5-Day Istanbul and Ephesus Mini-Group Guided Tour

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This mini group ( max. 10 pax ) land tour includes the most popular highlights of Turkey. Surround yourself in the world-famous attractions on an 5-day fully guided tour.
Istanbul is the world’s most gorgeous and mysterious city located in 2 continents Europe and Asia. Check out the History, Beauty, culture and lifestyle.
Ephesus, Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus

The non-stop adventure gives you a thorough overview of the country's most popular destinations, without making you feel rushed. Perfect for travelers who are short on time or people who hate planning, all logistical details, including domestic flights, accommodation, and most meals, are included and accounted for.
* Selected Boutique Hotels in Sultanahmet
* Small group ensures personal service with
* Informative, friendly and professional guide
* Domestic flights included
* Option with Private Tour for your family

What's Included

Transportation with brand new air-conditioned minivan/minibus
4 nights in Boutique Hotels: Yasmak Sultan or Dosso Dossi Old City or similar
4 Breakfasts and BBQ lunch on Ephesus tour day
Domestic flights from Istanbul to Izmir and from Izmir to Istanbul (15 kg check in and 8 kg cabin )
Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line )
Professional licensed tour guide

Any drinks and the meals not mentioned in including section
Personal expenses
Gratuities

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We pick our guests from Istanbul Airport (IST). and Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW). and hotels in IstanbulThis mini group ( max. 10 pax ) land tour includes the most popular highlights of Turkey. Surround yourself in the world-famous attractions on an 5-day fully guided tour. Istanbul is the world’s most gorgeous and mysterious city located in 2 continents Europe and Asia. Check out the History, Beauty, culture and lifestyle. Ephesus, Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of CelsusThe non-stop adventure gives you a thorough overview of the country's most popular destinations, without making you feel rushed. Perfect for travelers who are short on time or people who hate planning, all logistical details, including domestic flights, accommodation, and most meals, are included and accounted for. * Selected Boutique Hotels in Sultanahmet * Small group ensures personal service with * Informative, friendly and professional guide * Domestic flights included * Option with Private Tour for your family

What To Expect

Day 1

Arrival to Istanbul

1 Stop

Day 2

Full Day Istanbul Tour (Breakfast)

5 Stops

Hippodrome

Your guide will meet with you at your hotel lobby and after greetings, your tour starts with Hippodrome Square where used to take place for chariot races and the Byzantine riots during Roman & Byzantine period.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Mosque

Only a short walk away, reaches Hagia Sophia built in 532 AD by Roman Emperor Justinian I.Update for St. Sophia interior visit : Live guiding is not allowed in St. Sophia after the 15th January 2024. Guests have to have their smart phones and headphones during their visit. If guests do not have a headphone, they can buy at the entrance at the cost of 3,5-USD The system is similar to audio guide system. Guests who does not have smart phones will follow the signs and the given informations on the signs .

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque

Then, we will visit Blue Mosque, where has its fame from its beautiful blue Iznik tiles. The mosque is composed of a large prayer hall unified under a single dome and an open courtyard to the northwest. It is oriented thirty-nine degrees east of south. An outer precinct, enclosed by a stonewall with windows, wraps around the mosque and court on all sides except for qibla. The elevation drops sharply towards the Bosphorus on the qibla wall side where a separate terrace and a royal kiosk were built on a partial basement.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Topkapi Palace

We will continue walking to Topkapi Palace, was not only the residence of the Ottoman sultans, but also the administrative and educational center of the state. It was constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople. We will visit the Topkapi Palace including weapons section.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Grand Bazaar

We will visit Grand Bazaar where is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. Opened in 1461, it is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Day 3

Istanbul Tour (Breakfast )

5 Stops

Day 4

Istanbul - Ephesus Tour - Istanbul (Breakfast – Lunch)

7 Stops

Istanbul

Early in the morning, our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to airport for your morning fly to Izmir.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Izmir

Upon your arrival to Izmir Airport, your guice will meet with you at the airport with your name sign. After greeting, your journey to Ephesus region around 50 minutes will begin.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

The Temple of Artemis

First visit the Artemis Temple where is one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ancient City of Ephesus

Continue to Ephesus, walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them The State Agora, Odeon, Memnius Monument, the Temple of Domitian, , Polio Fountain, Curetes Street, The Trajan Fountain, The Baths of Scholastica, Hadrian Temple, Latrina, Celcus Library, the gate of Mihridates and Mazues, Commercial Agora and The Grand Theater are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Selcuk

After Ephesus, lunch will be served in the garden of a local handicrafts center. Here you can see some of the traditional carpet weaving techniques used and enjoy viewing some splendid displays of beautiful carpets.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

After Lunch visit House of Virgin Mary. This house is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council of 431 in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared it a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed here.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Istanbul

End of the tour, you will be taken back to Izmir Airport for your flight back to Istanbul. Upon your arrival to Istanbul Airport, our representative will meet with you and transfer you to your hotel for overnight.

Admission Ticket Free

Day 5

Istanbul - Home ( Breakfast)

1 Stop

Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Specialized infant seats are available
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Transportation with brand new air-conditioned minivan/minibus.4 nights in Boutique Hotels: Yasmak Sultan or Dosso Dossi Old City or similar.4 Breakfasts and BBQ lunch on Ephesus tour day.Domestic flights from Istanbul to Izmir and from Izmir to Istanbul (15 kg check in and 8 kg cabin ).Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line ).Professional licensed tour guide. The following is NOT included: Any drinks and the meals not mentioned in including section.Personal expenses.Gratuities. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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