Day

Itinerary

Lodge/Board

1

Sat

ISTANBUL

Arrival at Istanbul Atatürk Airport. Meet with Our representative and transfer to the hotel. Full day tour of Istanbul including the Blue Mosque, famous for its blue tiles and unique with its six minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet I. Next we will have a look at the Hippodrome of Constantinople where horse and chariot races used to take place, then visit the St. Sophia Museum which is one of the greatest religious and architectural marvels of all times. Finally the famous Topkapi Palace museum will be visited, which was built as the home of  the Ottoman sultans, where lunch will be served. After lunch the World Famous Imperial Jewellery and Chinese Porcelain sections will be visited. Last stop will be Grand Bazaar before we return to the hotel for overnight.

L-Local

D-Hotel

O/N Istanbul

2

Sun

ISTANBUL / BURSA

After breakfast departure from hotel to embark ferryboat to Topcular. Drive to Bursa via Yalova, Orhangazi, and Gemlik enjoying the countryside. After lunch visit the Ulu Cami(Grand Mosque) and Yesil Camii (Green Mosque) and the Mausoleum. Shopping time will be allocated for local souvenirs. Overnight in Bursa

B-Hotel

L-Local

D-Hotel

O/N Bursa

3

Mon

BURSA / IZMIR  

Depart for Izmir,  on the way, we will have lunch in Bergama before visiting Pergamon to see the Acropolis, the Temple of  Trajan and the theatre both overlooking to the plain of Bergama with a picture break for one of the Seven Churches of Revelation in downtown Bergama, then finally Ancient Medical Centre, Asclepieon will be visited before driving to Izmir and overnight in Izmir.

B-Hotel

L-Local

D-Hotel

O/N Izmir

4

Tue

IZMIR/ PAMUKKALE                                   

Following breakfast, we drive to Selcuk to visit the House of Virgin Mary on top of Mt. Coressos. Leaving there, our memorable visit to Ephesus will begin as well as viewing one of the Seven Churches of Revelation, the Temple of Artemis (One of the Seven Wonders of Antiquity) from a distance and the Basilica of St. John, followed by lunch in the township of Selcuk. After lunch, we will visit the famous local production centre for leather garments whereby after a live Fashion Show, time will be allocated for shopping and then continue to Pamukkale. You will tour the Antique City of Hierapolis where Calcareous hot springs descending over cliffs have created fascinating travertine in the form of white terrace and basins. After a picture break, dinner and overnight in Pamukkale where you can enjoy hot-spring swimming pool at the hotel.

B-Hotel

L-Local

D-Hotel

O/N Pamukkale

5

Wed

PAMUKKALE / ISTANBUL

Following an early breakfast, transfer to Denizli Airport for flight to Istanbul by TK237 at 09:30. Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to hotel. After lunch free at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul

OPTIONAL Half Day Tour: Underground Cistern, Suleymaniye Mosque and Spice Bazaar

B-Hotel

D-Hotel

O/N Istanbul

6

Thu

ISTANBUL

Free until transfer time. Transfer to Istanbul Atatürk Airport for flight back to home.

B-Hotel

Departure Dates from Istanbul (Saturdays)

PER PERSON (US$)

Sharing a twin

Sharing a triple

Single room

515

499

630