Day 01
Arrival
On arrival to Istanbul Ataturk (or SAW) Airport meet for transfer to hotel. You then have remainder of the day/evening free at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul
Mini tour of Turkey including Ephesus Ancient City, natural travertens of Pamukkale and relics of Istanbul's Ottoman Era. Cultural and historical travel package.
Fully flexible travel package giving you the chance to step through centuries ... stroll along the marble streets of Ancient Ephesus; make a pilgramage to the House of Virgin Mary; give your feet a treat in the natural formation of travertens in Pamukkale; marvel at the many awe inspiring structures of Istanbul's historical Sultanahmet area. Package arranged according to your travel dates and areas can be added/excluded to better suit what you would like to do.
On arrival to Istanbul Ataturk (or SAW) Airport meet for transfer to hotel. You then have remainder of the day/evening free at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul
Meet in the hotel lobby with regular group tour (private guided on request) and begin a full day tour taking you to explore some of the most important sights in the historical area of Sultanahmet. Visit the Blue Mosque, St Sophia, Hippodrome and Obelisk, the Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace (excluding optional extra entrance to Harem room). Evening free at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.
***Additional days & tours (example Bosphorous Cruise) can be added to Istanbul if required.
Depart on morning flight to Izmir. On arrival join on full day regular group tour (private on request) taking you to explore Ephesus, known as one of the best preserved Greco-Roman ancient cities. Here you have the chance to walk down marble streets, view the magnificent Celsius Library and Grand Theatre, just a few of the many buildings and fountains found in this open air museum. The day will also include visits to the House of Virgin Mary; where she is said to have spent the last of her days, and remains of Artemis Temple one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Today head to Pamukkale and enjoy a visit to the natural travertens (Cotton Castle) formed by lime deposits, one of the most visted of Turkey's natural wonders. Also explore the ruins of Hierapolis. Please note that drive to/from Pamukkale is around 3hours each way. Overnight in Kusadasi.
*If suitable/required we can instead arrange for you to stay this night at a hotel in Pamukkale and then fly back to Istanbul from Denizli the following day ...or... arrange for you to fly from Denizli to Istanbul on this evening and spend night in Istanbul instead.
Breakfast, check-out and transfer to Izmir Airport for most suitable domestic flight to Istanbul, arrive and connect with your international departure (or if you wish to travel on to Greece or another country we can make alternative arrangements accordingly).
Stay longer in one or more of the included areas, swap group tours for a private guide, or even extend your trip further by adding additional areas or countries. Ask our travel planners anything; you'll receive a reply within 24–36 hours.
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We are home and still in awe. Had a great time. The program you designed was great and flawless. Got my pictures and can’t believe how much ground we have covered in such a short time.
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