Arrival in Istanbul / Meet and Greet / Hotel Transfer

Istanbul - Arrive in Istanbul. Meet at the airport (or your hotel) and transfer to your accommodation. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Full Day Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour (Best of Istanbul City Tour)

Hagia Sophia Mosque - The magnificent Byzantine church of all time; one of the world’s finest and largest architectural masterpieces.

Topkapi Palace - The former imperial residence from where the Great Ottoman Empire was governed. Today, it is a spectacular museum housing one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and the renowned treasury of the Royal Family. Closed on Tuesdays and replaced with Basilica Cistern

Blue Mosque - One of Istanbul’s largest mosques from 17th-century architecture, it is a principal adornment on the city’s skyline. Also famous for its blue tiles and six minarets.

Hippodrome - The former center of sporting and political activities in Constantinople. You will see the Obelisk from Egypt, the Serpentine Column from Delphi, and the Fountain of Wilhelm II.

Grand Bazaar - Beyond its historical significance, it’s a bazaar that will entice even non-shoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewelry, leather goods, and souvenirs.

Flight to Izmir / Ephesus Ancient Site & House of Virgin Mary Tour

Ancient City of Ephesus - Enter through the Magnesia Gate and enjoy a leisurely, downhill walk with your guide through the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route includes the Odeum, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan, and the Great Theater.

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - Where Mary spent her last days, and the Basilica of St. John, where it is believed that the evangelist St. John spent his final years in the region around Ephesus and was buried on the southern slope of Ayasuluk Hill.

The Temple of Artemis - Known as one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World.

Full Day Tour to Pamukkale and Hierapolis

Hierapolis & Pamukkale - A large province and the twenty-first most populous city in Turkey, known for its textile products, the homeland of a famous rooster protected by the state, the last church of the Revelation mentioned in the Bible as the “lukewarm church” Laodicea, and the stunning travertines in Hierapolis known as “Pamukkale - Cotton Castle.”

Pamukkale Thermal Pools - Pamukkale, ancient name Hierapolis, is located about 20 km north of Denizli. It invites millions of visitors each year to enjoy a visual feast with waterfalls and travertines, and to walk among the sarcophagi and beautiful remains of the ancient Roman city.

Flight to Istanbul / Tour Concludes

Istanbul - Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Izmir Airport for a flight to Istanbul. The tour concludes upon arrival.

• Domestic/Internal Flight Tickets
• 4 nights accommodation
• Lunch
• Breakfast

• Entrance Fees to the Museums and Sites

Embark on an explorative journey across three renowned locations in Turkey. Begin in the capital city of Istanbul, discovering notable structures such as the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. The voyage continues to the ancient metropolis of Ephesus, recognized as one of ‘The 7 Wonders of the Ancient World’. Conclude your journey with a bus trip to Pamukkale’s natural spa (known as Cotton Castle) and the historical city of Hierapolis. The tour includes air transfers and overnight stays.

• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• Children must be accompanied by an adult

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.