Day 1 Arrival at Istanbul Airport and Hotel Transfer

Move Team meets you to transfer you to your hotel with your private vehicle. You will receive your tour documents and short information about Istanbul.

Day 2 Full Day Classic Tour of Istanbul // Byzantine & Ottoman Relics

Following breakfast at your hotel, you will meet your professional licensed tour guide for a full day tour of Istanbul. Sultanahmet Mosque : The beauty, splendor and significance of this mosque is so much that the entire area is named after it. The mosque was commissioned by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmed I and is the first Ottoman church with 6 minarets. Hippodrome : The hippodrome was re-built by Constantine and was shaped as a horse-shoe at 480 mt in length and 117 mt in width, with 100,000 person capacity. It was used as a symbol of the strength of the empire. During the Byzantine era it was the center of sports activities in Constantinople and it is today called Sultanahmet Square with its four relics: Wilhelm II German Fountain, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine (Spiral) Column, Constantine Column. Topkapı Palace : The oldest and largest palace in the world is Topkapı Palace. It has served as the command post of Ottoman State for around 400 years in Sarayburnu, Istanbul and continues to remain spectacular to the day. Hagia Sophia : Hagia Sophia museum is number one among the most frequently visited museums in Istanbul and in Turkey. It is a significant structure for two major religions and continues to defy the times. It has survived major fires and earthquakes and reached modern day. Grand Bazaar : Grand Bazaar’s architecture stands out in grandeur and has been known as one of Istanbul’s most significant centers of commerce for over 500 years. The Bazaar attracts shoppers of all ages and dates back to Byzantine times while hosting a rich culture structure developed during Ottoman era. Overnight stay is in Istanbul

Day 3 Full Day Bosphorus Tour // BOSPHORUS & TWO CONTINENTS TOUR

Following breakfast at your hotel, you will meet your professional licensed tour guide for a full day tour of Istanbul. Dolmabahçe Palace : Dolmabahçe Palace was commissioned by the 31st Ottoman sultan, Abdülmecid. It was designed with a western view in keeping with the modernization aim of Ottomans. There are numerous extremely valuable pieces of art here. If you are curious about the final stages of Ottoman Empire, you must discover the mysteries of Dolmabahçe Palace. Spice Bazaar : Spice Bazaar is one of Istanbul’s oldest covered bazaars and was actually built to bring in funds to the mosque during the construction of New Mosque. The bazaar is famous for its herbalists and rows of spices, Turkish delight, nuts and dried fruit paint an appetizing picture. Bosphrous Tour : The beauty of the Bosphrous is well known around the world. The shores of the strait have been home to many civilizations throughout history. The most significant thing about Bosphrous is that it is a passage that separates the European and Asian continents. Walls of Istanbul : Constantinapolis Walls were built by Constantine the Great to surround and protect the city when it was appointed as the new capital of the Roman Empire. They still raise awe to this day. The Golden Horn : It is the world’s largest natural port and the entry to Bosphrous. This hard to miss view will amaze you. Overnight stay is in Istanbul

Day 4 Istanbul / Izmir // Full Day Ephesus and House of the Virgin Mary Tour

Following breakfast at your hotel, Move representative will meet you at your hote and transfer you to the airport with our private vehicle as per your flight time. We start the tour after you meet your professional licensed tour guide. The sites you will see during our tour are: Ancient City of Ephesus: Ancient City of Ephesus was established around 6000 BC and is among the most beautiful ancient cities in Turkey as well as being on Unesco World Heritage List. Ancient Theater of Ephesus: This theater with its 24 thousand person capacity is the largest open air theater of ancient era. The stage is unfortunately in ruins but the seating area is still in fairly good condition. It is also extremely significant in Christianity as it is where St. Paul used to give his sermons. Temple of Artemis: One of the seven wonders of ancient era. Built in 120 years, using only marble. Basilica: Built on apostle St. John’s tomb, who also wrote John’s verses in Ephesus. House of the Virgin Mary: This is the church where people believe Virgin Mary spent her last years with St. John. It is now considered a pilgrimage site by Christians. Hotel transfer at the end of the tour.

Day 5 Kuşadası / Pamukkale Tour Following breakfast at your hotel, you will meet your professional licensed tour guide for a full day tour of Pamukkale. Pamukkale is the white heaven of Turkey, where we will visit the ancient town of Hierapolis ( Nekropolis, Domitian Gate, Column Avenue, Carbon dioxide pool, Genie Hole, Theater) Travertines, Karahayıt Village, Pamukkale Village and offer an optional (extra) BALLOON TOUR of PAMUKKALE for those who wish to get a bird’s eye view. Following this, we will visit Kızılsu near Pamukkale, known for its healing waters. Transfer to our Kuşadası hotel at the end of the tour.

Day 6 Kuşadası Free time for personal walk-abouts and shopping following breakfast at your hotel.

Day 7 Kuşadası / Izmir / Istanbul Following breakfast at your hotel, we transfer you to Izmir Airport for your flight to Istanbul. End of Move Services. Guests may extend their Istanbul stays (please contact us).