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From Hagia Sophia’s layered past to Ephesus’s marble streets and Pamukkale’s steaming white terraces, this six-day loop compresses Turkey’s iconic sites into a compact, flight-linked itinerary. Expect guided walks, domestic flights, and plenty of uneven ancient stone underfoot.
From Hagia Sophia’s layered past to Ephesus’s marble streets and Pamukkale’s steaming white terraces, this six-day loop compresses Turkey’s iconic sites into a compact, flight-linked itinerary. Expect guided walks, domestic flights, and plenty of uneven ancient stone underfoot.
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Operated by Tour Altinkum Travel · Istanbul, Istanbul
You step from the plane into Istanbul’s humid evening air and the city presses forward — domes, minarets and ferry horns shaping the skyline like punctuation.
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6 days (several short tours daily; flights included).
Light to moderate fitness — able to walk 2–4 miles a day with standing and stairs
Yes — the itinerary includes domestic economy flights (two segments) and transfers as specified; check baggage allowance included (25kg checked + 8kg cabin).
Yes — the operator notes stroller access and free entry for children aged 8 and under, but some sites have stairs and uneven ground so supervision is recommended.
Yes — at Pamukkale you walk barefoot on designated terraces; other archaeological sites may request respectful footwear but typically allow shoes.
Local expert guides lead tours in the language listed at booking; confirm your preferred language when reserving as group sizes are small (up to 12).
Istanbul served as capital for Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires; Ephesus was once a major Mediterranean port and a center of early Christianity, while Pamukkale/Hierapolis was valued as a healing spa in antiquity.
Pamukkale is a UNESCO site with strict rules (barefoot paths, limited pool access) to protect fragile travertines; visitors should follow boardwalks and local guidance to prevent erosion.
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