Quick Tour of Turkey
All in 4 Days / 3 Nights

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Come see the wonders of "Imperial Constantinople "
Istanbul the exotic romance of the "Paris of the East:"
Istanbul and Western Turkey in only 4 days: ,Istanbul , Ephesus Kusadasi, and Pergamon
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DAY 1 - ISTANBUL - Daily Arrival - Year Round

Our staff meets your plane and escorts you to your hotel. In the evening, your guide or local tour manager will go over the itinerary with you over a cup of Mint Tea.

Day 2 – ISTANBUL – air- Izmir – KUSADASI (Breakfast ,Lunch)
After breakfast start tour of the best of Istanbul's stunning architecture and attractions. The impressive Hippodrome is your first stop. Then visit the Blue Mosque named for the vivid Iznik tiles which line its interior. Browse the amazing Topkapi Palace-official residence of the Ottoman Sultans-with courts, pavilions, mosques, fountains and a treasury. After lunch visit the jewel in Turkey's Byzantine crown-the Museum of St Sophia. This splendid Church of Divine Wisdom was originally built in the 4th century AD and was lovingly restored in the 1900s, reflecting the true history of the glorious city of Istanbul. Afterwards proceed to the Grand Bazaar for some shopping. After which we proceed to the Airport for your flight to Izmir. Air ticket is included in our rate in economy class, tax included.
From Izmir Airport , we proceed to Kusadasi where we overnight.

Day 3 – KUSADASI – Ephesus – BODRUM ( Breakfast . Lunch . Dinner)
In the morning drive to the magnificent site of Ephesus. Ephesus is the best preserved of the Greek/Roman cities in Anatolia and while you are visiting the ancient ruins of this magnificent site and your guide will bring them alive. You will see the beautiful Celsus Library, restored and reconstructed according to its original form by the architect Friedmund Hueber in the 1970's. The most spectacular building of Ephesus is the Grand Theater, built during the Hellenistic age to hold 24,000 spectators. It is there that St. Paul preached. Opposite the Temple of Hadrian are the Hill Houses, homes of Ephesus' wealthy citizens. The city was also the hometown of great philosopher Heraclitus. After a visit to Ephesus Antique Site, you will arrive at Sirince Village. This old Orthodox Village, 30 km from Kusadasi, was once "Cirkince"(ugly). Indeed its inhabitants gave this name on the purpose as they did not want to be bothered by foreigners nor to share the beauty of their village. Still after years, visitors understood that the village was not ugly and called it "Sirince" (pretty). Today the village is a perfect synthesis of Turkish-Greek culture as of the 1920's; after the Turkish Independence War, people exchange between Greek and Turks has occurred and all those typical Greek houses, though they kept their original outside characteristics, have received the local layout inside. At Sirince Village you will have chance of seeing the local life at a village and purchasing some small local souvenirs and handicrafts. The village is also famous for its local grape and other fruit wines. During the lunch, mingle with the local people of the village as you will be a guest in their house for a simple lunch of local specialties. Have a cup of traditional Turkish coffee at the main coffee house of the village. Depending on the number of guests, a gypsy woman telling fortune by looking at the coffee grains remaining in the cup, may be available. Your last stop will be the visit to the Archaeological Museum of Ephesus established in 1929. It displays very interesting and valuable finds from Ephesus. Continue to Bodrum. Dinner and overnight in Bodrum.

Day 4 – BODRUM Departure (Breakfast)
In the morning explore the famous town of Bodrum known as the Halicarnassos and houses one of the seven wonders of the world the Mausoleum of Mausoleum (377-352 B.C.).The castle located in the center of the town houses the oldest underwater sunken boat ruins and the richest Amphora collection of the world. Afterwards drive to airport for your flight to Istanbul and then your connecting flight to your next destination.

Complimentary entrance tickets to the Harem's Quarter in Topkape Palace in Istanbul, when you book your tour/cruise with us

RATES per person. Transfers and Touring are on a Private Basis

Rates include :

• All transfers.
• Pre-set menu meals , as per itinerary.
• Guided sightseeing as per itinerary including all entrance fees.
• Five or 4 stars first class hotel accommodation with tax, based on your choice .
• Travel Guidebook.
• Domestic air fare in Turkey in economy class, tax included

Rate doesn't include :

• International air fare from /to your home country ..
• Visa Fee : $20 in cash upon arrival, for US citizens, or $45 for Canadians, or from any of the Turkish Consulates
• Trip/travel insurance, please ask us for the flyer

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