Istanbul to Ephesus: 7 Nights 8-Days Cultural Discovery Tour/ $ 3.375 +Tax Per Person MIN 2 PAX
5* HOTEL
PRIVATE GUIDE
PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION
Explore the natural and cultural riches of Turkey — from the heart of the Ottoman Empire to the ancient wonders of Ephesus.
📅 Tour Overview
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Destinations: Istanbul • Troy • Pergamum • Ephesus • Bursa
Highlights: Byzantine & Ottoman Monuments, Aegean Coast, Ancient Civilizations
✨ Tour Snapshot
Day 1 – Arrival in Istanbul
Welcome at Istanbul Airport → Transfer to hotel → Dinner & overnight
Day 2 – Discover Istanbul
Visit: Hagia Sophia • Hippodrome • Blue Mosque • Süleymaniye Mosque • Topkapı Palace
Dinner & overnight in Istanbul
Day 3 – Istanbul to Çanakkale
Drive across European Turkey → Ferry across the Dardanelles → Explore Troy
Dinner & overnight in Çanakkale
Day 4 – Çanakkale to Kuşadası via Pergamum
Visit Pergamum Acropolis & Asklepeion → Drive along Aegean coast
Dinner & overnight in Kuşadası
Day 5 – Ephesus
Explore Ephesus Ruins • Virgin Mary’s House • Basilica of St. John • Ephesus Museum
Dinner & overnight in Kuşadası
Day 6 – Kuşadası to Bursa via Izmir
Stop in Izmir (ancient Smyrna) → Continue to Bursa
Dinner & overnight in Bursa
Day 7 – Explore Bursa → Return to Istanbul
Visit Green Mosque, Mausoleum, Great Mosque, Silk Bazaar
Evening return to Istanbul → Dinner & overnight
Day 8 – Departure
Breakfast & transfer to airport
Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya): This iconic symbol of Istanbul represents a unique blend of Byzantine and Ottoman architecture.
Ancient City of Troy: This legendary city, known as the site of the Trojan War, is a captivating destination for history enthusiasts.
Pergamon Acropolis: A significant cultural and medical center of the ancient world, Pergamon stands out with its impressive structures.
Library of Celsus, Ephesus: One of the largest libraries of the ancient world, this monumental structure reflects the wealth and cultural importance of Ephesus.
Green Tomb (Yeşil Türbe), Bursa: Located in Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, this mausoleum dazzles with its tiles and architectural elegance.
