5 Days 4 Nights Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale Tour

You will be picked up from Istanbul Airport Or SAW Airport and taken to your hotel. Today there is no scheduled activity, you will meet with our guide the next day at 09:00 AM.

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, set off on a half-day tour of Istanbul to discover its most emblematic sights and monuments. Begin at the Hippodrome of Constantine, to explore the relics of what was once the center of mighty Constantinople during Byzantine times, including the Obelisk of Theodosius, broughtfrom Egypt to Constantinople in the 4th-century. Afterward, it’s time to visit the magnificent Hagia Sophia Mosque, which has served as both a Greek Orthodox Cathedral and an imperial mosque over the centuries. End the tour at Istanbul’s most iconic landmark: the Blue Mosque, dating from the 17th-century and well-known for the hand-painted blue tiles of its interior. The remainder of the day is free at your leisure. Topkapi Palace (optional): Explore the former residence of the Ottoman sultans and discover its rich history and stunning architecture. Overnight  in Istanbul.

Breakfast at the hotel. Head to the Egyptian Spice Bazaar this morning to enjoy the diverse aromas before enjoying a laid-back Bosphorus Cruise, where you can admire the eclectic architecture of the city as you travel between Europe and Asia, watching the palaces of the Ottomans, Dolmabahce, and Beylerbeyi pass by you. Around 16:00 – 18:00, our team will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel and transfer to the airport to take a night flight to Kusadasi . When you arrive to the airport, you make your self-check-in with the flight information provided to you after you booked this tour and take your flight to Izmir . Upon landing at Izmir Airport, our team will welcome you at the exit gate of the domestic terminal. Then, there will be approx. 1hr transfer to Kuşadasi. Check-in to Hotel and rest!

After Breakfast Around 09.30 meet with your guide at your hotel lobby and starts your tour with Virgin Mary House. This place is discovered by Lazarist priests after a German nun described the house and the mountain as the last residence of the Virgin Mary after she had some visions about the place. Today this place is a Muslim and Catholic, being cared for by Lazarist Fathers. Lazarist Fathers still celebrates the mass every day. Then we will drive to Ephesus. Ephesus was one of the most important harbor cities in the antique world and also it is mentioned in the book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Also, Celsus Library and theater in Ephesus are the other highlights. In Ephesus, we will see, Celcus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan, and the Theater.The Basilica of Saint John the Apostle is a ruined church in Selcuk, Turkey, believed to have been built on the site of the apostle’s tomb. The basilica is one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in the region, and it is a must-see for history and religious enthusiasts. The basilica was built by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD. It was destroyed by an earthquake in the 14th century, but its remaining ruins are still impressive to see. The last stop of the tour will be the Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, standing today next to Ephesus antique city. You will also get the opportunity to have lunch at a local restaurant and explore handicrafts made in the Turkish tradition throughout the trip.At the end of the tour, return to Hotel and free afternoon at leisure.

Breakfast in the hotel and at around 07:30 – 08:00 am meet your tour guide at the lobby and drive to Pamukkale town takes about 3 hours journey by an air-conditioned touristically vehicle. Pamukkale & Hierapolis Guided Tour Arrival to Pamukkale town, have lunch at the local restaurant then start to the Pamukkale day tour which covering the historical sites of Hierapolis Ancient City included Antique Theatre, Marble Street, Cemetery of the antique world and at the end of the ruins, arrival to famous Calcium Terraces which is white travertines. Our knowledgeable tour guide will give all the information for the white terraces and you will have fee time for relax on the white terraces & antique Cleopatra thermal pool. You can go and swim at the thermal Cleopatra pool (entrance to the antique thermal pool is an own expense). At the end of the tour, according to your flight time, we will transfer you to the airport for your return flight to Istanbul. Upon landing in Istanbul, our team will welcome you at the exit gate of the Airport (meeting details will be specified). Then, approx. 1-hour transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul. End of your  Istanbul  ,Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour, hope to welcome you again!