Welcome to Istanbul, the city of dreams! Upon your arrival at the airport, TSG will be ready and waiting to transport you to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to spend as you please, whether that means meeting up with your tour companions, taking it easy and unwinding, or embarking on one of our optional tours to discover the city. Overnight in Istanbul. 

(Breakfast included)

After breakfast, the tour will depart for a gorgeous Istanbul City Tour. The first stop is Sultanahmet Square, where the Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque salutes the Hagia Sophia. The Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque, which was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is also known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Next, the tour will explore the Hippodrome; the site of ancient chariot races, and the home of three ancient monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpent Column, and the Column of Constantine. A neo-Byzantine style artifact can be seen on the square German Fountain, which was built in the nineteenth century. When you reach the other end of the Hippodrome, the Hagia Sophia Mosque will meet you with all its grandeur.

After a delectable lunch break, TSG will take you to the bazaar, where you can find exotic spices and herbs, Turkish Baklava, delicious Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, hand made souvenirs, and more. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

Please note: Remember to bring a headscarf when visiting religious sites such as the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia Mosque. Plus, like most of the travelers, you can book an optional Bosphorus Dinner Cruise tour for the night. 

Following breakfast, we'll vacate the hotel and embark on a guided excursion to Bursa for the day. In Bursa, we'll explore the historic Covered Bazaar and the Ulucami (Grand) Mosque. Following a pause for lunch, we'll proceed to visit the Green Mosque and Green Tomb. Lastly, we'll visit one of Turkey's finest Turkish Delight factories. Once the Bursa City tour concludes, we'll head to Kusadasi and stay overnight.

PS: As the departure is scheduled for early in the morning, breakfast will be provided in a packed format. Lunch will be served in Bursa. As for dinner, it will be accompanied by alcohol and soft drinks and provided in Kusadasi, as the hotel in Kusadasi offers all-inclusive services.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with alcohol, and soft drinks included in Kusadasi)

The 19th-century neighborhood of Sirince still has its original architectural details and is well-known outside of the nation. It is famous for its homemade wines that are specially made from different kinds of fruits, such as blackberries, blueberries, melons, and strawberries. Here, the tour includes wine tasting and learning how to make fruit wine in the wine houses. A very well-known leather production facility will be the next stop, and handicrafts made by local women can also be purchased. Overnight in Kusadasi

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with alcohol, and soft drinks included in Kusadasi)

Ephesus, an ancient city that has been in existence for 9000 years, is home to the Artemision, the largest temple dedicated to Artemis. This temple is widely recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. In addition to the temple on Curetes Street, the Roman Baths, the Celsus Library, the Grand Theatre, and more in Ephesus will be visited next. 

After a lunch break at around 13:00, we will visit one of Turkey's oldest handicrafts: a carpet weaving center, where you can explore one of the oldest handicrafts of Turks. 

Following this, the group will head to the Isa Bey Mosque in Seljuk, which showcases the unique characteristics of Turkish architecture during the Anatolian Principalities period. This mosque features an asymmetrical structure and domes decorated with Seljuk tiles, and it also bears the influence of the Umayyad mosque in Damascus, one of the oldest and largest mosques in the world. Legend has it that the Seven Sleepers, who were the first Christians in Ephesus fleeing from Emperor Decius, visited this mosque.

The tour will come to an end at approximately 17:00, and participants will be transported back to their all-inclusive hotel in Kusadasi, which provides food, alcohol, and soft drinks. The overnight stay will be in Kusadasi.

(All meals, alcohol, and soft drinks included)

Your hotel pick-up is scheduled for the morning, followed by a journey to Pamukkale, also known as the "cotton castle" due to its unique appearance. This natural wonder is a "must-see" site in Turkey, and it is truly one-of-a-kind in the world. The calcite-rich waters that came from a cliff that rises nearly 200 meters above the plain and provides a view of the area's plain created the mineral forests, petrified waterfalls, and terraced basins. The water runs warm, with a temperature of 35 °C, and contains calcium bicarbonate. Once it loses its carbon dioxide, limestone deposits are left behind, which have formed the unique landscape of Pamukkale.

Hierapolis was built by the Attalid dynasty, who were Pergamon's rulers, is the second stop of our tour. It is now protected as a cultural and natural heritage site by UNESCO. Visitors can see the remains of numerous ancient Greek buildings at the location, including temples, baths, and others.

After the tour, there will be some free time to explore Turkish handicrafts, such as leather, textiles, onyx, jewelry, or Turkish Delight. At around 15:30-16:30, the group will depart back to Kusadasi for the overnight stay.

(Breakfast included)

The tour ends this morning after seven amazing days. You will have some time to yourself after breakfast before heading to the airport to catch our internal flight to Istanbul. You can sign up to take advantage of TSG credits, and this is the best way to snag credits and use them for your next trips as a discount, as well as to hear about the hot deals according to your interests.

We look forward to welcoming you back on another adventure in the near future!