7-Days Historical Tour of Turkey's West Side with 4 Cities | La Vacanza Travel

7-Days Historical Tour of Turkey's West Side with 4 Cities

Duration: 7 days
Destination: Turkiye, Turkiye, Istanbul
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  • 7 days
  • Istanbul
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  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

A real insight into Turkey starting with 3 days in Istanbul in the North West before flying down to Izmir and nearby Ephesus one of ‘The 7 Wonders of the Ancient World’. A quick trip inland to Pamukkale (tr. Cotton Castle) and then for the final day on to the Acroplis of Pergamon, before flying back to Istanbul. The trip includes a 3 night stay in Istanbul and 3 nights in Kusadasi.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Istanbul / Meet and Pick up / Transfer to Hotel

Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Arrive to Istanbul. Meet at the Airport (or your hotel), and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Recital Hotel, Recital Park Hotel, Antea Hotel)

Day 2: Full Day Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour (Best of Istanbul City Tour)

Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye
The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye
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 minarest.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkiye
The former center of sprotive and political activities of Constantinople. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye
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 **

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
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..
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Recital Hotel, Recital Park Hotel, Antea Hotel)

Day 3: Bosphorus Cruise Tour

Stop At: Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92 Eminonu - Fatih, Istanbul 34116 Turkiye
Mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc..
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye
Bosphorus Cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Recital Hotel, Recital Park Hotel, Antea Hotel)

Day 4: Flight to Izmir / Ephesus Ancient Site & House of Virgin Mary Tour

Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye
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.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkiye
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.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkiye
Which is known as one of the seven wonders of the Antic World.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:


Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Efe Boutique Hotel, Marina Hotel)

Day 5: Full Day Tour to Pamukkale and Hierapolis

Stop At: Hierapolis & Pamukkale, Pamukkale 20280 Turkiye
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)

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Pamukkale Thermal Pools, Pamukkale Turkiye
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.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:


Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Efe Boutique Hotel, Marina Hotel)

Day 6: Free Day in Kusadasi / Possible Day Trip to Samos - Greek Island

Pass By: Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast
Kusadasi is one of the well known tourist attraction centers of Turkey which is located on the Aegean Sea coastline as noted for capital cruise ports of the country. It belongs to province of Aydın, 71 kms far away from Aydın and 90 kms to Izmir, only 15 kms is the distance to Ephesus, one of the most visited archeological sites of this area , so excellent location makes the town of Kusadasi as the most important vacation center of Aegean region.

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Efe Boutique Hotel, Marina Hotel)

Day 7: Flight to Istanbul / Tour Ends

Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Transfer to Izmir Airport and take a flight back to Istanbul. Tour ends upon arrival.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:

No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions
  • 6x Breakfast
  • 2x Lunch
  • Accommodation included: 6 nights
  • Entry/Admission - Hippodrome
  • Entry/Admission - Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
  • Entry/Admission - The Temple of Artemis
  • Entry/Admission - Blue Mosque
  • Entry/Admission - Bosphorus Strait

Exclusions
  • Entrance Fees to the Museums and Sites
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
We provide Free pick up from all Airports, all Cruise ship ports, and Centerally located Hotels..

Airports

  • Istanbul Airport, TayakadIn Terminal Street No. 1, Istanbul 34283 Turkiye
  • Istanbul International Airport, Istanbul Turkiye
  • Sabiha Gokcen, Istanbul Turkiye
  • Istanbul Airport, TayakadIn Terminal Street No. 1, Istanbul 34283 Turkiye


Ports

  • Salipazari Cruise Ship Port
  • Istanbul Port
  • Salipazari Port

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

7 days


User's Reviews

Tom_L

30 Apr, 2023

Turkiye is a fun and educational visit. The sites are amazing. The people are friendly. The food is great. The guides are fun and very experienced as they share their knowledge. The minibuses are comfortable. I had four frustrations with this tour: 1. I had to ask each evening when and where to meet the next day. My expectation was the tour organizer to send me proactive notices. 2. The Istanbul tour did not include the famous huge Bascilica Cistern. Instead we visited an interesting small cistern followed by a carpet sales presentation! 3. My last day in Kusadasi had a "possible" day trip to Samos Greek Island. That did not happen. Instead I had an entire day to myself: I paid for a tour! There should've been an alternate tour that day to another attraction somewhat nearby such as Izmir. 4. Upon the return flight to Istanbul Airport from Izmir my tour ended despite providing my itinerary that my flight out of Turkiye was two days later. I had to navigate back to Istanbul on my own.

Hobert_P

17 May, 2017

Highly educated historians/tour guides made the history come alive in Istanbul, Ephesus, Pergamum, Pamukale and more. Every connection worked perfectly - air flights, boutique hotels, pickups, tour arrangements. Congratulations, we were amazed by it all, in particular the highly professional and knowledgeable tour guides.

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