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Istanbul & Pergamum Tour by Flight (05 Days)
Duration: 05 Days / 04 Nights
Highlights: Istanbul, Bosphorus, Pergamum Ancient City
by Flight
Run: Everyday
Note: All Mini Turkey tour packages are modular and you
can use these itineraries as a starting point and we can help modify this
itineraries to accommodate your personal requirements and desires to find
your perfect holiday.
DAY 01 – Arrival to Istanbul
Upon arrival to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and clearing customs, you will
be met by one of our staff at the exit gate of arrivals hall & transfer
your hotel. On the way, a brief stop by the 1700-year-old ancient city walls
will be a great photo opportunity. There will be time to relax & rest
before meeting the guide in the evening for an orientation walk with your
guide around Sultanahmet by night. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 02 – Bosphorous Cruise and Asia Sightseeing Tour
Breakfast at hotel, then meeting your guide at hotel lobby short drive down
to Eminonu to visit Spice Bazaar with mystical smells of different aromas
of variousspices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers,etc. Then
walk to the harbour to embark on the Bosphorus Ferry for a cruise on the
Bosphorus. We believe a visit to Istanbul is never complete if you haven't
joined the Bosphorus Cruise. During the cruise you will see the city from
a different perspective, the old wooden villas, Rumeli Fortress, Ortakoy
Mosque, both bridges linking Asia & Europe, (our banner is a glimps
of what you will see) & much more. After lunch, continue on land to
visit Camlica Hill for 360° panoramic views over the city & driving
back to Europe over the Bosphorus Bridge we visit Dolmabahce Palace, with
more than 340 rooms & 8 Turkish Baths the Imperial Residence of the
last 6 Sultans, is sure to fascinate its visitors. At the end of the tour
the guide will take you back to your hotel, evening at leisure. Overnight
in Istanbul
DAY 03 – Splendors of Empire Sightseeing Tour
After breakfast meeting tour guide at hotel lobby for full day tour of Istanbul.
We start with the Ancient Hippodrome where chariots races and other sporting
events took place from the 2nd century A.D. onwards. Then continue to Sultanahmet
Cami, also known as the Blue Mosque due to its superb interior decoration
and the hand made Iznik tiles reflecting its blue colours from the 16th
century. We then continue to the Museum of Hagia Sophia, the jewel in Turkey's
Byzantine crown. Hagia Sophia dates back to 6th century; when it was built,
its dome was the largest in the world. Now it is one of the world's finest
examples of Byzantine architecture. We reach the Grand Bazaar (Kapalicarsi)
after a short drive. Here you will be amazed with the variety of souvenirs
such as rugs, leather, pottery, jewellery, spices you can find or just stroll
around for the fun. We have lunch at a local restaurant serving Turkish
Cuisine. Free afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul
DAY 04 – Flight to Izmir and Pergamum Ancient City Tour
After check-out you travel on a one hour flight to Izmir. Upon arrival you
will be met and driven to the Ancient Greek city of Pergamum which was built
on the top of a cone-shaped Acropolis, rising over a thousand feet above
the surrounding valley. You will be escorted to The Sanctuary of Trajan,
Sanctuary of Athena, Library, Royal palaces, Temple of Dionysus, Upper Agora,
Roman baths complex and Asklepion, which was the Sanctuary of Asclepius
(also known as the Asclepieion), the god of healing. At the conclusion of
your day of sightseeing, you will be driven to the Izmir Airport for the
domestic flight to Istanbul. On your arrival to Istanbul Airport, you will
be met at the airport for the transfer to your hotel in Istanbul. Evening
at lesiure. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 05 – Transfer to Istanbul Airport
Breakfast, check-out and meeting your transfer staff for drive to Istanbul
International Airport.
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