​We have been receiving requests for 3 Days Western Turkey tour including visits to Pergamon, Ephesus and Pamukkale We offer 3 days private tour of Western Turkey. For these private tours we recommend to overnight in Kusadasi.

Below please find suggested tour program and costs:

Day 1- Izmir - Full day tour of Pergamon - Overnight in Kusadasi
Boarding your vehicle in Izmir airport drive to the north of Izmir, pass fertile fields and olive trees, to the present day, modern town of Bergama, once known as Pergamon, a great center of culture. The ancient city was a capital of the Pergamon Kingdom, and it was here that parchment paper was invented. Today, Pergamon is one of Turkey's finest archeological sites. Drive up to the Acropolis, to see the remains of the citadel and the city walls, the foundations of the Zeus Altar, and the Royal Palace. The famous Pergamon Library once contained 200.000 scrolls which were a gift to Cleopatra from Mark Anthony. Walk through the Agora and see the restored Trajan Temple and the remains of the Demeter, Athena and Dionysus Temples. On the steep slopes of the Acropolis you will visit the Theatre, which once held as many 15.000 spectators, view the town and its surroundings from this site.  Continue to the town en route, see the Red Basilica which was used as a temple dedicated to the Egyptian goddess of Serapis. Enjoy lunch in local Restaurant of Bergama and have a taste of Turkish food. In the afternoon, visit the Asclepion, a healing center from the 4th century BC and one of the most important sites of Pergamon. Here patients had herbalistic, aquatic and psychological treatment. Visit the Temple of Asclepios, the theatre, and walk through the sacred corridor and down the ancient,arcaded, marble-paved boulevard. Drive to Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 2 - Full day Tour of Pamukkale
After departing from Kusadasi, drive east approx. 3 hours to Hierapolis (Pamukkale) Enter the site from North Gate and walk through the Ancient Necropolis (Cemetery). So far Italian archaeologists excavated over 1200 tombs in the area. The total number is expected to exceed 3000.  No where in the world you can see such a gigantic ancient cemetery. Afterwards see the Roman Bath,  walk through Domitian Gate, Frantinus Avenue to see the other remains. View the huge Roman theater having a capacity of 10000.  Walk on the calcium deposit terraces of Pamukkale. Enjoy the stunning views. The water temperature is 32 degrees.  At the end of the tour we can drop you at a hotel in Pamukkale or drive you back to Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 3 - Full day Tour of Ephesus
Meet with your guide in front of  your hotel in Kusadasi. Drive  to the country. Your first stop on this fascinating tour is at the House of Virgin Mary. Then, you will continue on to visit ancient city of Ephesus, one of the most magnificent and best-preserved ancient sites in the world. See the Odeion, the Market Basilica, Curetes Street, Bath,Celsus Library, Marble Street and the Great Theater with a seating capacity of 25,000 people. Afterwards visit the Basilica of St. John and see the Temple of Artemis, one of the wonders of the  ancient world. En-route to Kusadasi enjoy the scenery or shopping opportunity. Drive back to Izmir Airport.


Cost for 3 Days Private Tour of Western Turkey: 
​575 EURO (Total amount to be paid for party of 1-6 people)

Rates Cover:

• Services of an excellent English speaking tour Guide 
• A/C Mercedes V-Class Van
• All transportation costs.
• Tax, service charges.
• Pick up and drop off from/to as indicated above.
• Lunches
• Parking Fees

Rates Do Not Cover:

• Entrance fees to the sites.
• Drinks during lunches

There is no prepayment required for the reservation. To avoid disappointment, we recommend to make your private tour reservation at earliest possible.

Payment Terms:​
Payment can be made in Euro or US Dollar cash at the end of the tour. There is no prepayment required.

* If you arrive Izmir in the evening. For the first night we recommend you to overnight in Izmir downtown or Izmir airport hotels. For the next days book a hotel in Kusadasi.

Recommended hotels to stay in Kusadasi 
​(booking.com links):

• Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel - 4 Stars
• ​Double Tree by Hilton Hotel - 4 Stars
• Korumar Deluxe Hotel - 5 Stars

• Hotel Ilayda - 3 Stars​

Recommended hotels to stay in Izmir
(Booking.com links):​

• Ibis Izmir Alsancak - 3 Stars
• Karaca Hotel - 4 Stars
• Key Hotel - 5 Stars
• Kaya Prestige - 4 Stars
• Met Boutique Hotel
  
• Swissôtel Grand Efes Izmir

Izmir Airport Hotels: 
Orty Airport Hotel
Tav Airport Hotel Izmir
​DoubleTree By Hilton Izmir Airport

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