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Castle on Castle

6 Nights / 7 Days

€ 530* onwards

(Istanbul – Izmir – Ephesus – Izmir – Pammukale – Izmir - Istanbul)

First add in the splendours of Istanbul. Mix that with the charms of a tradional Turkish Village. Sprinkle this with the stunning beaches of Kusadasi. Top this irresistable treat with a dessert serving of pictursque springs of Pammukale.

Day 1:

On arrival into Istanbul, you will receive transfer from airport & check into your hotel. You will meet our friendly crew and enjoy the traditional Turkish Food along with the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul at night. Spend the night in Istanbul.

 

Day 2:

(Breakfast included)

We start the Istanbul City tour at 08:30hrs with a visit to the TOPKAPI PALACE – the great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Lunch break and then we head to the SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar) the air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

 

Day 3:

(Breakfast included)

After breakfast we depart for Istanbul Ataturk Airport and catch a domestic flight to Izmir. At Izmir you will receive tour transfer from the airport & check into your hotel in Kusadasi. Spend your night in Kusadasi.

 

Day 4:

(Breakfast included)

A fully guided Ephesus Tour will start at 08:30hrs with a visit to one of the best preserved ancient cities in the world. A visit to Ephesus - once the commercial centre of the ancient world - it is a highlight of Turkey. The city, whose wealth and patronage supported its splendid architectural program, was dedicated to the goddess Artemis. Her enormous temple, once considered one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World and rebuilt several times, dates in its latest form from the third century B.C. The tour of the ruins also includes a theatre, gymnasium, agora and baths, as well as the Library of Celsus. Spend your night in Kusadasi.

 

Day 5:

(Breakfast included)

After breakfast, we depart on our tour of Pamukkale travertine's and the ancient city of Hierapolis. You will visit Domitian Gate, Colonnaded Gate and Cathedral, Red waters of Karahayit, Pamukkale Museum and the Travertine's of Pamukkale. Spend your night in Kusadasi.

 

Day 6:

(Breakfast included)

After breakfast, we depart for Sirince Village – the beautifull village of Sirince and the ruins of 42 churches, the suggested birth place of the Virgin Mary. Sirince Village also has a fantastic reputation for making some of the best wines in Turkey - especially fruit wines. Sirince's construction style today belongs to Anatolian Greeks. The houses on the slope are all original with their white paint. There is a good view at the slope all buildings are still original with their white paint. There is a good view at the entrance of the village and its streets are also wonderful. Sirince is very popular for its building style, house, streets and apple wine made by the villagers. In 1922 the Anatolian Greeks immigrated back to Greece and Turks coming from Greece settled there. After the Village Tour, we depart for Izmir Airport for our domestic flight back to Istanbul to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Spend your night in Istanbul.

 

Day 7:

(Breakfast included)

After breakfast, you check out from the hotel. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home.

 

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