Aegean Coast – Bursa – Istanbul
Bodrum – Kos – Pamukkale – Ephesus – Kuşadası – Izmir – Bursa
8 Days / 7 Nights
An eight-day journey along the Turkish Aegean: whitewashed Bodrum, a Greek island escape, the travertines of Pamukkale, the marble streets of Ephesus and the Ottoman elegance of Bursa.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Istanbul → Bodrum
Bus transfer to Bodrum. Hotel check-in, dinner and overnight stay, with the option to explore the marina and city centre in the evening.
Day 2 — Bodrum → Kos Island
Breakfast. Full-day optional excursion to the Greek island of Kos. Dinner and overnight stay in Bodrum.
Day 3 — Bodrum → Pamukkale
Breakfast and transfer to Pamukkale. Visit to Hierapolis and time on the famous white travertine terraces. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.
Day 4 — Pamukkale → Ephesus → Kuşadası
Breakfast. Guided exploration of the ancient city of Ephesus, then on to Kuşadası for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5 — Kuşadası → Şirince → Izmir
Breakfast. Visit to the charming hillside village of Şirince, then transfer to Izmir for its highlights: the Kordon waterfront, the Clock Tower and the Roman Agora. Dinner and overnight in Izmir.
Day 6 — Izmir → Bursa
Breakfast and departure. Drive to Bursa and a walk through the historic old town. Dinner and overnight in Bursa.
Day 7 — Bursa → Istanbul
Breakfast. Transfer to Istanbul with optional sightseeing in Sultanahmet — Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 8 — Istanbul → Airport
Breakfast and check-out. Transfer to Istanbul Airport for departure.
