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Note: This tour is conducted on a private basis for individuals or small groups seeking luxury travel services in Turkey. These services include private chauffer driven vehicles, private guide(s), access to CIP lounges at airports, 1st class seats, luxury hotels. The below itinerary should be taken only as a guide & can be modified to your interests. Day 01 : Arrival in Istanbul Upon arrival to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, you will be met by our staff & accompanied during the transfer to your hotel. You have the afternoon & evening free to relax &/or check out the city. Day 02 : Istanbul You will start a full day of sightseeing tour to discover the Byzantine & Ottoman Relics, visit Saint Sophia Museum, one of the world s greatest architectural marvels, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th Century & reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, then visit the Blue Mosque, built in the 16th century, unique with 6 minarets & its magnificent interior decoration of the blue Iznik tiles. After lunch visit the Grand Covered Bazaar one of the oldest & biggest Bazaars in the world with more than 4,000 shops selling souvenirs, rugs & kilims, jewelry, pottery, leather & almost anything. Visit Royal Topkapi Palace, the great palace of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries (Including the Harem section). Transfer to your hotel for overnight stay. Day 03 : Istanbul After breakfast, we visit the Egyptian Market built in 1664, the perfect place to shop for herbal medicine, Turkish Delight (lokum), spices, teas, caviar & many other flavours. We then embark on a private boat which will take you to both European & Asian shores of the city. Alongside million dollar mansions we will see the two bridges linking Europe & Asia by road, as well as the seaside summer palaces & unique wooden houses not to mention the natural beauty of the forests above. From there on you will drive you by coach over the Intercontinental Bosphorus Bridge to take you to Camlica Hill on the Asian side. Camlica is the highest hill in Asiatic Istanbul where you will enjoy breathtaking views of two shores. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. Day 04 : Istanbul / Kusadasi Noon transfer to Istanbul Airport for Izmir flight. Transfer to Kusadasi hotel upon arrival. Free day at leisure. Kusadasi was much-frequented place of birds during the seasonal migrations, during Ottoman reign it was named as Kusadasi (Bird Island). Bird island is connected to the mainland with a mole. Centuries ago the island was used for securing the shores & for preventing the attacks from the sea. Today, it is an ideal place to watch the panoramic view of the city & to witness breathtaking sunsets. You can also sip your drink at one of the cafes on the island. Day 05 : Ephesus You will be picked up from your hotel lobby to visit the Ancient City of Ephesus which is among the best places in the world enabling one to genuinely 'soak in' the atmosphere of Roman times & one of the best preserved Greco-Roman Cities in the world. After lunch, we depart to visit the House of Virgin Mary where she is said to be brought here by St. John & have spent the last of her days. We will see the shrine & small chapel which is a pilgrimage sight just recently visited by Pope Benedict. The tour also includes a visit to the remains of Artemis Temple which was one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. Overnight Kusadasi. Day 06 : Kusadasi / Pamukkale We will check out from hotel & drive for 2.5 hours to reach Pamukkale, world famous for its volcanic spring water that cascades over steep, natural terraces to form pools, channels & stalactites which give rise to Pamukkale's modern name ’Cotton-castle’. But first we'll visit Hierapolis, which is adjacent to Pamukkale. The ruins of the ancient city cover more than a mile. We see the impressive amphitheatre with seats still in perfect condition, the city gates, & column lined streets & arches which have stood through time & earthquakes. We visit the Martyrium of St. Philip where the apostle is said to be buried in a worship chamber surrounded by eight chapels. After the tour of Pamukkale, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight Pamukkale Day 07 : Pamukkale / Istanbul Free time in Pamukkale village. Check out at noon & transfer to Denizli Airport for Istanbul flight. Upon arrival to Istanbul, transfer to your hotel. Overnight Istanbul. Day 08 : Istanbul Free day at leisure. Overnight Istanbul. Day 09 : Istanbul Departure Breakfast, check out & as per your international flight time transfer to Istanbul Airport for homebound flight. |
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The Turquoise Coast |
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Divanyolu Caddesi No:34 Sultanahmet - Istanbul /
TURKEY 34122 |
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Association of Turkish Travel Agencies TURSAB Member No: A1855 |
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