Tour Code: ON-146
Duration: 6 Days -  5 Nights
Highlights: Istanbul - Ephesus - Pamukkale - Antalya
Departures: All year round - Guarantee Departure

TOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1 -ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL & TRANSFER TO HOTEL

Upon your arrival at Istanbul airport our transferman will be ready to meet and transfer you to your hotel. Time at leisure, stay overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 2 - BYZANTINE & OTTOMAN RELICS TOUR

08:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of Old City. In this day you will be able to see:

HAGIA SOPHIA
Byzantium largest cathedral, converted to mosque 1453 by the Ottoman Empire and today open as a museum to see both religion remains.

BLUE MOSQUE
This mosque complex, containing Istanbul's only mosque with six minarets was built by Sedefkar Mehmet Aga for Sultan Ahmed 1st. early 17th century.

HIPPODROME
Center of sport activities and political events of the Eastern Roman Empire.

GRAND BAZAAR
Famous shopping center worldwide. Shopping possibilities for carpet, jewellery, leather etc

TOPKAPI PALACE
Built between 1475 and 1478 by Mehmet II, Fatih, the conqueror of Istanbul, served as the residence of the sultan and administrative seat of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years.

SULEYMANIYE MOSQUE
Built by famous architect Sinan at 1557 for Sultan Suleyman, known as Suleyman The Magnificent. His Tomb is located in the courtyard.

17:00 After the tour, you will be transfered back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

DAY 3 - FULL DAY TOUR OF EPHESUS & THE HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY

You will be picked up from your hotel around 06:00 and transfer to airport.
Depart from Istanbul 07:30
Arrive Izmir at 08:30. Met on arrival and transfer to Ephesus. (1 hour drive from Izmir to Ephesus)
Full day tour of Ephesus & The House of Virgin Mary starts around 09:30.
First you will visit The Temple of Artemis, which once was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Then you will visit the world famous ancient Greco-Roman City of Ephesus, the most well preserved example in the world. After visiting this impressive site, you will have a lunch break. After lunch, you will visit The House of Virgin Mary, where it is believed she spent her last days. This is a holy place for both Christians and Muslims.
After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi. (Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 4 - PAMUKKALE & HIERAPOLIS TOUR

08:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of Pamukkale & Hierapolis. In Pamukkale, you will see the Cotton Cliffs, one of the natural wonders of the world formed by deposits of calcareous salts. Also visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with its basilica , theatre and Roman Baths. After tour bus to Antalya with non smoking, fully air-conditioned bus (duration 4 hours). Overnight in Antalya.
(Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

DAY 5 - ANTALYA TOUR

08:15 pick up from your hotel to visit Perge antique site in detail; Stadium, Roman Gate, Nymphaeum, Roman Bath, Hellenistic gate, Colonnaded Main Street and the Agora. Lunch on the Köprüpazari stream near the Aspendos Theater after lunch visit Aspendos Theater and the Historical Aqueducts. Shopping Break where also the Turkish handcrafts are introduced• Introduction of Side and an hour and a half free time. After the tour transfer to Antalya airport for flight to Istanbul. Arrive in Istanbul transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch

DAY 6 - DEPARTURE FROM ISTANBUL

07:30 Arrive in Istanbul. Met on arrival & Transfer to airport. End of tour and services. (If you would like, you can extend your trip by adding extra nights in Istanbul, please advise. (Included meals: Breakfast)
 

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• Pick up and drop off at your hotel
• Domestic flight ticket - (Istanbul to Izmir / Antalya to Istanbul)
• Transportation in non-smoking mini/midi bus with professional English speaking guide and experienced driver.
• 3 night hotel stay in Istanbul at 4 star or Boutique hotels (including breakfast)
• 1 night in Kusadasi at 4 star hotel including breakfast & Dinner
• 1 night in Antalya at 4 star hotel including breakfast & Dinner
• 1 Full Day Tour of Istanbul with lunch
• 1 Full Day Tour of Ephesus with lunch
• 1 Full Day Tour of Pamukkale with lunch
• 1 Full Day Tour of Antalya with lunch
• Meals mentioned by the itinerary
• Entrance fees mentioned by the itinerary
• Services charges and local taxes

Not Included: Drinks, tips to guide, driver and personal expenses and optional tours.

Accommodation in below Hotels (or similar)

Istanbul: S Class Rast Hotel or 4* Golden Horn Hotel or S Class Antea Hotel or S Class The Q-Inn Hotel
Kusadasi / Selcuk: 4* Dabaklar Hotel or 4* Tatlises Hotel or Derici Hotel  or S Class Kalehan Hotel
Antalya: 4* Cender Hotel or S Class Blue Garden Hotel

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