Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Covers: Istanbul - Ephesus - Pamukkale
Departures: everyday all year-round!
DAY - 1 ISTANBUL
Arrival and transfer from the airport to hotel (S Class) and overnight
DAY - 2 ( Bosphorus & Two Continents) (B-L)
08.15 After breakfast in your hotel departing for full day Istanbul Tour.
After breakfast, we start for Bosphorus & Two Continents tour. Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc..
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. Rumeli Fortress, Historical armament built by the Conquerer to control and protect Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture. LUNCH
* Rumeli Fortress is closed on Wednesday
Dolmabahce Palace, 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.
Bosphorus Bridge, unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes. Camlica Hill, exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the best point of view. 17.00 Tour ends. Tonight, transfer to the bus station and overnight bus trip to Kusadasi.
DAY - 3 EPHESUS (B-L)
Arrive early in the morning to Kusadasi and transfer to the hotel to check-in. After, departing for full guided Ephesus Tour. Visit Temple of Artemis, Ephesus Ruins (Theatre, Celsius Library, Agora, Odeon, Domitianus Temple, Trajan Fountain, Roman Latrine). Lunch and visit St. John, Museum and House of Virgin Mary. Transfer to Hotel and Overnight.
DAY - 4 PAMUKKALE (B-L)
After breakfast departing for full guided Pamukkale tour to visit the ancient city of Hierapolis . The ruins of the biggest Necropolis Graveyard of the ancient world, Roman Baths, Bazilica and calcium cliffs, after Lunch Red Spring. Swimming in Kleopatra Thermal Pool (not included tour prices). After the tour, transfer to Kusadasi and overnight bus trip back to Istanbul. (You can always extend your tour with additional days.)
DAY - 5 Arrival In Istanbul
Arrive early in the morning to Istanbul where tour ends.
Note: Same tour is also available by plane.
Meal Key: B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, LB: Lunch Box, BB: Breakfast Box
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Accommodation
4 Star Hotel in Kusadasi
Boutique Hotel in Istanbul
Tour Includes:
4 Nights Accommodation
Professional English speaking guide on tours.
Full day guided Istanbul, Ephesus and Pamukkale Tours.
All transportation & transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
All meals mentioned in the itinerary.
All museum and entrance fees where necessary.
All Local taxes.
No extra or hidden costs!
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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