Con este tour de dos días descubrirás el legado cultural de un período de tiempo de dos milenios, visitando las ciudades antiguas de Éfeso y Hiérapolis (Pamukkale).
Día 1: Estambul, Éfeso y Pamukkale
Por la mañana, serás trasladado al aeropuerto para coger un vuelo con destino al aeropuerto de Esmirna-Adnan Menderes. Al llegar, te esperará un coche para llevarte a Éfeso. Este recorrido por la que fue la capital romana de Asia Menor incluye visitas al Odeón, la calle de mármol, el templo de Adriano, la biblioteca de Celso y el Gran Teatro. Si lo prefieres, puedes almorzar en un restaurante local antes de descubrir la Casa de la Virgen María, un lugar de culto común de cristianos y musulmanes ubicado cerca de Éfeso. Según las creencias locales, la Virgen María fue llevada a esta casa de piedra que se convirtió en su hogar por San Juan. Al acabar el tour de Éfeso, vuelve a Pamukkale para cenar y pasar la noche. (Los baños termales estarán a tu disposición en todo momento).
Día 2: Pamukkale, Esmirna y Estambul
Explora Pamukkale, castillo de algodón en turco. Maravíllate con la belleza de las estatuas de mármol creadas por los habilidosos escultores de Afrodisias, un gran ejemplo del buen dominio y destreza que tenían del mármol.
Visita Pamukkale, la antigua ciudad de Hiérapolis, la necrópolis, las termas romanas y el teatro. Después del almuerzo por tu cuenta, dirígete a otro lugar de ensueño: Afrodisias. Esta pequeña ciudad antigua fue una ciudad autónoma durante la época del Imperio romano. Fue especialmente conocida por su templo dedicado a Afrodita, su diosa protectora y sus esculturas. El tour de la ciudad incluye el teatro, la basílica, las termas romanas y el mayor estadio deportivo de la época en toda la cuenca mediterránea. Otra visita obligatoria es el Museo de Afrodisias y sus imponentes esculturas de mármol.
Al terminar, serás trasladado al aeropuerto de Esmirna-Adnan Menderes para coger el vuelo con destino a Estambul. El tour acaba con tu traslado privado al hotel.
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This tour enables you to experience two of the most precious cultural sites Turkey has to offer, over a period of three days. You will be able to see the ancient Ephesus, as well as Cappadocia, which has always been an object of desire to men, even before it was mentioned in the Holy Bible. Also, by opting for this tour, you will have a chance to see the night life of Izmir and Cappadocia.
DAY 1: ISTANBUL - IZMIR > EPHESUS
Private early morning transfer to the airport. Upon your arrival at Izmir airport, your car will be ready for you for the drive to Ephesus. The tour of this Roman capital of Asia Minor includes the Odeon, the Marble Street, the Hadrian Temple, the Celcius Library and the the Great Theatre. You may opt for lunch in a local restaurant, before paying a pilgrimage visit to the House of Virgin Mary. This Christian and Muslim shrine is located in the vicinity of Ephesus; and it is believed by many that Virgin Mary, was taken to this stone house by Saint John and lived there. You will spend the night in Izmir, one of Turkey’s most beautiful cities, reckoned for its unique character.
DAY 2: IZMIR - ANKARA > CAPPADOCIA
Followinglunch, you will travel on the famous Silk Road, on the way to the underground city of either Kaymakli or Derinkuyu. Carved out of stone, these cities have been sanctuaries for early Christians evading their persecutors.
The afternoon’s wonders will then continue with the amazing panoramic view that you will enjoy at the natural citadel of Uçhisar. You will witness the poetry, written through the ages on the soft volcanic rock by none other than the elements of nature. The wind and the rain have worked together to create a surreal, almost lunar landscape; a scene of pillars and cones and, of course, the unique fairy chimneys. You will also have the chance to see Pigeon Valley, Avcilar Valley, Zelve Valley and Avanos - the pottery village. An elegant dinner and a magical night’s rest at your hotel in Cappadocia will help you to absorb the day’s marvels. (Optional tours to a simple wine house or to a local folkloric performance after dinner are available).
