TRAVEL AEGEAN
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If you want to see where the mythological legends subjected such as Troy,
Mount Ida,
Temple of Artemis, Ephesus,
Didyma, Mausoleum , it will be main destination in your private itinerary. Roman influence is intense in that section but not only one. Hittites, Amazons, Ionians were some of them who left their traces. Blue Cruise with gullet, Paragliding, scuba diving or ATV Safaris are some of the activities that we can add in your private tour programs to change the rhythm of your tour.. May to November is the perfect period to visit this region to see the beauties of the nature. By the way, olive and olive oil foods are as legendry as Troy itself but after the Aegean Wines. |
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DID YOU KNOW ABOUT
AEGEAN TURKEY?
» UNESCO declares Pamukkale, Hierapolis and Troy as
World Heritage Sites.
» Virgin Mary's house where she spent her last days, situated on the top of Bulbul dagi (Ephesus), is considered as a holy place for all religions.
» Some of the historic legends such as Homer (the poet), Herodotus (the father of history) was born in this
region.
» The famous Trojan Wars took place in Truva town.
» Seven Churches of Revelation are all in Aegean Region in Turkey (Ephesus, Sardis, Tyatira, Pergamon, Philadelphia, Smyrna, Collosae)
» The Color "Turquoise" comes from the clean see color on the Aegean Cost in Turkey.
» The world's greatest
amphora and glass
collection is in Bodrum
Museum in Bodrum Castle. |
HIGHLIGHTS OF AEGEAN
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GULLET & TURQUISE BAYS
Gullets are special size and shape Turkish origin wooden yachts mainly using in Bodrum area and they are like couples with Turquoise Color bays of Aegean coasts which are naturally protected and provides shelter for small boats or yachts. |
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BERGAMA (PERGAMON)
City has consisted of the acropolis occupied by the nobility and officialdom, the Middle City and an extensive Lower City with buildings dating mainly to the Roman period. Asclepion the healing center of the city is as famous and important as Pergamon itself. |
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EPHESUS
Turkey constantly
inhabited by great
civilizations from
Neolithic ages till now.
For that reason culture
is just like a thick
wall consist of
different size and shape
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HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY
Visions of the German nun Anne Catherine EMMERICH
didn’t take serious but
her words remained in an
old book and it caused
to rediscovering the
Virgin Mary’s house
where she spent her last days. |
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PAMUKKALE
This natural formation of white Travertines adorned with Hierapolis antique city remains from 2nd century B.C. and city has one of the greatest necropolis with its different style of sarcophaguses in Turkey. |
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APHRODISIAS
Aphrodisias which is an hour away from Pamukkale, has the best marble statues from antiquity. It was the school for sculpture and you can see the workings even today in the garden of Aphrodisias Archeology Museum. |
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BODRUM
One of the gems of Aegean coast, Bodrum was found in 7th century B.C. by Dorians and because of natural bay’s, it became very important trade ports in the region. One of the Seven wonders of the Ancient World was in here. |
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TROY
“the love of the beautiful woman on the Earth” and that was the beginning of the end for Troy subjected in Homer’s Troy.. Starting from 3000 B.C. people inhabited in that city and it’s 9 culture levels gives us some hint of their life. |
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FAVORITE AEGEAN TOUR PROGRAMS
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EPHESUS
It is
a full day tour in
and around of
Ephesus,
the best-preserved
and restored ancient
city in Turkey,
which is known to be
the Commercial, the
Religious and the
Social Center of
Antiquity. Begin
your tour with a
visit to
The Temple of
Artemis,
one of the
Seven Wonders of
the Ancient World.
Then, continue and
explore the ancient
city of Ephesus with
its
Great Theatre
with a capacity of
24.000 spectators
and
Celsus Library,
the
Fountains of
Trajan,
the
Temple of Hadrian
and
Domitian
and
Private Houses.
After
this fascinating
places, proceed for
the
Basilica of St. John
and the nearby
Archaeological
Museum.
Then we shall visit
the
House of the
Virgin Mary,
where she spent her
final days before
ending our program.
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PAMUKKALE -
HIERAPOLIS
Pamukkale,
which means
“Cotton
Castle”,
is a beautiful and
spectacular natural
site famous for its
fairy-like, dazzling
white, travertine
terraces. These
white limestone
cliffs have
attracted visitors
since before the
time of Christ. Upon
arrival, have walk
in extraordinary
Necropolis
where you can
see different styles
of sarcophagus and
graves. Then you
will reach the main
city and you can
start to explore the
Roman city of
Hierapolis.
You will visit the
extensive remains of
this antique site,
such as the
Museum,
Roman baths,
Temple of Apollo
and
Plutonium
called as a ‘Gateway
to Hell’
because of its
poisonous carbon
dioxide gas.
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BERGAMA - PERGAMON
The
majestic antique
Greek city of
Bergama or
Pergamon,
which was a great
center of culture,
survives as one of
Turkey's finest
archaeological
sites. Start your
tour from Asclepion,
an antique healing
center where
Galen,
founder of the
health principles of
diet, relaxation,
exercise, was born.
Then, proceed to
Red Hall
which was one of the
biggest temple in
Antiquity, dedicated
Egyptian Goddess,
Serapis.
Then we will visit
the Acropolis of
Pergamon famous
about its steepest
Antique
Theater
and taken
Altar of Zeus
,today you can
see it in Berlin
Museum. This is the
birthplace of
parchment
which means “
Pergamon Paper” .
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*Please do not
hesitate to
contact us
for specially
designed tour
programs by
considering your
needs and interests
in Aegean. |
HOTELS, WE "LOVE" TO USE
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Please do not hesitate to
contact
with Matiana Travel Planners and
Concierges for the best room
suggestions, other hotel
alternatives and upgrade
possibilities.
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THE MARMARA BODRUM
Great Boutique Hotel in Bodrum which has overlooking view of the province. Besides their comfortable rooms and facilities, their professional care about you will make you addicive. |
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CASA DELL'ARTE BODRUM
Art, nature, comfort and style are the elements of the Hotel which make sit absolute experience. There is no way to not feel special in there. |
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SIRINCE KIRKINCA EVLERI
After stress of daily rush, it is perfect choice to spent a night in this original village. without television or phone but all comfort. |
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CHARISMA HOTEL
KUSADASI
Best option for Kusadasi district with their great location and comfortable rooms. |
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HAMAK HOTEL
Energetic, innovative and contemporary are the first words that you will think. Hotel rooms have a great view of Aegean sea and restaurant will spoil your feelings. |
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BARBAROS BAY KEMPINSKI HOTEL
On the overlooking view of Barbaros Bay, Kempinski hotel provides acquaintance elegance of Kempinski Hotels comfort. |
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