On arrival, you’ll meet our guide at Istanbul Airport and be transferred to your hotel. You are free to explore Istanbul.
Overnight stay in Istanbul.
Today, we’ll Stroll Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet neighborhood, brimming with iconic buildings and storied streets. You will visit the Blue Mosque, one of the most important sites in the Muslim world with 20.000 Blu Iznik tiles and 6 minarets. Topkapi Palace, where the Ottoman Sultans and their families lived and ruled the empire for 400 years. You will visit Saint Sophia Cathedral, one of the holiest places of worship in the Christian world. In the mystical atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest bazaars in the world with 4000 shops and 60 streets, you will find something to buy. And the Hippodrome Square. We’ll have a lunch break at a local Turkish restaurant. Among the monuments in Hippodrome, you’ll see the German Fountain of Wilhelm ll, the Serpent Column brought from Delphi, the Egyptian Obelisk from Luxor. At the end of the wonderful tour, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel.
Overnight stay in Istanbul. ( Breakfast – Lunch )
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise optional; 19:30 - 24:00 Music Dinner unlimited drinks show, belly dancer, folklore.
After breakfast, we will check out of our hotel and take a Bosphorus tour in the magnificent Bosphorus, which separates Europe and Asia and connects the Black Sea to the Marmara Sea. Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Kuleli Military School, Beylerbeyi Palace, Rumeli Fortress, beautiful historical wooden mansions and the Maiden's Tower above the sea are some of the important places you will see on this trip. Then we will visit the Spice Bazaar, built-in Ottoman architectural style with a high dome, dominated by the Aromatic scents of various spices.
You will then be transferred to Istanbul Airport and Izmir for your domestic flight.
On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi or Izmir. (Breakfast & Dinner)
Boarding to Cruise in Kusadasi Port.
Cruise Departure from Kuşadası is at 13:30 / Patmos 16:30 - 21:30
After breakfast, we’ll have a city tour in Kuşadası, visiting its caravanserai, ancient castle, and local bazaar.
Check-in to Celestyal Olympia Cruise in Kuşadası port starts at around 10:30 am.
The departure from Kuşadası port to Greek Islands is at 1:30 pm.
The cruise will first arrive in Patmos Island, which is a typical Mediterranean island with white houses and blue doors.
Patmos is a heaven on earth. Ferries, yachts, and boats often dock in Skala, the island's central and port city.
Accommodation in Cruise. (All-Inclusive)
Athens 06:00 - 13:00 / Mykonos 16:30 - 21:30
Piraeus is a beautiful city with a charming port of the capital Athens. The Pantheon, the most powerful symbol of ancient Greek civilizations, is located on the Acropolis. The taverns, cafes, and shopping malls in the Plaka area are must-seen places of the city.
Mykonos is a classic Aegean island with its narrow streets, white houses, and pink and white flowers overflowing the roads. It is the heart of entertainment, and one of the most popular places for the richest of the world.
Accommodation in Cruise. (All-Inclusive)
Athens 06:00 - 13:00 / Mykonos 16:30 - 21:30
Piraeus is a beautiful city with a charming port of the capital Athens. The Pantheon, the most powerful symbol of ancient Greek civilizations, is located on the Acropolis. The taverns, cafes, and shopping malls in the Plaka area are must-seen places of the city.
Mykonos is a classic Aegean island with its narrow streets, white houses, and pink and white flowers overflowing the roads. It is the heart of entertainment, and one of the most popular places for the richest of the world. Accommodation in Cruise. (All-Inclusive)
After breakfast, we’ll start our Hierapolis tour. Here, we will see the Gate of Domitian, the Arcadian Street, the ancient 2nd century Roman Theater, the Nymphaion, the Temple of Apollo, the Plutonium, and the Necropolis. We will pass through the Roman Gate, admire the ancient Pamukkale Theater, walk around the grave monuments built to honor heroes. Each tomb is a small work of art telling a different story. We will finish our day with a relaxing walk on the travertine terraces, which were created by flowing hot thermal waters releasing carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide into the air, leaving behind the white-colored calcium carbonate.
After our visit, we’ll have lunch and continue on our way to Sardis (Salihli). Sardis was the capital of the ancient Lydian kingdom of the 6th century BC and home to one of the Seven Churches of the Revelation.
