7 Days Istanbul, Ephesus , Pamukkale , Priene, Miletus, Didyma & Aegean Tour

(Breakfast and Dinner included)

After breakfast, you will meet your tour guide and discover Istanbul's Byzantine and Ottoman treasures. First, we will visit St. Sofia (Hagia Sophia), built by the emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD as a church and later converted into a mosque after the fall of Constantinople in 1453. We will stroll the historic Hippodrome Square, a meeting place for chariot races during the Byzantine period. Here, we will see the Serpent Column from Delphi and the Egyptian Obelisk. Next, we will visit the Sultanahmet Mosque.

Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, has blue Iznik tiles and six unique minarets.

We will have lunch in a local restaurant.

Topkapi Palace, the residence of the Ottoman sultans, to see its fabulous treasure chambers in the Harem section.

We’ll continue the tour with the Grand Bazaar, which has 4,000 shops and 60 streets and is known as the world's largest “souk.”

Return to the hotel, and we will get dinner on a Bosphorus cruise.

BOSPHORUS DINNER CRUISE (07:30 – 24:00 Optional)

Menu: Grill fish or meatballs or chicken, cold and hot appetisers,

Beverages.; Unlimited soft and alcoholic ( Raki, Beer, Wine, vodka)

Program: Music, Folklore performance, Whirling Dervishes show, Traditional wedding ceremony,

Oriental belly dancer Show, and more.

Transfer: Round trip transfer from the hotel. 19:30 – 24:00

Accommodation in Istanbul

(Breakfast and Dinner included)

Take an early flight from Istanbul Airport and arrive at Izmir (ADB) Airport. ( Economy Class) Meet your guide at Izmir Airport. After 75 km, we discover ancient Ephesus.

Ephesus is on the WORLD HERITAGE List. The ancient capital of Asia Minor is one of the best preserved from antiquity. It is where the Temple of Hadrian, the Temple of Trajan, the Grand Theater, and the Library of Celsus are located.

Visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the 7 wonders of the world, which was destroyed by earthquakes and remained

underground, consisting of the remains of a few columns.

One of the seven churches in the Revelation is the Ephesus Church. St. Paul wrote the Gospel in Ephesus, later exiled to the island of Patnos and completed the writing of the Bible in Patnos. (Terrace House entrance extra)

Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where the Virgin Mary lived in her last years.

We have a lunch break at a local restaurant. Then we visit the Isabey Mosque and Temple of Artemis.

We cover our day by taking a short souvenir shopping break and watching the Leader fashion show at the Leather Clothing Factory Outlet Center.

Accommodation in Kusadası

(Breakfast and Dinner included)

(Today's Group tour) After breakfast, we drive through Pamukkale. After a pleasant journey (220 km) through citrus and Fig Gardens, cotton fields, olive and vegetable gardens on fertile plains, and the lovely villages and towns of the Aegean, we arrive at Pamukkale.

Pamukkale takes its name from the white travertine terraces. This natural formation was formed by the hardening of calcium carbonate from hot springs over time. With their dazzling whiteness and stepped structure, travertines resemble a cotton pile. You can swim in the Cleopatra pool (Extra payment).

Lunch break in a local restaurant.

Hierapolis is an ancient Greco-Roman city. Founded by the Kingdom of Pergamon in the 2nd century BC, it has become famous as a health centre, mainly due to its thermal waters. The main structures in

Hierapolis includes the Antique Theater, Necropolis (Cemetery), Cleopatra Pool, Frontinus Gate, and Frontinus Street. Visit the Martyrium of Apostle Philip, who was martyred during the persecutions ordered by Domitian. At the end of the tour, return to Kusadasi.

Accommodation in Kusadasi.

(Breakfast and Dinner included)

Today, we will explore some of the ancient cities of Ionia, departing toward Priene.

Priene was established 2,500 years ago at the foot of Mykale Mountain. It was a port city featuring marble streets, water channels, the Priene Theater, and the Temple of Athena Polias, a gift from Alexander the Great. Priene is famous for the Temple of Athena, its magnificent view of the Söke Plain, and being the world's first planned city. The sound of partridges singing in the mountains gives you a unique peace. After a 20-km ride, we'll visit the ruins of Miletos.

Miletus is an Ionian city. We will stroll the ancient theatre, which can seat 15,000, the Miletus Museum, the Temple of Serapis, and the Faustina Bath, constructed by Marcus Aurelius. A sacred marble road links Miletos to the Temple of Apollo in Didim, which we will reach next.

The Lade naval battle, which took place in 949 BC between the Persians and the Ionians, is one of the most significant naval battles in history. The Persian king Datis won the battle, which saw 303 warships sink.

Lunch break in a local restaurant in Didyma

Didyma is a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful golden sand beach. It was also home to the Temple of Apollo, built in 600 BC. We’ll visit this impressive temple, which has stunning marble columns.

After a lunch break at a local restaurant, we will head to Izmir Airport for your flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel.

Accommodation in Istanbul

(Breakfast and Dinner included)

Today, we will begin our tour after breakfast at 8:45 AM. Our first stop will be the Egypt Bazaar. This vibrant market has an oriental atmosphere and specialises in products such as spices, desserts, nuts, and small souvenirs.

Afterwards, visit Rüstem Pasha Mosque. One of the most beautiful examples of Ottoman architecture, the mosque is a unique work decorated with rich examples of Iznik Tile art.

Bosphorus boat tour: The Bosphorus Cruise is the best way to get to know Istanbul.

The Bosphorus Strait separates Europe and Asia and connects the Black Sea to the inland Sea of Marmara. During the cruise, you will see essential landmarks, including Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Beylerbeyi Palace, Rumeli Fortress, and beautiful historic wooden mansions, as well as the Maiden Tower on the water. After the cruise, you have free time to shop or have leisure.

Accommodation in Istanbul.

(Breakfast included)

Free time until your airport transfer. Our tour concludes with your final transfer to Istanbul Airport. Hope to see you on another holiday in Turkiye.