Arrival in Istanbul / Meet and Greet / Hotel Transfer

Istanbul - Arrive in Istanbul. Meet at the airport (or your hotel) and transfer to your accommodation. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Full Day Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour (Best of Istanbul City Tour)

Hagia Sophia Mosque - The magnificent Byzantine church of all time; one of the world’s finest and largest architectural masterpieces.

Blue Mosque - A grand mosque from the 17th century, it is a key feature of Istanbul’s skyline, renowned for its blue tiles and six minarets.

Hippodrome - The former hub of sporting and political activities in Constantinople. View the Obelisk from Egypt, the Serpentine Column from Delphi, and the Fountain of Wilhelm II.

Topkapi Palace - Once the imperial residence from which the Great Ottoman Empire was governed. Now a stunning museum housing one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and the famous Royal Family treasury. Closed on Tuesdays and replaced with Basilica Cistern

Grand Bazaar - Beyond its historical significance, this bazaar entices even non-shoppers with its rich array of handmade carpets, jewelry, leather goods, and souvenirs.

Bosphorus Cruise Tour

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market) - Experience the mystical aromas of various spices. Shops offer fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish, and more.

Bosphorus Strait - Enjoy a Bosphorus Cruise through the waterway dividing Europe and Asia, with opportunities to photograph marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture, alongside modern residences and luxurious apartments.

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

Ancient City of Ephesus - Enter through the Magnesia Gate and take a leisurely downhill walk with your guide through the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Pass by the Odeum, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan, and the Great Theater.

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - Where Mary spent her final days, and the Basilica of St. John, believed to be where the evangelist St. John spent his last years and was buried on the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.

The Temple of Artemis - Known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Full Day Tour to Pamukkale and Hierapolis

Hierapolis & Pamukkale - A major province and the twenty-first most populous city in Turkey, known for its textile products, the famous state-protected rooster, the last church of Revelation mentioned in the Bible as the lukewarm church Laodicea, and the stunning travertines in Hierapolis, known as “Pamukkale - Cotton Castle.”

Pamukkale Thermal Pools - Pamukkale, formerly known as Hierapolis, is located about 20 km north of Denizli. It attracts millions of visitors annually to enjoy a visual feast of waterfalls and travertines, as well as to explore the sarcophagi and impressive remains of the ancient Roman city.

Free Day in Kusadasi / Optional Day Trip to Samos - Greek Island

Kusadasi - Kusadasi is a renowned tourist destination in Turkey, situated on the Aegean Sea coastline and noted for being a major cruise port. It is part of Aydın province, 71 km from Aydın and 90 km from Izmir, and only 15 km from Ephesus, one of the area’s most visited archaeological sites. Its excellent location makes Kusadasi a key vacation center in the Aegean region.

Flight to Istanbul / Tour Concludes

Istanbul - Transfer to Izmir Airport and fly back to Istanbul. The tour concludes upon arrival.

• 6 Nights accommodation
• Domestic/Internal Flight Tickets
• Breakfast and Lunch

• Entrance Fees to the Museums and Sites

A truly profound journey into Turkey commencing with 3 worth-exploring days in North West’s Istanbul, followed by a flight to Izmir and the nearby Ephesus, recognized as one of ‘The 7 Wonders of the Ancient World’. A brief sojourn inland to Pamukkale, translated as Cotton Castle, and then preparing for the conclusive day at the Acroplis of Pergamon, before taking a return flight to Istanbul. The journey accommodates a 3-night lodging in Istanbul and 3 substantial nights in Kusadasi.

• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• Children must be accompanied by an adult

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.