8-day Culture and Natural Attraction Tour of Turkey including Istanbul, Pamukkale, Ephesus and Antalya
8 days
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Day 1: Arrival to Istanbul: Transfer to hotel in Sultanahmet. Accommodation in Istanbul.
Day 2: Istanbul City Tour: Visit Topkapi Palace (except harem section),Caferaga Madrasah, The Hippodrome Square, Blue Mosque, St. Sophia Museum, Million Stone and Burnt Column (Cemberlitas). Accommodation in Istanbul. (breakfast at hotel, lunch on the tour)
Day 3: Bosphorus Cruise and Flight to Izmir: (check out from your hotel in the morning) Visit Spice Bazaar and take a cruise on the Bosphorus with public boat. Free afternoon. Take afternoon flight to Izmir. Transfer to hotel in Kusadasi. Accommodation in Kusadasi. (breakfast at hotel)
Day 4: Ephesus and Virgin Mary's House Tour: Visit Ephesus which is known to be the Commercial, the Religious and the Social Center of Antiquity, and one of the Highlights of any Visit in Turkey. See Temple of Artemis (Diana), House of Virgin Mary, and Isa Bey Mosque. Accommodation in Kusadasi. (breakfast at hotel, lunch on the tour).
Day 5: Pamukkale Travertines and Hierapolis Ancient City: (check out from your hotel in the morning) Pamukkale – thermal water travertines-,Hierapolis,Necropolis (cemetery),Roman Bath, Domitian Gate,Main Street, Byzantium Gate. Optional visit for Cleopatra's Pool they charge extra entrance fee of 35 TL. After the tour, take an afternoon bus to Antalya. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel in Antalya Old City. Accommodation in Antalya. (breakfast at hotel, lunch on the tour).
Day 6: Free day in Antalya: Accommodation in Antalya. (breakfast at hotel)
Day 7: Free day in Antalya: Accommodation in Antalya. (breakfast at hotel)
Day 8: Flight to Istanbul: Transfer to Antalya Airport for a noon flight to Istanbul. The tour ends with arrival to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
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Day 2: Istanbul City Tour: Visit Topkapi Palace (except harem section),Caferaga Madrasah, The Hippodrome Square, Blue Mosque, St. Sophia Museum, Million Stone and Burnt Column (Cemberlitas). Accommodation in Istanbul. (breakfast at hotel, lunch on the tour)
Day 3: Bosphorus Cruise and Flight to Izmir: (check out from your hotel in the morning) Visit Spice Bazaar and take a cruise on the Bosphorus with public boat. Free afternoon. Take afternoon flight to Izmir. Transfer to hotel in Kusadasi. Accommodation in Kusadasi. (breakfast at hotel)
Day 4: Ephesus and Virgin Mary's House Tour: Visit Ephesus which is known to be the Commercial, the Religious and the Social Center of Antiquity, and one of the Highlights of any Visit in Turkey. See Temple of Artemis (Diana), House of Virgin Mary, and Isa Bey Mosque. Accommodation in Kusadasi. (breakfast at hotel, lunch on the tour).
Day 5: Pamukkale Travertines and Hierapolis Ancient City: (check out from your hotel in the morning) Pamukkale – thermal water travertines-,Hierapolis,Necropolis (cemetery),Roman Bath, Domitian Gate,Main Street, Byzantium Gate. Optional visit for Cleopatra's Pool they charge extra entrance fee of 35 TL. After the tour, take an afternoon bus to Antalya. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel in Antalya Old City. Accommodation in Antalya. (breakfast at hotel, lunch on the tour).
Day 6: Free day in Antalya: Accommodation in Antalya. (breakfast at hotel)
Day 7: Free day in Antalya: Accommodation in Antalya. (breakfast at hotel)
Day 8: Flight to Istanbul: Transfer to Antalya Airport for a noon flight to Istanbul. The tour ends with arrival to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Included
- 7 nights accommodation at 3* or equivalent hotels
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch on full-day tours (except drinks)
- Breakfast at hotels
- Professional guidance in English
- Regular group tours (w/ 10-20 people)
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan/minibus
Not included
- Dinner
- Personal expenses
- Tips (optional)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
75%
Aquatic
35%
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