Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Istanbul
As we say in Turkey, HOS GELDINIZ! Welcome to Turkey. We will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. After a short briefing about your tour you will have the afternoon free - - Overnight in Istanbul
Day 2 Sites you’ll see today - Istanbul
*Blue Mosque--World renown for it’s architecture and focal point for worshipping Muslims
*Haghia Sophia--1,400 year old supreme church from Byzantium times which houses famous Byzantine Mosaics *Byzantine Hippodrome--The focal point of the Byzantine Empire during the reign of Constantine. Within it’s center you will see the Egyptian Obelisk and Serpentine Column.
*Topkapi Palace--the residence and leadership center of the Sultans during the Ottoman Empire. It was built in 1459-1465 shortly after the conquest of Constantinople. You will see the Treasury that includes the Topkapi Dagger, the 86 carat Spoon Maker’s Diamond, and the jewel encased bones of St. John the Baptist’s skull and arm bone.
*Suleymaniye Mosque & the Grand Bazaar will also be visited during the tour. Overnight in ISTANBUL
Day 3 - Istanbul - Kusadasi
Free day in Istanbul 20:00 Departure from our office on an overnight bus to Kusadasi
Day 4 - Kusadasi - Ephesus tour
Arrive Kusadasi Early Morning Check in Hotel Sites you’ll see today
*Ephesus is one of the best preserved cities from Roman times. At the time St. Paul lived in Ephesus in the 60‘s AD, it was at it’s Roman heyday with a population around 250,000. When St. Paul lived in Ephesus he would have addressed the Ephesians in the great theatre, that today impresses everyone that walks into it’s stands. Ephesus was a great ancient city and much of it has been preserved for you to see. More than any other site, you can walk the streets, stand in the great theatre, wander in the library, look towards the hill where St. Paul was put into prison, and feel that you are walking back into the time that St. Paul lived. After being here, you will read the book of Ephesians with new eyes.
*The House of The Virgin Mary where it is believed St. Mary came to live with St. John in the last years of her life. >Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner provided<overnight in KUSADASI
Day 5 - Kusadasi - Pamukkale tour- Marmaris
Breakfast served at the hotel - Check out from the hotel and drive to inlands of the western part of Turkey, as soon as we arrive in Pamukkale then we will continou on the guided tour of Pamukkale & Hiarapolis
Sites you’ll see today
*Pammukale which means cotton castle, is the result of limestone formations built over thousands of years. Warm calcium rich mineral water flowed over the cliffs and as it cooled it deposited the calcium into the formations that are seen today. Pammukale is now a world heritage site.
*Hierapolis was founded as a healing care centre in 190 BC, taking advantage of the mineral waters in the area. It was one of the most important intellectual, artistic, religious and commercial centres of the Roman Empire. It eventually had a large Jewish and Christian community. and during the Christian era the city of Laodiceia, one of the Seven Churches written of in Revelation, was founded 8 km away.
After the Pamukkale tour, we will transfer you to Marmaris ( 3 hours drive down to the Aegean )
Check in Hotel - Overnight stay in Marmaris.
Day 6 - Blue Voyage
In the morning after breakfast we will meet you at the lobby of your hotel and transfer you to the Gulet, after check in, you will meet the Captain, crew and ship mates, and spend the night in Marmaris
Day 7 - Blue Voyage
After breakfast we will depart from Marmaris, and will be on to our first stop to Paradise island and you will relax, swim, snorkel, sun bath, party, we will spend the night on a nice bay along the paradise island. Overnight stay in Paradise Island
Day 8 - Blue Voyage
In the morning we will depart for Ekincik Bay and after arrival ( you can take an optional tour to Dalyan and Caunos
With this day tour you will explore the rock tombs, Caunos ancient site with with its amphitheater, acropolis and the tombs. Lunch will be provided in an authentic river side restaurant then you will see the famous mud baths,( why not to jump in and get more beautiful ) and then you will see the world famous turtle beach with its white sands, where Caretta Caretta Turtles still lay their eggs, after the tour you will be transferred back to the Gulet. and spend the at Ekincik Bay.
Day 9 - Fethiye
After breakfast we will be on our way to our final destination Fethiye ( after arrival in Fethiye harbour, you will say good bye to Shipmates and Crew
Day 10 - Fethiye -
Breakfast served at the hotel and day at leisure in Fethiye. Dinner provided in the hotel, Overnight stay in Fethiye.
Day 11 - Fethiye to Istanbul
After breakfast we will transfer you to Dalaman Airport and put you on a 1 hour 3minute flight back to Istanbul, Arrival in Istanbul, transfer to your hotel & Overnight stay.
Day 12 - Istanbul to Home
Gule, Gule! It is time to go home. We will transfer you to the airport and wish you well, asking that you keep Turkey in your hearts and prayers, and hoping that our paths cross again in this life! If you have extended your time with an additional add-on trip, we will be confirming this day with you your additional schedule. Contact us for additional tour options.
Cost will be € 1185 per person in double room and € 1545 for single supp.
Price includes
* All Transportations by comfortable vehicles
* 4 star accommodation with breakfast & 3 Lunches
* Domestic flight tickets ( Istanbul - Kayseri & Izmir - Istanbul )
* Professional English speaking guides
* Entrance fees to the Ancient sites
* All of the service charges and local taxes
( This is a customize program and it is available all year around, if you are interested in getting more information about the cost, and hotel name and their websites, then simply send us an e-mail inquiry and let us know the dates you like to travel, then we will get back to you with full on information.
We can also extend your stay by adding more sights like Antalya, Fethiye or more days in either in Kusadasi and Istanbul and make the program suitable for your time and interest.
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