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Istanbul & Kusadasi (Ephesus) Package

Istanbul / Kusadasi 8 days / 7 nights Tour code: ART-1024
8 daysDuration
12Max. group
EN · AR · TRLanguages
YesHotel pickup included
YesFree cancellation
AllMin. age · Easy

Overview

Istanbul and Kusadasi package, 7 nights: four in Istanbul and three half-board by the Aegean, with a guided day at Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary.

A week for history lovers balanced with a beach holiday: four nights in Istanbul and three in Kuşadası. After the Bosphorus and the Old City in Istanbul you fly to Izmir and reach your hotel on the Aegean coast within an hour.

Ephesus is only 20 minutes from Kuşadası: the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre and the House of the Virgin Mary fill a full guided day. On the third day you can relax on the hotel beach or make a day trip to the white terraces of Pamukkale.

With aqua-park family hotels, short transfers and a direct return flight from Izmir, it is the most comfortable Aegean programme for families with children.

Highlights

  • Bosphorus cruise
  • Topkapı Palace
  • Library of Celsus
  • House of the Virgin Mary
  • Kuşadası beach
  • optional Pamukkale

Itinerary · 8 days / 7 nights

AirportMeet & greet
Istanbul4 nights
Kusadasi3 nights
AirportSend-off
Day 1Arrival transfer

Arrival in Istanbul – Airport Meet & Greet

When your flight lands at Istanbul Airport (IST), our representative meets you in the arrivals hall holding a sign with your name and escorts you with your luggage to your private air-conditioned vehicle. After a transfer of about 45 min you check in to your hotel and receive your Turkish SIM card and the 24/7 WhatsApp support number.

4★ / 5★ · Taksim veya Sultanahmet 45 min
Day 1Hotel

First Evening at Your Hotel

The first evening is free so you can rest after your journey. Your guide shares recommendations for halal restaurants within walking distance and an easy evening stroll around Sultanahmet or Taksim. The next day's pickup time is confirmed via WhatsApp.

4★ / 5★ · Taksim veya Sultanahmet
Day 2Guided tour

Bosphorus Cruise & Spice Bazaar

Pickup at 09:00 and a short drive to Eminönü, where you first explore the Spice Bazaar with its stalls of spices, Turkish delight and nuts. A 1.5-hour cruise then takes you past Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, the Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress and the wooden waterfront mansions. The afternoon ends with the panoramic view from Çamlıca Hill and Beylerbeyi Palace on the Asian side; feeding the seagulls from the boat is a favourite with children.

Breakfast 6 hours
Day 3Guided tour

Old City: Byzantine & Ottoman Heritage

Depart at 08:30 with your guide for Sultanahmet: Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and the Basilica Cistern. After lunch at a local restaurant you visit Topkapı Palace including the Harem and the Sacred Relics rooms. The day ends with free time among the 4,000 shops of the Grand Bazaar; walking distances are short and stroller-friendly.

BreakfastLunch 8 hours
Day 4Free day

Free Day in Istanbul

No fixed programme today – after breakfast the day is yours. Suggestions: shopping at İstinye Park or Zorlu Center, a walk from Galata Tower along İstiklal Street, a scrub and foam massage in a historic hammam (USD 60) or the evening Bosphorus dinner cruise with show (USD 65). Families can add Vialand theme park (USD 45) or Istanbul Aquarium; a private driver for the whole day is available at USD 150.

Breakfast
Day 5Domestic flight

Domestic Flight to Kusadasi

After breakfast you are collected from your hotel and driven to Istanbul Airport (IST) (ticket and 20 kg baggage included). A domestic flight of about 1 hours 5 min brings you to Kusadasi, where our local team meets you and transfers you to your hotel in around 1 hours. Landing in Izmir and a one-hour motorway drive to Kuşadası; afternoon on the hotel beach, dinner at the hotel (half board).

Breakfast 4★ / 5★ · Kuşadası sahil 1 hours 5 min
Day 6Guided tour

Ephesus & the House of the Virgin Mary

Begin at 09:00 at the House of the Virgin Mary on Mount Koressos, then walk the marble street of Ephesus with your guide: the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, the Terrace Houses and the 25,000-seat Great Theatre. After lunch at a village restaurant in Selçuk you visit the Temple of Artemis and the Basilica of St John. A short stop in Şirince village on the way back; at the hotel by 17:30 for dinner.

BreakfastLunch 8 hours
Day 7Free day

Free Day: Beach or Optional Pamukkale

A day for the hotel beach and pool. Alternatively, depart at 07:30 for a full-day tour of the Pamukkale terraces and Hierapolis (USD 75 per person, lunch included, 3-hour drive each way). Other options: Pigeon Island and the Kuşadası bazaar, or the beaches of Dilek Peninsula National Park (30 min by car).

