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6 day(s)
Regular
1-40 people
easy
Discover the best of Turkey with this unforgettable 6-Day Istanbul, Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour. Begin in Istanbul, where Europe and Asia meet, exploring its historic mosques, palaces, bazaars, and a scenic Bosphorus Cruise. Continue to Kusadasi to visit the ancient city of Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and the charming wine village of Sirince. Conclude your journey in Pamukkale, famous for its white travertine terraces and the ancient spa city of Hierapolis.
Perfect for travelers seeking a blend of history, culture, and natural beauty in one seamless program.
Duration
6 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-40 people
Tour Code
WP6DIKPT
Departure Type
scheduled
Tour Category
Culture & Historical
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
11 - 99

Istanbul
Pamukkale
Upon our arrival at Istanbul
International Airport, we will meet, assist and transfer you to the hotel.
Istanbul was the capital city of Byzantium & Roman Empires and Ottoman
State. It is a most fascinating city, which actually crosses two continents
Europe and Asia. It is a city of amalgamation of museums, bazaars, minarets,
mosques, churches, palaces, and restaurants catering to every one’s taste,
customs and fifteen million people. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast and Local Lunch included)
After
breakfast at your hotel, begin your full-day guided tour of Istanbul’s Old
City, exploring the historical heart of the city. Start with a photo stop at Topkapi
Palace (from the outside), the great palace of the Ottoman sultans, for an
exterior view and photos of its historical gates. Continue to the Blue
Mosque, renowned for its six minarets and its beautifully decorated
interior featuring blue Iznik tiles. Next, view the majestic Hagia Sophia
(from the outside),, originally a 6th-century cathedral, later a mosque,
and today one of the most iconic architectural wonders in the world. Proceed to
the Hippodrome, the ancient arena that once hosted chariot races, where
you will see the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, and the Column
of Constantine. After a lunch break, the tour proceeds to the Grand Covered
Bazaar (closed on Sundays), one of the world’s oldest and largest covered
markets, offering thousands of shops filled with carpets, ceramics, jewelry,
leather goods, and traditional handicrafts. At the end of the tour, you will be
transferred back to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
OPTIONAL DINNER CRUISE
ON THE BOSPHORUS TOUR: Tonight Between 19:30 to
23:30 we have an optional Entertaining Dinner Cruise program on the Bosphorus,
where Europe and Asia are connected. You will spend an unforgettable night on
the Bosphorus with dinner, unlimited local alcoholic and non-alcoholic &
soft drinks, belly dance show, Turkish Folklore show, DJ Performance and great
entertainment on Bosphorus Dinner Cruise. End of the entertainment at about midnight 00:00
am, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Please Note: Please do not forget to carry
headscarf with you for the visit of religious places as Blue Mosque &
Haghia Sophia Mosque.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast enjoy BOSPORUS BY BOAT; a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion, you will see the magnificent sights of the following attractions from your boat. See Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of its marble facade faces the shore. At Ortakoy a great variety of artists, gather every sunday to display their work along the street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a synagogue existing side by side for centuries. RUMELI FORTRESS (view from boat), Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul was completed in only four months to control and protect the infamous Bosporus passage. It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture anywhere in the world. BEYLERBEYI PALACE (view from boat), is the summer residence of Ottoman sultans exists in its original renovated glory featuring original antique furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian side of Istanbul. Lunch break at the Turkish restaurant. After the lunch we will then take you to the SPICE BAZAAR, which is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will find; Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores. After the tour transfer to Istanbul Airport for domestic flight to Izmir. Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel in Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast between 08:30 am, 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. Lunch break around 13:00 pm. After the lunch,
we will visit a place, which continues to perform one of the oldest arts of
Turkey; a carpet-weaving centre. We will do a Turkish Village Tour. Sirince’s
construction style today belongs to Anatolian Greeks. The houses on the slope
are all Orginal with their white paints. Sirince Village also has a fantastic
reputation for making some of the best wines in Turkey - especially fruit
wines. We will see the vineyards and it is time to learn how to make fruit
wine. In the evening, you will be tested about your knowledge of making fruit
wine. On the way, we will visit one of the famous leather production centers of
the region, where you will have the opportunity to get a good factory rate. On
this guided tour, you will avoid the constant nagging and sometimes bullying
that is well known in the markets of Turkey. Enabling you to enjoy the shopping
experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen.
Overnight.in.Kusadasi.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
We depart for Pamukkale at 08:00 am. Upon arrival to
Pamukkale we have a lunch break until 13:30 pm. Afterwards we shall visit the
calcium terraces of Pamukkale (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. Denizli/Pamukkale means seaside in Turkish and
is located on the Buyuk Menderes River. It is a growing industrial town,
known for its textile industry and outlet shopping. You will visit one of the
famous textile factories of Pamukkale. After tour ending, you will be back to your hotel. Overnight in
Kusadasi.
(Breakfast included)
Today we depart for Izmir airport for our domestic
flight to Istanbul and then back to home. We hope your tour was a memorable one
and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a
nice trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking.