Aegean: Ephesus, Pamukkale & Izmir
≈1h05 flight to Izmir
Ancient Ephesus, the white travertines of Pamukkale, Pergamon and the Seven Churches of Revelation — the richest classical heritage in Turkey, with coastal hotels along the way.
- Best time
- April–June and September–October
- Suggested stay
- 3–5 nights
- Access
- ≈1h05 flight to Izmir
- Airports
- ADB · DNZ · BJV
Places to visit
Highlights we include most often in group programs — Aegean.
Ephesus
Library of Celsus, Great Theatre and Curetes Street.
House of the Virgin Mary
Pilgrimage site on the hill above Ephesus.
Pamukkale & Hierapolis
White travertine terraces and the ancient spa city.
Pergamon
Acropolis, theatre and the Asclepion healing centre.
Seven Churches of Revelation
Smyrna, Pergamon, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea, Ephesus.
Aphrodisias
Marble city of the goddess Aphrodite, with its stadium and Tetrapylon.
Şirince
Hill village known for its houses and fruit wines.
Izmir
Kemeraltı bazaar, the Agora and the seafront Kordon.
Good to know for groups
- Ephesus is best visited early in the morning, before the cruise-ship crowds.
- Pamukkale terraces are walked barefoot — we brief guests in advance.
- Seven Churches programs start and end at Izmir airport.
Sample itineraries — Aegean
9 days · 8 nightsClassic Turkey
7 days · 6 nightsSeven Churches of Revelation
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