Beautiful Kusadasi with Istanbul

Have your scrumptious breakfast then depart for your full day tour,

In the heart of the “Old City” you will stumble upon: Hagia Sophia (Aya Sofya) is a UNESCO-listed museum that contains Ottoman and Byzantine works. From the Golden Age of Byzantine Empire, this once a Christian church is one of the most extraordinary buildings in the history of architecture. Listen to its history and examine the architecture together with a professional guide. Next stop is Topkapi Palace, the largest and oldest palace in the world to survive to our day and also was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years. Then, make a visit to the Blue Mosque with six minarets, which was built at the bequest of Sultan Ahmet I, and is one of the best preserved and most significant examples of Ottoman architecture. Continue to Istanbul Hippodrome where chariot races were held. It was the center of Byzantium’s life for 1000 years and of Ottoman life for another 400 years and has been the scene of countless political dramas. Stop by Caferaga Medresesi, a cultural organization that teaches and promotes traditional Turkish handicrafts. The courtyard is home to the pleasant Cafera?a Medresesi Çay Bahçesi tea garden. A small break for lunch in a local restaurant serving typical Turkish dishes will be served. The last stop of your journey is the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world. Its numerous shops are bursting with everything you can imagine, from jewellery to silk clothing, and traditional copperware to exotic, Oriental imports and many more hidden gems. Overnight at hotel.

Highlights

* Immerse in Istanbul's rich heritage with this 8.5-hour SIC tour of the UNESCO-listed Old City

* Discover the Hagia Sophia cathedral-mosque, the vast Blue Mosque and the Roman-era      Hippodrome

* Wander the grounds, courtyards and chambers of Topkapi Palace

* Visit the famous Grand Bazaar

* Enjoy a lunch served in a local restaurant

After having your breakfast depart for Kusadasi airport. Our executive will assist you to the hotel reach check in and relax. Overnight at your own leisure with delicious dinner at hotel restaurant.

Do your delectable breakfast then immerse yourself in full day Ephesus tour

Ancient City of Ephesus
Explore the best-preserved marble ruins of the ancient capital of Roman Asia, with its 25,000 seats great theatre. Ephesus is the second largest ancient city in the world! A city where over 200,000 people lived over 3000 years ago.

Ephesus, once the most important commercial centre of western Anatolia, was established as a port on the mouth of the river Cayster. Being located on a strategic trade route in Anatolia, Ephesus quickly became one of the most important cities in the world.

The city itself and the ruins are all on the side of a fertile valley. The extensive ruins including the theatre, library and gymnasium. Ephesus has been a "centre" throughout the ages. Once a trade centre of the ancient world, a religious centre of early Christianity and today, a unique tourism centre.

Temple Of Artemis
The Temple of Artemis is known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It has been built in the area of Ephesus, which has over the centuries turned into swamps. Today one can only see the ruins of the foundations of this incredible construction of the Hellenistic Age, entirely made of marble and full of sculptured columns capitals and shafts.

Some of the most beautiful remaining parts of this temple are today exhibited in the London British Museum. The oldest remaining relics date back to the 6th century BC, when it was surrounded by 36 huge columns, later enlarged upon the orders of the Lydian King, Kreisos, during the 6th century BC. Most of the exhibits in the London British Museum belong to this period.

House Of Virgin Mary
House of Virgin Mary is a popular place of pilgrimage for Catholics, where it is believed Virgin Mary spent the remainder of her life. Located on top of Bulbul Mountain, it offers visitors a panoramic view over the town.

Isabey Mosque
Isabey Mosque is one of the most delicate examples of Seljukian architecture, situated below the Basilica of Saint John. It was constructed between the years of 1374 and 1375. An inscription from God decorates the doorway.

The mosque was built by the master builder Ali, son of Mushimish al-Damishki. Crown-like doors from the Seljukian architectural style open up to the rest of the Mosque now combined with the decoration elements of Ottoman style. The influential details including the plant motifs and the beautiful marble workmanship with the variety of glazed mosaics create the marvellous atmosphere of Isabey Mosque.

After doing breakfast, check out get transferred to the airport, catch your domestic flight to Istanbul airport then depart your onward flight back home with sweet & unforgettable memories !!!