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Dear Ali, Thank you for a wonderfully organized tour of your fabulous country. We had such a great time and it was due in great part to your talent as an organizer. We were able to see three great cities in Turkey and then made it without any problems to Syria. We thought a lot about you in Syria because, as you said, it is a much more primitive country. Aleppo is very beautiful: the Citadel is out of this world. We took the train from Aleppo to Latakya, intending to go to the beach, but from the looks we got, we decided to continue on straight to Damascus! In Damascus, we found my relatives and saw the room where my father and uncle were born. So, Ali, it was a great trip and we will come back when it is a little cooler so John can come. Greetings from New Jersey, where you will be most welcome when you come. Thanks again for all you did for us, Nelda, Estela and Julian

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Hey Ali! How are you? Do you remember us? We were the three from Amsterdam that enjoyed a walking tour with you - and luckily took the flight back to Amsterdam on Thursday..... Sorry it took a while to post the pictures, some of which you took - below is a link to see them. Given our enthusiastic stories of Istanbul, my parents are now planning a trip to visit Istanbul end of next week. I recommended to them to take a private tour with you, because it\'s good quality and reasonable price ;-) Could you send them some information (CC:) so they can consider their options? Many thanks - we still remember walkabout and Istanbul vividly, it was a great trip for us! All the best, Peter, Vivian and Adrian.

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Mr. Mustafa, Just sending you a message to thank you again for your travel services when we were in Turkey recently. The itinerary was great and everything went smoothly. I\'ve decided I\'m past the stage of doing overnight bus rides, but, other than that, I wouldn\'t have changed a thing! We enjoyed the hospitality the people of Turkey showed us and marvelled at the rich history of the country. Best regards.

5 Days Istanbul-Pamukkale-Ephesus - Turkey Packages, Turkey Tours, Istanbul Sightseeing Tours by Walkabout Travel

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      This tour is a perfect combination of higlights of Turkey, and ideal for the ones want to save time by flights between destinations while making the most of the sites they visit. Istanbul welcomes you with arms wide open,amazes you with its old city, Bosphorus and Islands.. Ephesus makes you feel you are walking the same streets of ancient philosophers and Hierapolis gives you the oppurtunity of seeing a huge ancient city with its ruins along side the snow White travertines of Pamukkale.



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Day 1:  Arrival to Istanbul. 

    Welcome to Istanbul. Arrival in Istanbul and transfer (optional) to your hotel. İf transfer needed We meet you at Istanbul Airports and transfer you to your Hotel  located in the Old City area-Sultanahmet. According to your arrival time you can either check in to the hotel and relax /or check out the old city.

*If you have an early arrival, you may join the half day Bosphorus Cruise tour starting at 13.00 pm, visiting the Shores of Golden Horn, The spice Market & a Boat trip through the Bosphorus seeing ancient palaces, castles ,old mansions with two bridges connecting Europe to Asian side of Istanbul.

Overnight in Istanbul

 

Day 2 :  Istanbul – Old City  Tour .  (B.L)

    After having breakfast at the Hotel, Our guide meets you  and We  start our day trip around 09:00 am

We see how old meets new when you visit  Istanbul's five  "must-see" historic sites.

Hippodrome of Constantinople

Tour Starts from the heart of the old city Turkish: Sultanahmet Meydanı, At Meydanı, was a horse-racing track that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire and the largest city in Europe. Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, German Fountain of  Wilhelm II are visited.

Blue Mosque
One of the most famous monuments in both the Turkish and Islamic worlds, the Sultan Ahmet Mosque (also known as the Blue Mosque) is a superb creation in the classical Ottoman style. The mosque has six towering minarets and 260 windows illuminating its vast main chamber, which is decorated with more than 20,000 Iznik tiles.
Hagia Sophia
Now a museum, Hagia Sophia was built in the 6th century by the Emperor Justinian, and was one of the largest basilicas in the Christian world. After the Ottoman conquest, it was converted to a mosque and is today one of the most magnificent museums in the world. Take a moment to linger here to admire the fine Byzantine mosaics.

Grand Bazaar
In operation since the 14th century, the Grand Bazaar is one of the world's largest covered markets, with 58 streets and over 4,000 shops. The bazaar is specially known for its jewelry, leather, pottery, spices and carpets.Visit of  Carpet Center and art demonstration

 

The tour fineshes around 14.00. Return to Hotel and relax /or check out the city.

Overnight in Istanbul

 

Day 3:  Ephesus - House of  Mary and Basilica of St. John.  (B.L)

     Breakfast at hotel and transfer to Istanbul Airport  Domestic Terminal for a flight to Izmir. Upon arrival to Izmir Airport, meeting tour guide at airport and drive to Ephesus.  

Our Day starts with the visit of ;

House of the Virgin Mary is 8 km from Ephesus on the hills. The Vatican has recognized this small site in the Solmissos Mountains as the final resting place of the Virgin Mary. A small chapel dedicated to St. Mary was founded when the ruins of the house were first discovered.

Ephesus, is considered one of the great outdoor museums of Turkey. Ephesus Tour  starts from the upper entrace gate.Ancient city has 3 main streets .We  see the Baths of Varius ,Odeon, Prytaneion,Fauntain of Polio,The Gate of Heracles ,State Agora, public toilets, Temple of Hadrian , Temple of Domitian , Library of Celsus, Great Theater and Horbour street with necropolis.

Lunch in the old Village of Sirince, open menu lunch or Sish- Kebab.Than visit of

St. John's Basilica, A part of the site, was built in the 6th century AD, under emperor Justinian I over the supposed site of the apostle's tomb. It is now surrounded by Selçuk.

     End of the tour, transfer to Pamukkale by bus.Upon arrival , Upon arrival transfer to your hotel in Pamukkale.

Dinner at the Hotel

Overnight in Pamukkale.

 

Day 4 : Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour (B.L)

     After having breakfast at the Hotel ,Meet your guide at the hotel and our day starts with  the discovery of ;

Hierapolis  with its largest Necropolis of the ancient hellenistic world, Roman basilical baths , Domitian gate, latrines, Agora, collonaded street and Byzantine gate and Roman fauntains.

Lunch in the village of Pamukkale.

Than we go for the Thermal pools and have 1 hour to enjoy hot pools.Than walk to the travertine terraces at Pamukkale are one of the most spectacular natural wonders from various mineral springs in a vast white cliff side, about 200 m overlooking the plain, calcite-laden waters have dripped down over a series of terraced levels and created a fairyland of bizarre solidified cascades and shell-shaped basins.

     End of the tour, Transfer to Denizli Airport for flight back to Istanbul. Evening arrival to Istanbul Airport and transfer back to your hotel.

Overnight Istanbul.

 

Day 5 : Istanbul and Departure (B)

      Breakfast at the hotel, Depending on your Departure time, you may have options

Option 1: Half day Bopsphorus Cruise tour.

You may join a Bosphorus Cruise tour visiting Spice Market, then take an invigorating cruise on the Bosphorus for superb views of the magical city of Istanbul. You'll cruise past the famous Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi palaces, Rumelihisar Fortress and see the historic European and Asian shores.

Option 2: Free time to Visit Istanbul’s Shoping areas; Grand Bazaar, Spice Market or Sultanahmet area.

 

Transfer to Airport(Optional) for your return Flight.


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