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- Visit the Imperial Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace.
- Enjoy shopping the best quality spices at the Grand Spice Bazar.
- Enjoy a boat ride on the Bosphorous.
- Visit the Calcium terraces of Pamukkale and the ruins of Hierapolis.
Suggested Itinerary
5 Nights / 6 days
DayWise
ITINERARY
Day1 : Istanbul
Meet at the airport Transfer to your hotel. Check in at the hotel and the rest of the day is your ’ s to explore the city . Overnight in Istanbul.
Day2 : Istanbul City Tour
After breakfast pick up from the hotel. Today you will depart for the Istanbul City Tour. "TOPKAPI PALACE " The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries. The palace houses an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain. Robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, and the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. Next on the list is the "SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE" Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the "BLUE MOSQUE" because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Outside the Blue Mosque we find the " HI PPODROME ". The Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races and entertainment. The Hippodrome comprises of three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. After a short enjoyable lunch break w e head to the Grand Spice Bazaar for shopping. After the shopping tour come back to Hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day3 : Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Flight to Izmir / Kusadasi
After breakfast head for Bosphorus Cruise. E njoy the array of sites you ca n see from the boat including: GRAND SPICE BAZAAR. BOSPHORUS BY BOAT a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. A fter the lunc h depart for Istanbul Airport for domestic flight to Izmir. Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel in Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi
Day4 : Kusadasi - Ephesus Tour - Turkish Village Sirince
After breakfast pick up from the hotel. Departure from hotel fully guided tour of Ephesus , one of the best preserved ancient sites in the world en - route, visiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, famous Roman baths, Celsus Library and Grand theatre. After Lunch we will do a Turkish Village Tour . Sirince Village also h as a fantastic reputation for making some of the best wines in Turkey - especially fruit wines. We will visit the vineyards and it is time to learn how to make fruit wine with Turkish wine makers . On the w ay we will visit one of the fa mous leather production centers of the region, where you will have the opportunity to get a good factory rate. Overnight in Kusadasi
Day5 : Kusadasi - Pamukkale Tour
Today we depart for the Pamukkale Tour . W e shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamu kkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs. Overnight in Kusadasi
Day6 : Kusadasi - Istanbul - End of Tour
Today we depart to Istanbul Airport for ou r flight back home. Return with wonderful memories of your trip with us
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