8 Days Istanbul – Ephesus – Pamukkale – Antalya Tour

8 Days Istanbul – Ephesus – Pamukkale – Antalya Tour

From the Bosphorus Strait to the Greco-Roman ruins of the Aegean and onward to the Turquoise Coast, exploring Perge, Side, Aspendos, and enjoying a relaxing boat cruise

DAY 1: ISTANBUL

Welcome to Istanbul! Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at leisure.
Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 2: ISTANBUL – HALF DAY BOSPHORUS TOUR (B)

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel for a half-day morning Bosphorus tour. Highlights include:

• Spice Market, an atmospheric covered bazaar filled with spices, sweets, and souvenirs

• Golden Horn, the natural harbor separating the Old City from the New City

• City Walls, surrounding the historic peninsula since the 5th century

• Bosphorus Cruise, sailing between Europe and Asia, passing Ottoman palaces and waterfront mansions

After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. The afternoon is free to explore the Old City at your own pace.
Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 3: ISTANBUL – IZMIR – EPHESUS TOUR (L)

Early morning pickup from your hotel (around 05:00) and transfer to the airport for your flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, meet our local staff and join a full-day guided Ephesus Tour.

Visits include:

• Isa Bey Mosque

• Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

• Ancient City of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities, featuring the Library of Celsus, Agora, Theater, Odeon, Trajan Fountain, Temple of Domitian, and Roman Latrines

• House of Virgin Mary, believed to be her final residence

After the tour, transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Kuşadası or Selçuk.

DAY 4: PAMUKKALE & HIERAPOLIS TOUR (B / L)

After breakfast, depart for Pamukkale, famous for its natural thermal springs and dazzling white travertine terraces, known as the “Cotton Castle.”

Visits include:

• Pamukkale Travertines

• Ancient City of Hierapolis, featuring the largest necropolis in Anatolia with over 1,200 tombs

• Cleopatra’s Sacred Pool, where ancient ruins lie beneath warm mineral waters

After the tour, travel by comfortable air-conditioned bus to Antalya (approx. 4 hours).
Arrival and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Antalya.

DAY 5: ANTALYA – PERGE – ASPENDOS – SIDE TOUR (B / L)

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day guided tour of ancient Pamphylia:

• Perge, an important ancient city with a stadium, theater, agora, and city walls; visited by St. Paul

• Kursunlu Waterfalls, surrounded by lush nature

• Aspendos, home to the best-preserved Roman theater, built in the 2nd century AD

• Side, an ancient harbor town known for its ruins, sandy beaches, shops, and resort atmosphere

Return to your hotel.
Overnight in Antalya.

DAY 6: ANTALYA – DAILY BOAT CRUISE (B / L)

After breakfast, transfer to Kemer Marina for a relaxing full-day boat cruise aboard a traditional wooden yacht along the turquoise coastline.

Highlights:

• Sailing past pine forests and the Taurus Mountains

• Swimming and snorkeling breaks in crystal-clear waters

• Visit to Phaselis and cruising toward Olympos

• Lunch served on board

• Swimming stop near the Three Islands

Return to Antalya and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Antalya.

DAY 7: ANTALYA – ISTANBUL (B)

After breakfast, transfer to Antalya Airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The afternoon is free for shopping or exploring Istanbul’s historic bazaars.
Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 8: ISTANBUL – DEPARTURE (B)

After breakfast, our tour concludes. According to your international flight time, transfer to Istanbul Airport.
We wish you a pleasant journey and hope to welcome you again in Türkiye.