Ramazan Bayramı Special Grand Aegean Tour 3 Nights Accommodation Included
Tour Detail
Discover the colors of nature, the stories of ancient cities, and the tranquility of Aegean streets all on the same journey during the Ramadan Feast holiday. ITC TUR's Grand Aegean Tour, departing from Istanbul with 3 nights' accommodation, brings together Salda Lake, Pamukkale, the Ancient City of Hierapolis, Kısık Canyon, Kaklık Cave, Karahayıt, Buldan, Çeşme, Alaçatı, the House of the Virgin Mary, the Ancient City of Ephesus, and Şirince. A rich travel program awaits our guests who want to spend the holiday exploring different cities, natural beauties, and cultural stops.
Tour Program
Day 1 Night Journey
Vehicle Departure and Pickup Times
22:00 İncirli Metrobüs - In front of Dilek Pastry Shop
22:20 Mecidiyeköy İETT Bus Stops
22:50 In front of Kadıköy Marriage Office Parking Lot
23:00 Under Bostancı Bridge (Ankara direction)
23:10 Kartal Bridge (Ankara direction)
23:20 Under Pendik Bridge (Ankara direction)
23:30 In front of Çayırova McDonald's
23:40 In front of Gebze Center
00:20 İzmit Halkevi Stop ( On the return trip, since our route is over Bursa, the drop-off point is Gebze Center. )
After picking up our guests from the specified points, we begin our journey on the Ramadan Bayram Special Great Aegean Tour with 3 nights accommodation.
Our arrival time in Istanbul is expected to be between 01:00 and 03:00, depending on regional traffic density and road conditions.
Day 2: Salda Lake – Hierapolis Ancient City – Pamukkale Travertines – Denizli
If you want to stop at Salda Lake on your holiday route, known as Turkey's Maldives for its turquoise water and snow-white sands, you are in the right place!
As the first rays of the sun reflect on the crystal-clear waters of Salda Lake in the early morning, an amazing breakfast awaits you at our restaurant set up in the most beautiful spot on the lakeshore, looking out over the blue waters of the lake, where you will savor the generosity nature offers with every bite. After breakfast, fueled by its energy, we begin our tour, and it is time to take a closer look at Salda Lake.
Salda Lake, known as the deepest freshwater lake in Turkey and the new darling of the tourism world, with its snow-white sands and healing waters, we begin our walk, taking photos during the free time we will spend here.
After this enjoyable time at Salda Lake, we set off immediately by bus toward Pamukkale. Here, we will visit the Hierapolis Ancient City, the Temple of Apollo, the Cave of Plutonium (Devil's Gate), the Hierapolis Theatre, the Bath Building, the Colonnaded Street, and the Pamukkale Travertines.
After arriving in Pamukkale, our first stop will be the famous textile workshops of Denizli. Here we take a break where you can do some shopping. Then we pause for lunch and move on to the Hierapolis Ancient City. While exploring the Temple of Apollo and the Cave of Plutonium, which was used in antiquity as the gateway to the underworld, with our guide, you can also enjoy a pleasant visit to the Hierapolis Theatre, one of the best-preserved theatres in Anatolia. The Bath Building outside the city walls and the largest necropolis in Anatolia are also among the sites we will visit with our guide's commentary.
Following our walk along the Colonnaded Street, we reach the Pamukkale Travertines, which can be seen only in the town of Travertino in Italy elsewhere in the world. You can enjoy walking on the travertines and have an unforgettable experience accompanied by unique views. After the tour, we head to our hotel for dinner and accommodation.
With our overnight tour covering Salda Lake and Pamukkale, you are sure to create unforgettable memories.
Day 3 Kısık Canyon - Kaklık Cave - Karahayıt Red Water - Buldan Bazaar
After breakfast at our hotel on the 3rd day of our tour, we set off to visit the Kısık Canyon, located near the Kumral Picnic Area. Kısık Canyon is 80 meters high and has a 650-meter walking path with a suspended bridge on its steep slope, and the water depth is 1.70 meters. Inside the canyon, which is bright and cool, there are ancient rock tombs dating back to the Byzantine and Roman periods. The Büyük Menderes Valley in question offers interesting beauty, and the Kısık Valley, where the deep canyons are located, stands out with its unique natural beauty. The canyon, located in this valley formed by the Büyük Menderes, is an indispensable stop for nature lovers. You will be able to take very beautiful photographs in this canyon with its unique scenery, and after the walk we will do with our guide, you will be given free time. After free time, we set off towards the Kaklık Cave, also known as "Small Pamukkale" or "Cave Pamukkale", which is decorated with stalactites and stalagmites and has travertine steps similar to the travertines in Pamukkale. There is thermal water inside the cave. It is believed that the structural features of the Kaklık Cave were formed by a large underground stream and the collapse of the ceiling of an underground void. The cave, which has different and interesting features and shows sinkhole development, contains a large travertine mass inside. After the time we spend here, we will be heading out for lunch. (Extra) After lunch, we set off towards the Karahayıt Thermal Springs. The temperature of the unique red-colored healing thermal water and thermal mud that flows from its main source throughout the year is 58 ºC, and according to the report issued by the Ege University Institute of Hydroclimatology, it is a unique health resource with its rich minerals. After our visit, we will visit the Buldan Textile Bazaars and then head back to our hotel.
