Day 01 India / Istanbul (-)
Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to the hotel. Early check-in is not guaranteed. At noon depart for Egyptian Spice Market which is filled with the fragrances of the exotic East since the 1660s. Spices, dried fruits, nuts and seeds, lokum (Turkish Delight) and other edibles fill most of the shops in Istanbul's Misir Carsisi, along with jewelry and souvenirs. Later embark on the Bosphorus Cruise, through the magnificient waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments.
Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 02 Istanbul (B/L)
Full day Istanbul sightseeing including Topkapi Palace, Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc...Treasury and Harem sections are not included in the program and are due to extra entry , Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet, Hippodrome, center of sportive (chariot races, athletics) events and political activities of the old city. Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating Hippodrome.,St Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian, and Grand Bazaar, the most attractive shopping center and biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenirs., with lunch.
Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 03 Istanbul (B)
Free at leisure or take one of the optional tours. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 04 Istanbul / Izmir (B/D)
After breakfast transfer to airport to catch the Izmir flight. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel and check-in the hotel. Free time in the afternoon to enjoy the third largest city of Turkey. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 05 Izmir (B,L,D)
Full Day guided sightseeing tour of Ephesus. The ancient classical city is one of the best preserved in the eastern Mediterranean and is a great example of classical Roman architecture. Tour includes the ruins and a visit to the holy House of St. Mary, in which according to legend she spent her last days.
Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 06 Izmir (B,D)
Free at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 07 Izmir / Istanbul / India (B)
After breakfast, departure tranfer to the airport for the flight back home via Istanbul.

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The Hotels
Istanbul Lion Hotel www.lionhotel.net or similar
Izmir Aksan Hotel www.aksanotel.com.tr or similar

Inclusions
*** 6 nights accommodation at the mentioned hotels
*** 6 breakfasts
*** 3 dinners at hotel in Izmir
*** 2 Turkish lunches during the full day tours
*** Return airport transfers on SIC basis
*** 2 Full Day tours on SIC basis as per itinerary
*** 1 Half Day Bosphorus trip on SIC basis as per itinerary
*** Entrances
*** Tips and porterages at hotels and restaurants

Exclusions
*** Flights
*** Drinks at meals
*** Personal expenses such as phonecalls, minibar, laundry etc.
*** Tips to driver and the guide

Important notes
*** The rates may vary during the International events such as Formula 1, congresses etc.
*** Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday
*** Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Spice Bazaar are closed on Sunday
*** St Sophia is closed on Monday
*** Veg and Non Veg clients will be accommodated at meals during full day tours