Day 01 Arrival in Istanbul
Upon arrival to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, you will be met by our staff and accompanied during the transfer to your hotel. You have the afternoon and evening free to relax and/or check out the city.

Day 02 Imperial Istanbul Tour
Your guide will take you to visit some of Istanbul’s most fascinating sights such as the Blue Mosque; unique with its 6 Minarets, St Sophia Museum; the jewel of Byzantine architecture in Istanbul, a 6th Century Church dedicated to Divine Wisdom. You will walk around the Hippodrome where once chariot races & other activities took place during the Roman period. The stop at the Grand Bazaar; worlds oldest & biggest covered bazaar with more than 4000 shops which are still in business today. After lunch you will visit Topkapi Palace; the home of the Ottoman Sultans & their families. Your day will conclude with the visit to the Rustem Pasha Mosque, famous for its exquisite Iznik tiles.

DAY 03  Half Day Bosphorus Cruise
Begin your day amidst the aromas of the Spice Market, followed by a short walk to board the iconic ferry for a cruise along the famous Bosphorus. A visit to Istanbul is not complete until you taken a Bosphorus Cruise. After completion of the tour you will be transferred to your hotel with the remainder of the day to enjoy at your leisure.

Day 04 Flight to Izmir / Ephesus Tour / Flight to Istanbul
After an hour flight to Izmir, meet tour guide at airport and depart on a full day tour to visit the remains of Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Then on to visit Ephesus Ancient City, the best preserved Greco-Roman city in the world. Here you will explore the Agora, Odeon, Curettes Street, public toilets, Celsius Library, Roman Baths, Grand Theatre, Marble Street. After lunch, depart for the House of Virgin Mary and visit the chapel where she is said to have spent her last days. After the tour, you will be transferred to Izmir Airport for flight back to Istanbul.

Day 05 Istanbul / Departure
Option to extend package with additional night(s) in Istanbul or we will arrange for the transfer to Istanbul International Airport for your return or onward flight.

What’s NOT included:
* International flights to/from Turkey and personal travel insurance, any other expenses not noted in the above included section or airport tax, visa for Turkey (if required), any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels, items of a personal nature, hotel extras (minibar, telephone/internet usage, laundry, etc), drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast) and medical services.

* Hotel accommodations in choice of preferred class
* All noted sightseeing tours on regular group or private guided basis
* Main entrance fees to sights visited and lunches at local restaurants (drinks extra)
* Domestic flight tickets (Istanbul to Izmir - Izmir to Istanbul)
* Required land transport including roundtrip airport transfers with A/C minivans
* Local taxes and handling services
* Tour Package Service Insurance

PACKAGE RATE: Please use the ENQUIRY/RESERVATION FORM to receive a quote on the above travel itinerary regarding your travel dates and preferred class of hotel accommodation (3*/4*/5*/Special Class)