General Information:
- Destination: Turkey
- Duration: 8 days/7 nights
- Departure: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
- Arrival: Istanbul, Turkey
- Season: Year-round
- Visa Requirements: Uzbek citizens need a visa to enter Turkey. E-visas can be obtained online before travel.
Tour Features:
- Round-trip flights from Tashkent to Istanbul
- Accommodation in 4-star hotels
- Daily breakfast included
- Guided tours to historical and cultural sites
- Transportation within Turkey (by coach or private vehicle)
- English-speaking tour guide
- All entrance fees to attractions included
- All taxes and service charges
Included:
- Round-trip flights from Tashkent to Istanbul
- Airport transfers in Turkey
- Accommodation in double/twin rooms
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Guided tours to:
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Topkapi Palace
- Grand Bazaar
- Ephesus Ancient City
- Pamukkale Travertines
- Transportation within Turkey
- English-speaking tour guide
- All entrance fees to attractions
- All taxes and service charges
Excluded:
- Visa fees for Turkey
- Personal expenses such as meals (other than breakfast), drinks, laundry, etc.
- Optional tours or activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Travel insurance
Detailed Tour Program:
Day 1: Arrival in Istanbul
- Arrive at Istanbul Airport
- Transfer to hotel and check-in
- Rest of the day at leisure
Day 2: Istanbul City Tour
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Guided tour of Istanbul’s historical sites, including:
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Topkapi Palace
- Free time in the afternoon for exploring or shopping at the Grand Bazaar
- Return to hotel
Day 3: Bosphorus Cruise
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Enjoy a Bosphorus cruise, passing by iconic landmarks such as the Maiden’s Tower, Dolmabahçe Palace, and Ortaköy Mosque
- Afternoon at leisure for optional activities or relaxation
- Return to hotel
Day 4: Travel to Ephesus
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to Istanbul Airport for a domestic flight to Izmir
- Arrival in Izmir and transfer to Ephesus
- Guided tour of Ephesus Ancient City, including the Library of Celsus, Temple of Artemis, and Great Theatre
- Transfer to hotel in Kusadasi for overnight stay
Day 5: Pamukkale Day Trip
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Day trip to Pamukkale
- Visit the Pamukkale Travertines and Hierapolis Ancient City
- Enjoy the thermal pools and natural beauty of Pamukkale
- Return to hotel in Kusadasi
Day 6: Free Day in Kusadasi
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Free day for leisure or optional activities
- Suggestions: relax at the beach, visit local markets, or join an optional tour to nearby attractions
Day 7: Return to Istanbul
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to Izmir Airport for a flight back to Istanbul
- Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to hotel
- Free time for last-minute shopping or exploring the city
- Farewell dinner at a local restaurant
Day 8: Departure
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Check-out from the hotel
- Transfer to Istanbul Airport for departure
Note:
- Itinerary subject to change depending on local conditions and availability.
- Please book optional tours or activities in advance to ensure availability.
- Comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing (covering shoulders and knees for mosque visits) are recommended for city tours.
- Travel insurance is highly recommended to cover unforeseen circumstances.
