4 Nights 5 Days Travel to Istanbul, Ephesus & Pamukkale

Short and sweet, this tour is perfect for those with limited time. See the best places of Turkey, the iconic sites of Ephesus, Pamukkale and Istanbul. We guarantee you will be amazed at the rich history and the diverse landscapes to be found here.

• Option to swim in the Pamukkale pools or just enjoy the view
• Admire the breathtaking architecture and decor of the Hagia Sophia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Explore spectacular Ephesus is a stunning partially excavated site
• Hear about the role of the Hippodrome in the days of the Byzantine Empire
• Discover the rich history and culture of the region from your guide
• Lodging, flights, entrance fees, transfers, and lunch are included

Price of Tour : 636.00 €

Booking

Day 1 : Istanbul

Day Tour: --
Meals: --
Overnight: Istanbul
Description : Upon your arrival to Istanbul International Airport, you will be met by our hostess and transferred to your hotel. Before dinner, you can take a walk through the historical Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, having a look at the Hippodrome and the famous Blue Mosque. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Day 2 : Istanbul

Day Tour: Full Day Istanbul Old City Tour
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Istanbul
Pick-up Time: 08.00am (approximately)
Description : After having breakfast at the hotel, you will explore the wonderful sites of Old Istanbul, the only city in the world straddling two continents, Europe and Asia. You will visit the Blue Mosque, with its six graceful minarets and famed blue Iznik Tiles, the Hippodrome, ancient Roman arena for chariot racing and Grand Bazaar with its more than 4,000 shops. You will then visit The Topkapi Palace, which from the 15th to the 19th Century was the principle residence of the Ottoman Sultans. You will visit the fabulous Imperial Treasury and the Baghdad Kiosk. Topkapi Palace is now a museum and has unrivaled collections of jewelry, including the Spoonmakers Diamond, the 3rd largest diamond in the world, Ottoman court costumes and ceramics, notably one of the world's finest collection of early Chinese ceramics, much of it gifts from other rulers. Interestingly, some of the ceramics have a special glaze that was said to change color in the presence of poison. You also visit the Imperial Armory, displaying centuries of Ottoman weaponry. But perhaps the loveliest features of Topkapi Palace are its courtyards with their ancient trees, and it is easy to imagine the sultan strolling here far from the cares of state and empire. You will then proceed to The Suleymaniye Mosque, which is the largest and grandest of Istanbul's imperial mosques. It dates from the 16th Century heyday of the Ottoman Empire, and was designed by Sinan, the greatest architect of his day and originator of the Classical Ottoman style of architecture. Of the 2,000 structures Sinan designed, Suleymaniye Mosque and its complex of charitable institutions rank among the most important. Finally, visit the museum of Haghia Sophia* and the Church of The Divine Wisdom. After the tour, you will be dropped back to your hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Closed
- Hagia Sophia Museum closed on Monday. Replaced with Underground Cistern
- Blue Mosque closed on Friday due to Friday Prayer / No replacement
- Grand Bazaar on Sunday / Replaced with the Handicraft Store
- Topkapi Palace closed on Tuesday / No replacement
- Sultan Tombs on Monday / Replaced with the Little Hagia Sophia Mosque

Day 3 : Istanbul - Pamukkale

Day Tour: Half Day Bosphorus Tour
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Pamukkale
Flight: Istanbul to Denizli
Pick-up Time: 08.00am (approximately)
Description : After having breakfast at the hotel, you will start your half day Bosphorus tour and visit the 17th Century Egyptian Spice Bazaar* and embark on an unforgettable cruise along the Bosphorus, the beautiful strait that divides Europe from Asia. Winding between wooded hills, it is lined with mosques, castles, 19th Century mansions, picturesque villages and the extravagant baroque places of the late Ottoman Sultans. Our tour concludes with a drive along the Istanbul Bosphorus to visit the Rumeli Fortress, built by Mehmed the Conqueror. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel. We will pick you up again approx 03.00pm and transfer to Istanbul airport for your flight to Denizli. Upon your arrival to Denizli airport, you will be transferred to your hotel where you will have the evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Pamukkale.

Closed
- The Egyptian Spice Bazaar on Sunday / No replacement

Day 4 : Pamukkale - Kusadasi

Day Tour: Full Day Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Kusadasi
Pick-up Time: 09.30am (approximately)
Description : After breakfast at hotel, you will meet with your guide and then continue on to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pamukkale. Also known as Cotton Castle in Turkish, this natural wonder is a sight to behold. The rock formations contain hot springs with terraces of carbonate minerals that are relaxing to bathe in. If you wish, take a dip in one of its many pools, or just admire them and stay dry. From Pamukkale, continue on to the ancient city of Hierapolis where you will visit the Roman Amphitheatre, a historical museum, the Basilica of St. Philippe, the Necropolis and Cleopatra pool (own expense). Then have lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy a display of locally handcrafted ONYX goods before transfer to your hotel where you will have the evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Kusadasi.

Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Travertines of Pamukkale (Optional - Extra Cost)
Get ready for a wonderful experience unique to Pamukkale! We will pick you up from hotel at early morning (depending on the location of your hotel) and transfer you to the balloon site. Your flight will begin at sunrise, where your pilot will climb to a comfortable altitude of about 400 to 700 meters above ground level. You can watch the travertines, ancient city of Hierapolis, historical beauties of Pamukkale from a height of hundereds of meters and take perfect pictures and videos with your phone or camera. We are confident that these photos will take their place in the best place in your album. You will be returned to your hotel at the end of your tour where you can rest, have breakfast, and then you can continue on with your full-day Pamukkale tour.

Day 5 : Kusadasi - Ephesus - Flight Back to Istanbul

Day Tour: Full Day Ephesus Tour
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Flight: Izmir to Istanbul
Pick-up Time: 08.30am (approximately)
Description : Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of the site of one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the world, the site of the Temple of Artemis and the ancient city of Ephesus. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the city and stadium where chariot and horse races were once held. You will also have the chance to experience some Turkish handicrafts and visit the pilgrimage point claimed to be the last home of the Virgin Mary. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Izmir airport for your flight to Istanbul. After you arrived to Istanbul airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Istanbul. (Tonight's hotel booking is excluded)

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Additional Info

• The prices of package are valid for accommodation at the double or triple room.
• If you would like stay at single room, there should be 30% extra cost for single room.
• We do not accept the bookings to hot air balloon rides for ages under 6 years old.
• Discounted price of hot air balloon ride is valid for only passengers who booked to this trip package.
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems.
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers.
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level.
• Not wheelchair accessible.
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
• The guiding language of the trip is English. You may ask to have another languages speaking guides which will depend on availability.

Cancellation Policy

• If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
• If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
• If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.