DAY 1-Arrival to Izmir

Welcome to Turkey! Upon your arrival in Izmir, our representative will warmly greet you at the airport and assist with your transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the drive as you catch your first glimpses of this vibrant city,. Once you arrive at the hotel, check-in and settle into your room. Take some time to relax or explore the surroundings at your leisure as you prepare for an unforgettable journey through Turkey.

DAY 2- Pergamon - Thyatira – Izmir Tour (Breakfats, Included)

After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Bergama, also known as Pergamon. It is one of the locations of the Seven Churches of Asia.Here, we explore the impressive Acropolis, home to the steepest theater in the world.

Visit Asklepion, a well-known classical medical facility, and see the Trajan’s Temple marble columns and the Altar of Zeus, which the Book of Revelation refers to as the “Throne of Satan.”

Furthermore, the library, which was the largest in the world and had long been a rival of the equally well-known Library of Alexandria in Egypt, was thought to contain more than 200,000 books. It served as the basis for parchment’s creation. The Red Basilica (St. John’s Church) is another place we go. Then we proceed to Thyatira, which is now known as Akhisar and is one of the Seven Churches of Asia. The city was well-known for its purple dyes. We stop by some Roman-era architectural remnants and the ruins of a basilica. Lydia, the seller of purple in Philippi, was from Thyatira. Next, we drive to Izmir, where we enjoy a panoramic ride over Smyrna, the third largest city in Turkey and one of the sites of the Seven Churches of Asia. Smyrna is the old name for the ancient city here, a city scarred by a bloody history of trade and warfare. After the tour, drop back to the hotel. Overnight in Izmir.

DAY 3- Izmir - Sardis - Philadelphia - Laodicea – Hierapolis Tour(Breakfats, Included)

After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel and drive to one of the most picturesque areas of any of the Seven Churches of Asia.Sardis is our first stop. It was the capital of the ancient Lydian kingdom of the 6th century BC, and it was described as dead. In Sardis’ ancient site, we will see the great Temple of Artemis and the Temple of Cybele, which later became a Byzantine church. We’ll also stop by the renovated synagogue, the renovated gym, and the final few meters of Cyrus the Great’s “golden” river Pactolus, which runs from Susa to Sardis.

A lunch break will be given en route. Then we continue our journey to Philadelphia, nowadays called Alasehir, another church of the Seven Churches of Asia, and the only church not censured. There we will see the remains of a Byzantine basilica built of brick with a bit of a high arch and some 11th-century frescoes.We drive to the healing city of Hierapolis, also called Pamukkale, the white “cotton fortress,” where hot mineral water bursts from the earth and cascades over steep cliffs, forming pools, channels, and stalactites. The therapeutic waters were known to Hierapolis’ founders and Laodicea in 190 BC.

We go to the Martyrium of the Apostle Philip in Hierapolis, where he was martyred during the persecutions that Domitian ordered.Proceed to the Laodicea ancient site (present name Denizli), yet another of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor.The ancient theater, the remains of basilicas and ancient stone water pipes, the Gate of Domitian, the Arcadian Way, the 2nd century AD theater, the Nymphaeum, the Temple of Apollo, the Plutonium, and the Necropolis are on our “to-see list.” After the tour, transfer to your hotel in Pamukklae and check in. Overnight in Pamukkale.

DAY 4- Ephesus - Sirince Village – Kusadasi(Breakfast, Included)

After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Ephesus to see the Basilica of St. John and the other important sites of the city. The Apostle Paul preached to the Ephesians and lived here for three years. This church also received an epistle from him. We visit the magnificent ruins of this formerly significant city, which was founded in the tenth century BC, where excavations are still ongoing. In Ephesus, walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Theater. The Temple of Artemis of the Ephesians, another of the seven wonders of the ancient world, was built in this city. We will visit the Basilica of St. John and the House of the Virgin Mary.

While Sirince promises a cute village visit, it can impress you with its religious gems. In St. Dimitrios Church, explore the interior decoration and architecture. Learn about the history and significance of the church and the Orthodox Christian community in the area. After that, take a short walk to St. John Baptist Church. The distinctive octagonal design of the church will charm you. Take some time to walk around the charming streets of Sirince and explore the traditional houses, shops, and cafes. Sirince is known for its well-preserved historical architecture and traditional way of life, so there is much to discover and enjoy. After the tour, transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi and check in. Overnight in Kusadasi

DAY 5-Departure from Izmir (Breakfast Included)

After breakfast pick up from your hotel and transfer to Izmir Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul Airport and then back home.

One of MOKAN’s adventures concludes after breakfast. We hope you have enjoyed your journey through Turkey. Wishing you all the best and a pleasant flight. Transfer from the hotel to the airport will follow.

2 Nights hotel in Izmir
1 Night hotel in Pamukkale
1 Night hotel in Kuşadası
Meal Plan as Above
All Apt to hotel and hotel to apt transfers
Professional English-Speaking Guide during the tours
All Museum Entrance fees
Hotel Taxes

Not Included

SEASONS OF TURKEY

Winter Season: Between the months of December, January, February as the weather is around 10 degrees Celsius.

Spring: Between the months of March, April and May as the weather is around 22 degrees Celsius Summer: June, July and August are summer time with approx. 30 degrees Celsius.

Autumn: September through November is considered to be Autumn month with a National average of 20 degrees Celsius. Have your attire accordingly and dress with proper clothing as per the guidance above.

THINGS TO BE CHECKED PRIOR THE TOUR;

Please check the information below before your departure
International Flight Tickets
Tour itinerary
Confirmation received from us to include Hotel reservations
Domestic Flight Tickets if any (Please check your title/name spelling printed correctly)
Passport Validation Terms
Visa if needed (check before your trip for the dates on your visa)
If visa needed, please ask us for invitation letter to ease the visa application process