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Tour Notes

• Everyday Year-round
• On Day 1 the program starts in Izmir
• On Day 3 a flight is needed from Izmir to Istanbul
• Departures Every Day Year-Round for individuals and groups

Day 1 Izmir
Arrival at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. Meet and transfer to your selected hotel.

Day 2 Izmir - Ephesus - Izmir
Leave the hotel and drive to the sacred city of Ephesus, famous for its Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world). Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, the Archaeological Museum and the ruins of Ephesus. (B,L)

Day 3 Izmir - Pergamon - Istanbul
After breakfast drive to Pergamon, the ancient city of learning, arts and medicine. Visit the Acropolis where the steepest theater of the ancient world lies. Then proceed to the Asclepion, the world’s first medical center. Return to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to take a short flight to Istanbul. Transfer to your selected hotel for overnight. (B,L)

Day 4 Istanbul
Discover the Byzantine and Ottoman treasures of Istanbul. Visit the Topkapi Palace, once the Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans, which displays priceless world class collections of artifacts, jeweler and rare porcelains. Nearby is the Blue Mosque known for the color of its interior decoration. Continue across the Hippodrome Square to the Hagia Sophia Church, the 6th century Basilica which was the largest building of the world for many of the thousand years of its existence. Stop to visit the world famous Grand Covered Bazaar. Overnight in your hotel. (B,L)

Day 5 Istanbul
Depart from hotel for a full day Bosphorus and Asia tour. First visit the Spice Market, and then embark on a Bosphorus Boat Tour viewing the beauty of the European and Asian shorelines on either side. After lunch, cross to the Asian side to visit the Camlica Hill and tour the Beylerbeyi Palace. This was the summer residence of the Ottoman Sultans with its magnificent gardens. (B,L)

Day 6 Istanbul - End
After breakfast transfer from your hotel to the airport. End of our services. (B)

**This tour can also be operated in reverse, according to your flight schedule; Arriving in Istanbul, departing from Izmir.

Hotels To Be Used

• Istanbul : Boutique Class Galata Anemon or Germir Palas
• Izmir : Izmir Anemon

Including

• 5 Nights selected Hotels
• 2 Domestic Flights (Istanbul-Izmir & Izmir-Istanbul)
• Sightseeing as per itinerary
• All escorted transfers
• 9 meals / 5 Breakfast, 4 Lunches (B-Breakfast, L-Launch, D-Dinner)
• Transportation by A/C bus, or A/C van depending on the size of the group.
• English speaking professional tour guide
• Entry fees to the sites & museums
• Portage at hotels
• Service charges & local taxes
• Travel Documents, maps

Excluding

• International Return Flight with Turkish Airlines
• Drinks
• All personal expenses

(B:Breakfast Included L: Lunch Included D: Dinner Included)