1. DAY
Arrive in Antalya and over night stay in Antalya. (D)
2. DAY
Today we shall visit Aspendos and Perge. (Aspendos was
founded by the Hittites, but it was Roman Emperor
Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD) who ordered its great
theater to be built. Still used for performances
today, the theater really allows you to imagine what
it was like to attend a dramatic performance in Roman
times; Perge is in the city limits of Aksu Bucagi.
Because of its location on the Cilicia - Pisidia road,
it was a vital part of the province of Pamphylia, and
was founded around the same time as the other cities
in the area (7th century BC). It was an important city
for Christians of Perge who had worshipped the mother
goddess Artemis. St. Paul and Barnabas visited the
city and wealthy benefactors like Magna Plancia had a
number of important memorials built here.) After
visiting these historical places which are alive
witness of the history, drive to Antalya museum. (The
museum at first operated in the Alâeddin Mosque in
1922, then in Yivli Mosque beginning from 1937, and
then moved to its present building in 1972. It was
closed to visitors for a wide range of modifications
and restorations in 1982. It was reorganized according
to a modern approach for a museum and opened to the
public in April 1985, after the restorations and
display arrangements made by the General Directorate
of Ancient Objects and Museums.) Overnight stay in
Antalya. (B,L,D).
3. DAY After breakfast, we’ll drive to Fethiye via
Demre (Myra). (Myra features some of the most
impressive and well preserved Lycian monuments in the
country. These include an excellent collection of rock
tombs and an imposing 2nd century theater.) then visit
St. Nicholas church, (St. Nicholas, born in 245 A.D.
in Patara near Fethiye (known variously as
St.Nicholas, Father Christmas, Santa Claus, Heilige
Nikolaus and Pere Noel) died in 326 A.D., having spent
his life in Anatolia.) Over night stay in Fethiye.
(B,L,D).
4. DAY
Today, We’ll visit Dalyan. (Dalyan is just a short
journey by riverboat to the famous Iztuzu Beach, where
the Loggerhead Turtles return each year to breed. Its
unique location in the middle of the conservation area
alongside the meandering Dalyan River make Dalyan very
popular with bird watchers and naturalists.) After a
short walking tour we‘ll be back to our bus and
drive to Kusadasi. Over night stay in. (B,L,D).
5. DAY
We’ll explore one of the famous historical site,
Ephesus to see to see ruins such as agora concert
hall, library, theatre and more.. after Ephesus, we
shall visit St. John Basilica. ( It is located on the
left side of the Selcuk town entrance." It is
believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his
last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in
the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill. Three hundred
years after the death of Saint Paul , a small chapel
was constructed over the grave in the 4th century. The
church was changed into a marvelous basilica during
the region of Emperor Justinlan ( 527 -565 AD).) Over
night stay in Izmir. (B,L,D).
6. DAY
Today we’ll visit Pergamum. Visit Acropol and
Akslepion. (Ancient Pergamum (or Pergamon) was
renowned in Hellenic and Roman times for its great
library and as the medical center where Galen laid the
foundation for medical practice.) at the end of the
tour transfer to the Izmir ADB airport for flight
to….. or optional accommodation in Kusadasi.
