Mini-Tours of Kusadasi, Ephesus, Pergamom and Cappadocia, Turkey
Enjoy a mini-tour visiting some of Turkey's historical cities. Take an adventure back in time while enjoying the comforts of modern-day travel. Visit the ruins of Ephesus, once the capital of Asia Minor; visit the House of the Virgin Mary and St. John's Basilica; experience the relaxation of a Turkish bath; visit the 13th century Seljuk Caravanserai Agzikarahan on the ancient Silk Road; view the picturesque Salt Lake; visit Kaymakli Underground City, where early Christians hid from persecutors; climb the Fortress; shop in Zelve for local handicrafts and carpets. Choose from two to four day tours listed on this page.
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Day 1
Depart from Ankara in the morning and drive to Cappadocia, passing the picturesque Salt Lake. Lunch on the way. After lunch visit the 13th century Seljuk Caravanserai Agzikarahan on the ancient Silk Road. Then continue to Kaymakli Underground City, where early Christians hid from persecutors. After visiting Pigeon Valley, one of the region's most colorful points, check into your hotel and enjoy dinner.
Day 2
Breakfast at your hotel, then a short drive to Uchisar, where, after climbing the Fortress, you will have a view of Cappadocia in its entirety. Then proceed to the Open Air Museum at Goreme, passing through Avcilar Valley, and visit the early Christian churches decorated with unique frescoes depicting various scenes from the bible. Finally we visit Zelve where we will have time to shop for local handicrafts and carpets. Return in the late afternoon to Ankara. From here you can easily fly to Istanbul, Izmir or Antalya. 2 DAY TOUR PRICES:
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Day 1
In the morning visit the world famous Anatolian Civilizations Museum, also known as the Hittite Museum, and the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the father of modern day Turkey and a national hero. Depart for Cappadocia, with lunch along The way. After a picturesque drive along the Salt Lake, visit the 13th century Seljuk Caravanserai Agzikarahan. Evening arrival in Cappadocia, and check into your hotel for the night just in time for dinner.
Day 2
After a bountiful breakfast at the hotel, visit Pigeon Valley, one of the most interesting points in the area. Then, climb the fortress at Uchisar for a fantastic view of Cappadocia and proceed on to the Open Air Museum in Goreme through Avcilar Valley and visit the early Christian churches decorated with unique frescoes depicting various scenes from the bible. Lunch in a nearby restaurant and then on to Zelve and and Avanos, where you will enjoy shopping for local handicrafts. Overnight Cappadocia.
Day 3
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Day 1
Arrive at Izmir airport at time of your choice. Transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi. Plenty of time to explore Kusadasi. Perhaps try a Turkish bath.
Day 2
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Day 1
Depart from Izmir airport early a.m. and spend a full day visiting the fantastic site of Ephesus, once the capital of Asia Minor visited by St. John and the Apostle Paul. Explore the Grand Theater and the Library of Celcius. Just a short distance away visit House of the Virgin Mary and St. John's Basilica. Tonight enjoy a Turkish Night and dinner at a 13th century caravanserai. This afternoon to the House of the Virgin.
Day 2
Visit the small Greco/Turkish village of Sirince famous for its handicrafts and homemade wine. Afternoon transfer to the Izmir airport.
Day 3
Visit the small Greco/Turkish village of Sirince, famous for handicrafts and wine. Afternoon transfer to Izmir airport. 3 DAY TOUR PRICES:
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Day 1 Arrive at the Izmir airport on flight of your choice. Transfer to hotel in Kusadasi. Afternoon and evening free. Perhaps a Turkish bath.... Dinner on your own.
Day 2 Drive north with your private guide and vehicle to the ruins of the Greek city of Pergamom, famous for the work done by the physician Galen and the Asklepion, one of the most famous therapeutic centers in the ancient world. Return to Kusadasi and dinner at your hotel.
Day 3
Today you will spend a full day visiting Ephesus, once the capital of Asia Minor, and now one of the most important sites on the Aegean coast. Here St. John and the Apostle Paul visited. Spend the afternoon touring the House of the Virgin Mary and the Basilica of St.John before returning to Kusadasi and an evening at a restored 13th century caravanserai, where you will enjoy dinner and a Turkish Night Show.
Day 4 Relax in the morning and transfer to the Izmir airport for flight of your choice. You may also choose to continue on down the coast to Bodrum or Marmaris, or fly to Ankara to visit Cappadocia. 4 DAY TOUR PRICES:
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