7-days Historical Tour Of Turkey's West Side With 4 Cities
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Day 1: Arrival to Istanbul / Meet and Pick up / Transfer to Hotel
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Arrive to Istanbul. Meet at the Airport (or your hotel), and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Lady Diana Hotel, Avicenna Hotel, or Recital Hotel Sultanahmet)
Day 2: Full Day Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour (Best of Istanbul City Tour)
Stop At: Hagia Sophia Museum, Ayasofya Square, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkey
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
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 **
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
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..
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Lady Diana Hotel, Avicenna Hotel, or Recital Hotel Sultanahmet)
Day 3: Full Day Bosphorus Cruise and Asia Tour
Stop At: Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92 Eminonu - Fatih, Istanbul 34116 Turkey
Mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc..
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Dolmabahce Palace, Visnezade Mahallesi Dolmabahce Cd, Istanbul 34357 Turkey
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes.
Stop At: Camlica Hill, Turistik Camlica Cd. Uskudar, Istanbul Turkey
Exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the best point of view.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Lady Diana Hotel, Avicenna Hotel, or Recital Hotel Sultanahmet)
Day 4: Flight to Izmir / Ephesus Ancient Site & House of Virgin Mary Tour
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Selcuk 35100 Turkey
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkey
Which is known as one of the seven wonders of the Antic World.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Kusadasi)
Day 5: Full Day Tour to Pamukkale and Hierapolis
Stop At: Hierapolis & Pamukkale, Pamukkale 20280 Turkey
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 โ Pamukkale - Cotton Castle)
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pamukkale Thermal Pools, Pamukkale Turkey
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Kusadasi)
Day 6: Free Day in Kusadasi / Possible Day Trip to Samos - Greek Island
Pass By: Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast
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 Aydฤฑn, 71 kms far away from Aydฤฑn 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.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Kusadasi)
Day 7: Flight to Istanbul / Tour Ends
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Transfer to Izmir Airport and take a flight back to Istanbul. Tour ends upon arrival.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Arrival to Istanbul / Meet and Pick up / Transfer to Hotel
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Arrive to Istanbul. Meet at the Airport (or your hotel), and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Lady Diana Hotel, Avicenna Hotel, or Recital Hotel Sultanahmet)
Day 2: Full Day Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour (Best of Istanbul City Tour)
Stop At: Hagia Sophia Museum, Ayasofya Square, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkey
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
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 **
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
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..
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Lady Diana Hotel, Avicenna Hotel, or Recital Hotel Sultanahmet)
Day 3: Full Day Bosphorus Cruise and Asia Tour
Stop At: Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92 Eminonu - Fatih, Istanbul 34116 Turkey
Mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc..
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Dolmabahce Palace, Visnezade Mahallesi Dolmabahce Cd, Istanbul 34357 Turkey
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes.
Stop At: Camlica Hill, Turistik Camlica Cd. Uskudar, Istanbul Turkey
Exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the best point of view.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Lady Diana Hotel, Avicenna Hotel, or Recital Hotel Sultanahmet)
Day 4: Flight to Izmir / Ephesus Ancient Site & House of Virgin Mary Tour
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Selcuk 35100 Turkey
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkey
Which is known as one of the seven wonders of the Antic World.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Kusadasi)
Day 5: Full Day Tour to Pamukkale and Hierapolis
Stop At: Hierapolis & Pamukkale, Pamukkale 20280 Turkey
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 โ Pamukkale - Cotton Castle)
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pamukkale Thermal Pools, Pamukkale Turkey
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Kusadasi)
Day 6: Free Day in Kusadasi / Possible Day Trip to Samos - Greek Island
Pass By: Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast
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 Aydฤฑn, 71 kms far away from Aydฤฑn 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.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Kusadasi)
Day 7: Flight to Istanbul / Tour Ends
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Transfer to Izmir Airport and take a flight back to Istanbul. Tour ends upon arrival.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Tour leaving from Istanbul
Istanbul was first known historically as Byzantium and then as Constantinople. This is the most populated city in Turkey, and the historical, cultural and economic center of the country. The Bosphorus is one of its main features, this is a strait that divides the city in two, as well as it separates physically Asia from Europe.
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