10 Day itinerary in Turkey, Europe
Aegean Treasures
Enter the gateway to the Orient: Istanbul - explore bazaars, gaze upon graceful minarets, cruise the Bosphorus. Enjoy a dip in the crystal waters of the Aegean Sea. Wander among the ancient ruins of Ephesus and splash in the thermal pools of Pamukkale.
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Easy
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English
GUIDANCE
On Some Day Trips
starting point
İstanbul
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Rural home stays
Indigenous culture
Meet local people
Visit markets
Culture & Heritage
Start/End
Night
Highlights
Visit to the Imperial Palace of Topkapi
Sightseeing boat cruise through the Bosphorus,
Enjoy the aromas of the Spice Market.
Visit the spectacular site of Ephesus
Visit to the Imperial Palace of Topkapi
Sightseeing boat cruise through the Bosphorus,
Enjoy the aromas of the Spice Market.
Visit the spectacular site of Ephesus
Itinerary
High-End Accommodation
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Arrival
Arrival in Istanbul. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Accommodation:
- High-End Accommodation: Arena Hotel İstanbul
Day 2
Old City Tour
Old City Tour. The tour begins with a visit to the Imperial Palace of Topkapi, from which Ottoman Sultans ruled their grand empire for over 400 years. Afterward, you will visit Hagia Sophia, a 5th-century church, once the greatest in the world. The next stop is at the Blue Mosque, renowned for its striking blue Iznik tiled interior. Next will be Roman Hippodrome, featuring the Egyptian Obelisk and other important monuments. The tour will end with a stop at the world-famous Grand Bazaar - a shopper's paradise of over 4000 authentic shops. Overnight in Istanbul.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- High-End Accommodation: Arena Hotel İstanbul
Day 3
Bosphorus Tour
Bosphorus Tour. Begin the day amid the wafting aromas of the Spice Market. This is followed by a sightseeing boat cruise through the Bosphorus, the strait dividing the European and Asian continents where you will admire seeing beautiful palaces, mansions, parks, and charming small villages along the shores of both sides. In the afternoon, you will visit Beylerbeyi Palace, the summer residence of the sultans, and Camlica Hill which is the highest point of the city where you can see a spectacular panoramic view of the city. Overnight in Istanbul.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- High-End Accommodation: Arena Hotel İstanbul
Day 4
Flight from Istanbul to Izmir
Transfer to the airport. Flight from Istanbul to Izmir. Arrival and transfer. Full-day Ephesus Tour. The tour will begin at the remains of the Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Next, visit the spectacular site of Ephesus, undoubtedly the most superbly preserved Greco-Roman city in the world. In the afternoon, visit the House of Virgin Mary, reputed to be where she spent her final days. The tour ends by visiting the old Seljuk Mosque of Isabey in Selcuk. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- High-End Accommodation: İlayda Hotel
Day 5
Pamukkale Tour
Pamukkale Tour. We will drive to Pamukkale, the center of natural thermal springs and waters with healing properties. You will visit cascading travertines, the ancient city of Hierapolis which has the largest Nekropol in Anatolia with 1200 gravestones. After the excursion, transfer to Bodrum. Overnight in Bodrum.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- High-End Accommodation: Hotel Torbahan
Day 6
Free Day
Free day at your own leisure. Overnight in Bodrum.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- High-End Accommodation: Hotel Torbahan
Day 7
Free Day
Free day at your own leisure. Overnight in Bodrum.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- High-End Accommodation: Hotel Torbahan
Day 8
Free Day
Free day at your own leisure. Overnight in Bodrum.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- High-End Accommodation: Hotel Torbahan
Day 9
Flight from Bodrum to Istanbul
Transfer to the airport. Flight from Bodrum to Istanbul. Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Free afternoon at your own leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- High-End Accommodation: Arena Hotel İstanbul
Day 10
Departure
Transfer to the airport. Departure and End of our services
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Accommodation
- Arena Hotel İstanbul
- İlayda Hotel
- Hotel Torbahan
Meals
- Breakfast (9)
Transport
- Airport pick up and drop off Istanbul
- Domestic flight from Istanbul to Izmir
- Shared ground transfer Izmir to Kusadasi
- Shared ground transfer Kusadasi to Pamukkale
- Shared ground transfer Pamukkale to Bodrum
- Domestic flight from Bodrum to Istanbul
Activities
- Visit to the Imperial Palace of Topkapi
- Visit the Blue Mosque
- Enjoy the day amid wafting aromas of the Spice Market
- Visit Beylerbeyi Palace
- Sightseeing boat cruise through the Bosphorus
- Visit Beylerbeyi Palace
- Visit the remains of the Artemis Temple
- Visit the old Seljuk Mosque of Isabey in Selcuk
- Drive to Pamukkale, the center of natural thermal springs and waters with healing properties
Not Included
- International Flights
- Meals not specified as included
- Tips for Guides and Drivers
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