropolis and the Asklepion, which indeed has been an inspiration, as well as a prototype for modern healthcare centers. You may opt for having lunch at a local restaurant during your tour.
You will spend the night in Izmir, one of Turkey’s most beautiful cities, reckoned for its unique character.

DAY 2: IZMIR > EPHESUS • ISTANBUL

Ephesus Museum - After breakfast, an hour’s drive will take you to another ancient city, Ephesus. You will once again walk through the ages. This tour of the Roman capital of Asia Minor includes the Odeon, the Marble Street, the Hadrian Temple, the Celcius Library, and the Great Theatre.
Admission fee: 200 TRY/ per person

The Odeion - Built in 150 BC by Publis Vedius Antonius, a rich Ephesus, the Odeion is a theater-shaped building. The hall was 1400 people. Considering the prytaneion and the state agora in front of it, we can say that it was used as a city council as well as theater performances. It is understood that his orchestra was closed above the lack of grooves to flow the rain water.

Temple of Hadrian - A temple-like monument, known as the Temple of Hadrian, stands in front of the Scholastica Baths, facing the Curetes Street. When it was discovered 1956 and subsequently re-erected in the following two years, it was commonly assumed that it really was the Temple of Emperor Hadrian, a “neocorate temple” of official worship of the Roman emperor. The permission to build such a temple in Ephesus was granted by Hadrian between 130 and 132 CE, and the archaeologists eagerly identified the building on Curetes Street as such.

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - This Christian and Muslim shrine is located in the vicinity of Ephesus; and it is believed by many that Virgin Mary, was taken to this stone house by Saint John and lived there.
Admission fee: 30 TRY/ per person

• Convenient transportation including pick-up and drop-off at your address
• Included domestic flight tickets
• Expert multilingual tour guide
• Comfortable accommodation
• Hassle-free airport transfers

• Personal expenses
• Admission fees totally approx. $40
• Lunch
• Drinks and all personal expenses

Our bespoke private travel packages offer a condensed yet enriching Aegean journey. Key Roman provinces such as Ephesus and Pergamum housed arguably the most esteemed infrastructural marvels, important monuments, and revered temples during the era of the Roman Empire. These include Ephesus’ Temple of Artemis and the Library of Celsus, while Pergamum lays claim to the Asclepion and the Great Altar of Zeus. Additionally, Pergamum held religious significance in the Book of Revelation as one of the Seven Churches’ locales. Both Ephesus and Pergamum are nestled amidst gorgeous natural surroundings, embraced by awe-inspiring landscapes and captivating seascapes. The Aegean Sea, which skirts these territories, boasts of its pristine, crystalline waters and scenic beaches. Touring Ephesus and Pergamum shapes a distinct occasion for visitors to delve into the profound history, culture, and natural allure of the Roman Empire, alongside gaining an authentic exposure to the traditions and welcoming nature of contemporary Turkey.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.