ISTANBUL & IZMIR WITH SHORT FLIGHTS – 5 Nights / 6 Days
During this 6-Day tour discover one of the most mesmerizing cities in the world:
Istanbul. Built on two continents and filled with the exotic debris of its long
and turbulent history, this ancient siren of the Bosporus captivates all who visit
her. Then visit Izmir, formerly know as “Smyrna” and follow the traces of occupation
from the 3rd millennium BC – the settlements of Hittites, while you are still enjoying
the sun and the beach in the beautiful Aegean costline.
Overnights:
Istanbul (3) Izmir (2)
Toll Free:
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Meet and greet at the airport. Then transfer to the hotel for a welcome briefing.
Evening is free at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul at the selected hotel.
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 artefacts, jeweller 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)
Depart from hotel for a full day Bosporus and Asia tour. First visit the Spice Market,
and then embark on a Bosporus 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)
Early departure from Istanbul to Izmir with a domestic flight. Arrival at Izmir
Adnan Menderes Airport. 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 5
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 6
Izmir Fly to Istanbul
Morning flight back to Istanbul. End of our services. (B)
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1-888-596-6886
Hotels to be used
- Istanbul Arcadia Hotel or Galata Anemon Hotel (Boutique Hotels)
- Izmir Anemon (4 Star)
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
- Travel Insurance
- Drinks and meals that are not mentioned in the itinerary
- Turkish Visa fee
- All personal expenses
- Tips to the tour guide and driver
Toll Free:
1-888-596-6886
There are different hotel options available for Istanbul & Izmir with Short Flights. Depending
on the hotel you select, the price will vary. We can customize any of our tour package
and offer you an upgraded hotel option of your choosing - in any hotel in Turkey.
For the hotel names included in this tour rate please see the "Inclusions" tab..
Toll Free:
1-888-596-6886
Double Room Per Person
$ 1,790
(all taxes included)
Triple Room Per Person
$ 1,710
(all taxes included)
Single Supplement Rate
$ 380
(all taxes included)
To request your reservation, complete the form below or email to
info@mystellar.com. We will verify on the availability of the tour dates
you request and will contact you promptly by email or by phone.
Toll Free:
1-888-596-6886
ISTANBUL & IZMIR WITH SHORT FLIGHTS – 5 Nights / 6 Days