ICFT TOUR 2B
07.11.2010– ANTALYA - PAMUKKALE
In the morning, depart from hotel for Pamukkale, visit the ruins of ancient Roman spa Hierapolis. Today a modern Turkish spa, Pamukkale is known as the “Cotton Castle” because of the hot spring, calcium laden waters, which cascade across terraced limestone pools. Arrive at the hotel for dinner and overnight.
08.11.2010– AFRODISIAS - KUSADASI
In the morning, depart from Pamukkale. Drive to Aphrodisias, the city of marble, and the center of worship of the Goddess Aphrodite until the 6th century AD. Visit the Temple, one of the largest and best-preserved archeological sites in Turkey. Arrive in Kusadasi and on to hotel for dinner and overnight.
09.11.2010- – EPHESUS
Visit the ancient city of Ephesus. Ephesus is one of the most extensive and complete Greco-Roman sites in the world. Walking through the marble streets, visitors can easily imagine the grandeur of this once great city, which was influential in the development of architecture, religion, economic systems and arts. St. Paul lived and preached in Ephesus. Visit the San Jean Church, Selcuk Museum and the house - now Chapel, where Mary spent her last days.Arrive at the hotel for dinner and overnight.
10.11.2010– PRIENE – MILETUS - DIDYMA
Discover the ruins of Priene at a dramatic mountainous setting, and with one of the most active Lonian ports in ancient times. See the Temple of Athena, the Stoa, Agora, Market Place, Temenos of Zeus Olympic, Bouleuterion, Prytaneion, the Hellenistic Theater, the Sanctuary of Demeter and more. Then proceed to Miletus, which provided the alphabet to the rest of the classical world. It was a great port and the hometown of several philosophers and sages. After a lunch stop, stop at Didyma, a sacred place of pagan worship, where you will see the Temple of Apollo from the 7th century BC. This was one of the sacred places of antiquity where well-known oracles were consulted. Return drive and drop off to the hotel.
11.11.2010- IZMIR
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your return flight.
