Turkey · Archaeology

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

7 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Istanbul. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Istanbul’s Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks
  • 02 Visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Hippodrome
  • 03 Cruise along the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia
  • 04 Browse the Grand Bazaar and Spice Market
  • 05 Discover the ancient city of Ephesus with a guide
  • 06 See the House of Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis
  • 07 Visit Pamukkale’s famous thermal pools and travertines
  • 08 Enjoy included domestic flights, accommodation, breakfast, and lunch

Discover some of western Turkey’s most celebrated historical and cultural highlights on this 7-day journey through Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Kusadasi. Begin with time in Istanbul exploring Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks, including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, the Grand Bazaar, and a scenic Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia.

The journey continues with a flight to Izmir for visits to the ancient city of Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis, followed by a full-day excursion to Pamukkale and Hierapolis, famous for their striking travertines and ancient remains. With accommodation, breakfasts, lunches, and domestic flights included, this itinerary offers a convenient way to experience several of Turkey’s most iconic destinations in one trip.

Discover some of western Turkey’s most celebrated historical and cultural highlights on this 7-day journey through Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Kusadasi.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kusadasi, Denizli, Istanbul, Izmir, Ephesus, Pamukkale
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival to Istanbul / Meet and Pick up / Transfer to Hotel

Arrival to Istanbul / Meet and Pick up / Transfer to Hotel

2
Day 02

Full Day Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour (Best of Istanbul City Tour)

Full Day Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour (Best of Istanbul City Tour)

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.

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 minarets.

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.

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 **

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..

3
Day 03

Bosphorus Cruise Tour

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.

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

Mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc..

4
Day 04

Flight to Izmir / Ephesus Ancient Site & House of Virgin Mary Tour

Flight to Izmir / Ephesus Ancient Site & House of Virgin Mary Tour

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.

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.

The Temple of Artemis

Which is known as one of the seven wonders of the Antic World.

5
Day 05

Full Day Tour to Pamukkale and Hierapolis

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)

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.

6
Day 06

Free Day in 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.

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Day 07

Flight to Istanbul / Tour Ends

Transfer to Izmir Airport and take a flight back to Istanbul. Tour ends upon arrival.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Istanbul. 6 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Domestic / Internal Flight Tickets
  • 6 Nights accommodation

What's Not Included

Entrance Fees to the Museums and Sites

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • We provide Free pick up from all Airports, all Cruise ship ports, and Centerally located Hotels..

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Istanbul.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Istanbul.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Istanbul..

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