7-Days Historical Tour of Turkey's West Side with 4 Cities

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival to Istanbul / Meet and Pick up / Transfer to Hotel
1 stop
1
Istanbul
Arrive to Istanbul. Meet at the Airport (or your hotel), and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Full Day Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour (Best of Istanbul City Tour)
5 stops
2
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
3
Blue Mosque
One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarest.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
4
Hippodrome
The former center of sprotive and political activities of Constantinople. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
5
TopkapI Palace
The former imperial residence from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today a spectacular museum that has one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and the very famous treasury of the Royal Family. ** closed on Tuesdays and replaces with Basilica Cistern **
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
6
Grand Bazaar
In addition to its historical importance, it's a bazaar that will tempt even the nonshoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs..
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Bosphorus Cruise Tour
2 stops
7
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
Mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc..
1 hour • Admission ticket included
8
Bosphorus Strait
Bosphorus Cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Flight to Izmir / Ephesus Ancient Site & House of Virgin Mary Tour
3 stops
9
Ancient City of Ephesus
Enter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeum, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
10
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
Where Mary had spent her last day, the Basilica of St. John where is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
11
The Temple of Artemis
Which is known as one of the seven wonders of the Antic World.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Full Day Tour to Pamukkale and Hierapolis
2 stops
12
Hierapolis & Pamukkale
Big province and the twenty-first most populous city of Turkey, center of textile products , homeland of a famous rooster which is protected by the state, the last church of the reveletion mentioned in the Bible as the Luke-warm church Laodecia, the wonderful travertines in Hierapolis known as “ Pamukkale - Cotton Castle)
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
13
Pamukkale Thermal Pools
Pamukkale, ancient name Hierapolis, is located about 20 kms north of Denizli not only invites millions of visitors each year to see a nice visual feast with waterfalls and travertines, but also to walk among the sarcophaguses and nice remains of ancient Roman city.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 6
Free Day in Kusadasi / Possible Day Trip to Samos - Greek Island
1 stop
14
Kusadasi
Kusadasi is one of the well known tourist attraction centers of Turkey which is located on the Aegean Sea coastline as noted for capital cruise ports of the country. It belongs to province of Aydın, 71 kms far away from Aydın and 90 kms to Izmir, only 15 kms is the distance to Ephesus, one of the most visited archeological sites of this area , so excellent location makes the town of Kusadasi as the most important vacation center of Aegean region.
Admission ticket free
Day 7
Flight to Istanbul / Tour Ends
1 stop
15
Istanbul
Transfer to Izmir Airport and take a flight back to Istanbul. Tour ends upon arrival.
1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

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