Welcome to Turkey

You will be picked up from the airport and transferred directly to the hotel for check-in. Stay overnight Istanbul.

Pick up from the accommodation in Istanbul

The wonders of this amazing city await you. Today, we will pick you up and take you to iconic Istanbul landmarks that you will never forget. TheTopkapi Palace,  The heavenly Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia the Hippodrome and Obelisk and the Grand Bazaar are some if this cities real treasures that have stood here through wars and revolutions have been touched and changed by the nations that conquered and ruled from the Byzantines to the Romans and the great Ottoman kings all have left their mark on one of the greatest cities on Earth, and today you will walk down the halls and stairways, stand in the wide-open spaces of some of the world most beautiful mosques and drink everything that is Istanbul.

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 Not to be forgotten is Istanbul's ancient Spice Bazaar the flavours and scents the same today as they have always been, transporting us back to a time when life was perhaps simpler. The spice bazaar is not part of your tour package so you will be on your own, however, at the end of the city tour, you will have enough time to experience the market for yourself before making your way back to your accommodation.

Important Notes:
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
Blue Mosque due to prayers on Fridays we are unable to enter
Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays

We provide pickups from hotels in central areas in the following vicinities:
Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Laleli, Aksaray, Taksim area. Pickup from anywhere outside these areas may incur an extra charge. Please speak to our crew if you have any questions.

Overnight Istanbul.

Today will see you sailing down the Bosphorus Straights and along to the Golden Horn then heading to one of the best viewpoints over the whole city.

A fantastic way to see the city is by sailing along the Bosphorus straits that cut between the European and Asian sides of this ancient capital. The day begins after breakfast as we pick you up from your hotel and take you first to the summer home of many Sultan Kings the Dolmabahce Palace, built between 1842 and 1853 in the Neoclassical and Baroque Rococo styles, the palace was also a favourite of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk who spent his summers here.
İts time to relax on the water and watch some of the greatest iconic landmarks sail by. You will see the Maidens Tower, the Old Constantinople Walls and at the Kucuksu Palace, there will be a 1 hour stop before you return to the boat and pass by the Ciragan Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, the mighty Bosphorus Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge and Rumeli Castle.

As the cruise comes to an end we switch transport for a bus tour and head to the famous district of Pierre Loti Hill, at the top you will have some of the best and most romantic panoramic views overlooking Istanbul and the Golden Horn. There are a few cafes here to try Turkish coffee, and the views of the city on the ride back down is spectacular. The bus will then take you around the Old City Walls before returning to your hotel around 17:00-18:00.

Important Note: Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays and the tour will start two hours later on this day.
Dolmabahce Palace, Kucuksu Palace, and Pierre Loti Hill are the only sights you will tour by foot. The other sights will be seen from the boat or bus.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Today you will have a free day in Istanbul to explore wherever you would like to go!

Flight From Istanbul to Ephesus
This evening you will take a domestic flight from Istanbul to Izmir. We will provide transportation from the airport to your accommodation in the Ephesus region.

Overnight stay in either Selcuk or Kusadasi.

Today you will get the opportunity to explore the grand, ancient city of Ephesus, which is considered to be one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the modern world. This former capital of Roman Asia is also the second-largest ancient city in the world where 200,000 people lived during its heyday.

In additional to being a city of many modern inventions, this city played a key role in the spread of the Christian faith; it is said that the House of The Virgin Mary is where the mother of christ spent the last years of her life. But, the most magnificent sight in all of the city is the Temple of Artemis, which is considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This temple which was named in honour of Artemis, the Greek Goddess, and daughter of Zeus and Leto, was destroyed multiple times over the centuries but was finally rebuilt with marble. It is believed to be the very first temple to be built of such material. You'll also visit the massive amphitheatre that could fit 25,000 people at once.

Overnight in Ephesus region. (Selcuk or Kusadasi)

Transfer From Ephesus To Pamukkale
After breakfast, you will be collected from your accommodation and depart for Pamukkale, which in Turkish translates to "cotton castle". On arrival, you will instantly understand why laid out before you are pools of white stacked one on top of the other, you will have lunch before taking in the magnificent views of the “cotton castle” travertines and dipping your toes into these refreshing pools. You will have a guided tour over the white cliffs of Pamukkale and of then of the ancient, historical ruins of the city of Hierapolis, constantly under excavation as this immense and wealthy city of over 3000 years ago gives up its secrets to us. 

OPTIONAL TOUR: PAMUKKALE PARAGLIDING
Pamukkale’s vistas are stunningly unforgettable; however, the contrast between the natural wonders and ancient ruins is spectacular when laid out beneath you. Paragliding offers a fantastic way to view the region from above while indulging in a heart-racing activity.

Overnight in the Ephesus region. (Selcuk or Kusadasi)

Transfer To Izmir Airport and Return Flight To Istanbul

Following your breakfast, you will be dropped off at the airport for your domestic flight back to Istanbul, where your tour will come to an end.