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 Istanbul - Ephesus 5 Days Tour
Duration: 5 Days - 4 Nights
DAY 1 : ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL
Arrival at Istanbul airport .Transfer to your hotel.
 DAY 2 : BYZANTINE & OTTOMAN RELICS TOUR
FULL DAY TOUR
HAGIA SOPHIA
Built like a cathedral of Constantinople in 537 converted to a mosque from 29 May 1453.Constantinople was conquered by the Ottoman Turks and Sultan Mehmed II ordered the building. Opened as a museum on 1935.Hagia Sophia is one of the greatest surviving examples of Byzantine architecture.
BLUE MOSQUE
Also called Sultan Ahmed Mosque, built between 1609 and 1616. Named Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior.
HIPPODROME
The Hippodrome of Constantinople ,Sultanahmet Meydani nowadays. was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire.
GRAND BAZAAR
Opened in 1461, it is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops. It is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world.
TOPKAPI PALACE
the official and primary residence in the city of the Ottoman Sultans for 400 years. Initial construction began in 1459, ordered by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Byzantine Constantinople.
SULEYMANIYE MOSQUE
The Süleymaniye Mosque was built on the order of Sultan Suleiman I,Suleiman the Magnificent.It was finished in 1558.
Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)
 DAY 3 : BOSPHORUS & TWO CONTINENTS TOUR
SPICE BAZAAR: one of the oldest bazaars in the city. Located in Eminönü, it is the second largest covered shopping complex after the Grand Bazaar.
in the Spice Bazaar or Egiptian Bazaar you can find foodstuffs, snacks, nuts, tea, lokum, and of course, spices.
BOSPHORUS BY BOAT
BOSPHORUS: Istanbul Strait or in turkish Istanbul Bogazi, it connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara.Two bridges cross the Bosphorus and you can see both of them during the trip.Besides you willl be able to admire the Dolmabahce Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, Rumeli Fortress and residences along the Marmara sea.
BOSPHORUS BRIDGE: Also called the First Bosphorus Bridge, it was completed in 1973.Is one of the two bridges in Istanbul joining 2 continents and you will have the opportunity to go from one continent (Asia) to another (Europe) in a few minutes.
BEYLERBEYI PALACE: its An Imperial Ottoman summer residence built in the 1860s.
CAMLICA HILL: Situated near Uskudar, has a magnificent view of the city. It is the highest point in Istanbul from where you can admire the city, bridges,the Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorus.
Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)
DAY 4: FLIGHT TO IZMIR & EPHESUS TOUR 
Transfer to the airport in Istanbul.
ın Izmir Full day guided Ephesus tour.
EPHESUS: the second largest city of the Roman Empire.
was one of the great cities in Asia Minor.
The ruins of Ephesus are known around the world.
TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS: completed around 550 BC .
The monument was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
THE HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARRY: Located near Ephesus, approximately 7 kms from Selcuk. It is believed to be the last residence of the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus.
Transfer to Izmir Airport for the domestic flight to Istanbul.
Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 5: DEPARTURE FROM iSTANBUL
Breakfast,
Transfer to Istanbul International Airport.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
• Round trip flight tickets. (Istanbul-Izmir,Izmir-Istanbul)
• 4 night hotel stay in Istanbul at 4 star or 5 star hotels depending on the tour package you have choosen.(including breakfast)
• 2 Full Day Tour of Istanbul with lunch.
• 1 Full Day Tour of Ephesus with lunch.
• All transportation and transfers (Pick up and drop off from the hotels to the airport and from airport to the hotels).
• Overland transportation by A/C vehicle.
• Professional licensed guiding services.
• Meals mentioned by the itinerary.
• Entrance fees mentioned by the itinerary.
• Services charges and local taxes.
Departure Days: Daily
Minimum 2 Persons
Currency is in U.S. Dollars (USD)
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