Explore Ancient and Modern Turkey: 6-Day Cultural Journey, Latin Spirit Travel, Travel Agency
Highlights
🕌 Suleiman Mosque (Istanbul) 🏰 Topkapi Palace (Istanbul) 🌉 Bosphorus Cruise (Istanbul) 🏛️ Ephesus Archaeological Site (near Kusadasi) ⛪ Basilica of St. John (Ephesus) 🏠 House of Virgin Mary (Ephesus) 🌊 Kusadasi Coastline (Aegean Sea) 🏙️ Izmir City Tour (Izmir) 🕌 Green Mosque (Bursa) 🛍️ Traditional Markets & Bazaars (Istanbul & Bursa)
Explore Ancient and Modern Turkey: 6-Day Cultural Journey, Latin Spirit Travel, Travel Agency
Evening briefing (check information boards in hotel reception)
Note: All times in the itinerary are approximate. Guide may adjust schedule as needed to improve the tour experience.
🇹🇷 Day 2: Istanbul
08:00: Panoramic city tour
Suleiman Mosque (largest in Istanbul)
City walls
Golden Horn
Fisherman’s district
Exterior view of Hagia Sophia
Visit to Topkapi Palace (former Ottoman administrative center)
Free afternoon
19:30: Transfer to the Taksim district
Commercial area with local nightlife
Dinner opportunity at local restaurants
Option to take a historic tram or visit the Galata Tower
22:00: Return to hotel
Note: Schedule may be adjusted – Bosphorus boat tour might be offered on day 1 and panoramic tour on day 2.
🇹🇷 Day 3: Istanbul
Private boat tour (approximately 2 hours)
Cruise along the strait connecting the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara
View of both European and Asian sides of Istanbul
Pass under bridges connecting two continents
See Ottoman palaces, wooden houses, and villas
Return to central Istanbul
Free afternoon with options:
Shopping at Grand Bazaar
Visit Hagia Sophia
Explore other attractions in the city
🇹🇷 Day 4: Istanbul, Ephesus, Kusadasi
07:00: Departure from Istanbul
Travel through Anatolia with scenic landscapes
Lunch stop en route
14:00: Arrival at Ephesus
Tour of a best-preserved ancient Roman city in Asia Minor
Visit Basilica of St. John, House of the Virgin Mary, and Archaeological site (entrance fees included)
18:00: Depart Ephesus
18:30: Arrive in Kusadasi
Free time to explore this popular Aegean coastal town
Dinner is included at the hotel
Note: During high season (May-October), accommodation will be in Izmir instead of Kusadasi. In this case, after Ephesus, you’ll proceed directly to Izmir for a brief panoramic tour. The following day, the return journey to Istanbul will include an additional lunch stop in the traditional town of Balikesir.
🇹🇷 Day 5: Kusadasi, Izmir, Bursa, Istanbul
08:00: Depart Kusadasi
09:30: Arrive in Izmir
Brief tour of Turkey’s third-largest city
Known as the most westernized and modern city in Turkey
10:45: Depart Izmir
Travel through inland Turkey
Lunch stop en route
16:00: Arrive in Bursa
UNESCO World Heritage historic center
Traditional commercial districts, mosques, religious schools, public baths
Highlight: Green Mosque
18:00: Depart Bursa
20:15: Arrive in Istanbul
🇹🇷 Day 6: Istanbul
Breakfast included
End of tour services
Note: Hotel check-out is typically at 10:00. You may store luggage at reception to enjoy the city before final departure. If you need extended room access, consider booking an additional night.
When is the tour available?
❇️ Available until March 2026, subject to availability. For more information, please contact us.
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