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| Istanbul - Ephesus - Pamukkale |
ITINERARY
DAY - 1 ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL
Arrival and transfer from the airport to hotel (S Class) and overnight.
DAY - 2 ISTANBUL TOUR (B-L)
08.15 After breakfast in your hotel departing for full day Istanbul Tour.
Visiting, Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc..
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. Rumeli Fortress, Historical armament built by the Conquerer to control and protect Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture. LUNCH
* Rumeli Fortress is closed on Wednesday
Dolmabahce Palace, The last residence for Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 saloons. Famous with the great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier.
Bosphorus Bridge, unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes. Camlica Hill, exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the best point of view. 17.00 Tour ends. Tonight, transfer to the bus station and overnight bus trip to Kusadasi at 19:00.
DAY - 3 EPHESUS TOUR (B-L)
Arrive early in the morning to Kusadasi and transfer to the hotel to check-in. After, departing for full guided Ephesus Tour. Visit Temple of Artemis, Ephesus Ruins (Theatre, Celsius Library, Agora, Odeon, Domitianus Temple, Trajan Fountain, Roman Latrine). Lunch and visit St. John, Museum and House of Virgin Mary. Transfer to Hotel after the tour and overnight.
DAY - 4 PAMUKKALE TOUR (B-L)
After breakfast departing for full guided Pamukkale tour to visit the ancient city of Hierapolis . The ruins of the biggest Necropolis Graveyard of the ancient world, Roman Baths, Bazilica and calcium cliffs, after Lunch Red Spring. Swimming in Kleopatra Thermal Pool (not included tour prices). After the tour, transfer to Kusadasi and overnight bus trip back to Istanbul. (You can always extend your tour with additional days.)
DAY - 5 ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL
Arrive early in the morning to Istanbul where tour ends.