The Lydians invented money in the 7th century BC here. The first coins were minted in Sardis by the Lydian King Alyattes. Here, we will see the great Temple of Artemis and the Temple of Cybele, which was turned into a Byzantine Church. We will also visit the restored Sardis Gymnasium and reconstructed Synagogue. Our tour will end here and we’ll head to the beautiful coastal city of Izmir.
Overnight stay in Izmir. (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner )
After breakfast, we’ll start our Hierapolis tour. Here, we will see the Gate of Domitian, the Arcadian Street, the ancient 2nd century Roman Theater, the Nymphaion, the Temple of Apollo, the Plutonium, and the Necropolis. We will pass through the Roman Gate, admire the ancient Pamukkale Theater, walk around the grave monuments built to honor heroes. Each tomb is a small work of art telling a different story. We will finish our day with a relaxing walk on the travertine terraces, which were created by flowing hot thermal waters releasing carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide into the air, leaving behind the white-colored calcium carbonate.
After our visit, we’ll have lunch and continue on our way to Sardis (Salihli). Sardis was the capital of the ancient Lydian kingdom of the 6th century BC and home to one of the Seven Churches of the Revelation.
The Lydians invented money in the 7th century BC here. The first coins were minted in Sardis by the Lydian King Alyattes. Here, we will see the great Temple of Artemis and the Temple of Cybele, which was turned into a Byzantine Church. We will also visit the restored Sardis Gymnasium and reconstructed Synagogue. Our tour will end here and we’ll head to the beautiful coastal city of Izmir.
Overnight stay in Izmir. (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner )
After breakfast, we will visit the notable sights and landmarks of the city. We’ll visit Kadifekale Fortress, ancient Smyrna Agora, Smyrna Church, and the Asansör. After seeing the Izmir Clock Tower in Konak Square, you can meet all your shopping needs at very cheap prices at the Kemeraltı bazaar, which is the liveliest local bazaar of Izmir. At the end of the Izmir tour transfer Izmir Airport and flight to Istanbul.
Transferred to Istanbul hotel and overnight stay in Istanbul ( Breakfast )
Free time until your airport transfer. Transfer from the hotel to Istanbul Airport will be made 3.5 hours before your flight time. (Breakfast.)
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Customized Tours
We can create a tour program on your request and offer an itinerary that suits your personal, educational, cultural, and budgetary requirements. Please contact us with your requests.
Note
** The tour program can be rearranged according to your flight dates and times. We can also make changes in the types of cruises.
** If there is a change in the tour and trip prices due to currency movements, it will be reflected in the prices. (Such as price reduction or price increases)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*** You are responsible for completing all the necessary legal procedures regarding your entrance visa to Turkey and Greece before arriving in Turkey. In case a passenger has a visa-related issue or cannot travel to Turkey for any other reason, Alsero Tour will not be responsible.
If a passenger fails to board the ship for the Greek Islands Tour, the rest of the group will continue their journey and the person will be accommodated in a 4 * hotel chosen by Alsero Tour in Kuşadası until the group returns from the cruise tour.
*** For passengers coming from European countries, prices will be given in EUR, and for other countries prices will be given in USD, per person in 2-person cabins, including taxes.
*** Prices are calculated according to the costs valid at the time of quotation.
*** We reserve the right to change the above prices in case of fuel prices, currency fluctuations, and similar price changes. Alsero Tour is not responsible for changes caused by service providers (tariffs, ports, etc.) and reserves the right to make changes and adjustments without damaging the general structure and content of the program. Our cancellation terms and other provisions apply as stated in our contract.
** The tour program can be rearranged according to your flight dates and times. We can also make changes in the types of cruises.
** If there is a change in the tour and trip prices due to currency movements, it will be reflected in the prices. (Such as price reduction or price increases.
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Regular Group Tours are English-guided package tours with mixed nationalities of a minimum of 20 people and a maximum of 40 people on the specified dates. Regular Group tour prices are fixed.
There is a child age restriction based on the character of the tour and generally, children under 8 years of age cannot participate.