DAY 3: CAPPADOCIA - KAYSERI > ISTANBUL
Breakfast will be served at the hotel, before leaving for the Göreme Valley. Turks have a legend that explains the etymology of the name as: “Gör, Emi (see it for sure)”. This is not without areason, for this is the most important site of the region. The valley is home to rock churches and monastaries, going back to the 2nd century AD, which are richly decorated with colorful frescoes. You will also see the Soganli Valley, Cavusin Village and Pasabag Valley with Fairy Chimneys; as well as the Karanlik Church which has recently been restored and presented as a treasure to the world. You may opt for lunch in a local restaurant with selections of local wines. You will then be transferred to the airport at Kayseri, the hometown of Turkey’s hereditary merchants! After the return flight to Istanbul, there will be another private transfer, back to your hotel.
DAY 1: ISTANBUL - KAYSERI > CAPPADOCIA
Your private vehicle will be waiting for you for an early morning transfer to the airport. Upon your arrival at Kayseri airport, your car will be ready for you for a drive to Cappadocia, the land of stone dwellings, rock chapels and monasteries. The first day’s tour will include the Citadel of Uchisar, Zelve Valley and Avanos, the pottery village; as well as the Göreme Open-air Museum with its churches carved out of rock and one of a kind frescoes; and the Karanlik Church, which has recently been restored and announced as one of the world’s treasures by UNESCO. You may enjoy an optional lunch in a local restaurant with a selection of local wines; before visiting the Soganli Valley, the Cavusin Village and Pasabag Valley with Fairy Chimneys. An elegant dinner and a magical night’s rest at the authentic Cappadocia Lodge Hotel which will help you to absorb the day’s marvels. Dinner (optional tours to a simple wine house or to a local folkloric performance after dinner are available).
DAY 2: CAPPADOCIA > ANKARA -IZMIR
Breakfast will be served at the hotel, before leaving for the Pancarlik Valley and the Underground City of Derinkuyu. You will leave Cappadocia at noon and drive to Ankara via the famous Salt Lake, a vast ocean of white. The drive takes almost 4 hours, with optional lunch on the way, at the 13th Century Agzikarahan Caravanserai of Selcuks. Upon arrival to Ankara, you will take an evening flight to Izmir, where you will be transferred to your hotel. You will spend the night in Izmir, one of Turkey’s most beautiful cities, reckoned for its unique character.
DAY 3: IZMIR > EPHESUS - ISTANBUL
Following the breakfast at the hotel, drive to Selcuk for the tour of Ephesus.
See the Odeon, the Marble Street, the Hadrian Temple, the Celcius Library and the Great Theatre. You may opt for lunch in a local restaurant, before paying a pilgrimage visit to the House of Virgin Mary. This Christian and Muslim shrine is located in the vicinity of Ephesus; and it is believed by many that Virgin Mary was taken to this stone house by Saint John and lived there. Your car will then take you back to Izmir Airport for the flight to Istanbul. The tour will end with a private transfer from to your hotel. The same tour is available in a reverse order, with slight alterations.
Your private vehicle will be waiting for you for an early morning transfer to the airport.
Following the flight to Kayseri city, you will travel to the Cappadocia region by car.
Your tour will include the Zelve Valley and the Goreme Open-air Museum with its churches carved out of rock and one of kind frescoes; as well as the Kaymakli underground city, where early Christians found refuge.
You may opt for a local lunch, before leaving Cappadocia and driving to Kayseri for the flight to Istanbul.
Day 1: Istanbul, Kayseri and Cappadocia
Your private vehicle will be waiting for you for an early morning transfer to the airport. Following the flight to Kayseri city, you will travel to the Cappadocia region by car. The first day visits will include the Citadel of Uchisar, Valleys of Zelve, Avcilar and Pigeon, then Avanos, the pottery village; as well as the Göreme Open-air Museum with its churches carved out of rock and one of a kind frescoes; and the Karanlik Church, which has recently been restored and announced as one of the World’s treasures by UNESCO. You may then opt for lunch, either in a fish or meat restaurant with a selection of local Cappadocia wines. The afternoon will be a great time to see the magnificent views offered the unique nature of the region, capture moments in pictures or videos. An elegant dinner and a magical night’s rest at the authentic Cappadocia Lodge Hotel which will help you to absorb the day’s marvels. (Optional tours to a simple wine house or to a local folkloric performance after dinner are available).
Day 2: Cappadocia, Ankara and Istanbul
Breakfast will be served at the hotel, before leaving for the Pancarlik Valley and the Underground City of Derinkuyu. You will leave Cappadocia at noon and drive to Ankara via the famous Salt Lake, a vast ocean of white. The drive takes almost 4 hours, with optional lunch on the way, at the 13th Century Agzikarahan Caravanserai of Selçuks. Upon arrival in Ankara, you will take an evening flight to Istanbul, where you will be transferred to your hotel.
