» Itinerary

Day 1:
The tour starts with a group meeting in Istanbul in the lobby of Hotel Alaaddin at 5:00 PM. After a short group meeting visit the Blue Mosque, Dinner at a nearby resturant  Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2:
Istanbul has been a capital for three empires. The visits to The Cistern, The Church of St. Sophia and The Chora Church will reveal this unique city's glorious past. The Spice Market (MISIR CARSISI) was the end of the Silk Road where spices, essential oils and herbs of Asia were distributed to their final destination in Europe. There we will see the best of the henna, the biggest variety of oils and rose water being sold next to natural sponges, hand woven kese (used in Turkish baths for scrubbing) and herbs. Dinner at a fish restaurant in the historic district of the old city. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3:
Three hour Drive to Bursa. Bursa was the capital of the Ottoman Empire before the capital was moved to Istanbul. The imperial nature of the town becomes more exciting with the crowded, lively markets where the famous Turkish Towels, keses, copper bowls and olive oil soap is being sold. Our Hotel tonight is built on the spring of the natural hot waters. Enjoy the stupendous pools of the hotel where you will go back to the early Ottoman time while you are enjoying the curative waters of this spa. Overnight at Gonlu Ferah Hotel which is the oldest, the most popular hotel in Bursa for its excellent Turkish baths

Day 4:

Drive to Afyon via Kutahya. Kutahya is the tile making center of Turkey since the 16th century. Visit tile makers and hear about traditional designs and techniques. Relax at our Spa hotel enjoying the curative waters of the hot springs. Have your choice of   the treatments.The herbal wrap make you feel 10 years younger.This establishment have private Turkish baths where you can soak in the warm waters in your own privacy.  Dinner and overnight at Hotel.
Day 5:
The towel that is used in the Turkish bath is called Pestamal. The art of weaving these colorful pestamals is as old as the joy of taking a bath in a Turkish Bath. Every house in Pasalar Village weaves miles and miles of cotton thread in their houses to meet the demand of the Turkish baths not only in Turkey but all around the world. Will the village continue to have this reputation with the next generation is the big question. And the obvious answer is No! Once the old ones in the town pass away, no young ones will sit by the loom to throw the shuttle by hand when they know that the complicated machines can do it faster. This will be an opportunity to see a dying craft.
Dinner and over night at a Spa Hotel in Pamukkale (UNESCO world heritage site with its unique spa and rock formations) The hotel has the most glorious thermal pool. A perfect way to relax. Professional massage is also available. If you want to have your toe massaged for one hour they even can give you a toe massage.
Day 6: Free day to relax

Day 7:
Ephesus is the biggest excavation in Turkey. It is the city of St. Paul and St. John. For many people visiting Ephesus becomes a spiritual experience. We will enjoy the site and the museum in a very relaxed manner and appreciate how nice it is to be at this great place without the crowds of the high season. End the day at a 300 year old Turkish bath in Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight at Selcuk.

Day 8:
Turkey is like an open air museum. When excellent ancient sites are right on your way we will certainly not miss the opportunity and stop at the acropolis of Pergamum and visit the ancient hospital the Ausculapion to learn about how spa theraphy was used thousands of years before our time. Ayvalik is in the midst of an "ocean of olive trees." Overnight in a village where the the first beauty contest of the world was held. Paris had picked Aphrodite to be the most beautiful woman right next to thehotel where we will be staying over tonight.
Day 9:
Visit Troy on our way to Gonen. Standing on the windy hills of Troy, it is not difficult to imagine the hair of the beautiful Hellen blowing as described by Homer. The Trojan horse is not 3,000 years old but it certainly sits at the right place to welcome the visitors to this city of all ages. (The ancient city of Troy was built on 9 main levels over more than 4,000 years.
Gonen is a popular spa center.Massage available. Very professional. this spa is used only by the Turkish people. It is an interesting experience to be at a hotel where no other tourists come.
Day 10:
Take a ferry boat to Istanbul. Free time for shopping. Farewell Dinner
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11:
End of the tour.

Info

This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited This tour is not suitable for infants 4 years and under Child prices are applicable for children aged Child Discount: 10%

Meeting point 

Tour departs from centrally located İstanbul hotels. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking. You MUST call the supplier at least 24 hours prior to tour commencement to reconfirm all tour and departure details. If the supplier does not pickup from your hotel, they will advise you of the meeting point when you call. The contact details will be listed on your voucher.

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