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Aegean
WoNderS
(5 Days - 4 Nights)
Day 1. (IzmIr - Pergamon - KusadasI)
Pick up from
Izmir
airport. Travel to the majestic antique Greek city of Bergama (Pergamon),
which was once a great center of culture, and which survives as one of
Turkey's finest archaeological sites. Take a tour of the
Asclepion,
Temple of Athena, library and palace. Drive on back to
Kusadasi, which
is in the middle of many major sites of the Aegean region, and
consequently is a very suitable base for the tours that will take place
for the following two days. Overnight -
Kusadasi
Day 2. (EphesUs)
A full day reserved to
visit the biblical city of Ephesus, the ancient Roman capital of Asia
Minor. Ephesus is widely regarded as one of the best-preserved Roman
cities in the world and center of early Christianity. Visit the chapel
of the Virgin Mary and the nearby archeological museum. Overnight
-
Kusadasi
Day 3. (Prıene, Mıletus & Dıdyma - Bodrum)
We depart from
Kusadasi for
Priene,
Miletus &
Didyma. Alexander the Great assigned the city of
Priene to watch the unreliable city of Miletus. He also lived in the
city and paid for the construction of the Temple of Athena Polias. After
flourishing during the Hellenistic and passing through the Pergamene
Kingdom periods the city declined under Roman rule and was later
abandoned. Later we visit Miletus, the most magnificent building is –
the Great Theatre, a remarkably intact 25,000 - seat amphitheater built by
the Ionians and kept up by the Romans. And then we shall see Didyma. The
Temple of Apollo is among the world’s most impressive religious
structures. Drive through the wonderful landscape to the charming town
of
Bodrum. Overnight -
Bodrum
Day 4. (Bodrum)
Today explore the
history of
Bodrum. Known in ancient times as “Halicarnassus”. Many
civilisations found their home here. Herodotus, known as the father of
history, was born in
Bodrum in 484 BC. We start with the visit to the
medieval Castle of St Peter, a fine example of 15th century Crusader
architecture. It has been converted into the Museum of Underwater
Archaeology, and contains finds from the oldest Mediterranean shipwreck
ever discovered. Then we proceed to Goktepe for a stunning panoramic
views and to the nearby the second century Antique Theatre, cut into the
rock of the hillside. Have Lunch in one of the traditional Turkish
restaurants. In the afternoon we visit the remains of the Mausoleum, one
of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient world, built for King Mausolos by
his wife. The word ‘mausoleum’ itself comes for the monumental tomb.
Time permitting, explore the narrow, white - walled streets of old
Bodrum where one can find small shops selling goods of all kinds. Overnight -
Bodrum.
Day 4. (Bodrum - Istanbul)
Last minute shopping,
time permitting, and transfer to the
Bodrum airport for ongoing
destinations.
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