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Tour Code

TTM10-IEPSp

Highlights

Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Boat Trip

Duration

9 days & 8 nights

Package Options

Standart - First Class - Deluxe

Day 1 // Arrival to Istanbul & Transfer to Hotel

Your personal Agent will meet you at the A/P and you will get the tour documents and briefing about your tour.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 // Full Day City Tour // Byzantine & Ottoman Relics (B-L)

Your Tour Guide will meet you at your hotel lobby at 09:00 and you will have a full day city tour. (Topkapi Palace, St.Sophia, Lunch at a charming restaurant, Blue Mosque, Hippodromme, Grand Bazaar)

Topkapi Palace: The former imperial residence from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today a spectacular museum that has one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and the very famous treasury of the Royal Family.

St.Sophia: The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.

LUNCH: Full Course Deluxe Menu at a charming restaurant.

Hippodrome: The former center of sprotive and political activities of Constantinople. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.

Blue Mosque: One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarest.

Grand Bazaar: In addition to its historical importance, it's a bazaar that will tempt even the nonshoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs. After the tour you will be transferred to your Hotel.

After the tour you will be transferred to your Hotel around 17:00. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3 // Full Day City Tour // Bosphorus & Two Continents (B-L)

Your Tour Guide will meet you at your hotel lobby at 09:00 and you will have a full day city tour. (Spice-Egyptian Bazaar, Bosphorus Cruise by Boat, Lunch at a charming restaurant, Beylerbeyi or Dolmabahce Palace, Camlica Hill)

Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc..

Bosphorus Cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments.

Rumeli Fortress, Historical armament built by the Conquerer to control and protect Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture. * Rumeli Fortress is closed on Wednesday.

LUNCH: Full Course Deluxe Menu at a charming restaurant.

Dolmabahce Palace: The last residence for Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 saloons. Famous with the great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier.

Bosphorus Bridge, unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes.

Camlica Hill, exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the best point of view.

After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel at around 18:00. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 4 // Full Day City Tour // Pergamon (B-L-D)

Your Tour Guide will meet you at your hotel lobby at 09:00 and you will have a full day city tour. (Asclepion, ancient medical center built in the name of Aesculapis, "God of Medicine". Lunch at a local restaurant, Acropolis, Athena and Trojan Temples, Temple of Zeus, Temple of Dionysos, Gymnasium of Youth, Odeon, Library, Agora, Great Theatre and Roman Bath) After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel at around 18:00.

Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 4 // Flight to Izmir / Ephesus Tour (B-L-D)

Pick up early from your hotel and transfer to A/P to take a flight to Izmir. Upon arrival your Tour Guide will meet you at A/P and you will have a full day city tour. (Ephesus Ruins, Fountains of Trajan, Polio, Temples of Hadrian and Domition, Library of Celcius, Bouloterion and the Great Theatre, Lunch at a local Restaurant, House of the Virgin Mary, Archaeological Museum in Selcuk)

After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel at around 18:00. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 5 // Full Day City Tour // Pamukkale (B-L)

Your Tour Guide will meet you at your hotel lobby at 09:00 and you will have a full day city tour. (Pamukkale Travertens, Hierapolis Ancient Site, Lunch at a local Restaurant, Hot Thermal Pools)

After the tour, drive to Fethiye. Overnight in Fethiye.

Day 6 // Get on the Boat // Full Day on Boat (B-L-D)

Transfer to Fethiye Port. Departure from Fethiye marina around 11:00. There are opportunities to swim at Turunc Bay or Karacaoren, before lunch is served. Overnight is spent in St. Nicholas Island with the ruins of old settlement and the ancient church that is said to be the first church where Santa Clause first preached.

Day 7 // Full Day on Boat (B-L-D)

Breakfast is served on deck before continuing the cruise for Butterfly Valley, Oludeniz area, and directly to Cleopatra's Bay or Merdivenli Bay. The overnight will be spent either in Sarsala or Tasyaka.

Overnight on board.

Day 8 // Full Day on Boat (B-L-D)

Sailing to Tersane (Dockyard) Island to swim, snorkel or just laze in the sunshine. After lunch, cruise to Yassicalar (Flat Island) and stop in Red island or Samanlik Bay. The last overnight is spent in Fethiye harbour.

Overnight on board.

Day 9 // Get off the Boat // Flight to Istanbul (B)

It is time to say farewell to the gullet and crew around 08:30. Transfer to Dalaman to take a flight to Istanbul. Tour ends upon arrival. (If you would like, you can extend your trip by adding extra nights in Istanbul, please advise..)

Legend & Notes

• (B) Breakfast - (L) Lunch - (D) Dinner
• Standart, First Class and Deluxe package options are available
• Available all year round
• Departs daily
• Can be customized as needed
• You may request deserved hotels, transfer options, car rental and etc.
• Please contact us for your requests and questions
• A tour document with details and confirmations will be e-mailed after booking
• This tour file is updated on May 23, 2011 - 06:54:45.