7-Day Istanbul, Ephesus & Pamukkale

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After breakfast this morning, your guide will pick you up from your hotel for a full-day tour of the old city of Istanbul. During the tour, you will visit Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and finally, the Grand Bazaar where you can haggle and shop 'til you drop. At the end of the tour, you'll be dropped off back at your hotel. In the evening, you will enjoy a typical Turkish bath experience with a 40-minute massage and traditional bath atmosphere.

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After breakfast, you'll be picked up from your hotel for a full-day city tour of Istanbul. During the tour, you'll visit the Spice Market, one of the most famous covered shopping complexes in Istanbul, after the Grand Bazaar. The market is home to 85 stalls selling various spices, Turkish delight, sweets, jewellery, souvenirs, and dried fruits and nuts. Afterwards, you'll jump on a two-hour private yacht cruise on the Bosphorus followed by a local tastes food tour in the afternoon.

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This morning, you'll check out and transfer to the airport early in the morning for your flight to Izmir. You'll be met at their airport on arrival and you'll drive to Ephesus for a full-day tour. You'll visit Ephesus Ancient City, the House of Virgin Mary, the St John Basilica and Sirince Village. At the end of the tour, you'll be dropped off at your hotel in Kusadasi.

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After breakfast, you'll check out and meet your driver for your drive to Pamukkale, home to the famous Cotton Castle salt terraces. You'll then embark on a full-day tour during which you'll visit Hierapolis Ancient City, explore the incredible Cotton Castle and visit the UNESCO-listed Aphrodisias Ancient City which dates back to the 3rd century BC. At the end of the tour, you'll transfer to airport for your evening flight to Istanbul.

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Today, you'll have the entire day free to spend as you wish in Istanbul; this will be your chance to visit any of the landmarks or key sights you have yet been able to. Visiting Istanbul is nothing short of an extraordinary cultural experience. Due to its strategic location, it’s east meets west theme permeates every corner of the city. From its endless list of minarets to its mosaic-adorned Byzantine churches to its famously hospitable people, a trip to Istanbul is on to remember for most.