This 5 Days 4 Nights Istanbul, Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour Package starts and ends in Istanbul and offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Explore the imperial heritage of Istanbul, walk through the ancient streets of Ephesus, and admire the world-famous white travertines of Pamukkale. Including domestic flights, airport transfers, licensed professional guides, entrance fees, and lunches, this tour is designed to make your Turkey travel smooth, comfortable, and unforgettable.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL TO ISTANBUL
Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), our team will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. There are no scheduled activities today, allowing you time to relax after your journey. You will meet your guide the following day at 09:00 AM.
Day Includes: Transfers | Hotel Accommodation
DAY 2: ISTANBUL TOUR
After breakfast at the hotel, begin a guided tour exploring Istanbul’s most iconic monuments. The tour starts at the Hippodrome of Constantine, once the heart of Byzantine Constantinople, where you will see the Obelisk of Theodosius, brought from Egypt in the 4th century.
Continue to the magnificent Hagia Sophia, an architectural masterpiece that has served as both a Greek Orthodox cathedral and an imperial mosque over the centuries. The tour concludes at the Blue Mosque, dating back to the 17th century and famous for its elegant domes and hand-painted blue İznik tiles.
The remainder of the day is free at leisure. An optional visit to Topkapi Palace, the former residence of Ottoman sultans, is available.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day Includes: Breakfast & Lunch | Tour | Entrance Fees | Hotel Accommodation
DAY 3:ISTANBUL TOUR AND AFTERNOON FLIGHT TO IZMIR
After breakfast, visit the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, where the aromas of spices and local products fill the air. Continue with a relaxing Bosphorus Cruise, sailing between Europe and Asia while admiring the city skyline and Ottoman palaces such as Dolmabahce Palace and Beylerbeyi Palace.
Between 16:00 – 18:00, you will be transferred from your hotel to the airport for your domestic flight to Izmir. Upon arrival at Izmir Airport, our team will welcome you at the domestic terminal exit and transfer you to Kuşadası (approximately 1 hour). Check in to your hotel and enjoy free time to rest.
Day Includes: Breakfast | Tour | Flight Ticket | Transfers | Hotel Accommodation
DAY 4 EPHESUS AND VIRGIN MARY TOUR
After breakfast, meet your guide around 09:30 AM and begin the tour with a visit to the Virgin Mary House, believed to be the final residence of the Virgin Mary and today an important pilgrimage site for both Christians and Muslims.
Continue to Ephesus Ancient City, one of the most important harbor cities of the ancient world and one of the Seven Churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation. During the guided tour, you will see the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan, and the impressive Great Theatre.
Next, visit the Basilica of Saint John, believed to be built on the tomb of the Apostle John, followed by the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Return to your hotel and enjoy a free afternoon at leisure.
Day Includes: Flight Ticket | Tour | Entrance Fees | Lunch | Hotel Accommodation
DAY 5 : PAMUKKALE AND HIERAPOLIS TOUR
After breakfast, depart around 07:30 – 08:00 AM for Pamukkale in an air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch and begin the guided tour of Hierapolis Ancient City, including the Ancient Theatre, Marble Street, and the Necropolis, known as the cemetery of the ancient world.
Continue to the famous Pamukkale Travertines, the white calcium terraces formed by mineral-rich thermal waters. You will have free time to relax on the terraces or optionally swim in the historic Cleopatra Thermal Pool (entrance fee not included).
According to your flight schedule, you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, our team will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
End of services. We hope to welcome you again in Turkey.
Day Includes: Breakfast & Lunch | Tour | Entrance Fees | Flight Ticket | Airport Transfer
PRICES INCLUDES
✅ 2 Domestic Flights per person (15 kg check-in + 8 kg cabin baggage)
✅ 4 Nights Accommodation
✅ Airport Transfers
✅ Guided Tours in Groups of up to 15 People
✅ Licensed Professional Tour Guides
✅ Entrance Fees to All Museums and Sites Mentioned
✅ Transportation by Air-Conditioned Minivans
✅ Daily Breakfast & Lunch During Tours (vegetarian, vegan, and halal options available)
PRICES EXCLUDES
❌ Personal Expenses
❌ Drinks During Lunch (Optional)
❌ Dinners
HOTEL INFO
Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel ★★★★★ – Boutique luxury in the heart of the Old City, steps from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque
Millennium Istanbul Golden Horn ★★★★★ – Modern comfort with views over the historic Golden Horn
Grand Gülsoy Hotel ★★★★ – Centrally located with easy access to major sights and public transport
Charisma De Luxe Hotel ★★★★★ – Seafront luxury with panoramic Aegean views
Marina Hotel ★★★★ – Prime location near the marina and city center
Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel ★★★★– Comfortable hotel close to shopping and dining areas
PRICES INCLUDES
✅ 2 Domestic Flights per person (15 kg check-in + 8 kg cabin baggage)
✅ 4 Nights Accommodation
✅ Airport Transfers
✅ Guided Tours in Groups of up to 15 People
✅ Licensed Professional Tour Guides
✅ Entrance Fees to All Museums and Sites Mentioned
✅ Transportation by Air-Conditioned Minivans
✅ Daily Breakfast & Lunch During Tours (vegetarian, vegan, and halal options available)
PRICES EXCLUDES
❌ Personal Expenses
❌ Drinks During Lunch (Optional)
❌ Dinners
HOTEL INFO
Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel ★★★★★ – Boutique luxury in the heart of the Old City, steps from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque
Millennium Istanbul Golden Horn ★★★★★ – Modern comfort with views over the historic Golden Horn
Grand Gülsoy Hotel ★★★★ – Centrally located with easy access to major sights and public transport
Charisma De Luxe Hotel ★★★★★ – Seafront luxury with panoramic Aegean views
Marina Hotel ★★★★ – Prime location near the marina and city center
Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel ★★★★ – Comfortable hotel close to shopping and dining areas
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