Galatasaray Spor Kulübü, also known simply as Galatasaray, is a Turkish professional football club based on the European side of the city of Istanbul in Turkey. It is the association football branch of the larger Galatasaray Sports Club, itself a part of the Galatasaray Community Cooperation Committee which includes the prestigious Lycée de Galatasaray, where the football club was founded in October 1905 consisting entirely of students members.
Galatasaray is the most successful Turkish football club. They have won 70 domestic trophies, including 20 Süper Lig titles, a 17 Turkish Cups and a 13 Turkish Super Cups. It is one of three teams to have participated in all seasons of the Turkish Süper Lig since 1959, following the dissolution of the Istanbul Football League, and are the only club to have won the Süper Lig in four successive seasons.
Internationally, Galatasaray has won the UEFA Cup and UEFA Super Cup in 2000, becoming the first and only Turkish team to win a major UEFA competition. In the 1999–2000 season, the club achieved the rare feat of completing a quadruple by winning the Turkish Süper Lig, the Turkish Cup, the UEFA Cup and the UEFA Super Cup in a single season. Galatasaray is also the only Turkish club to have been ranked 1st on the IFFHS World Rankings.
Since 2011, the club's stadium is the 52,652 capacity Türk Telekom Arena in Seyrantepe, Istanbul. Previously, the club had played at the Ali Sami Yen Stadium, as well as a succession of other grounds in Istanbul, which included groundshares with Besiktas and Fenerbahçe at the Taksim Stadium and Inönü Stadium.
The club has a long-standing rivalry with other major Istanbul teams, namely with Besiktas and Fenerbahçe. The derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe is dubbed the Kitalar Arasi Derbi (English: Intercontinental Derby) due to the location of their headquarters and stadiums on the European (Galatasaray) and Asian (Fenerbahçe) sides of the Bosphorus strait in Istanbul.
As a result of the team's twentieth championship for the 2014–15 season of the Süper Lig, their logo hereafter contains 4 stars representing their 20 championships for the league. Each star corresponds to the team's 5 championships.
Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü, also known as Fenerbahçe or informally Fener, was founded as a football club in 1907 in Istanbul. The club's name comes from Fenerbahçe of Istanbul. Fenerbahçe is a major multi-sports club and competes in football, basketball, volleyball, athletics, swimming, sailing, rowing, boxing and table tennis with many major honors won in each. Fenerbahçe is one of the most successful and best supported football teams in Turkey, having never been relegated to lower divisions, and currently competes in the Süper Lig and the Turkish Cup. It is nicknamed Sari Kanaryalar (Turkish for "Yellow Canaries") and plays its home games at Sükrü Saracoglu Stadium in Kadiköy, Istanbul.
Fenerbahçe has won 34 domestic trophies, including 19 Süper Lig titles, 6 Turkish Cups and 9 Turkish Super Cups. In international club football, Fenerbahçe has won one Balkans Cup trophy, which is marked as the first ever non-domestic trophy won by a Turkish club. In UEFA competitions, Fenerbahçe has reached the quarter-final in the 1963–64 season of the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and in the 2007–08 season of the UEFA Champions League. The club's semi-final performance in the 2012–13 season of the UEFA Europa League is marked as their greatest achievement in European competitions.
Besiktas Jimnastik Kulübü known as simply Besiktas (pronounced: Beshiktash), is a Turkish sports club founded in 1903, and based in the Besiktas district of Istanbul.The club's football team is one of the most successful teams in Turkey, having never been relegated to a lower division. The club last won the Turkish Süper Lig championship during the 2015–16 season.
The home ground of Besiktas is Vodafone Arena, a 41,903 all-seater capacity stadium located next to Dolmabahçe Palace. The club also competes in other branches including basketball, volleyball, handball, athletics, boxing, wrestling, chess, bridge, gymnastics, rowing, table tennis, paralympic sports, eSports and beach football.
BJK Inönü Stadium was located near the Bosphorus and was very close to Taksim Square. The stadium could be reached easily by many means of public transport (bus, ferry, metro, light-rail, funicular etc.) easily due to its central location. There were four different parts of the stadium; 1."Kapali" is where the most hot-blooded fans were during the matches; 2."Yeni Açik" was the larger side, which faced the sea; 3."Eski Açik" was the smaller curve on the seaside, where visiting supporters were typically placed; 4."Numarali" is where press, VIP and protocol stands could be found.
