- * Departure toward the Aegean region. * Visit Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities of the Mediterranean world. * Explore its monumental streets, theaters and public buildings. * Where operationally suitable, include the Terrace Houses for a deeper understanding of private life in the ancient city. * Continue toward Kuşadası or İzmir. > **DD Signature Farewell Experience · From Empires to the Aegean** > Enjoy a carefully selected farewell dinner featuring Aegean or Turkish cuisine. > The final evening should connect the many chapters of the journey: > *Byzantium · Ottoman Istanbul · Cappadocia · Sufi Anatolia · Roman Asia Minor* * Accommodation in Kuşadası / İzmir.
- * Breakfast. * Private transfer to İzmir Airport or according to the final international departure arrangement. * Assistance with departure. * End of services for travelers completing Imperial Türkiye. *For guests continuing through the Legacy of Empires Collection:* *The journey continues south. Petra awaits.* ## DD SIGNATURE STANDARDS This program should be quoted including our core DD Signature service standards. * **Signature Welcome Gift:** One destination-inspired welcome gift upon arrival in Türkiye. * **Regional Flight:** Commercial scheduled domestic flight between Istanbul and Cappadocia with a minimum of 20 kg checked baggage per passenger. * **Private Transportation:** Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle appropriate to group size for all scheduled road services. * **Spanish-Speaking Guidance:** Professional Spanish-speaking guidance for our LATAM departures. Please advise whether one accompanying guide throughout Türkiye or a combination of accompanying and local guides provides the best operational solution. * **Selected Hotels:** * **Priority quotation:** Option A — 4★ Superior * **Additionally:** Option B — 5★ / Premium (where commercially appropriate) * **Daily Breakfast:** Breakfast throughout the journey plus specifically indicated meals. * **Entrance Fees:** All scheduled entrance fees and included experiences. * **DD Signature Assistance:** Professional local assistance throughout the destination. * **Cultural Experiences:** Experiences should provide cultural context and authenticity rather than function only as entertainment. * **Pace & Comfort:** Touring days should consider realistic driving times, climate, walking levels and appropriate comfort stops. ## DD SIGNATURE FLIGHT STANDARD For Imperial Türkiye, please quote the best operational commercial flight for: **Istanbul → Cappadocia** The included flight must provide: * Minimum 20 kg checked baggage per passenger * Cabin baggage according to airline policy * Applicable airport taxes and mandatory charges * Operationally appropriate departure time * Group check-in assistance where possible *Please prioritize the best itinerary flow rather than simply the lowest airfare.* ## DD SIGNATURE LOYALTY ### Imperial Türkiye * **Journey:** 9 Days / 8 Nights * **Countries Completed:** 1 * **Signature Points Earned:** 900 Points ### Signature Passport * **Türkiye:** 1 Destination Stamp *Signature Points and Passport recognition form part of the DD Signature Travel loyalty program and do not require any service or costing from the local supplier.*
Journeys visiting Kuşadası / İzmir
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