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Turkey Travel Package-07:
Istanbul, Pergamum, Aphrodisias, Pamukkale, DMP, Ephesus
Day 01 Arrival in Istanbul
Arrival to Istanbul Airport and meet for transfer on to the hotel. Rest of the day is then at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 02 Guided Istanbul Tour
After breakfast at hotel meet with the guide to depart on a full day regular group tour to explore the most important sights in Istanbul. Visit the Blue Mosque, St Sophia, the Hippodrome and Obelisk, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace (excluding optional extra entrance to Harem room). After the tour, return to hotel with the evening at leisure.
Day 03 Bosphorus Cruise Tour
After breakfast again meet with guide to depart on another full day regular group (or private) tour. Depart from the hotel for a mornings cruise on the Bosphorous which seperates the East from West. During the cruise visit the Spice (Egyptian) Bazaar and Rumeli Fortress. At the end of the cruise the tour then continues on land taking you to visit the Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorous Bridge and Camlica Hill for wonderful panoramic views.
Day 04 Ruins of Pergamum Tour
Breakfast at hotel, check out and transfer to Istanbul Airport for the morning flight departure to Izmir. On arrival meet with guide and car and depart to explore the ruins of Ancient Pergamum which was the renowned cultural and political center used by the Romans as an administrative center for the province of Asia. Here visit Asclepion, Acropol and theatre. After touring transfer
on to hotel in Kusadasi with evening at leisure. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 05 Aphrodisias & Pamukkale
After breakfast at hotel meet in the lobby and depart for Pamukkale where you will have the opportunity to visit the natural formation of the travertens which are formed by lime deposits. Pamukkale literally translated means "Cotton Castle". Also during the days tour the guide will take you to visit the ruins of Hierapolis. Return drive to Kusadasi and overnight stay.
Day 06 Didyma, Miletos & Priene Tour
Today meet in the hotel lobby and depart in the morning for Priene which in its time was one of the most spectacular of all the Ancient Ionians Cities. After the visit here we then travel on to Miletus with its magnificent theatre and the Byzantine fortress on the acropolis above. Last, but not least, visit Didyma. Here you find the largest Ionic Temple in the world, that of Apollo. Also in Didyma lies the huge, cracked head of Medusa which long ago fell from the frieze. Lunch is included in the tour as well as transfer back to your hotel.
Day 07 Ephesus Ancient City Tour
Check out and depart on the full day tou of Ephesus, the best preserved Greco-Roman City in the world. Here you will see the Agora, Odeon, Curetes Street, Celsius Library, famous Roman Baths, the Grand Theatre and Marble Street. After lunch, depart for the House of Virgin Mary where she is said to have spent the remainder of her days. The tour also includes a visit to the remains of Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. At the end of the tour transfer on to Izmir Airport for the return flight to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 08 Departure
Check out and as per your flight time transfer to Istanbul Airport.
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What’s NOT included:
* International flights and personal travel insurance, any other expenses not noted in the below included section or airport tax, visa for Turkey, 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.
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* Hotel accomodations in choice of preferred class
* All mentioned day tours on regular group guided basis
* Professional English speaking guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
* Domestic flight tickets (Istanbul-Izmir-Istanbul)
* Required land transport including roundtrip airport transfers with A/C minivans
* Main entrance fees to sights/museums mentioned in the itinerary
* Gasoline, Road Tolls and Parking Fees
* 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)
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