Meals

Breakfast buffet. 1 Dinner Included in: Kusadasi

Transport

Includes arrival transfer Evening transfer: Taksim Square in Istanbul, Taksim Square in Istanbul

Insurance

Basic travel insurance

Others

Ticket admission: house of the Virgin Mary, Basilica of St. John, Ruins of Ephesus, Suleiman the Great Mosque and Topkapi Palace in Istanbul

Guide

English speaking tour in: ISTANBUL, ISTANBUL Please note also that your tour guide might be changed once or several times during the tour. On some tours, according to the number of passengers, the service may be provided in bilingual (usually in English and Spanish), either accompanied by two tour leaders, one for each language, or a single tour leader for smaller groups explaining in both languages.

Accommodation

ESTAMBUL : DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ISTAMBUL TOPKAPI or ELITE WORLD BUSINESS or URANUS ESTAMBUL TOPKAPI Kusadasi : RAMADA SUITES BY WINDHAM KUSADASI or LE BLEU or RAMADA ENCORE BY WYNDHAM IZMIR We know how important hotels are on your trip. The hotels have been selected taking into consideration quality, price and location. They are located in the cities we visit, most of them not in the city center but all of them with easy access to public transportation nearby. Our accommodation is not based on luxury hotels. Please keep in mind that standards, bed sizes and room dimensions can vary between hotels of the same class in different locations. All rooms are equipped with private bathroom and TV. Some of them also offer a mini-bar, safe box, and hair dryer. Many hotels, mainly in North Europe, do not have air conditioning or local legislation establishes limited dates of use.

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Flights

Flights are not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Istanbul
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Istanbul

Welcome to your tour with Europamundo! We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.
Day 2 Day 2: Istanbul
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Istanbul

A panoramic tour of the city awaits us. On our tour, we´ll enter the Süleymaniye Mosque, the largest in Istanbul, we´ll explore the ancient walls, the Golden Horn, the bustling fishing district and we´ll marvel at the exterior of Hagia Sophia. Our tour also includes tickets to visit the Topkapi Palace, once the administrative heart of the Ottoman Empire, with its magnificent courtyards and pavilions. In the afternoon, you´ll have free time to explore this city spanning two continents.As the afternoon draws to a close, we´ll arrange a transfer to Taksim, the city´s most vibrant commercial district. There, you´ll have time to dine at one of its many restaurants and see the charming old tram that runs through the area. Alternatively, you can visit the nearby Galata Tower.
Day 3 Day 3: Istanbul
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Istanbul

Today, we’ll embark on a boat trip on the Bosphorus (tickets included), lasting about two hours on a private boat exclusively for Europamundo travelers. This journey will take us through the strait that connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara, dividing Istanbul between its European and Asian sides. We’ll enjoy the lively activity of the strait with its many boats. We’ll pass under the two bridges that link Europe and Asia and admire the Sultan’s palaces, traditional wooden houses, and Ottoman architecture. Afterward, we’ll return to central Istanbul for some free time.
Day 4 Day 4: Istanbul, Ephesus, Kusadasi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Istanbul, Ephesus, Kusadasi

We’ll leave early from Istanbul and continue our route through Turkey. Around lunch time, we’ll arrive at Ephesus, the best-preserved ancient city of Asia Minor. Two thousand years ago, it had a quarter of a million inhabitants. We’ll visit the Basilica of St. John, the House of the Virgin Mary and the archaeological site (tickets included). After immersing ourselves in the rich history of Ephesus, we’ll proceed to Kusadasi, a popular coastal town known for its vibrant atmosphere, commercial life, and quaint castle. We’ll stay the night in Kusadasi, and dinner will be included.Note: During peak season, from the beginning of June until the end of September, accommodation may be provided in a nearby town instead of Kusadasi.
Day 5 Day 5: Kusadasi, Izmir, Bursa, Istanbul
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Kusadasi, Izmir, Bursa, Istanbul

We’ll set off for Izmir, the third most populous city in Turkey, where our guide will lead a brief tour of this vibrant metropolis, known for being the most westernized and modern in the country. We’ll then head inland, pausing for lunch along the way before arriving in Bursa. This historic city, the fourth largest in Turkey, boasts a UNESCO World Heritage Site in its center. Highlights include the traditional commercial districts, mosques, religious schools, public baths, and the renowned Green Mosque. We’ll reach Istanbul by the end of the day.
Day 6 Day 6: Istanbul
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Istanbul

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.

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Istanbul And Ephesus

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Itinerary of your trip Istanbul And Ephesus

Day 1: Istanbul

Day 2: Istanbul

Day 3: Istanbul

Day 4: Istanbul, Ephesus, Kusadasi

Day 5: Kusadasi, Izmir, Bursa, Istanbul

Day 6: Istanbul

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