Are there any options if I have more baggage? Either to take more weight or to store a part of the baggage somewhere in Istanbul?

Domestic flights include baggage allowance is 15kg. Extra 10kg baggage costs approximately 20-30 euros in each direction.

Do we have enough time to fly from Izmir to Istanbul to catch this flight to Chicago on the same day? Do you recommend staying for one more night in Istanbul before flying back?

Yes, it is possible to we can arrange early flight from Izmir to Istanbul (IST) flight arrival at 10:20am its possible to catch this flight to Chicago on the same day.

Is Day 1-the day that we should be at the airport? What is the estimated time that we will be back at Istanbul Airport on the last day of the tour? On the optional Greek Island Tour-how much will it cost?is this extra that we can pay onsite?

1. If you arrive to port or airport we will pickup and transfer to hotel and overnight in Istanbul. 2. On Day 7 will back to Istanbul Airport between 18:00 - 23:50 depending on flight. 3. We will arrange transfer to ferry and ferry ticket to Greek Island. 2way Ferry and 2way transfer in Kusadasi 75 euro per person. But in October and November No ferry operate.

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7 Days Istanbul, Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour (Included museum entrance fees)

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Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Istanbul
Istanbul
Start point
İstanbul Havalimanı (IST), Tayakadın Mah. Terminal Cad. No:1, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey (Pick-up from Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport any time or your hotel in Istanbul)
Day 2
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (At a restaurant)
Included Activities
- Full day city tour of Istanbul
- Visit Hippodrome
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Visit Topkapi Palace
- Visit St. Sophia
- Visit Grand Bazaar
- Lunch at a restaurant
Landmarks
Hippodrome
Blue Mosque
Topkapi Palace
St. Sophia
Grand Bazaar
Day 3
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (At a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Spice Market
- Bosphorus Cruise
- Visit Beylerbeyi Palace or Dolmabahce Palace
- Cross Bosphorus Bridge
- Visit Camlica Hill
- Lunch at a local restaurant
Landmarks
Spice Market
Bosphorus
Beylerbeyi Palace
Dolmabahce Palace
Bosphorus Bridge
Camlica Hill
Day 4
Istanbul to Izmir to Kusadasi
Istanbul to Izmir to Kusadasi
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (At a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Full day tour of Ephesus
- Visit Ephesus Ruins
- Visit Fountains of Trajan
- Visit Temples of Hadrian and Domitian
- Visit Library of Celcius
- Visit Bouloterion
- Visit Great Theatre
- Visit House of the Virgin Mary
- Visit Archaeological Museum in Selcuk
- Lunch at a local restaurant
Landmarks
Ephesus Ruins
Fountains of Trajan
Temple of Hadrian
Library of Celcius
Great Theatre
House of the Virgin Mary
Archaeological Museum in Selcuk
Day 5
Kusadasi
Kusadasi
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (At a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Full day city tour
- Visit Pamukkale Travertines
- Visit Hierapolis Ancient Site
- Swim in Hot Thermal Pools
- Lunch at a local restaurant
Landmarks
Pamukkale Travertines
Hierapolis Ancient Site
Day 6
Kusadasi
Kusadasi
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Optional Activities
- Day Trip to Samos Island - Greek Island
Day 7
Kusadasi to Istanbul
Kusadasi to Istanbul
End point
İstanbul Havalimanı (IST), Tayakadın Mah. Terminal Cad. No:1, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey (Tour Ends upon arrival Istanbul Airport. Optioanl transfer to your hotel in Istanbul, 07:00 - 23:00)
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Optional Activities
- Transfer to hotel in Istanbul

Landmarks
Hippodrome
Blue Mosque
Topkapi Palace
St. Sophia
Grand Bazaar

Landmarks
Spice Market
Bosphorus
Beylerbeyi Palace
Dolmabahce Palace
Bosphorus Bridge
Camlica Hill

Landmarks
Ephesus Ruins
Fountains of Trajan
Temple of Hadrian
Library of Celcius
Great Theatre
House of the Virgin Mary
Archaeological Museum in Selcuk

Landmarks
Pamukkale Travertines
Hierapolis Ancient Site

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Robert5.0•May 2026
Great trip excellent guide and driver would definitely recommend this company
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Asked on May 20th, 2025
Are there any options if I have more baggage? Either to take more weight or to store a part of the baggage somewhere in Istanbul?
Flights / Transfers
- Turkey Tour BookingOperator•Written May 2025
  Domestic flights include baggage allowance is 15kg. Extra 10kg baggage costs approximately 20-30 euros in each direction.
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  Frank
  Traveler•Written May 2025
  Would like to know if the tour starting the 13th June has enough participants to take place.
- Turkey Tour BookingOperator•Written May 2025
  We will depart in Jun and July even 1 person we will operate this tour.
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George
Asked on May 1st, 2024
Do we have enough time to fly from Izmir to Istanbul to catch this flight to Chicago on the same day? Do you recommend staying for one more night in Istanbul before flying back?
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- Turkey Tour BookingOperator•Written May 2024
  Yes, it is possible to we can arrange early flight from Izmir to Istanbul (IST) flight arrival at 10:20am its possible to catch this flight to Chicago on the same day.
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Cristina
Asked on September 1st, 2022
Is Day 1-the day that we should be at the airport? What is the estimated time that we will be back at Istanbul Airport on the last day of the tour? On the optional Greek Island Tour-how much will it cost?is this extra that we can pay onsite?
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- Turkey Tour BookingOperator•Written September 2022
  1. If you arrive to port or airport we will pickup and transfer to hotel and overnight in Istanbul. 2. On Day 7 will back to Istanbul Airport between 18:00 - 23:50 depending on flight. 3. We will arrange transfer to ferry and ferry ticket to Greek Island. 2way Ferry and 2way transfer in Kusadasi 75 euro per person. But in October and November No ferry operate.

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