Istanbul & Ephesus Mini Package (6 Days 5 Night)

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Istanbul & Ephesus Mini Package (6 Days 5 Night)

(This is a private tour and the departure date can be any day.)

*** This 6 days, tour begins in Istanbul and visits the highlights of Istanbul, the ancient cities of Ephesus,Pamukkale and back to Istanbul. Please note that we can skip or add more days below depends on your interest, time and budget.

Day 1: Arrive in Istanbul

Upon arrival at The Istanbul International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Sultanahmet. There is no schedule on your programme today. Have a rest. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2: Istanbul(Breakfast)

Your guide will meet you after breakfast for Old town tour of Istanbul. A short walk takes you to;

Hagia Sophia: The Church of Holy Wisdom was the largest church in the Christian world for a thousand years undoubtedly one of the greatest architectural creations in the world, was used as a mosque during Ottomans and now serves as a museum.

Byzantine Hippodrome: The center for entertainment, amusement and sports in the city during the Roman and Byzantine Empires. The Egyptian Obelisk, the serpentine column and the German fountain of Willhelm II are sites to be visited.

Blue Mosque: The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is the most famous monument in both the Turkish and the Islamic worlds,is famous with its blue ceramic tiles and six minarets.

Grand Bazaar: The oldest and the largest covered market place in the world with more almost 4000 shops owing rich collection of handmade carpets, jewelery, leather and souvenirs.

Topkapi Palace: Topkapi Palace is certainly the most important historical site to be visited in Istanbul. It is one of the most frequently visited museums of Europe and is the most visited one in Turkey. The former imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans and the oldest and the largest remaining palaces in the world. Today, it is used as a museum to exhibit works of art and many priceless artifacts. The harem section is extra fee to visit. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3: Istanbul (Breakfast)

Our second day in you will see The most amazing and unforgettable attraction in Istanbul is  Boshporus cruise tour.

Your guide will meet you at the hotel and  start your tour.

Escape the city traffic and set sail on this 90 minutes boat ride that shows you the amazing sites of Boshporus. You will see the most beautifull atractions of Istanbul such as Topkapı Palace, Golden Horn, Ortakoy Mosque, Galata Tower and Maiden’s Tower(Kız Kulesi). You will take photo while passing under the Legendary Boshporus Bridge that connects Europe and Asia.

After Boat Ride you will experience one of the famous market called Spice Market (Mısır Carsısı) full of fantastic displays and tasty treats such as spices, dried fruits, nuts, seeds… Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 4: Istanbul – Flight to Izmir –Daily Ephesus Tour(Lunch)

Early Flight you are transferred to Istanbul Airport  to Izmir. You will be welcomed by your tour guide at the exit of Airport in İzmir.

After comfortable one hour  drive you will arrive to House of the Virgin Mary which is located in Selcuk town very close to Ephesus ancient city. This is believed to be the last house of the Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus. The three Popes visited here as, Paul 6th in 1967, John 2nd in 1979 and finally Benedict 16th 2006.  This House was later visited by Popes Paul VI and John Paul II, who confirmed its appropriateness as a place of pilgrimage. On November 29, 2006, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated mass here.

Following you will visit Ephesus Ancient City. You will walk about 1.5 km distance. Your Ephesus tour will start at the upper gate and finish at the lower gate of Ancient Ephesus City.  You will have an extensive tour in this ancient site where you will see  Domitian’s, Trajan’s and Hadrian’s Temples, the huge Roman bath, Harbour Street, Marble Street, the Gates of Mihridates and Mazues, Commercial Agora, Latrina, the Scolastica Baths, Curetes Street, Polio Fountain, Memnius’ Monument, the Prytaneion, Odeon, the State Agora, the Celsus Library and the biggest amphitheater in Turkey.

You will try one of the local restaurants and may stop by some local shops acording to your interests and time.

Finally you will visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis (Artemision), which was one of the Seven Wonders of the World and driving  to Kusadasi hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 5:Pamukkale Tour (Breakfast-Lunch)

After Breakfast, we drive to Pamukkale village which takes about 3 hours driving by a private,A/C, luxurious vehicle  to see Pamukkale  one of the most important natural beauty in Turkey. Pamukkale means cotton castle and the name of Pamukkale comes from white calcium terraces. Pamukkale is very important for the tourists because of the its historical sites of Hierapolis Ancient city, Calcium Terraces and Mineral Water Spring Pool also called Cleopatra Pool.

After driving,you will start walking in the city Hierapolis which was founded on this site in the 2nd century B.C., “Hierapolis” means “sacred city”, and according to Stephanus of Byzantium the city was given this name because of the large number of temples it contained. Today, the theatre, the Apollo temple and the necropolis are the most important places to see in Hierapolis.

You can get in the little White pools and take best pictures in Pamukkale while walking through the travertine without shoes, slippers and socks.

Your guide will give you some free time for swimming in Cleopatra pool which is optional and extra, and you need to have swimming suit in here.

After tour transfer to Denizli Airport for flight to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul

Day 6 : Istanbul(Breakfast)

After breakfast transfer to your international flight back home. End of our Service.

Notes

• Walking is aprox. 1.5 km for Some days so comfortoble shoes recommended.
• Topkapı is closed on Tuesday. (replaced with Basilica Cistern)
• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and Eid Holidays (replaced with the Handcraft Store)
• Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are closed for Friday Pray.
• Terrace Houses museum is extra fee. Entrance fee to the Ephesus is not including terraces houses museum.
• Children over 5 pay the full adult price to enter the Terrace Houses which is optional.
• Please note the Terrace Houses are not suitable for wheelchair-users and those who have difficulty in climbing stairs.
• Cleopatra Antique Pool is extra if you want to swim in it. It is open air mineral hot spring pool that you have to have swimming suits for the pool and please bring your own towel.
• In order to secure reservations for you, you should pay at least 40% of your total amount via payment link. You can pay your remaining balance when you arrive to Turkey.
• Please be aware of that higher prices might be during the peak days such as eid,chrismas, national holidays,etc.

What’s include

Price

• For 5 star hotel tours please contact with us.
• Please ask for special private tour rates for 4 or more groups.

Children
0-2 age: Free of charge
3-6 age: 25% will be charged
7-11 age: 75% will be charged

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