5-Day Tour of Istanbul, Ephesus and Pamukkale

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 (Best of Istanbul City Tour)

1. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
   1h · Admission ticket not 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 · Admission ticket included
   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
   30m · Admission ticket included
   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
   2h · Admission ticket not 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: Flight to Izmir / Ephesus Ancient Site & House of Virgin Mary Tour

1. Ephesus Ancient City
   2h · Admission ticket not 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
   1h · Admission ticket not 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
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Which is known as one of the seven wonders of the Antic World.

Day 4: Full Day Tour to Pamukkale and Hierapolis

1. Hierapolis & Pamukkale
   2h · Admission ticket not 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
   1h · Admission ticket not 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 5: Flight to Istanbul / Tour Ends

1. Istanbul
   1h
   Transfer to Izmir Airport to take a flight to Istanbul. Tour Ends upon arrival.

Pickup details

We provide Free pick up from all Airports, all Cruise ship ports, and Centerally located Hotels.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• Children must be accompanied by an adult