DAY 01 – Arrival to Istanbul
Upon arrival to Istanbul Ataturk Airport
and clearing customs, you will be met by one of our staff at the exit
gate of arrivals hall & transfer your hotel. On the way, a brief
stop by the 1700-year-old ancient city walls will be a great photo
opportunity. There will be time to relax & rest before meeting the
guide in the evening for an orientation walk with your guide around
Sultanahmet by night. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 02 – Bosphorous Cruise and Asia Sightseeing Tour
Breakfast
at hotel, then meeting your guide at hotel lobby short drive down to
Eminonu to visit Spice Bazaar with mystical smells of different aromas
of variousspices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers,etc.
Then walk to the harbour to embark on the Bosphorus Ferry for a cruise
on the Bosphorus. We believe a visit to Istanbul is never complete if
you haven't joined the Bosphorus Cruise. During the cruise you will see
the city from a different perspective, the old wooden villas, Rumeli
Fortress, Ortakoy Mosque, both bridges linking Asia & Europe, (our
banner is a glimps of what you will see) & much more. After lunch,
continue on land to visit Camlica Hill for 360° panoramic views over the
city & driving back to Europe over the Bosphorus Bridge we visit
Dolmabahce Palace, with more than 340 rooms & 8 Turkish Baths the
Imperial Residence of the last 6 Sultans, is sure to fascinate its
visitors. At the end of the tour the guide will take you back to your
hotel, evening at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul
DAY 03 – Splendors of Empire Sightseeing Tour
After
breakfast meeting tour guide at hotel lobby for full day tour of
Istanbul. We start with the Ancient Hippodrome where chariots races and
other sporting events took place from the 2nd century A.D. onwards. Then
continue to Sultanahmet Cami, also known as the Blue Mosque due to its
superb interior decoration and the hand made Iznik tiles reflecting its
blue colours from the 16th century. We then continue to the Museum of
Hagia Sophia, the jewel in Turkey's Byzantine crown. Hagia Sophia dates
back to 6th century; when it was built, its dome was the largest in the
world. Now it is one of the world's finest examples of Byzantine
architecture. We reach the Grand Bazaar (Kapalicarsi) after a short
drive. Here you will be amazed with the variety of souvenirs such as
rugs, leather, pottery, jewellery, spices you can find or just stroll
around for the fun. We have lunch at a local restaurant serving Turkish
Cuisine. Free afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul
DAY 04 – Flight to Izmir and Ephesus Ancient City Tour
Breakfast
at hotel, check out and transfer to Istanbul Airport. Departure on the
domestic flight to Izmir. On arrival to Izmir Airport and meet with your
new guide depart on to the town of Selcuk to visit the Ancient City of
Ephesus, one of the best preserved Greco-Roman Cities in the world.
Depart for the House of Virgin Mary where she is said to have spent the
last of her days. After lunch in a local restaurant, the tour also
includes a visit to the remains of Artemis Temple and if time allows a
visit to the old Greek Village of Sirince. At the end of the tour you
will be transferred to Izmir Airport for the domestic flight to
Istanbul. On your arrival to Istanbul Airport, you will be met at the
airport for the transfer to your hotel in Istanbul. Evening at lesiure.
Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 05 – Transfer to Istanbul Airport
Breakfast, check-out and meeting your transfer staff for drive to Istanbul International Airport
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