Western Turkey Tour-Three Days
Western Turkey Tour-Three Days
$883
Tour Overview
This is a customized 3 days package tour from/to Istanbul by plane. Visit UNESCO sites of Turkey such as Ancient Ephesus; An Archaeological treasure, The best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean hold House of Virgin Mary, and The Temple of Artemis. Get a chance to swim in Pamukkale's thermal springs, see Pergamum and Askelepion which is one of the seven churches of revelation. Learn history about early Christians from your expert local guide. Experience shopping in local bazaars, tasty delicious foods from Turkish Cuisine. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Flight To Izmir / Ancient Ephesus Tour
Location: Ancient Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, The Temple of Artemis, İstanbul
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Efe Boutique Hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
According to your pick up time meet with your driver at the lobby of your hotel and drive to Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Izmir. Upon arrival you wıll be greeted by your driver and drive safely to Selcuk, meet with your group participants, and start your full-day tour. Visit The House of Virgin Mary; located 6km to the north of the ruins of Ephesus, a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days. Also, it is believed that the Assumption took place there on the 15th of August.
Continue with the Ancient Ephesus; An Archeological treasure, The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West. With its giant harbor, it was also the center of trading in antiquity. It was not only a rich commercial city but also the honeymoon place of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra. It is also home to one of the Seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.
Next; Temple of Artemis or Artemision was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. There were a total of 127 ionic columns with a height of 19m. The temple is also considered to be the earliest bank of the ancient world. After the tour drives you to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Kusadasi.
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Day 2 : Pamukkale Tour
Location: Pamukkale, Pamukkale
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Efe Boutique Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
According to your pick up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour and visit Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where hot springs were believed to have healing powers so it is considered to be the earliest spa on earth wherein history people traveled long distances in order to find a cure. The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today Pamukkale is declared as a worlds heritage site by UNESCO. Visit; the ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath. After the tour drives you back to your hotel.
(Breakfast – Lunch)
Day 3 : Pergamon&Asklepion Tour / Flight To Istanbul
Location: Bergama, İzmir, Asclepieion of Pergamon
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, According to your tour, pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit Pergamum; When John wrote his letter, Pergamum had been a capital city for almost four hundred years. After the mythical times, Pergamum had been the scene of several cultures, ranging from those of the Stone and Bronze Ages until the Archaic and Classical Periods. Among the temples, palaces and agora’s, the Asklepion, which were constructed in the course of one century, belonged the big Zeus Altar and the Parchment Library There you explore the impressive Acropolis, the actual ancient city and see the Altar of Zeus which is mentioned as the throne of Satan’, Temple of Trajan and the third biggest library of antiquity.
After lunch we will continue to Asklepion; it was known under the name of "The Pergamum God of Health". Asklepius the deity health and medicine served the people for several hundred years; thus making Pergamum a medical center of very great importance. Famous medical Scholars, like Hippocrates and Galenus, were born in Pergamum and worked there. After the tour drives you to Izmir Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival at ın Istanbul, you will be greeted by your driver and transferred safely to your hotel. End of our service
(Breakfast-Lunch)
What's Included
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Accommodation
2 nights accommodation in a 4-star hotel
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Airport transfers from/to hotels
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Entrance Fees
All entry tickets to the historical sites
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Free wifi at the hotel
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Fully Guided
Day Tours with licensed English or Spanish-speaking tour guide
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Meals – Half Board
Daily Breakfast (except Day 1) Lunch at tours
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Domestic Flight tickets
Economic Class domestic flight tickets
What's Not Included
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Drinks with Meals
Beverages with meals
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Tipping and Gratuities
Optional
Check out our Q&As
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Are flights included in this tour?
Economic class domestic flight tickets
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
yes
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Can we get a guide in our own language?
Yes, please contact us for further details
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
yes
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Company Instant Book
yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
yes
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
no
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
yes
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What is the maximum group size?
15
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
no
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
yes
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
no
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
yes
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What currencies are required for this tour?
euro
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4 star
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
yes, mentioned on the price list
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
The tour is guaranteed departure
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
easy
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
yes
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
yes
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What is the tipping policy?
Depends on the generous of the guest
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
yes
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
It may be possible to amend your booking, however this depends upon the type of amendment required and is at the discretion of the travel service provider. Send us a message with your current service booking number and specific details of your amendment, and we will be able to advise if the change/amendment is possible.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
When you have a confirmed booking and prior to travel, you will receive a travel voucher - please ensure to print this off and include it with all of other documentation. This voucher is unique to the booking and is the proof of purchase. It must be presented together with valid photo ID upon commencement of your selected tour, or used to redeem the ticket. There may be separate instructions on your voucher under the Important Information-Notes field, please make sure you read these in advance of the travel service.
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Should I have a travel insurance when traveling?
A travel insurance protects you during your vacation. We highly recommend a travel insurance because it cover trip interruption, dental, emergency medical transportation, lost luggage, missed connection, itinerary change, accidental death, and financial default of airlines, cruise lines and tour operators.
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Low Deposit
Tour Altinkum Travel requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 1 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of tour altinkum travel charges.
Up to 3 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 2 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Western Turkey Tour-Three Days
3 Days Starting and ending in istanbul
Visiting: Ancient Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, The Temple of Artemis, İstanbul, Pamukkale, Bergama, İzmir, Asclepieion of Pergamon ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TAT-003
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 12
Age range:
1-99
Special diets catered:
Halal, Meat, Vegetarians, Different tastes from the Turkish cuisine with vegeterian option