Grand Tour Turkey Package

Duration: 16 Days / 15 Nights
Highlights: Istanbul, Pergamum, Kusadasi, Aphrodisias Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Ephesus
Departure Dates: Everyday / Only Private Basis
Note: All Turkey travel packages are modular & we can customize these itineraries to accommodate your personal requirements and desires to find your perfect holiday in Turkey.

Day 01 Arrival in Istanbul
Hosgeldiniz (Welcome to Turkey!). Upon clearing customs and immigration, you will be greeted by our company representative who will arrange for you to be driven to your hotel. Once check-in to your hotel is complete, remainder of day will be at your leisure.

Day 02 Imperial Istanbul Tour
Your day will commence with the Imperial Istanbul tour, which includes a visit to the ancient Hippodrome; Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, Fountain of Wilhelm II; The Blue Mosque; Hagia Sophia Museum; Grand Bazaar; Topkapi Palace and Rustem Pasha Mosque. After the tour, your guide will arrange for your return to your hotel, leaving you to enjoy evening at your leisure.

Day 03 Flight to Izmir / Pergamum Tour
Pick up from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer to the airport for an early morning flight to Izmir. Arrive at Izmir airport and meet with your guide. We begin the tour firstly with a visit to Pergamon, where you will view the Asclepion, a popular health centre during the period of the Greeks and the Romans. As you make your way to the Acropolis, the Red Basilica, originally a temple of Serapis can be viewed. The most spectacular structure of the Acropolis is certainly the theatre, a remarkable piece of engineering built into the steep hillside. At the end of the day, we will drive to your hotel in Kusadasi for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 04 Aphrodisias, Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour
Early this morning, you will be driven to Aphrodisias, named after Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of Love. Here you will see the Temple of Aphrodite, the monumental Tetra Pylon Gateway, the ancient Gladiator Stadium and the Archaeological Museum. After lunch you will continue to Hierapolis meaning "sacred city’’, famous for its hot springs. The large necropolis of Hierapolis is filled with sarcophagi. Next to the ruins of Hierapolis, you will visit Pamukkale meaning ‘’Cotton Castle’’. After some relaxation time in the calcium pools famous for the healing properties, you will be driven back to your hotel in Kusadasi for dinner and stay overnight.

Day 05 Ephesus Tour / Flight to Istanbul
After having breakfast, we depart for a full day tour of Ephesus and Virgin Mary's House. Firstly, we visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Then proceed to the ancient city of Ephesus where you will explore some of the best preserved theatres, fountains and buildings in the world. A definite must while in Turkey. Of course, not to be forgotten is the House of the Virgin Mary on top of Bulbul Mountain, a pilgrimage site for many people of all denominations. After the tour you will be transferred to Izmir Airport for the domestic flight to Istanbul. Your last night in Turkey will be spent in the City of Istanbul.

Day 06 Transfer to Istanbul International Airport
After you have checked-out from hotel, we will arrange for the transfer to Istanbul International Airport for your return or onward flight.