DEPARTS DAILY
DAY 1: ISTANBUL
Arrive Istanbul, transfer to hotel. Overnight: Istanbul (D)
DAY 2: ISTANBUL
A full day’s touring in Istanbul where we will see such well-known sites as the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar. Istanbul is a fascinating and beautiful city! Overnight: Istanbul. (BL)
DAY 3: ISTANBUL
Visit the Spic Bazaar, one of the oldest bazaars in the city and so named because various spices from the Orient were offered here in the past. Cruise through the Bosphorus, a waterway separating the two continents of Asia and Europe. You will have the opportunity to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture example of besides modern residential and luxurious apartments. See the Rumeli Fortress on the way back to the city. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight: Istanbul (BL)
DAY 4: ISTANBUL – IZMIR
Transfer to Istanbul Airport for flight to Izmir. Arrive Izmir, transfer to hotel. Afternoon orientation tour of the city. We see the Agora, Mt.Pagus for a panoramic view of the bay of Izmir, and the Old Bazaar. Overnight: Izmir (B)
DAY 5: IZMIR – EPHESUS - IZMIR
Drive to Ephesus, the great Greco Roman City of Asia Minor and an important centre of Christianity. Visit the Basilica of St. John and the Grand Theatre where St. Paul had an encounter with the jealous idol-makers. Visit the local museum and the famous statue of “Diana of the Ephesians”. We will also visit the Last Home of the Virgin Mary. Overnight: Izmir (B)
DAY 6: IZMIR – PERGAMUM – IZMIR - ISTANBUL
We drive to Pergamum. The main ruins are the Acropolis and Asclepion. The Acropolis was the capital of the Pergamum Kingdom and later the capital of the Asian province of the Roman Empire. The oldest ruins date back to the 5th century BC. Famous ruins of Acropolis are the Altar of Zeus, Athena Temple, Trajan Temple, the steepest theatre of the world, and the Library. Drive to Asclepion which was the famous healing centre of the ancient world. Transfer to Izmir Airport at the end of the tour for your flight to Istanbul. Arrive Istanbul, transfer to hotel. Overnight: Istanbul (BL)
DAY 7: ISTANBUL
Departure transfer to Istanbul Airport. (B)
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