Ephesus And Pamukkale Tour
6 Days Istanbul and Cappadocia Tour - From : 599 € Euros
Guided Turkey Tour - Istanbul tours
Guided Turkey Tours - Pamukkale Tours
Guided Turkey Tours - Istanbul Tours
Guided Turkey Tour - Istanbul tours
DESCRIPTION:
This small package tour includes 2 days guided tour in Istanbul and 2 days guided tour of Cappadocia area. Your tours in Istanbul will be a private tour and the Cappadocia tours will be a small group tours.The tour is operated by domestic flights so the cost does not include the airfare as the prices due to change according to availibility.
Tour Itinerary :
Day 1 : Istanbul
We are going to meet you at the Istanbul airport and drive you to your accommodation in Istanbul the rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 2 : Private Classical Istanbul Tour (B)
Your guide will meet you at the hotel and together you will walk to the old city center.This is a full day walking tour, as all the places are less than 5 minutes walking distance from each other.
The tour starts at the Hippodrome, a center for sport activities and ceremonies and it is also famous for the chariot races during the Roman and the Byzantine era.
After the Hippodrome we will visit Blue Mosque. The Blue Mosque is the second largest mosque in Istanbul and it was built during the Ottoman Period. It is known for its blue Iznik tiles and being the only Ottoman mosque with 6 minarets.
Then we will visit Topkapi Palace, which was the main palace of the Ottoman Sultans until 1856. Many famous exhibitions are housed in the palace. The Imperial Treasury is another part of the palace and it has an 86 carat diamond on display. We will have a splendid view of the Bosporus and the Golden Horn from the palace.
After here we will have a lunch break and continue to Hagia Sophia, one of the most important buildings in the history of world architecture. Built as a church by the Byzantines and decorated with mosaic tile icons, it then served as a mosque during the Ottoman era. You will definitely be impressed by being in a 1500 years old museum.
The tour ends with a visit to the Grand Bazaar. It is the largest bazaar in the world with its 52 small streets and more than 4000 shops.
Accommodation in Istanbul.
Day 3 : Private Golden Istanbul Tour (B)
The first stop is Suleymaniye Mosque was built on the order of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and constructed by the great Ottoman architect Sinan. The construction work began in 1550 and the mosque was finished in 1557.The mosque is modeled in part on the style of a Byzantine basilica, particularly the Hagia Sophia, which was perhaps a conscious move on the part of the sultan to create a continuity and a symbolic connection with the city's past.
Driving along the city walls will end at one of the oldest and most important churches in the city - The Church of Chora - representing fascinating wall paintings which tell the life of Christ in an historical order. Even though the building itself being small, the meaning was great for Byzantines as being founded at the borders of the city and welcoming the visitors. Today the environment is restored and this is a good place to spend time with local artisans and wooden houses.
After the church, we will have a tea-coffee break at one of the most splendid spots of Istanbul with a beautiful view over the Golden Horn - Pierre Loti Hill. Than you will again start drive but that time along the shores of Golden Horn through the towns Fener and Balat which are the old Greek and Jewish living sites. Fener Orthodox Patriarchate is located in the area as well.
After lunch, Our next destination will be the 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. This will be our last stop after visit we will drive back to your hotel. End of the tour.
Accomodation in Istanbul.
Day 4 : Ephesus Tour (B,L)
You will take an early morning flight to Izmir area. Upon your arrival you will be taken from the airport and drive down to Selcuk town to joing the first day guided small group tour of Ephesus area. During this your you will be visiting the Ephesus Ancient city with its Library of Celcius , Hadrian Gate and Temple , Grand Theatre, Agoras and Latrines. After the lunch you will visit the House of Virgin Mary and Isa Bey Mosque. By the end of the tour you will be taken to your hotel in Kusadasi
Accomodation in Kusadasi
Day 5 : Pamukkale Tour (B,L)
After breakfast you will be taken from your hotel for the drive to Pamukkale town. This drive will be aprox. 3 hours. When you arrive Pamukkale you will be visiting the famous Travertines of Pamukkale as well as the Ancient city of Hieropolis. You will be seeing the Agora, Necropolis and Ancient Theatre of Pamukkale . After the tour you will be taken
to your hotel in Pamukkale.
Accommodation in Pamukkale.
Day 6 : Istanbul
After breakfast you will be taken to the Denizli airport for your domestic flight back to Istanbul.
End of the Package
Starting from
€599 Euros
6
days
Operating Daily
What is Included :
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5 night B&B hotel accommodations
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2 days private guided Istanbul tours
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1 day Ephesus group tour
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1 day Pamukkale group tour
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All airport transfer services
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English speaking guidance
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Meals listed on program
What is not Included :
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Personal Expenses
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Lunches in Istanbul
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International air fares
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Domestic airfares
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Visas,travel insurances,tips and drinks
Hotels :
All the hotels we will be using going to be either 4 star hotels in Istanbul and Kusadasi and Pamukkale or smilar class boutique hotel in Istanbul, Kusadasi or Pamukkale.