8 Days Istanbul – Ephesus – Pamukkale – Antalya Tour
From the Bosphorus Strait to the Greco-Roman ruins of the TurkAegean and on to the Turquoise coast to explore Perge, Side, Aspendos and a boat trip
Day 1- Istanbul
After arrival Istanbul Airport, we will pick you up from airport and transfer to hotel, free time and overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2- Istanbul-Half Day Bosphorus Tour ( B )
After having your breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up for a half day morning bosphorus tour to have an unforgettable day. You will have a chance to see;
Spice Market, an exotic, oriental atmospheric covered bazaar that is full of with good quality food products and souvenirs.
Golden Horn, a natural harbour that makes the city very important, separates the old city from the new city.
City Walls, the whole part of the old city has been surrounded by these admirable city walls since the fifth century.
Bosphorus by Boat, the boat tour is done between two continents, full of the most expensive pavillions and palaces.
End of the tour transfer to your hotel and it will be your free afternoon to discover the charming beauty of old city on your own. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3- Istanbul to Izmir -Ephesus Tour ( L )
Early morning we pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul at about 5 am, transfer to airport for a flight to Izmir, arrive in Izmir then you will be met at the airport by one of our staff then you will join to our daily guided Ephesus Tour.
The tour begins by visiting Isa Bey Mosque then 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 your hotel and overnight in Kusadası or Selcuk.
Day 4- Pamukkale Tour ( B / L )
After breakfast at your hotel in Kusadası or Selcuk then you will be picked up from the hotel then driven to Pamukkale which is the center of natural thermal spring waters with healing properties. Due to the chemical properties in the water, pure white colored travertines and stepped water terraces have been created on the mountain slope. It is for its resemblance to cotton that it is called "Cotton Castle" in Turkish. Visit the travertines and the Ancient City of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. The sacred pool also is one of the main highlights of the site. There shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient Roman ruins which lie beneath.
At the end of the tour, you will take a bus to Antalya which will take about four hours by comfortable, airconditioned, non-smoking busses. Upon arrival Antalya transfer to your hotel and overnight in Antalya.
Day 5- Antalya - Perge Aspendos Side Tour ( B / L )
After breakfast we will pick you up from your hotel and a full day guided tour will start.
Perge, a great ancient city with city walls, theatre, agora, Hellenistic Stadium. An important city of ancient Parnphylia, originally settled by the Hittites around 1500 BC. St.Paul visited Perge on his first missionary journey.
Kursunlu Waterfalls, a fascinating waterfall and natural surroundings.
Aspendos, an ancient Lycian city with the best preserved Roman Theatre. The Theater was built by Zenon, one of the most famous architects of the time in the 2nd century AD.
Side, an ancient harbour which means pomegranate in the old Anatolian Sidetan language. It is famous for its pretty resort towns, ancient ruins, beautiful sandy beaches, numerous shops and extensive tourist accommodations welcomes the visitors.
End of the tour you will be transfered to your hotel. Overnight in Antalya.
Day 6 –Antalya- Daily Boat Cruise ( B / L )
Breakfast at your hotel then you will be picked up from your hotel and transfer to Kemer Marina, you will have a unique chance to travel by a romantic wooden yacht by the turquoise-coloured south-coast. Our trip will start by arrival at Kemer marina. At Kemer marina, you'll be embarked a wooden yacht which will take you to Phaselis, passing through the forest of pine trees and the Taurus Mountains. The area is probably the most charming coast of the Turkish Riviera. You will have a chance to swim in clear-blue water and dive with snorkels during the trip to Olympos. You will have your lunch on the boat. The trip will continue through the three-island location. After a swimming break close to these islands, the trip will continue through Kemer yacht port where the busses are awaiting. We will transfer you to your hotel in Antalya. Overnight in Antalya.
Day 7- Antalya to Istanbul ( B )
Breakfast at your hotel in Antalya, transfer to airport for a flight to Istanbul, arrival, transfer to your hotel, it will be your free afternoon to do some shopping in one of the historical markets of Istanbul.
Day 8- Istanbul ( B )
After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say good bye to our new friends and according to your international flight we transfer you to airport and wish you a good flight.