5-Day Ancient Cities Tour in Turkey from Istanbul
Highlights
Kusadasi, Istanbul, Ephesus, Aphrodisias, Pamukkale, Izmir
Locations Covered
Kusadasi, Istanbul, Ephesus, Aphrodisias, Pamukkale, Izmir
archaeological, cultural, historical
Private Tour
5 Days
Easy
English
Description
Experience the grandeur of life in Turkey as you walk through the various monuments and significant places helmed deep within the Turkish heart. Get lost in the alleys, seep in culture while traversing through bazaars. Visit Hagia Sofia, House of Mother Mary, Pamukkale and Hierapolis in this 5-day tour around Turkey!
Itinerary
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Day 1: Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul and transfer from the airport to the hotel, withcomfort and convenience.
Stay in Istanbul and soak in your first night in an exotic land.
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Day 2: Istanbul
Visit St. Sophia (Hagia Sofia) and let its majesty astound you.
Walk in an Underground Byzantine Cistern (Yerebatan) and discover the older eras flash by.
Have a sojourn at Hippodrome of Istanbul, Blue Mosque (The Sultan Ahmed Mosque), as you understand the deep relevance blue holds for the Byzantine empire.
Walk through the Topkapi Palace, which includes the Harem section and Grand Bazaar, to feel like a prince/princess of another era.
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Day 3: Istanbul
Visit the Old Spice Bazaar and rediscover your love for the smells and textures of various spices.
Ride on the Bosphorus cruise by ferry to see the Anadolu Hisari, Rumeli Hisari (interior excluded) and relive its grandeur.
Traverse through old mansions, waterfront wood houses, imperial palaces, hunting lodges, modern villas on both the European and Asian shores of the strait while cruising and feel the amalgamation of east meets west
Walk through Taksim and Istiklal Street and imbibe its local culture.
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Day 4: Izmir to Ephesus to Kusadasi
Take a detour driving in through the lush environs of Ephesus.
Walk through the House of Mother Mary and relieve the famed birth of Jesus.
Visit the Basilica of St John and understand the depths of the bible.
Walk through Sirince village and feel the vibe of eclectic living thrive.
Have lunch in a local house and meet local people to be a part of them.
Drive down, taking in the scenic beauty to port town Kusadası.
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Day 5: Aphrodisias to Pamukkale to Denizli
Undertake a beautiful 2 and a half hour drive to Aphrodisias, the city of Aphrodite
Get lost in this well preserved ancient city, discovering the essence of Aphrodite.
Breeze through a thorough itinerary of Pamukkale and Hierapolis sightseeing, taking in its biblical grandeur.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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