BEST OF TURKEY
6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS
4 Nights Istanbul / 1 Nights Izmir
Land only (Daily Arrivals)

Itinerary

Day 1, Arrive Istanbul
Upon arrival, we will be met and assisted through customs and transferred to our hotel.

Day 2, Istanbul
Today we visit the Hippodrome including the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia and the underground Cistern. After lunch we visit the Suleymaniye Mosque, the magnificent gardens, galleries and pavillions of the Topkapi palace. Then we visit the famous old covered bazaar. Back to the hotel for overnight. (BL)

Day 3, Izmir / Ephesus / Izmir
Today we drive to Ephesus one of the most renowed classical sites in Turkey. Founded by the Ionions, it was situated on a natural harbor which gave it its early prosperity. Ephesus, with its marble street, Temple to Artemis and Cercius library, was included by Alexander the Great in his “seven wonders of the world ” Back to Izmir for overnight (BL)

Day 4, Izmir / Pergamum / Izmir / Istanbul
Today we drive to the city of Pergamum with the Hellenistic Ruins where the Great Citadel of Pergamum rises 1000m above the fertile Calcus Valley. After lunch we proceed to Pergamum Acropolis, Athena and Trajaneun Temple the library, the Great Theatre, Agora and the Roman Baths. Return to Izmir for our flight back to Istanbul for overnight. (BL)

Day 5, Istanbul
Today we enjoy a cruise on the Bosphorus with a stop at the Egyptian Market, After lunch we drive across the Bosphorus Bridge to Camlica Hill on the Asian side for a panoramic birds-eye view of Istanbul, then visit Beylerbeyi palace and Fishermen’s Village. Overnight at our hotel. (BL)

Day 6, Depart Istanbul
Today we will be transferred to the airport for our flight. Back home. (B)

We Customize - Mix and Match
Guaranteed Departures with 2 people