8 Day itinerary in Turkey, Europe
Discover Asia Minor
Discover the most majestic sites of Turkey - a seductive land of antiquity and alluring natural wonders - perpetually fascinating and inspiring. Splash in the thermal pools of Pamukkale and gaze in awe upon the spectacular remains of the ancient city of Ephesus.
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Easy
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English, Spanish
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 Blue Mosque, renowned for its striking blue Iznik tiled interior
Visit Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world
Visit the spectacular site of Ephesus, a preserved Greco-Roman city
Drive to Pamukkale, the center of natural thermal springs and waters
Visit Blue Mosque, renowned for its striking blue Iznik tiled interior
Visit Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world
Visit the spectacular site of Ephesus, a preserved Greco-Roman city
Drive to Pamukkale, the center of natural thermal springs and waters
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
Flight from Istanbul to Izmir
Transfer to the airport. Flight from Istanbul to Izmir. Arrival and drive to Bergama. Visit the spectacular side of Pergamon. The visits include the Acropolis, Archaeological Museum of Bergama. Later continue to Asclepion, the medical center of the ancient world. In the afternoon drive to Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- High-End Accommodation: İlayda Hotel
Day 4
Ephesus Tour
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
Kusadasi
Today we will have a full-day excursion to the three ancient cities of Priene, Miletus, and Didyma. Priene was one of the most active ports of the Ionian Federation. The city is the oldest example of geometric city planning. Miletus which has provided its alphabet to the rest of the classical world was a great port and the hometown of several philosophers. Didyma's Temple of Apollo with its well-known oracles was one of the most sacred places of antiquity. Return to Kusadasi after the excursion. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- High-End Accommodation: İlayda Hotel
Day 6
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. Overnight in Pamukkale.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- High-End Accommodation: Melrose Viewpoint Hotel
Day 7
Flight back to Istanbul
Transfer to Denizli Airport. Flight back 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 8
Departure
Transfer to the airport. Departure and End of our services.
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Accommodation
- Arena Hotel İstanbul
- İlayda Hotel
- Melrose Viewpoint Hotel
Meals
- Breakfast (7)
Transport
- Airport pick up and drop off Istanbul
- Domestic flight Istanbul to Izmir
- Shared ground trasnfer Izmir to Kusadasi
- Shared ground trasnfer Kusadasi to Pamukkale
- Domestic flight back to Istanbul
Activities
- Visit to the Imperial Palace of Topkapi
- Visit Hagia Sophia, a 5th century church
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Stop at the world famous Grand Bazaar
- Visits Acropolis, Arhcaelogical Museum of Bergama
- Ephesus Tour
- Visit Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world
- Drive to Pamukkale, the center of natural thermal springs and waters
Not Included
- International Flights
- Meals not specified as included
- Tips for Guides and Drivers
- Travel insurance
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