BreakfastDinner
Day 8Departure transfer

Departure from Kusadasi – Airport Transfer

After breakfast you check out; if your flight is later in the day your luggage is stored at reception. The connecting flight from Izmir to Istanbul is included. Your private vehicle is waiting at the hotel 3 hours before departure and reaches Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) in about 1 hours. Our representative assists you as far as the check-in desk – we look forward to welcoming you back to Türkiye.

Breakfast 1 hours

Price Tiers

2 persons · 4★ (per person)$880
per person
2 persons · 5★ (per person)$1,130
per person
Family of 4 · 4★ (2 adults + 2 children)$2,730
per family
Family of 6 · 5★ (4 adults + 2 children)$5,630
per family

60% deposit to confirm the booking, remaining 40% on arrival in Türkiye Prices are starting prices; the net price is confirmed according to availability and hotel choice on the date of your request. · Last updated: 14.10.2026

Accommodation Options

Istanbul
4★: Grand Halic Hotel / Richmond Istanbul Taksim / Titanic Comfort Şişli
5★: Rixos Pera Istanbul / CVK Park Bosphorus / Elite World Istanbul
Kusadasi
4★: Tatlıses Hotel / Grand Belish
5★: Charisma De Luxe / Korumar Hotel De Luxe

Hotels may be replaced with equivalent alternatives subject to availability; the final hotel is named in your confirmation.

Optional Add-ons

Pamukkale & Hierapolis full-day tour with lunch+$75 per person
Bays boat trip with lunch+$55 per person
Bosphorus dinner cruise with show+$65 per person
Historic hammam: scrub, foam & oil massage+$60 per person
Private photographer (2 hours, 60 edited photos)+$180 per group

What's Included / Not Included

What's Included

  • Airport meet & greet with name sign and all airport–hotel transfers by private vehicle
  • Domestic flights: Istanbul–Izmir and Izmir–Istanbul (economy, 20 kg baggage)
  • 7 nights hotel accommodation with open-buffet breakfast
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle (Mercedes Vito / Sprinter) with Arabic/English-speaking driver on tour days
  • Licensed professional guide (Arabic or English) on tour days
  • Guided tours: Bosphorus cruise, Old City, Ephesus and House of the Virgin Mary
  • Entrance fees to museums and sites in the programme
  • Half board in Kuşadası (3 dinners) and lunches on tour days
  • 1 Turkish SIM card per person on arrival (10 GB data)
  • 24/7 WhatsApp support line and local assistance from our Istanbul office
  • All taxes and service charges (VAT included)

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Lunches and dinners not stated in the programme
  • Personal expenses (minibar, laundry, phone)
  • Tips for guide and driver (suggested USD 5–10 per person per day)
  • Optional tours and extra activities
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Pamukkale tour (optional, USD 75)

Tour Route

1Istanbul Airport (IST)2Hagia Sophia3Ortaköy4İzmir Airport (ADB)5Kuşadası6Ephesus Ancient City7House of Virgin Mary8Şirince Village9Temple of Apollo, Didyma

Meeting Point & Pickup

Meet-and-greet at Istanbul Airport; our driver meets you at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (Kusadasi is 1 hour away).

Good to Know

  • Hotel check-in is at 14:00 and check-out at 12:00; early check-in depends on availability
  • Shoulders and knees must be covered when visiting mosques; headscarves for women are provided at the entrance
  • Comfortable walking shoes and a small bottle of water are recommended on tour days
  • Pickup times are confirmed via WhatsApp the evening before; please be in the lobby 10 minutes early
  • The walk through Ephesus is about 3 km; golf carts can be hired for older guests
  • Most Kuşadası hotels have aqua parks; book early for family rooms
  • Infants 0–2 travel free (no bed, lap seat on flights). Children 3–11 sharing their parents' room on an extra bed receive a 50% discount; from 12 years the adult price applies. Family rooms and connecting rooms are arranged on request, and child seats are provided free of charge in our vehicles.
  • Kusadasi hotel: Charisma Deluxe (5*) or Tatlises (4*).

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations up to 15 days before arrival receive a full refund. Cancellations 7–14 days before arrival are charged 50% of the package price; cancellations under 7 days and no-shows are charged 100%. During Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and New Year periods hotels and domestic tickets are non-refundable and special terms are stated at the time of booking. Balloon flights cancelled due to weather are refunded in full.

Frequently Asked Questions

Some families only want the beach. The full-day private Ephesus + House of Mary + Seven Sleepers tour with vehicle and guide is 260 USD for four.

Yes, Adaland and Aqua Fantasy are popular with children; we provide discounted tickets.

From early June to mid-October the sea is 23–27 degrees.

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