Day 1 - Welcome to Turkey. Arrival in Istanbul
Arrival in Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport, We will meet you at the airport pick you up and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 - Istanbul Old City Tour
Ready to enjoy a full day walking tour of Istanbul right after having your open buffet breakfast at your hotel. You will have an opportunity to see the fascinating contrasts of history and today, which makes Istanbul a unique place for numerous emperors since the past. Commence our trip from the Hippodrome Square where sport competitions used to take place during Romans. Continue to 17th century Ottoman Mosque with its six minarets touching to skies also known as Blue Mosque by non-muslims due to its blue İznik tiles within. Right across the blue mosque we will visit legendary monument of Byzantine era the, St.Sophia (Museum and Mosque). Lunch in a Local Restaurant and afterwards we will visit to Topkapi Palace and finish our day wandering the labyrinth streets of Grand Bazaar. Tour ends around 4:00 pm. Return back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
• Places We'II Visit: Blue Mosque - Hagia Sophia - Topkapi Palace - Hippodromme and Obelisk - Grand Bazaar
• Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3 - Bosphorus Cruise and Spice Bazaar Tour
Day 3 - Bosphorus Cruise and Spice Bazaar Tour
Departure from your hotel at around 08:15am. - 08:45am. The adventure begins with a scenic Bosphorus Cruise, where participants embark on a boat journey along the Bosphorus Strait. The Bosphorus Strait is a narrow waterway that connects the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, offering breathtaking views of the city's skyline, stunning palaces, ancient fortresses, and charming waterfront neighborhoods. As the boat glides through the sparkling waters, visitors can marvel at iconic landmarks such as the majestic Dolmabahçe Palace, the picturesque Ortaköy Mosque, and the historic Rumeli Fortress. Following the cruise, the tour continues with a visit to the Spice Market, also known as the Egyptian Bazaar. This bustling marketplace is a feast for the senses, filled with a vibrant array of colors, scents, and flavors. Visitors can wander through a labyrinth of stalls selling a wide variety of spices, herbs, teas, dried fruits, nuts, and traditional Turkish sweets. The Spice Market is a perfect place to immerse oneself in the local culture, interact with friendly shopkeepers, and even sample some delectable Turkish treats.. End of the tour, return to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
• Places We'II Visit/Do: Bosphorus Cruise - Spice Bazaar ( Egyptian Bazaar )
• Meal: Breakfast
Day 4 - Fly to Izmir and Ephesus Tour
Pick up at the hotel early in the morning to transport you to the airport. Flight to Izmir. After arrival, transport to the office where you will join your group for full day tour of Ephesus. Embark on a remarkable journey through history with our Ephesus Tour. Begin by paying homage at the sacred Virgin Mary House, a place of pilgrimage and spirituality. Then, step into the ancient world as we explore the magnificent Ephesus city, home to the iconic Artemis Temple and captivating ruins. After immersing in the rich past, we'll pause for a delightful lunch, ensuring a day filled with discovery and culinary delights. After the tour transfer to hotel in Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.
• Places We'II Visit: Virgin Mary House - Ephesus Ancient City - Artemis Temple
• Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 - Pamukkale Tour
Departure from the hotel at around 07:30am. with pick-up service to where we start to tour of Pamukkale, meaning “cotton castle” in Turkish, is a famous for the healing properties of its thermal mineral baths and beautiful cascading snow-white terraced cliff side basins and waterfalls. After lunch, we will also visit the ancient Roman city ruins of Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the magnificently preserved Necropolis, Avenue of Tombs, Gates, Thermal Baths, Devil’s Hole and the Masterpiece Theater. End of the tour transfer to your hotel in Pamukkale and overnight in Pamukkale.
• Places We'II Visit: Pamukkale Travertines - Hierapolis Ancient City - Cleopatra Pools (Extra Fee for swimming)
• Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6 - Pamukkale to Bodrum
Today after breakfast check out from your room and departure for Bodrum. You will be transferred to coach station to take a bus to Bodrum. After arrival to Bodrum, meet our drive and transfer to your hotel in Bodrum.
• Meal: Breakfast
Day 7 - Free Day in Bodrum
Bodrum is a city on the Bodrum Peninsula, stretching from Turkey's southwest coast into the Aegean Sea. The city features twin bays with views of Bodrum Castle. This medieval fortress was built partly with stones from the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, completed in the 4th century B.C. The city is also a gateway for nearby beach towns and resorts.
Bodrum, with its intense nightlife, beautiful beaches, historical sites, quality hotels and holiday villages, is one of the Turkey's most popular holiday towns and largest resorts on the Aegean coast. Overnight in Bodrum.
• Meal: Breakfast
Day 8 - Full-Day Bodrum Boat Cruise
Enjoy a day at sea with lunch served on a full-day boat cruise from Bodrum. Depart at 11:00 AM and cruise across the turquoise waters of the eastern Mediterranean at ease. Visit several of the most beautiful bays to swim and snorkel in crystal clear waters, or simply relax in the sun and enjoy the views and cooling breeze. Go to Black Island (Kara Ada) 30 minutes from Bodrum, and bathe in a grotto said to improve your complexion thanks to the warm mineral waters that flow out from the surrounding rocks. End of the cruise transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Bodrum.
• We'II Do: Cruise on Boat
• Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 9 - Fly back to Istanbul
After breakfast you will be picked up from hotel and transfer to Bodrum/Milas Airport to fly back to Istanbul after your arrival trnsfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
• Meal: Breakfast
Day 10 - Airport Transfer Service to Istanbul Airports - GoodBye!
After breakfast, check-out from your hotel in Istanbul and will then be transferred to the Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport according to your flight details. End of Service.
• Meal: Breakfast
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