Turkey Package Tour: 7 Days Western Turkey

Day 1: Arrival to Istanbul / Meet and Pick up / Transfer to Hotel

1. Istanbul
   1h
   Arrive to Istanbul. Meet at the Airport (or your hotel), and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2: Full Day Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour (Istanbul Old City Tour)

1. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
   1h · Admission ticket included
   The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.
2. Blue Mosque
   45m
   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.
3. Hippodrome
   15m
   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.
4. TopkapI Palace
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   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 **
5. Grand Bazaar
   1h 30m
   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..

Day 3: Full Day Bosphorus Cruise and Asia Tour

1. Misir Carsisi
   1h
   Mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc..
2. Bosphorus Strait
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   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.
3. Dolmabahce Palace
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   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.
4. Bosphorus Strait
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   Unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes.
5. Camlica Hill
   45m
   Exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the best point of view.

Day 4: Flight to Izmir / Ephesus Ancient Site & House of Virgin Mary Tour

1. Ephesus Ancient City
   3h · Admission ticket included
   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.
2. The House of the Virgin Mary
   45m · Admission ticket included
   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.
3. The Temple of Artemis
   30m
   Which is known as one of the seven wonders of the Antic World.

Day 5: Full Day Tour to Pamukkale and Hierapolis

1. Hierapolis & Pamukkale
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   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)
2. Pamukkale Thermal Pools
   3h · Admission ticket included
   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.

Day 6: Free Day in Kusadasi / Possible Day Trip to Samos - Greek Island

1. Kusadasi
   12h
   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.

Day 7: Flight to Istanbul / Tour Ends

1. Istanbul
   1h
   Transfer to Izmir Airport and take a flight back to Istanbul. Tour ends upon arrival.

Pickup details

We will pick you up from Istanbul Airport (or Hotel)

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels