Why visit Turkey with us?
Turkey blends East and West like no other country. With LABUSA Travel, you’re not just visiting ancient ruins—you’re walking through stories that span millennia. From sipping tea in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar to crossing the Dardanelles into Asia and exploring Roman-era healing centers, we combine iconic highlights with off-the-beaten-path gems. Let us bring Turkey’s colorful history and cuisine to life with insider access and seamless travel.
A catalogue of the mosques, ruins, and wonders across Istanbul, Ephesus, and Pamukkale.
Highlights at a Glance
- Hagia SophiaHagia Sophia, Istanbul
- Blue MosqueThe Blue Mosque, Istanbul
- EphesusThe ancient city of Ephesus
- Grand BazaarIstanbul’s Grand Bazaar
- TerracesPamukkale’s travertine terraces
- BosphorusThe Bosphorus strait
Travel Itinerary
Details
Istanbul
Private transfer from Istanbul Airport (IST) to hotel.
Transfer time: Approx. 1 hour.
Visit the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Blue Mosque.
Free time at the Grand Bazaar.
Ephesus (via Kusadasi)
Depart Istanbul early morning. Stop at the Gallipoli WWI memorials.
Cross the Dardanelles Strait by ferry.
Continue to ancient Troy and overnight in Çanakkale or nearby.
Drive time: Approx. 5.5 hours + ferry crossing (45 min).
Morning tour of Pergamon: Asklepion healing center and hillside acropolis.
Continue to Kusadasi for seaside stay.
Drive time: Approx. 4 hours.
Half-day guided tour of Ephesus: Library of Celsus, Grand Theater, and Temple of Artemis.
Optional: Visit to House of Virgin Mary.
Afternoon at leisure or seaside stroll.
Pamukkale
Drive to Pamukkale.
Explore thermal pools and ruins of Hierapolis.
Optional: Take a dip in Cleopatra’s Pool.
Drive time: Approx. 3.5 hour.
Morning transfer to airport for domestic flight back to Istanbul.
Optional: Bosphorus dinner cruise or last-minute shopping.
Flight time: Approx. 1.5 hours + transfer time to hotel: 1 hour.
Private transfer to Istanbul Airport (IST) for departure.
Transfer time: Approx. 1 hour
Choose the collection that suits your group; upgrades available on request. Prices are per person and subject to change.
Accommodations
Smart Stay
- 3–4 star hotels, group transfers, standard inclusions.
- Starting at $2,870 per person
Signature
- 4-star accommodation, domestic flight upgrade, guided Bosphorus cruise.
- Starting at $3,420 per person
Luxury
- 5-star lodging, private transfers, VIP entrance access, personalized concierge.
- Starting at $4,080 per person
Why You'll Love Turkey
Explore grand mosques, ancient palaces, and bustling bazaars in this cultural capital straddling Europe and Asia.
Step into Roman history in the Eastern Mediterranean’s best-preserved classical city.
Bask in the surreal white terraces and ancient healing pools of Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.