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

Pickup will be from your hotel in Izmir at 9 am. The first stop is the small village of ?irince, where we will explore its streets and learn about local wine and oil production. Lunch will be at a local restaurant.

Next, we will visit Ephesus, home to the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Artemis, and the Arcadian Way. After this visit, we will proceed to Pamukkale and check-in at the hotel for dinner and rest.

Day 2: Pamukkale - Aphrodisias - Laodicea - Izmir

We will start with a breakfast at the hotel and then head to Aphrodisias, known for its well-preserved amphitheater and the temple of Aphrodite. We will explore Greek mythology and cult rituals.

After lunch at a restaurant, we will visit the ancient city of Laodicea, an important archaeological site. The tour will include temples, baths, and two Roman theaters.

The tour concludes with a return to your hotel in Izmir, arriving at approximately 6 pm.

Accommodation

This 2-day tour includes 1 night of accommodation in a standard double room at the Tripolis Hotel in Pamukkale (4 stars), or similar.