6 Day Western and Mediterranean Tours of Turkey

6 Day Western and Mediterranean Tours of Turkey

6 DaysTurkey Tour
Duration : 6 Days/ 5 Night
Including visit to: Istanbul, Antalya, Pamukkale, Ephesus

DAY 1
Arrival to Istanbul
On your Arrival in Istanbul airport , Our Driver will meet you with a holding signed holding board with your name ,pick you up and transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay at 4* Hotel in Istanbul.

DAY 2
Byzantine - Ottoman Relics Tour
Breakfast and Lunch Included
You will be picked up from your from your hotel at08:30 amand depart for the tour to visit the Hagia Sophia a 5th century church, once the greatest in all the world. The next stop is at the Blue Mosque renowned for its striking blue Iznik tiled interior. Afterwards, visit the ancient Roman Hippodrome. Following a lunch break in the old town, visit Imperial Palace of Topkapi from which Ottoman Sultans ruled their grand empire for over 400 years. Tour is finished around at 17:00 pm,and transfer back to hotel. Overnight stay at 4* Hotel in Istanbul.

DAY 3
Istanbul to Antalya
Breakfast and Lunch Included
05:00 You will be Picked up from your hotel early in the morning and transfer to istanbul airport.
07:30 Flight from Istanbul to Antalya
08:45 Arrive in Antalya , Arrival meeting in the airport and start for the tour of Antalya
Perge / Aspendos / Side / Waterfall - After tour Go to Pamukkale

Today we will start to visit Perge was the capital of Pamphylia. The Roman Baths, the Agora, Colonaded Street, Nympharium and the stadium are all on the visit. we depart for the Aspendos Ancient Theatre. This incredibly well preserved ancient theatre was built in the 2nd centrury A.D., it has a capacity of 15,000 people and its still being used for festivals and music concerts.

We have a lunch break at a restaurant on a nearby river then depart for Side (pronounced Seeday). Side is one of the best classical ancient cities in Turkey, it was a port city that served the largest slave market in thsi region. During Roman times much construction took place in Side including a large theatre, Roman Baths and the Temple of Apollo. Guests will have 1 hour free time here to enjoy the sea and the city. On the way back, we will stop at the Kusunlu Waterfall .
After tour bus to Pamukkale . The duration of the bus is 4 hours. Overnight stay at 4* Hotel in Pamukkale.

DAY 4
Pamukkale - Hierapolis Tour - After tour Go to Kusadasi.
Breakfast -Lunch Included
After breakfest and check out the hotel;you will be picked up from your Hotel at08:30 amto visit Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis with the Temple of Apollo, the breathtaking Theater, the fascinating Necropolis and the last the great baths of Hierapolis antique city, where St. Philip was martyred. St. Philip is connected with the early church in Hierapolis and played an important role in Pamukkale the history of the city.You will also visit Karahayit town which is known by its Red Water and healing thermal springs. Finally we visit the calcium terraces and pools,you will have time (around 1 hour ) to swim at Cleopatra pool with additional cost. After the tour drive to Kusadasi (Duration 3 hours). Arrive in Kusadasi transfer to hotel and overnight stay at 4* hotel in Kusadasi.

DAY 5
Ephesus and Virgin Mary House Tour- Then Return Flight back to Istanbul
Included meals:Breakfest-Lunch
After check out the hotel; You will be picked up from your hotel at 08,30 am and the tour begins by visiting the remains of the Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Afterwards, it proceeds to the spectacular main site of Ephesus, undoubtedly the most superbly preserved Greco-Roman city. Unmistakable highlights surviving among the ruins are the Celsius Library, Agora, Theater, Odeon, Trajan Fountain, Domitianus Temple and Roman Latrines. Following a lunch break, visit the House of Virgin Mary; reputed to be where she spent her final days.After the tour you will be transfered to izmir airport
19:00 Flight from izmir to istanbul
20:00 Arrival in istanbul,arrival meeting by our staff and transfer back to your hotel . Overnight stay at 4* Hotel in Istanbul.

DAY 6
Departure.
Breakfast Included
After Breakfast and check-out hotel You will picked up from your hotel two hours prior (Regarding to your flighttime)and transfered to Istanbul International Airport. End of services.