7-Days Historical Tour of Turkey's West Side with 4 Cities
Highlights
Istanbul, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Kusadasi
Group Tour
7 Days
MODERATE
English
Description
A real insight into Turkey starting with 3 days in Istanbul in the North West before flying down to Izmir and nearby Ephesus one of ‘The 7 Wonders of the Ancient World’.A quick trip inland to Pamukkale (tr.Cotton Castle) and then for the final day on to the Acroplis of Pergamon, before flying back to Istanbul.The trip includes a 3 night stay in Istanbul and 3 nights in Kusadasi.
Itinerary
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Day 1 :
Arrival to Istanbul / Meet and Pick up / Transfer to Hotel
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Day 1 :
Arrive to Istanbul.Meet at the Airport (or your hotel), and transfer to your hotel.Overnight in Istanbul.
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Day 1 :
Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Lady Diana Hotel, Avicenna Hotel, or Recital Hotel Sultanahmet)
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Day 2 :
Full Day Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour (Best of Istanbul City Tour)
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Day 2 :
The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.
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Day 2 :
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.
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Day 2 :
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.
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Day 2 :
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 **
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Day 2 :
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..
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Day 2 :
Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Lady Diana Hotel, Avicenna Hotel, or Recital Hotel Sultanahmet)
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Day 3 :
Full Day Bosphorus Cruise and Asia Tour
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Day 3 :
Mystical smells of different aromas of various spices.Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc..
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Day 3 :
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.
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Day 3 :
The last residence for Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 saloons.Famous with the great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier.
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Day 3 :
Unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes.
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Day 3 :
Exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the best point of view.
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Day 3 :
Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Lady Diana Hotel, Avicenna Hotel, or Recital Hotel Sultanahmet)
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Day 4 :
Flight to Izmir / Ephesus Ancient Site & House of Virgin Mary Tour
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Day 4 :
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.
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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.
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Which is known as one of the seven wonders of the Antic World.
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Day 4 :
Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Kusadasi)
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Day 5 :
Full Day Tour to Pamukkale and Hierapolis
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Day 5 :
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)
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Day 5 :
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.
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Day 5 :
Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Kusadasi)
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Day 6 :
Free Day in Kusadasi / Possible Day Trip to Samos - Greek Island
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Day 6 :
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 6 :
Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Kusadasi)
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Day 7 :
Flight to Istanbul / Tour Ends
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Day 7 :
Transfer to Izmir Airport and take a flight back to Istanbul.Tour ends upon arrival.
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Day 7 :
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.