2013 was the last season of the Inönü Stadium as Besiktas's home ground. The club played their 2013-14 and 2014-15 season home games mostly at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium and the Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadium. The new stadium, Vodafone Arena, has completed in April 2016. And Besiktas hasn't lost any match in this stadium in Süper Lig.
Las islas Príncipe, un archipiélago de islas idílicas sin coches, están a un breve trayecto en ferri de Estambul. Son la opción perfecta para escaparse del calor y el bullicio de la ciudad. Empieza el día con un traslado a la terminal de ferri para subir a bordo del barco que te llevará a Büyükada, la mayor de las nueve islas que forman el archipiélago. De camino, aprovecha la oportunidad y disfruta de las vistas del Palacio de Topkapi, la torre de Leander, también conocida como la torre de la Doncella, y el distrito de Üsküdar en la costa asiática de Estambul.
Büyükada es un destino popular para los locales en verano y presume de playas de arena blanca y bosques de pinos perfumados, aunque en el pasado fue el lugar de exilio para los emperadores bizantinos (también para León Trotski), así como un retiro popular entre la clase alta de Estambul en la primera mitad del siglo XX.
Déjate cautivar por este pequeño paraíso, libre de coches. Explora alguna de las callejuelas de la isla y siéntete como si hubieras viajado en el tiempo, a finales del siglo XIX, para encontrarte con una Estambul que ya no existe en el continente. Recorre la isla en una carroza y, si lo prefieres, almuerza en cualquiera de los agradables restaurantes de la isla.
Por la tarde, emprende el viaje de vuelta a Estambul. El tour también incluye un viaje de vuelta en barco a la isla de Büyükada con una visita guiada.
Hora de retorno
Entre las 17:00 y 17:30 horas.
Begin your tour by driving to the very heart of old Istanbul, the Sultanahmet Square. Once the sporting and social centre of Constantinople with a huge horseracing circuit, it is now a beautiful square in the heart of the city and still contains relics of the original structure. Tour its key points and learn about the atmospheric events that would regularly take place here.
Take in the highlights of Istanbul, a truly enchanting city that is full of history, culture and intrigue at every turn. Once the seat of the powerful Ottoman Empire, today Istanbul is home to more than 14 million people and a diverse range of cultures. Take in architectural masterpieces such as the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia as your guide leads you to the city’s most spectacular landmarks before finishing the trip at Istanbul’s famous Grand Bazaar. Boasting over 4,000 shops and tiny cafés under its roof, it is believed to have the most individual stalls of any marketplace in the world.
Proceed to the Blue Mosque, one of the most striking buildings in the city and one of the most beautiful mosques in the world. With its domes, secondary domes and minarets, the mosque is a striking visual spectacle and its blue-tiled interior provides its nickname. Next head to Hagia Sophia, considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture. Having been used as both a cathedral and a mosque, the vast and intricate building is now a fascinating museum.
Finish your unforgettable city tour at Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, renowned for its multitude of stores and stalls. Browse the vast array of goods on display and make sure to barter and haggle the price with the stall owners!
Take in the opulence and extravagance of the Topkapi Palace, residence of the Ottoman sultans for 400 years and home to some of the most important relics of the Muslim world. Sprawling across the Bosphorus shoreline, the palace is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture and would frequently host lavish royal celebrations and state occasions within its walls. Undoubtedly one of the highlights of Istanbul, your expert guide will escort you through its many buildings and chambers on this unforgettable tour.
Explore the four main courtyards of the palace’s imperial interior and visit the Royal Treasury, home to numerous priceless objects and artefacts. Marvel at the emerald-encrusted Topkapi Dagger, the giant diamond candlesticks and the holiest Islamic relics such as the Prophet Mohammed’s footprint set in clay. Discover the vast collection of imperial robes and ancient manuscripts stored in the palace and explore the great kitchens where countless feasts were prepared.
Proceed to the stately courtyard of Hagia Sophia, home to the Sultans’ mausoleums which have recently been restored to their former glory. Mehmed III, Selim II, Murad III, Ibrahim I, Mustafa I and all their families were laid to rest here. The interiors of the tombs are adorned with some of the most beautiful ceramic panels of the 16th century with purple, red, green and blue flower motives. Prince’s robes and a small piece from the Kaaba covers are displayed on the sarcophaguses. The Sultans spared no expense when constructing Topkapi Palace and it is a must see when visiting Istanbul.