Day 4 Çeşme - Çeşme Castle - Alaçatı – İstanbul
After breakfast at the hotel tomorrow morning, we will take a pleasant tour to Çeşme and Alaçatı.
At our first stop in Çeşme, we will visit the historic Çeşme Castle. After the castle visit, we will walk through the narrow streets of Çeşme and take photographs of the beautiful houses. Then we will head toward Alaçatı.
In Alaçatı, famous for its Windmills, we will walk on the cobblestone streets and discover the Old Greek Houses. Walking through the Alaçatı Bazaar and its streets, where Greek architecture blends with Ottoman architecture, we will enjoy a wonderful atmosphere. After this lovely day, we will head together to our hotel for dinner and accommodation.
Day 5 Virgin Mary's House – Ephesus Ancient City – Şirince - Istanbul
On the last day of our İtc Tur Ramadan Feast Special Grand Aegean Tour with 3 nights of accommodation, after breakfast at our hotel, we set off towards Selçuk to visit the House of Virgin Mary. We visit the church in the area where Virgin Mary is believed to have lived and say our prayers. Afterwards, we leave the House of Virgin Mary and begin our tour of the Ephesus Ancient City, one of the world-famous ancient cities, known for its splendor and as the first city of the early ages built entirely of marble. Accompanied by our guide's commentary, we tour the ruins of Ephesus, the Agora, the Ancient Theatre, the Terrace Houses, the Odeon, the Gate of Hercules, the Trajan Fountain, the Hamam, and the Celsus Library. After completing our tours, we stop for lunch. Following our lunch break, we head towards Şirince. Continuing our journey through olive groves, we arrive at Şirince, a charming Greek village whose former name was "Çirkince". In Şirince, we visit the Wine House / Wine Museum, where the region's finest wines are found. Afterwards, we give free time in the village for taking beautiful photos and shopping. We tour Şirince Village with its charming houses, streets and people, and then begin our return journey to Istanbul. We drop our guests off at their pickup points and say goodbye, looking forward to seeing them at the next İtc Tur event.
What to bring with you?
Identity card
Museum card, if you have one
Comfortable walking shoes
Seasonal clothing and a spare change of clothes
A coat or cardigan for cool weather
A raincoat or small umbrella
Sunglasses and sunscreen
A small towel and shoe bag for the Pamukkale trip
Swimsuit, slippers and a cap for using the thermal pools
Personal medications and toiletries
Water bottle
Phone charger and power bank
Small backpack for use on tours
Departure Points
- 21:00 Beylikdüzü Shell Petrol - Migros Önü
- 21:15 Avcılar Metrobus Stop Ankara Direction
- 21:30 Sefaköy Metrobus Stop
- 21:45 Yenibosna Metrobus Stop
- 22:00 İncirli Metrobüs Durağı- Nevada Cafe Önü Wait, that's not right, let me give the translation: 22:00 İncirli Metrobus Stop - In Front of Nevada Cafe
- 22.30 Mecidiyeköy Meydan - Nevada Cafe Önü
- 23:00 Kadıköy Marriage Office Parking Lot Entrance
- 23.10 Under Bostancı Bridge (Towards Ankara)
- 23.20 Kartal Bridge (Ankara Direction)
- 23.30 Under Pendik Bridge (Towards Ankara)
- 23.40 Çayırova McDonald's Önü
- 23:50 Gebze Center Önü
- 00:20 İzmit Halkevi Stop
What's Included
3 nights accommodation in hotels
3 breakfasts at the hotel, open buffet
3 dinners at the hotel, open buffet or set menu
Transportation by luxury vehicles (vehicles are provided according to the number of passengers.)
Excursions in the surroundings as specified in the program
Professional guide service
Bottled water in the vehicle
ITC Tour guarantee
Compulsory Travel Insurance in accordance with Tourism Law No. 1618
Not Included
Breakfast on the first day as stated in the program
Dinner on the last day as stated in the program
Drinks taken with all meals
Lunches
Personal Expenses
Museum and Archaeological Site entrance fees (Valid for municipal and private establishments.)
Museum Pass (Valid for museums affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.)
Paragliding
Balloon Tour
Virgin Mary Tour
Kısık Canyon Tour
Extra tours
Kısık Canyon Tour 400₺
Virgin Mary Tour 400₺