Western & Southern Turkey

Western & Southern Turkey Tour in 7 Days

Days

6 Nights 7 Days

Country

Turkey

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Boat Trip on the Bosphorus Celsus Library City Walls Istanbul Cotton Castle Duden Waterfall Golden Horn Grand Bazaar Hadrian's Temple Hierapolis Hippodrome Square House of the Virgin Mary Kursunlu Waterfall Little Hagia Sophia Mosque Obelisk of Theodosius Serpentine Column Spice Bazaar St Philip Tomb Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque Street Ephesus Temple of Artemis Topkapi Trajan Fountain
Hadrian's Temple Hierapolis Hippodrome Square House of the Virgin Mary Kursunlu Waterfall Little Hagia Sophia Mosque Obelisk of Theodosius Serpentine Column Spice Bazaar St Philip Tomb Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque Street Ephesus Temple of Artemis Topkapi Trajan Fountain Boat Trip on the Bosphorus Celsus Library City Walls Istanbul Cotton Castle Duden Waterfall Golden Horn Grand Bazaar
Spice Bazaar St Philip Tomb Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque Street Ephesus Temple of Artemis Topkapi Trajan Fountain Boat Trip on the Bosphorus Celsus Library City Walls Istanbul Cotton Castle Duden Waterfall Golden Horn Grand Bazaar Hadrian's Temple Hierapolis Hippodrome Square House of the Virgin Mary Kursunlu Waterfall Little Hagia Sophia Mosque Obelisk of Theodosius Serpentine Column

Itinerary

Meeting with Aflatoon DMC staff at Istanbul airport and transfer to the hotel for your first night in Istanbul.

Overnight in Istanbul.

At 08:30am, pick up from the hotel for a full day tour of old Istanbul city.

  • Hippodrome Square: Public arena for chariot races, gladiatorial games, and more.
  • German Fountain of Wilhelm II: Historic fountain in the square.
  • Obelisk of Theodosius: Monument in Hippodrome Square.
  • Serpentine Column: Bronze column from Delphi.
  • Column of Constantine: Another monument at the square.
  • Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque: Known as the Blue Mosque due to its blue Iznik tiles.
  • St. Sophia: Ancient basilica built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century (exterior visit).
  • Grand Bazaar (Covered Market): More than 4000 shops selling various goods.
  • Little Hagia Sophia Mosque: One of the oldest standing churches in Istanbul, dating back to the 6th century.
  • Topkapi Palace: The great palace of the Ottoman sultans, housing a collection of precious gems, jewelry, and sacred relics.

After the old city tour, transfer back to the hotel. Free evening or optional Istanbul night shows or Bosphorus dinner cruise with traditional Turkish entertainment and dinner.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Pick up from the hotel for a full day tour of Istanbul city at 08:30am.

  • City Walls: Centuries-old walls of Istanbul.
  • Drive by Bus to Golden Horn: An 8 km long urban waterway separating the European shore.
  • Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar): One of Istanbul’s oldest covered markets.
  • Boat Trip on the Bosphorus: Cruise between Europe and Asia along the Bosphorus.

After the lunch, depart for Istanbul Ataturk or Sabiha Gokcen Airport for domestic flight to Antalya. Transfer from airport and check in to the hotel in Antalya.

Overnight in Antalya.

This is a joyful scenic tour of three waterfalls.

  • Duden Waterfall: River surfaces after 9 km underground creating two waterfalls.
  • Kursunlu Waterfall: A waterfall with a tunnel under entwined plants and ivies.

Overnight in Antalya.

Hierapolis (“Holy City”): Ancient Greco-Roman city in Phrygia, known for its hot springs and ruins.

  • UNESCO World Heritage Site with a large necropolis filled with sarcophagi.
  • Main street with gates, latrines, cathedral, theater, and St. Philip's tomb.
  • Hot springs causing cascades known as the Cotton Castle.

After finishing the tour, transfer to the hotel in Pamukkale.

Overnight in Pamukkale.

First, visit the Artemis Temple: One of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

Then drive to Ephesus: One of the most important harbor cities in the ancient world.

  • Celsus Library: Ancient library in Ephesus.
  • Temple of Hadrian: Temple dedicated to Emperor Hadrian.
  • Fountain of Trajan: Monumental fountain in Ephesus.
  • The Theater: Ancient theater in Ephesus.
  • Virgin Mary’s House: Believed to be the last residence of Virgin Mary.

Overnight in Kusadasi.

Transfer to the airport for the return flight back home.

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