5-Day Tour of Istanbul, Ephesus and Pamukkale

Arrival to Istanbul / Meet and Pick up / Transfer to Hotel

Full Day Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour (Best of Istanbul City Tour)

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque. The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.

Blue Mosque. One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets.

Hippodrome. The former center of sportive and political activities of Constantinople. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.

TopkapI Palace. The former imperial residence from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today a spectacular museum that has one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and the very famous treasury of the Royal Family. ** closed on Tuesdays and replaces with Basilica Cistern **

Grand Bazaar. In addition to its historical importance, it's a bazaar that will tempt even the nonshoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs.

Flight to Izmir / Ephesus Ancient Site & House of Virgin Mary Tour

Ancient City of Ephesus. Enter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeum, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater.

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House). Where Mary had spent her last day, the Basilica of St. John where is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.

The Temple of Artemis. Which is known as one of the seven wonders of the Antic World.

Full Day Tour to Pamukkale and Hierapolis

Hierapolis & Pamukkale. Big province and the twenty-first most populous city of Turkey, center of textile products , homeland of a famous rooster which is protected by the state, the last church of the reveletion mentioned in the Bible as the Luke-warm church Laodecia, the wonderful travertines in Hierapolis known as “ Pamukkale - Cotton Castle)

Pamukkale Thermal Pools. Pamukkale, ancient name Hierapolis, is located about 20 kms north of Denizli not only invites millions of visitors each year to see a nice visual feast with waterfalls and travertines, but also to walk among the sarcophaguses and nice remains of ancient Roman city.

Flight to Istanbul / Tour Ends