Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrive in Istanbul - Private Hotel Transfer-Overnight in Istanbul
Upon arrival at The Istanbul International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Sultanahmet. There is no schedule on your programme today. Have a rest. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2: Istanbul (Breakfast) - Old City Tour-Overnight in Istanbul
Your guide will meet you after breakfast for Old town tour of Istanbul. A short walk takes you to;
Hagia Sophia:
The Church of Holy Wisdom was the largest church in the Christian world for a thousand yearsundoubtedly one of the greatest architectural creations in the world, was used as a mosque during Ottomans and now serves as a museum.
Byzantine Hippodrome:
The center for entertainment, amusement and sports in the city during the Roman and Byzantine Empires. The Egyptian Obelisk, the serpentine column and the German fountain of Willhelm II are sites to be visited.
Blue Mosque:
The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is the most famous monument in both the Turkish and the Islamic worlds,is famous with its blue ceramic tiles and six minarets.
Grand Bazaar:
The oldest and the largest covered market place in the world with more almost 4000 shops owing rich collection of handmade carpets, jewelery, leather and souvenirs.
Topkapi Palace:
Topkapi Palace is certainly the most important historical site to be visited in Istanbul. It is one of the most frequently visited museums of Europe and is the most visited one in Turkey. The former imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans and the oldest and the largest remaining palaces in the world. Today, it is used as a museum to exhibit works of art and many priceless artifacts. The harem section is extra fee to visit. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3: Istanbul - Flight to Izmir – Daily Ephesus Tour (Lunch) - Overnight in Kusadasi
Early Flight you are transferred to Istanbul Airport to Izmir. You will be welcomed by your tour guide at the exit of Airport in İzmir.
After comfortable one hour drive you will arrive to House of the Virgin Mary which is located in Selcuk town very close to Ephesus ancient city. This is believed to be the last house of the Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus. The three Popes visited here as, Paul 6th in 1967, John 2nd in 1979 and finally Benedict 16th 2006. This House was later visited by Popes Paul VI and John Paul II, who confirmed its appropriateness as a place of pilgrimage. On November 29, 2006, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated mass here.
Following you will visit Ephesus Ancient City. You will walk about 1.5 km distance. Your Ephesus tour will start at the upper gate and finish at the lower gate of Ancient Ephesus City.  You will have an extensive tour in this ancient site where you will see  Domitian’s, Trajan’s and Hadrian’s Temples, the huge Roman bath, Harbour Street, Marble Street, the Gates of Mihridates and Mazues, Commercial Agora, Latrina, the Scolastica Baths, Curetes Street, Polio Fountain, Memnius’ Monument, the Prytaneion, Odeon, the State Agora, the Celsus Library and the biggest amphitheater in Turkey.
You will try one of the local restaurants and may stop by some local shops acording to your interests and time.
Finally you will visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis (Artemision), which was one of the Seven Wonders of the World and driving to Kusadasi hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 4:Pamukkale Tour (Breakfast-Lunch) - Flight to Istanbul -Overnight in Istanbul
After Breakfast, we drive to Pamukkale village which takes about 3 hours driving by a private,A/C, luxurious vehicle to see Pamukkale  one of the most important natural beauty in Turkey. Pamukkale means cotton castle and the name of Pamukkale comes from white calcium terraces. Pamukkale is very important for the tourists because of the its historical sites of Hierapolis Ancient city, Calcium Terraces and Mineral Water Spring Pool also called Cleopatra Pool.
After driving,you will start walking in the city Hierapolis which was founded on this site in the 2nd century B.C., "Hierapolis" means "sacred city", and according to Stephanus of Byzantium the city was given this name because of the large number of temples it contained. Today, the theatre, the Apollo temple and the necropolis are the most important places to see in Hierapolis.
You can get in the little White pools and take best pictures in Pamukkale while walking through the travertine without shoes, slippers and socks.
Your guide will give you some free time for swimming in Cleopatra pool which is optional and extra, and you need to have swimming suit in here.Â
After tour transfer to Denizli Airport for flight to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul
Day 5 : Istanbul (Breakfast) - Free Day-Overnight in Istanbul
Day 6: Transfer (Breakfast) to Istanbul Airport for your international Flight Back Home
After breakfast transfer to your international flight back home. End of our Service.
What's Included?
Professional English Speaking tour guide (Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese speaking guides can be organised when request)
Private transportation with A/C non- smoking vehicles
Private driver
Domestic flight tickets as described in the itinerary
Accommodation including breakfast
Lunches as described in the itinerary
Entrance Fees to the scheduled museums
Local taxes and insurance
Parking fees
What's Excluded (Optional)?
Personal expenses such as Drinks
International flight tickets
Personal travel insurance
Tips
Optional activities such as Balloon Ride, Turkish Night, Turkish Bath…