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DAY 1) ISTANBUL – ARRIVAL (No Meals)
Arrive in Istanbul NEW Airport (flight details to be advised) you will meet with English speaking Travel Ideas representative holding a name sign outside the luggage claim area at the airport, transfer to hotel by a private vehicle for check-in & rest. (Early check-in upon availability) Remainder of the day at your own leisure. Overnight at hotel in Istanbul.

DAY 2) ISTANBUL FULL DAY OLD CITY TOUR (Buffet Breakfast & Local Lunch included)
After your breakfast meet with your English speaking professional guide at the hotel lobby for your REGULAR (SIC) Istanbul Old City tour. First you will visit the magnificent TOPKAPI PALACE, the residence of the sultans for almost three centuries. The construction of the Topkapı Palace was completed between 1465 and 1478. Being the imperial residence of the sultan, his court and harem, the palace was also the seat of government for the Ottoman Empire.

In the Treasury section, you will see breathtaking displays, including the 7th largest diamond in the world, the “Spoonmaker’s Diamond”. At the chamber of Holy Mantle you can see the sacred leavings from Prophet Mohammad (PBU). (Entrance fee for Harem section is not included.)

Next you will visit the HIPPODROME, which was one of the largest chariot race grounds of the Byzantine Empire. Here you can see the Egyptian Obelisk brought from Egypt by Emperor Theodosius; the Serpentine Column (Tripod of Plataea) from Temple of Apollo at Delphi and the Tiled (Walled) Column erected by Constantine Porphyrogenitus at 10th century AD. Then you will visit the serene BLUE MOSQUE one of Istanbul’s most valuable monuments. It was built in 7 years (1606-1609 AD) with the order of Ottoman Sultan
Ahmed I. From the courtyard you will enjoy the striking view of the cascading domes and semi-domes. Once inside you will see how the mosque got its name, viewing the colorful blue Iznik tiles that adorn the interior. These tiles were made at the peak of Iznik tile production in the early 17th Century. Lunch will be served at a Local Restaurant.

After lunch you will visit the ST. SOPHIA (from outside), the church of the Divine Wisdom. The architectural marvel of all time. It was built during Emperor Justinian reign (AD537) and it remained the greatest church in Christendom until the conquest of Constantinople in 1453 by Sultan Mehmet II who ordered to convert Hagia Sophia into a Mosque. In 1934, proclaimed as a museum.
After St. Sophia, you will visit the GRAND BAZAAR, the largest and oldest covered Bazaar in Turkey with more than 4,000 shops. A variety of handicrafts, carpets, rare jewels and souvenirs all sold in small shops next to each other.

The merchants are selling everything from antiques, home wares, books, copper ware, ceramics, gold and souvenirs. Venture into the hidden courtyards or hans, lookout for marble fountains and ornate kiosks. Streets are named according to the trades and the most oriental atmosphere in Istanbul is found in the bazaar. At the end of your tour, back to your hotel. Dinner on your own. Overnight at hotel in Istanbul.

DAY 3) ISTANBUL - KUSADASI (Breakfast)
Breakfast at hotel, check out and transfer to Istanbul or Sabiha Gokcen airport to take a flight to Izmir. Upon arrival to Izmir airport, private airport transfer to your hotel at Kusadasi. Free time. Dinner on your own. Overnight at hotel in Kusadasi.

DAY 4) EPHESUS TOUR (Breakfast & Local Lunch)
After breakfast, you will be escorted for your full day Ephesus city tour. The tour starting with Isa Bey Mosque, then drive to an ancient Greek city, later a major Roman city, on the west coast of Asia Minor which called Ephesus, stroll past the celsus library, the Temple Of Hadrian and the Trajan Fountain in the Ancient Ephesus. After walking on the historical marble street the Great Theater where St. Paul preached will meet at the end. Open buffed lunch in a local Turkish restaurant.

In the afternoon will visit the carpet cooperative to see how the Turkish carpets are made by hand. Proceed to shrine of Mother Mary, it is believed where she spent recent years of her life. Temple Of Artemis (Diana), on the side of one of the seven wonders of ancient World. At the end Leather Fashion show will be full of fun. Lunch at local restaurant. At the end of your tour, back to your hotel. Dinner on your own. Overnight at hotel in Kusadasi.

DAY 5) PAMUKKALE TOU (Breakfast & Local Lunch)
Breakfast at hotel. Today you will discover Hierapolis. Drive to Pamukkale that has the meaning of the Cotton Castle in English. Once known as Hierapolis, famous for healing thermal / mineral Baths and beautiful snow-white “petrified waterfalls. After lunch visit Hierapolis, including the magnificently preserved Necropolis, the main Street and Gates, the thermal Baths, the devil’s hole, and Masterpiece Theater. Pamukkale terraces are made of travertine, a sedimentary rock deposited by water from the hot springs. In this area, there are 17 hot water springs in which the temperature ranges from 35 °C to 100 °C The water that emerges from the spring is transported 320 meters (1,050 ft.) to the head of the travertine terraces and deposits calcium carbonate on a section 60 to 70 meters long covering an expanse of 240 meters to 300 meters. Swimming or a therapeutic bath in a hotel pool’s hot spring mineral Waters. At the end of your tour, back to your hotel. Dinner on your own. Overnight at hotel in Kusadasi.

DAY 6) KUSADASI – ISTANBUL DEPARTURE (Breakfast Included)
Breakfast at hotel, check out and transfer to Izmir airport to take a flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival to Istanbul airport for your fly back for your International departure flight at the airport. END OF OUR SERVICES…

METROPOLİTAN TAKSIM HOTEL (4*) (BB) EFE BOUTIQE HOTEL (4*) (BB) or similar DOUBLE ROOM / Per Person
Subject to Change 637,000.00
THE ELYSIUM HOTEL (5*) (BB) CHARISMA DELUXE HOTEL (5*) (BB) or similar DOUBLE ROOM / Per Person
Subject to Change 710,000.00

*** All above rates are NET in EURO currency.
*** No rooms blocked in advance, availability and rates are subject to change.
*** Package rates are not valid during festive periods.

From LKR 637,000/=

(ALL RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)