Tour Overview
4 nights Istanbul, 2 nights Izmir, 2 nights Antalya, 1 night Cappadocia hotel with affordable optional tours. ** Our group tours can be operated with a minimum of 2 people** On Mondays, when St. Sophia is closed, we visit the Chora Church, famed for its mosaics** On Tuesdays, when Topkapi Palace is closed, this tour is not offered
Tour Program
Day 1 : Istanbul Arrival
Arrival to Istanbul airport. Meet and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 : Istanbul
Full day Historical Istanbul Tour; visit the St. Sophia Museum (built in 6th century, once was the largest Christian Church in the world), the Topkapi Palace (Imperial Residence of Ottoman Sultans, with displays of priceless World-class collections of artifacts, jewelry and rare porcelain), the Blue Mosque (unique with its 6 minarets, and famous for its blue Iznik tiles), the Hippodrome Square where ancient chariot races were held, and then visit the world famous Grand Covered Bazaar. Finally, enjoy a display on Turkish handicrafts. Overnight in Istanbul. (B, L)
Day 3 : Istanbul - Izmir – Ephesus - Izmir
Transfer to Istanbul airport for your flight to Izmir. Izmir arrival. Meet and leave for Ephesus, the veritable cradle of early Christianity. Visit the Shrine of The Virgin Mary where she supposedly spent her later days. Proceed to Ephesus and see the spectacular ruins from the period of St. Paul, some of which have only recently been excavated. See the Odeon, the Bouleterion, Fountains, the Temples, the Brothel, the Library, the Agoras, the Great Theatre, the Roman Baths, the Gymnasiums. After lunch visit the Temple Of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world). Finally, enjoy a display on Turkish handicrafts. Overnight in Izmir. (B, L)
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Tour Highlights
- Virgin Mary`s House, Ephesus, Temple of Artemis
- Optional Pergamon tour with lunch, includes Acropolis and Asclepion
- Antalya panoromic city tour
- Ankara Anatolian Civilization Museum, Mausoleum of Ataturk, Kaymakli Underground City
- Optional Balloon tour in Cappadocia, Devrent Valley, Pasabagi (Monk`s Valley), Avanos, Goreme Open Air Museum,
- Optional Bosphorus and Asia tour in Istanbul with lunch and in the evening optional Istanbul by night tour with dinner
Tour Inclusions
- 9 nights hotel accommodation at the above mentioned hotel
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary
- All escorted transfers
- 9 breakfast, 4 lunch, 3 dinner
- Transportation by A/C vehicle
- English speaking government licenced professional tour guide
- All entry fees to the sites & museums
- Service charges & local taxes
Itinerary Outline
- Day 1: Istanbul Arrival
- Day 2: Istanbul
- Day 3: Istanbul - Izmir – Ephesus - Izmir
- Day 4: Izmir
- Day 5: Izmir - Antalya
- Day 6: Antalya
- Day 7: Antalya - Ankara - Cappadocia
- Day 8: Cappadocia - Kayseri - Istanbul
- Day 9: Istanbul
- Day 10: Istanbul Departure
Excludes
- All flights
- All drinks and any other meals which are not mentioned in the itinerary
- All personal expenses
- Optional daily excursions
- Turkish Visa Fee
- Tips to the tour guide and driver
- Everything which is not particularly mentioned in "Including" section
