5 Days Istanbul and Izmir Tour
Overview
Enjoy a fantastic 6-night package that includes all of Izmir and Istanbul's main highlights. Begin your adventure with tours of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace, with a thrilling Bosphorus Cruise as an added treat. Explore the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the most important Aegean cities and the most important trading center in the Mediterranean region. Fall in love with the local tourist attractions and marvel at the stunning landscapes, all with hotel accommodations and airport transfers.
ITINERARY AT
A GLANCE
2024 Tour Itinerary
- Day 1 - Arrival
- Day 2 - Istanbul Tour
- Day 3 - Istanbul Tour
- Day 4 - Izmir Arrival
- Day 5 - Izmir Tour
- Day 6 - Check Out
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Itinerary
Begin your adventure upon arrival at Istanbul airport. Our tour team will welcome you at the airport and provide the accommodations to transfer you to the hotel to check in.
The Istanbul Old City tour will start after breakfast. Our first stop will be the Sultanahmet Square, which is the main point where the living heritage of both Byzantines and Ottomans can be seen. From there, we will then see The German Fountain, Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpent Column, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace Museum. Your tour guide will transfer you back to the hotel for an overnight stay in the hotel to prepare for the next day.
After breakfast, get ready to depart for a full-day city tour on the bus. Starting from Balat, the historical Greek and Jewish neighborhood of the Ottoman Era, the tour will continue with visits to Ayub Al Ansari Tomb, Taksim, Galata, and the heart of trade during the Ottoman Era. After a short break, we will embark on a boat for the Bosphorus Cruise Tour.
Get ready to check out from the hotel after breakfast, and transfer to the airport for the Izmir flight. Meet our guide welcoming the group at Izmir airport and transfer to the hotel. Check in and enjoy some leisure time.
After breakfast, check out and start on the tour of the ancient city of Ephesus. The city was once considered the most important Aegean city and the most important trading center in the Mediterranean region. Ephesus is also an important site for Christian history in the region. Afterward, visit the Turkish village of Sirince and the local 19th-century architecture that’s well preserved. Arrive back and check out. Transfer to the airport for the Istanbul flight. Arrive in Istanbul and check in at the Istanbul hotel.
Enjoy a late breakfast and prepare to depart for the airport for the flight back home.
5 Days
6 Nights
Country turkey
City izmir
Season Summer
Languages English Turkish French Spanish
Group/Private Private
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What's Included
About
Legacy Ottoman Hotel invites visitors from all over the world in Istanbul's finest neighborhood, hosting all the splendor of history. The texture of its history blends with the potential of current time to provide its visitors with an outstanding lodging experience. The rooms with high ceilings are wide, light, and boast spectacular views, ready for visitors to capture unforgettable moments.
Main Amenities
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
This package includes a professional English-speaking tour guide to help you provide tour insights, navigate locations and understand the local culture.
To provide a more comfortable tour experience, this package also covers:
- Transfers and tours with private vans
- Private professional guide for the mentioned tours
- All entrance fees for the visits mentioned in the itinerary
- 24/7 professional assistance
This package offers domestic flights for the cities included.
This package includes breakfasts while tourists are responsible for arranging their lunches and dinners.
What's Not Included
iLinkTurkey strongly suggests that tourists get travel insurance to ensure their financial safety during their trip. You can arrange travel insurance with your preferred insurance company or provider for your peace of mind. If you require any further information, feel free to get in touch with our team.
For more information, contact us so our support team can assist you with any questions or concerns regarding the visa requirements or process.
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Important Information
Flights Information
Domestic Airlines
Drop off→ Baggage claim area→Meet tour guide→ Tour guide arranges you and other members to take the nearest shuttle.
International Airlines
Drop off→Passport check→Luggage claim→Customs inspection→Meet tour guide→Tour guide arranges you and other members to take the nearest shuttle to arrive at the hotel.
Accessibility
Guidelines
This package may contain activities that are:
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not advised for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Cancellation
Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the package’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount paid will be non-refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the package’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the local time for locations included in the package. If any tour is canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- All scheduled times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and restrictions.
Know Before You
Go
- Please reach the departure point on time and follow the arrangement of a tour escort.
- Before doing an individual activity or leaving the group, please get the agreement of the tour guide.
- Customers are held solely responsible for their travel documents and/or visas if required.
- Hotel arrangements will be changed depending on the season. You can confirm your hotel information while you are on tour with your tour guide.
- Travelers can pay with cash or credit card on tour.
- The itinerary and operating dates may change due to weather, traffic, and other reasons during our busy season. Please reconfirm your order prior to the departure date.
- Some attractions will be closed during holidays or events (eg. Christmas, Ramadan or Thanksgiving). The arrangement is subject to your tour guide.
- To make your travel more convenient, we suggest you book your tour one month prior to the departure date during the holiday season.
- If you are traveling with children, please inform our service team and provide information such as the age of the child to ensure that the safety seat is prepared in advance (at your own expense).
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Frequently Asked Questions
It is simple to book a tour. You can fill out the form given in each tour listing. If you’re confused, you can call our agents at +1-201-366-1155 or send an email to info@ilinkturkey.com. You will receive a prompt answer describing the alternatives available to you.
Visitors may simply apply for a tourist visa in just a few clicks at www.evisa.gov.tr and begin exploring Turkey's unique wonders the moment they arrive.
Please consult your primary care physician or a travel doctor. We are unable to provide medical advice on whether or not you require vaccines. People travelling to Turkey, in general, do not get vaccinations because there are no regulatory requirements. If you need vaccinations, see your doctor one month before you leave your native country.
Most hotels in Turkey have internet access which they make available to clients. Reception can provide you with the password. Before using it, always check to see whether there is a fee. Most cafés and restaurants provide free internet to clients. Otherwise, internet cafés may be found in most major cities and towns.
The majority of monuments and historical sites in Turkey are open from 9:00 to 17:00. On Monday, all museums in Turkey are closed. Remember that these hours will change drastically during Ramadan, the Islamic holy month.
Turkey's official currency is the Turkish Lira.
Most hotels in Turkey, like many others across the world, have check-in times around noon, 12, or 1 PM. If you check in or out late at night or early in the morning, you may have to pay for an extra night to access your room without having to wait until the standard check-in time.
Reviews
Wow, what a fantastic experience. The trip went smoothly. Our guide picked us right out of the airport and explained the schedule perfectly. We visited the Hagia Sophia and the Topkapi Palace. What a fascinating life these places had. After we got to Izmir, we went to Ephesus and Sirince. My God!! what a beautiful place Sirince was. Feel like I absolutely got my money’s worth.
Review Submitted 15 April 2024
Wonderful trip! I really enjoyed the cruise and the attractions. Would book again.
Review Submitted 27 June 2024
