Morning Pickup:

• Start: Pick up from your hotel in Izmir, Selçuk, or Kusadasi early in the morning to maximize the day.
• Ephesus Ancient City: Begin with a guided tour of Ephesus, one of the largest and most well-preserved archaeological sites in the world. Explore key highlights such as the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, and the Temple of Hadrian.

Midday:

• House of Virgin Mary: Visit this serene site, believed to be where Mary spent her last years. It's a place of pilgrimage and reflection nestled in the green hills near Ephesus.
• Lunch: Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch in Selçuk, featuring local specialties.

Afternoon:

• Temple of Artemis: Explore the remains of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, located just outside of Ephesus.
• Basilica of St. John: Conclude the day's historical journey with a visit to the Basilica of St. John, believed to be built over the apostle's tomb on the slopes of Ayasoluk Hill.

Evening:

• Travel to Cappadocia: Transfer to the airport for a late afternoon flight to Cappadocia. Check into your hotel upon arrival and rest for the evening.

• Morning:
• Göreme Open-Air Museum: Start with a visit to this UNESCO World Heritage site known for its rock-cut churches adorned with ancient frescoes.
• Pasabag (Monks’ Valley): Explore the fairy chimneys and hermit cells where monks once lived.

Midday:

• Lunch: Savor another meal of local cuisine in Göreme or a nearby village.

Afternoon:

• Kaymakli Underground City: Tour one of Cappadocia’s remarkable underground cities, where early Christians hid from persecution.
• Devrent Valley: End the tour with a visit to Devrent Valley, famous for its animal-shaped rock formations.

Evening:

• Return to Hotel or Continue Travel: Depending on your travel arrangements, either return to your hotel in Cappadocia or begin your journey back to your original destination.