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This is a tailored featuring Istanbul and
Ephesus. It is a combination of daily group tour
arrangements including entry fees and most
meals. You may stay in the hotel category of
your choice and may either fly or take an
overnight bus from/to Izmir (Kusadasi). It is
also possible to tailor a program where you go
overland via Troy, and there are other
combinations such as leisure days in the
itinerary. You can also continue to the Greek
Islands from Kusadasi, Bodrum or Marmaris.
Features Insight small group tours min 2 pax-
max 10 pax) in Istanbul but elsewhere tour size
may vary. Budget and Moderate Options include
overnight bus – First Class and Deluxe Options
include Izmir airport transfers but flights are
extra.
DAY 1
ARRIVAL
Arrival in Istanbul and transfer (optional)
to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
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DAY 2
ISTANBUL - SULTANAHMET - IZMIR - KUSADASI (OR
SELCUK) |
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Visit
the St. (Haghia) Sophia, which was built by
the Emperor Justinian. It was the largest building
in the world for over 1000 years. See its
intricate mosaics and huge central dome. Continue
to the Topkapi palace, which was used by the
Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to 19th centuries.
We will also see the impressive collection of
priceless jewels, crystal, silver
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Haghia
Sophia |
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and porcelain,
robes worn by the sultans and relics of the
prophet Mohammed. (Entrance to the Harem is extra).
After lunch we will see the Blue Mosque, built for
Sultan Ahmet I, which is a unique piece of
architecture with its six minarets and features
20,000 beautiful Iznik tiles. Visit the ancient Hippodrome with Obelisk of Theodosius, Snake
Pillar and German Fountain of Wilhelm II. Walk
through the back streets of Old Istanbul and visit
the elegant little Sokullu Pasa mosque and the
hidden underground Theodosian Cistern. See the
Grand Covered Bazaar. This tour may be done all or
partially as a walking tour. Transfer to the
airport (optional) for departure to Izmir. (Or
to bus station for overnight bus). Upon
arrival transfer to your hotel in
Kusadasi or Selcuk and overnight.
B.L. (D) |
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DAY 3
EPHESUS - HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY - ISTANBUL |
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Today we tour
Ephesus, which was one of the
largest and most interesting ancient cities of
Asia Minor. It is considered to be the most
fantastic Greco-Roman site in Turkey. You may
imagine the Ephesians shouting at the silversmith
Demetrius, " Great is Artemis of the Ephesians" in
reaction to the
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House of
Virgin Mary |
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preaching of St. Paul against man-made
idols. A visit to
the house where The Virgin Mary
spent her last days, and the Temple of Artemis,
which was one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Transfer to the airport for flight to
Istanbul (Or to bus station for
overnight bus). Upon arrival transfer (optional)
to your hotel and overnight in Istanbul.
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DAY 4
DEPARTURE
Transfer to airport (optional) for departure.
B.
TOUR PRICE: (IN EUROS)
ISTANBUL AND EPHESUS TOUR (CODE: CB04)
PER
PERSON IN DOUBLE /
TRIPLE ROOM |
SINGLE
SUPP |
EXTRA
NIGHT IN ISTANBUL |
EXTRA
NIGHT
SNG SUPP |
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BUDGET |
275
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15
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30
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15
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MODERATE |
295
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25
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40
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25
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FIRST
CLASS |
325
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150 |
45
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30
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DELUXE |
385 |
185
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55
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35
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ISTANBUL
