Day 01
Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul. Transfer to hotel.
Day 02
Istanbul
(Culture and fashion) Morning visit to the Hippodrome, Blue
Mosque and Topkapi Palace. Afternoon walking tour in
Istiklal Caddesi, where are clustered wonderful clothing
shops. You can find just about every international name
brand and the famous Turkish brands. At the end of the
afternoon take the ancient tramway with the local public and
return to the hotel. Tonight, dinner will be hosted in Beyti
Restaurant, one of the oldest meat restaurants in town.
(B,D)
Day 03
Istanbul
(Byzantine and Oriental Aroma) In the morning visit Hagia
Sophia and the Underground Cistern. Spend the afternoon in
an oriental shopping atmosphere: the Covered Bazaar in the
heart of the old city, a hive of over 4000 little shops, and
the delightful Spice Bazaar for Turkish food and delights.
Tonight, dinner will be hosted in a Turkish restaurant that
offers international cuisine, as well as folk and belly
dancing. (B,D)
Day 04
Istanbul - Izmir
(More modern than the occident and antiques) In the morning
explore Akmerkez, a very luxurious shopping mall which
offers everything a shopping pro would need. In the
afternoon, visit a lively group of shops specializing in
rural antiques. The choice runs from traditional Turkish
craft pieces to fine European furniture. Late afternoon fly
to Izmir. Transfer to hotel. (B)
Day 05
Izmir - Ephesus - Izmir
(Archaeology and jewellery) Morning visit to Ephesus, best
preserved antique city of the world. In the afternoon visit
a well known jewellery factory and watch a leather fashion
show. Return to Izmir. Tonight you will enjoy a sea food
restaurant on the Aegean Coast. (B,D)
Day 06
Izmir - Pergamon - Izmir
(Acropolis and carpets-kilims) Morning visit to the
Acropolis of Pergamon. In the same region young girls create
famous hand-woven rugs and kilims. Observe a carpet factory.
Return to Izmir. Visit Kemeralti open air market with its
thousands of colors and ancient Kizlaragasi Hani. Tonight
dinner will be hosted in a Kebab restaurant. (B,D)
Day 07
Izmir - End Of Tour
After breakfast transfer to Izmir International airport for
flight to your destination. (B)
INCLUDING
• 6 nights at 4
star hotels
• Daily breakfast, 4 dinners
• Transportation with A/C van or
• A/C deluxe
motorcoach
• depending on
the size of the
• group
• Government licensed
• professional
tour guides
• All tours mentioned in the
• program
• All entry fees
• Airport - Hotel - Airport transfers
• Portage at hotels
• Service charges & local taxes
EXCLUDING
• Flights
• Drinks and meals which are not
•
listed at the itinerary
• All personal expenses
• Turkish Visa Fee
• Tips to the tour guide and driver