Delve into the heart of the Old City of Istanbul on this exciting tour of some of the most beautiful landmarks and sites in the area. Istanbul always causes a striking impression and then leaves a dear lasting memory for its unparalleled mix of Western and Middle Eastern culture, being the city that bridges the European and the Asian continents.
Begin by being driven to the nucleus of the Old City: Sultanahmet Square. You are then taken to explore the thrilling Hippodrome, which used to host chariot races in the days of the Byzantine Empire. Then head over to the sprawling and awe-inspiring construction of the Blue Mosque, one of the most impressive sights in the city. After the Blue Mosque, head over to another colossal god-fearing construction: the Hagia Sophia, one of the finest examples of Ottoman architecture.
Continuing to the Topkapi Palace, one of the single most popular attractions in the whole of Istanbul. It stands on Seraglio Point, also known as Sultanahmet. This 15th century palace was the residence of many of the wealthiest sultans and their respective harems. Later on, visit the tombs of these very sultans in one of the most beautiful examples of 16th century Ottoman architecture; its red, green, purple and blue flower motives will fill you with awe. Round the day off with a visit to one of the largest covered markets in the world, the Grand Bazaar and its more than 4,000 shops; a true Istanbul experience.
Live and breathe all aspects of vibrant Istanbul as you soak up its sights, sounds and aromas on this comprehensive tour of its many highlights. Split between Europe and Asia, this sprawling metropolis is a true melting pot of cultures and is home to over 14 million people. Bisected by the mighty Bosphorus and full of history and intrigue at every turn, Istanbul is an unforgettable spectacle to behold.
First stop is the famous Spice Bazaar. With a strong Egyptian influence, exotic aromas of fruits, flowers and, of course, a multitude of spices fill the air and flood the senses. Be sure to purchase some for yourself. Next you will hop on a boat and cruise leisurely down the Bosphorus past the marble palaces and ancient wooden villas, which date back to the Ottoman Empire.
Glide past the imposing Rumeli Fortress, built in the 15th century by Sultan Mehmed II as he prepared to conquer Constantinople. Be sure to bring your camera to capture these impressive sights. After lunch break (lunch is not included in the price) you will drive along the coastline to the majestic Dolmabahce Palace, home to the sultans of the powerful Ottoman Empire and featuring an incredible 4.5 ton chandelier. Continue over to the Asian side of Istanbul and place one foot in each continent before climbing the Çamlica Hill for an awe-inspiring panoramic view over the city and the Bosphorus.
The car-free Princes' Islands are only a short ferry ride from Istanbul, and provide a welcome break from the city heat and bustle. The morning begins when you are picked from your hotel and transferred to the ferry terminal for a cruise on the Sea of Marmara heading for Büyükada, the largest of the nine islands making up the archipelago.
On the way you'll be able to enjoy great views of the Topkapi Palace, Leander's Tower and Üsküdar on Istanbul's Asian shore. Büyükada is a popular resort for the locals in the summer with its white sandy beaches and fragrant pine forests, but it was once a place of exile for Byzantine Emperors (and Leon Trotsky) as well as a popular retreat for wealthy Istanbulites in the first half of the 20th Century. You'll be enchanted by this small slice of traffic-free paradise.
When you explore some of the islands' quiet back streets, you'll feel as if you've found your way back to the late 19th century and an Istanbul that no longer exists on the mainland.
Tour the island in a horse-drawn carriage before having lunch in one of the island's many pleasant restaurants. We'll return to Istanbul in the afternoon arriving back at your hotel.
The best way to immerse yourself in a short time is to visit the peaceful Prince’ Islands. We will enjoy a cruise accompanied by the Seagulls to “Buyukada”, the largest island among the Prince’ Islands. During the cruise, we will view the charming sights along the way and the memorable view of the old Istanbul.
On the way you'll be able to enjoy great views of the Topkapi Palace, Leander's Tower and Üsküdar on Istanbul's Asian shore. Büyükada is a popular resort for the locals in the summer with its white sandy beaches and fragrant pine forests, but it was once a place of exile for Byzantine Emperors (and Leon Trotsky) as well as a popular retreat for wealthy Istanbulites in the first half of the 20th Century. Prince’s Islands are summer places; away from the rush of the city they offer a different experience with their unique climate, vegetation and vehicle free roads.
Only horse-carriages named Phaeton are allowed on Prince’s Islands. We will take a ride around the Island with the Phaeton and enjoy the sights of the island and its elegant mansions. When you explore some of the islands' quiet back streets, you'll feel as if you've found your way back to the late 19th century and an Istanbul that no longer exists on the mainland.