8 Day Western Turkey Tour E-mail
Tours - Cultural Tours

8 day tour begins and ends in Istanbul

Day 1 - Istanbul

Arrival at Istanbul airport. Meet and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 - Istanbul

FFull day city tour of Istanbul. There are visits to ancient Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, The Underground Cistern, St. Sophia Church, Topkapi Palace. Then visit to world famous Grand Bazaar covers more than 4000 shops. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3 - Istanbul - Canakkale

After breakfast visit to Spice Market and then Bosphorus Cruise. Then depart from Istanbul for Canakkale. Visit to Gallipoli Battlefields of the World War I. Overnight in Canakkale.

Day 4 - Canakkale - Izmir

In the morning depart for the legendery town of Troy. Then drive to Bergama for visiting the Acropolis and Acslepion of ancient Pergamum was one of principal cities of Asia Minor. In the evening arrive in Izmir and overnight.

Day 5 - Izmir - Ephesus - Pamukkale

After breakfast drive to famous city of Ephesus; in its time was a flourishing port, capital to the Roman province of Asia Minor. Today we visit the ancient city of Ephesus, and the House of Mother Mary. Then to Pamukkale, visit the ruins of Hierapolis and spectacular thermal pools. Overnight in Pamukkale.

Day 6 - Pamukkale - Bursa

After breakfast early departure for Bursa which is the first capital of Ottoman Empire. Visit to Great Mosque, Green Tomb and Koza Han (traditional silk market) overnight in Bursa.

Day 7 - Bursa

Istanbul In the morning leave Bursa for Istanbul, cross the Sea of Marmara by ferry boat. Then arrive in Istanbul and free afternoon for shopping or opional visits.

Day 8 - Istanbul

Transfer to Istanbul airport for your return flight.

  • Departure Days: Daily
  • Minimum 2 Participants
  • Rates are in US$

Tour Prices:  US$ 1,300 per person sharing a dbl room

Tour Prices Include

  • Accommodation in 4* hotels 
  • Breakfasts in all hotels, Dinners in Canakkale, Pamukkale and Bursa hotels. 
  • Overland transportation by A/C vehicle,
  • All airport transfers,
  • Professional licensed guiding services,
  • All expenses of the guide/driver, 
  • Parking fees of the vehicle.

Tour Prices Exclude

  • All Lunches and beverages, Dinners in Istanbul and Izmir, 
  • Entrance fees to museum and sites,
  • Gratuities to the guide and driver.