2-Day Trip to Ancient Villages Around Izmir

Discover the remains of the ancient civilizations that inhabited the area around Izmir with this 2-day tour to Ephesus, Aphrodisias, Laodicea, and ?irince.

2-Day Trip to Ancient Villages Around Izmir

Day 1: Izmir - ?irince - Ephesus - Pamukkale

Pick-up from your hotel in Izmir at 9 am. The day begins in the small village of ?irince, where we will explore its streets and learn about wine and oil production. Lunch will be at a local restaurant.

Next, we will visit Ephesus, an ancient city known for the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Artemis, and the Arcadian Way. After our visit, we will proceed to Pamukkale, where you will check in at the hotel for dinner and rest.

Day 2: Pamukkale - Aphrodisias - Laodicea - Izmir

Start the morning with breakfast at the hotel before heading to the ancient city of Aphrodisias, which features one of the best-preserved amphitheaters. We will explore the temple of Aphrodite and delve into Greek mythology.

Lunch will follow at a local restaurant. Post-lunch, we will visit the ancient city of Laodicea, an important archaeological site where we will tour the temples, baths, and Roman theaters.

After our final visit, we will return to your hotel in Izmir, with an approximate drop-off time of 6 pm.

Accommodation

This tour includes 1 night of accommodation in a standard double room at the Tripolis Hotel in Pamukkale (4 stars), or similar.