Handling Agency for Tours to Turkey since 1985

4- TOUR of ISTANBUL

4 nights & 5 days ( private everyday )

Itinerary;

DAY 1 : Arrival to Istanbul

Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul Airport, meet by our representative and private transfer to the hotel for overnight stay in Istanbul.

DAY 2 : Full Day Istanbul Tour

09.00 a.m. After breakfast pick up from hotel and Our journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in the world situated on two continents. Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul - its three names span more than 2600 years, nearly 1600 of them as the capital of two of the greatest empires the world has known, Byzantine and Ottoman. We visit the Topkapi Palace ,Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque and Hippodrome, where chariot races and the Byzantine riots took place.Visit the Grand Bazaar for shopping. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 3 : Half day Istanbul Tour

Pick up from hotel for second full day tour . First visit Chora Museum , then Suleymaniye Mosque .The mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent was built between 1550 and 1557 by the famous architect Sinan whose wish was to surpass the builders of St. Sophia which is conspicuous from its great size, emphasized by the four minarets rising one from each corner of the courtyard. Visit Underground Cistern. Some free time in Spice Bazaar. Free afternoon to explore Istanbul on your own and Overnight stay in Istanbul.

DAY 4 : Half Day Bosphorus Cruise

08.30 a.m. Pick up from hotel for BOSPHORUS ON BOAT A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway seperating Europe and Asia.The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace. Free afternoon to explore the city on your own and overnight stay in Istanbul

DAY 5 : Home

After breakfast check out from the hotel and private transfer to Istanbul airport for your flight back home.

The end of our services

This package includes ;
- 4 nights accomodations based on bed and breakfast
- Professional licensed English speaking guide
- Return private airport transfers,
- Transportation with private AC vehicle
- All entrance fees to the sites stated above the itinerary

This package excludes
- Personal expencess
- Any meals and drinks

Your Hotels

Private Shore Excursions

* FROM ISTANBUL PORT * FROM KUSADASI PORT

1- TOUR EPHESUS Daily from Istanbul ( everyday ) : Ephesus, The House of Virgin Mary, Artemission Temple, return flight, A/C transfers, professional tour guide, entrance fees

2- TOUR ISTANBUL 2 nights & 3 day ( everyday ) : Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Ancient Hipodromme, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, 2nights BB accomodation, A/C transfers, professional tour guide, entrance fees,

3- TOUR ISTANBUL 3 nights & 4 days ( everyday ) : Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Ancient Hipodromme, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Chora Museum, Underground Cistern, Egyptian Market, 3 nights BB accomodation, A/C transfers, professional tour guide, entrance fees,

4- TOUR ISTANBUL 4 nights & 5days ( everyday ) : Topkapi palace, St. Sophia, Ancient Hipodromme, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Chora Museum, Underground Cistern, Egyptian Market, Bosphorus Cruise, 4 nights BB accomodation, A/C transfers, professional tour guide, entrance fees,

5- TOUR ISTANBUL & EPHESUS 4 nights & 5 days ( everyday ) : Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Ancient Hipodromme, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Chora Museum, Underground Cistern, Egyptian Market, Ephesus, The House of Virgin Mary, Artemission Temple, return flight, 4 nights BB accomodation, A/C transfers, professional tour guide, entrance fees,

6- TOUR ISTANBUL & CAPPADOCIA 4 nights & 5 days ( everyday ) : Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Ancient Hipodromme, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Chora Museum, Underground Cistern, Egyptian Market, Goreme Open Air Museum, Uchisar Citadel, Underground Cities, Zelve, Avanos, Ceravanserails , return flight, 4 nights BB accomodation, A/C transfers, professional tour guide, entrance fees,

7- TOUR ISTANBUL & CAPPADOCIA & EPHESUS 5 nights & 6 days ( everyday )

5 nights & 6 days ( everyday ) : Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Ancient Hipodromme, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Chora Museum, Underground Cistern, Egyptian Market, Goreme Open Air Museum, Uchisar Citadel, Underground Cities, Zelve, Avanos, Ceravanserails , Ephesus, The House of Virgin Mary, Artemission Temple, all flights, 5 nights BB accomodation, A/C transfers, professional tour guide, entrance fees,

What some of our guests said after their tour;

It's been two months since you arranged our day tour in Kusadasi.  I've been wanting to write you to tell you how much we enjoyed our short stay there.  It was so nice to meet you there at the dock.  We could immediately tell we were well taken care of.  The van was nice and very roomy and our guide, Tunc, was amazing.  He was so friendly and knowledgeable. His love of Turkey was very apparent and very infectious.  If you have an email address for him I'd appreciate it.  We were all so impressed with your beautiful country and would like to return again someday soon.  If we do we will definitely call you to make the arrangements.  We have friends who travel quite a bit.  We'll be sure to tell them about Mr. Turhan at Ekol Travel.  Again, thank you for a wonderful trip.  Good luck in all you do! Sincerely,

Just wanted to let you know how pleased we were with our guides in Izmir and Istanbul.  Tunj, in Izmir and Taner in Istanbul, were so knowledgeable. They made our 2 days in Turkey the most memorable.  If we ever return to Turkey we will be sure to contact you.  Thank you for running such a professional and pleasant tour. Sherry and Ed Teran

Dear Ekol travel,

I just wanted to thank you for making our Turkey trip so marvelous--everything you planned went beautifully.  We both fell in love with your country, and if I ever return, I will definitely contact you immediately.

THANK YOU!
Cheers Alisa

It was a pleasure to meet everyone in person and we sincerely appreciate your lovely gift.  This will be displayed proudly in my home.  I look forward to visiting Kusadasi again next week. I think that I will simply stay with the group again as already planned as I think it is important to spend this time with my clients.  Thank you once again, you did a fantastic job.  Ngaire
 

Hello Fevzi,

We have now returned to Australia and I would like to take this
opportunity to thank you for organising our trip to Turkey.
My wife and I had an excellent holiday and the effort you and your
company made to ensure all the details were correct and that the holiday
would run smoothly was excellent. The accommodation , guides, route
taken through Turkey and support during the trip made our holiday one we
will not forget.
We are pleased to have chosen your company and will recommend  you to
our friends and any body who is planning a trip to Turkey.

Regards
Phillip Andrews

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