It is recorded that St. John brought Virgin Mary to Ephesus after the death of Jesus Christ and that she spent her last years in a small house built for her in Bulbuldag (Mont Koressos). Now a popular place of pilgrimage for Christians and Muslims, the house has received the official sanction of the Vatican and Christians observe a commemoration ceremony there every August 15th.

Efes (Ephesus) was once the commercial center of the ancient world. The city, whose wealth and patronage supported its splendid architectural program was dedicated to goddess Artemis. Her enormous temple, once considered one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, dates from the 3rd century B.C. Ephesus formed a focal point in the ancient world because of its port harbor.

The ancient city of Aphrodisias was founded in 5th century BC and flourished under the Roman Empire (1st century BC - 5th century AD). Excavations have revealed layers of settlements going back to the Bronze Age (2800-2200BC).

The name of the city Aphrodisias has the same root as "aphrodisiac." Both words derive from the Greek name for the goddess of love, Aphrodite. Aphrodisias was one of the several ancient cities dedicated to the goddess of love. During the Roman period, Aphrodisias became an artistic center, famous for its school of sculpture. Names of many sculptors from Aphrodisias have been seen in works in Italy, Greece, and elsewhere.

Located between Denizli and Tevas, Kizilcaboluk Village is famous for its textiles. Although its hand-woven products were in the marketplace for a very long time, little was known of the village itself. In this village, the men and women, young and old, take equal part in weaving at the loom.

Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement, where the hot springs were believed to have healing powers. The city became the center of a pagan cult in antiquity and is a spa resort today. The terraces were formed by running warm spring water. When the water loses its carbon dioxide, it leaves limestone deposits. These are different colors and shapes in the terraces of pools, overhanging surfaces and fascinating stalacite formations. Pamukkale, which means "cotton castle" in Turkish, takes its name from the formations.

The ancient city of Hierapolis was founded by Pergmum in the second century BC. Hierapolis is believed to derive its name from Hiera, the wife of Telephus, both being legendary ancestors of Pergamum. The ruins include the Necropolis, the largest ancient cemetery in Anatolia, with approximately 1,200 graves; the Martyrium; the Roman Bath; the Triple Arc; the Colannaded Street; and the Theater.

The charming village of Sirince is situated in a remote spot among the mountain peaks 4 miles from the town of Selcuk. It is a typical Turkish-Greek Village. Today, the village is under a conservation order to retain its authentic appearance.