Day 1 - Depart USA to Istanbul

Day 2 - Istanbul Arrival
Arrival in Istanbul, the only city in the world built on two continents. Transfer to your hotel. Free afternoon. Overnight: Istanbul.

Day 03 - Istanbul
Full day Historical Istanbul Tour; visit the St. Sophia Museum (built in 6th century, once was the largest Christian Church in the world), the Topkapi Palace (Imperial Residence of Ottoman Sultans, with displays of priceless World-class collections of artifacts, jewelry and rare porcelain), the Blue Mosque (unique with its 6 minarets, and famous for its blue Iznik tiles), the Hippodrome Square where ancient chariot races were held, and then visit the world famous Grand Covered Bazaar. Overnight: Istanbul. (B, L)

Day 04 - Istanbul
Full day Bosphorus & Asia Tour; visit the Egyptian Spice Market, and then embark on a Bosphorus Boat Tour viewing the beauty of the European and Asian shorelines on either side. Cross to the Asian side to visit the Camlica Hill and tour the Beylerbeyi Palace, the summer residence of the Ottoman Sultans with its magnificent gardens. Overnight: Istanbul. (B, L)

Day 05 - Istanbul - Izmir
Transfer to Istanbul airport for your flight to Izmir. Izmir arrival. Meet and transfer to your hotel.

Overnight: Izmir. (B)

Day 06 - Pergamon
Drive to Pergamon. Visit the Acropolis, the Temple Of Athena, the famous Library, the Royal Palaces, the Temple Of Trojan, the steepest Theatre of the world, the Temple Of Dionysos, the Altar Of Zeus (Seat of Satan), and the view of the Red Basilica (St. John’s church). Lunch in town. Visit the ruins of Asclepion (Medical Center of the ancient world). Overnight: Izmir. (B, L)

Day 07 - Ephesus
Leave for Ephesus, the veritable cradle of early Christianity. Visit the Shrine of The Virgin Mary where she supposedly spent her later days. Proceed to Ephesus and see the spectacular ruins from the period of St. Paul, some of which have only recently been excavated. See the Odeon, the Bouleterion, Fountains, the Temples, the Brothel, the Library, the Agoras, the Great Theatre, the Roman Baths, the Gymnasiums. After lunch visit the Archaeological Museum, the Temple Of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world). Overnight: Izmir. (B, L)

Day 08 - Izmir Departure
Transfer to Izmir airport and fly to Istanbul. Continue with transatlantic flight to U.S.A (B)

Legend : (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch