Day 1, Izmir: Arrive Izmir. Transfer to Izmir Palas hotel. Afternoon, visit the Roman agora, archaeological museum, ruins at Kadeifekale on Mount Pagos and Temple of Athena and other ruins at Bayrakli (Tepekule). B Day 2, Izmir – Ephesus - Izmir: Full day excursion to Ephesus. Visit the ruin city of Ephesus, including Hadrian’s Temple, library, agora and amphitheater. Visit the archaeological museum at Selcuk. Lunch at Selcuk. Then, visit St. John’s Church and tomb, Temple of Artemis, and Mary’s home and chapel. Also visit a carpet weaving center and pottery workshop. Return to Izmir. B, L Day 3, Izmir – Istanbul - Kayseri (Urgup, Cappadocia): Morning, visit St. Polycarp Church, the old Jewish Quarter at Asanor and historic elevator, and Ben Israel synagogue. Late afternoon flight to Istanbul, TK 325, 3-4 PM. Connect with flight to Kayseri, TK 264, 6:15-7:40 PM. Transfer to Urgup and stay at Yunak Evleri hotel in picturesque rooms with windows, styled as rock caves. B Day 4, Urgup, Cappadocia: Full day excursion: Visit Pigeon Valley, Kaymakli underground city, Ihlara Valley and churches along the Melendiz River gorge to Belisirma (lunch) and Selime. Then, visit a caravan serai at Agzikarahan, fort at Nevsehir, and rock castle at Ortahisar before returning to Urgup. B, L Day 5, Urgup, Cappadocia: See nature’s surreal fairy chimneys at Devrent and Pasabaglari, and visit St. Simon’s cave and church. Lunch at Avanos. Then, visit a winery and Uchisar rock castle. Finally, explore the amazing Goreme open air museum and church caves. Transfer to Kayseri for your next destination. B
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