Private Tours, on the other hand, is between 1 person and 40 people. It usually consists of small and private groups such as Families, groups of friends, or professional groups. No other travelers are allowed in Private groups. In private tours, the guide is given according to the group's request (available in Turkey)
Guaranty Departure Tours have a definite departure regardless of the number of people on certain dates.
The minimum and the maximum number of people and child age requirements are specified in the tour information.
The number of tour places varies according to the theme of the tour. Group tours are a minimum of 20 people - a maximum of 40 people. There is no limit on the number of private tours, usually between 1 and 18 people.
You can bring clothes and auxiliary items according to Turkey Tour regions and Tour season. During the winter seasons, you should bring thick and cold protective clothing and rain protective clothing.
Items such as clothes and umbrellas are required against rains that may occur in Spring and Autumn. In summer, have sunglasses, sunhat, comfortable walking shoes, swimming clothes, and equipment in lake and seashore tour programs.
It is appropriate for men and women to wear closed clothes in religious areas such as Churches, mosques, and synagogues. In Turkey, which is a Muslim country, mosques are not visited during prayer times. Mosques are visited after worship.
After you write your contact information such as the name of the tour you prefer, the tour code number, the date of the tour, the number of people to attend, on the tour request form, you can send us your request by reading and approving the rules written in the (Terms and conditions) section.
Your registration is done and your official confirmation is sent to you. Then you make some payment.
Tour payments are made by money transfer systems such as bank transfer or Western Union.
Visitors can withdraw money in Turkish Lira, Euro, and US Dollars with their bank cards from ATMs in Turkey. Most ATMs offer English or other language options for foreigners' convenience.
Visitors can use their credit and debit cards for all kinds of shopping. During the tour, you can travel to smaller towns or villages far from the city center, where your credit card may not be valid, so it is recommended to always have cash, foreign currency, and Turkish Lira with you.
Two-pin sockets used in Europe are also widely used in Turkey.
If you are using a three-pin socket, it is recommended to bring a converter adapter.
If you want to use your own country's GSM operator in Turkey, you should ask your GSM operator to activate the international roaming function of your mobile phone before coming to Turkey. Or you can get a new SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card from one of the local GSM operators such as Türk Telekom, Vodafone, to use while you are in Turkey.
Foreigners in Turkey can drive in Turkey, provided that they always have their passports, international driving licenses, and their car licenses with them. It is legally forbidden to drink and drive and there are penalties. In Turkey, the vehicle is driven on the right side of the road.
Banks working hours 09:00 – 17:00 money transfer ends at 16:00.
Shopping Centers: 10:00 – 22:00
Pharmacies: 08:00 – 18:00 In each region, one on-duty pharmacy remains open between 18:00 and 08:00 at night.
There is a pharmacy on duty that remains open in every region on Sundays and public holidays. It is a legal obligation to keep the pharmacies on duty open.
For the treatments, you want to have in Turkey, travel agencies that have work and agreements with Hospitals and Doctors, who are experts in their fields, provide communication with the patient by transmitting the patient information to the relevant hospitals and Doctors. Travel Agencies, during the treatment period, provide services such as flight tickets, hotel or house reservations for accommodation, transfer services, and tour organizations for the patient and their relatives.
Hair transplant, Dental treatment, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery tour packages are among the most preferred health tourism packages in Turkey.
Compared to other European and Asian countries, Turkey has a large number of JCI (Joint Commission International) accredited hospitals and medical institutions. It has world-renowned Doctors who are experienced in their special branches and private or corporate hospitals equipped with modern medical devices. You don't have to wait in line for the highest quality medical treatment people deserve. Moreover, prices are much cheaper than world standards. You can find the best quality medical treatment at the lowest price in Turkey. You can find the best quality medical treatment at the lowest price in Turkey Hospitals. Such as Dental treatments, Hair Transplantation, Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery, Oncology, Urology, IVF – In Vitro fertilization, Cardiology treatments.
For foreigners who come to Turkey, there is no other vaccination obligation other than the Covid 19 Vaccine. It is obligatory for foreigners who come to Turkey during the Covid-19 Pandemic to be vaccinated or have a PCR test 72 hours before. In addition, there is an obligation to document this information.
As in all countries of the world, Cpvid-19 travel rules change from time to time according to countries. For this reason, you should learn the current travel data from the Turkish Consulate in your own country before traveling.
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