6-Day Turkey Ephesus Gold Tour

Day 1: Welcome to Istanbul!

Istanbul, a city where history, culture, and modernity blend together perfectly. After arriving, passing through passport control, and collecting your luggage, you will meet your driver just outside the arrivals area, and transfer to your hotel.

In the evening, you can enjoy some free time and have a delightful dinner at a local restaurant, experiencing the enchanting atmosphere of Istanbul.

Day 2: Old City Tour (Breakfast)

After breakfast at your hotel, you will begin exploring Istanbul’s historical peninsula with your guide.Visit Topkapi Palace, where Ottoman sultans lived, governed the empire, and held significant state ceremonies for nearly 400 years.

Next, visit Hagia Sophia, a magnificent structure that has served as both a church and a mosque throughout history.Step into the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque), admired for its harmonious design and the striking blue Iznik tiles.

Explore the Hippodrome, once the center of Byzantine social life, where thrilling chariot races and imperial ceremonies took place.

Next, visit the Basilica Cistern, an atmospheric underground water reservoir supported by ancient columns, and discover the Medusa heads.

End your Old City tour with a visit to the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world, where you can wander through its maze of shops offering everything from carpets and jewelry to spices and handmade goods.

Return to your hotel in the evening to relax and unwind.

Day 3: Tour / Flight to Izmir  (Breakfast)

After breakfast at your hotel, you will start a pleasant day exploring the Bosphorus area and Dolmabahçe Palace with your guide.

Begin your day with a visit to Dolmabahçe Palace, the residence of the late Ottoman sultans.

Admire the crystal chandeliers, finely decorated halls, and the palace’s impressive location along the Bosphorus, where history and elegance come together.

After the palace visit, enjoy a scenic Bosphorus boat tour. As you cruise between Europe and Asia, take in the views of elegant waterfront mansions, historic fortresses, graceful mosques, and the iconic Bosphorus Bridge. Your guide will share interesting stories and historical background about the landmarks along the way.

Feel the refreshing breeze and capture unforgettable photos of Istanbul from the water.

At the end of the tour, you will return to your hotel and then be transferred to the airport for your flight to Izmir. You will spend the night in Kusadasi.

Day 4 : Ephesus Tour (Breakfast & Lunch)

Start the day with a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be her final resting place after the crucifixion of Jesus. Surrounded by pine trees and serene views, the site holds great spiritual significance for many visitors.Then, explore the ancient city of Ephesus, once one of the most important cities of the Roman Empire. Walk along the marble streets, visiting landmarks such as the Celsus Library, the Grand Theater, the Temple of Hadrian, and the beautifully preserved Terrace Houses with their stunning mosaics and frescoes.End the tour with a visit to the Temple of Artemis, where only a single column remains, yet it is still remembered as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

You will spend the night in Kuşadası.

Day 5 : Pamukkale Tour (Breakfast & Lunch)

Get ready to explore one of Turkey’s most extraordinary natural and historical sites. After breakfast, embark on a full-day tour of Pamukkale, where geology and history meet in dramatic fashion.Begin with a visit to the ancient city of Hierapolis, once a thriving Greco-Roman settlement built atop the region’s thermal springs. Explore the impressive theater, the vast necropolis, and the ruins of temples and public baths.Next, visit the gleaming white terraces of Pamukkale, formed by centuries of flowing mineral-rich water. These unique formations have become one of the country’s most iconic natural wonders.Nearby, visit Cleopatra’s Pool, said to have been a gift from Mark Antony, and still known for its warm, mineral-rich waters.

At the end of the tour, you will be trans

ferred to the airport for your return flight to Istanbul.

Day 6: Time to Say Goodbye – Turkiye (Breakfast)

Enjoy your free time around the hotel until it’s time for your transfer to Istanbul Airport for your international flight connection.

You will create legendary memories on this journey, offering an experience that combines history, nature, and culture. Every corner holds a discovery waiting for you!

Included

- Hotel Accomodation

- Domestic Flights (15 + 8 KG per person )

- Services of professional English-speaking guide

- Comprehensive sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary

- Entrance fees to museums and sites 

- Transportation & Transfers

- Included meals as mentioned in the above itinerary.

Not Included

- Drinks During the Lunch Tips

- Travel Insurance

- Personal Expenses

- Optional Hot Air Balloon

Hotels :

• Istanbul 5* : Sura Hotels -  Vogue Supreme Hotel – Fer Hotel

• Kusadasi 5* : Double Tree by Hilton – Elite World Kusadasi – Unique Life Style Hotel

• Cappadocia 5* : Carus Hotel – Gamirasu Hotel – Kelebek Cave Hotel

• Pamukkale 5* : Hierapark Thermal Hotel – Doga Thermal Hotel – Ramada Resort Thermal Hotel

• Antalya 5* : Holiday Inn Lara - Ramada Plaza Antalya – Crown Plaza Hotel

  
  

Price : 1820 USD