Departure for Pergamon. First, visit to Asclepium, ancient medical center built in the name of Asclepios, God of Medicine. Following lunch continue to Pergamon. Acropolis where you will see the temple of Athena, Altar of Zeus (Seat of Satan), temple of Dionysos, library, agora, great theater and the Roman baths. (the tour could be start from & end at Izmir Airport)
Ephesus is situated in the fertile Ionian landscape and famous throughout history for its temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Ephesus is considered to be the showpiece among all the antique cities of the world. Leave for Ephesus and first visit the House of Virgin Mary. Virgin Mary accompanied St. John to Ephesus, spent her last years and died in a small high on a hill, among a forest of olive trees close by to Ephesus. A visit is considered to be a Pilgrimage by the Vatican. You may collect holy water from the sacred spring. Visit the Basilica of St. John who came here and wrote his gospel and the temple of Artemis. Ephesus was undoubtly, one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world and among her impressive structures you will marvel at the library of Celcus, temple of Hadrian, the theater and the Odeon. We will also visit the Museum of Selcuk. (the tour could be start from & end at Izmir Airport)
