ISTANBUL-ANTALYA-PAMUKKALE

We welcome you to Istanbul, Turkiye’s cultural, historical, and financial center. Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökcen Airport (SAW) you will be transferred to your hotel in the Old City or Taksim areas. After Check-in you take the much-needed rest. A leisurely walk in the historic Sultanahmet district or the ever-awake Istiklal Street in Taksim is always a great idea to spend your first evening in the city.

If your check in is completed by the afternoon, the unforgettable Turkish Night on the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise awaits you. You will be picked up from your hotel around 7:30 in the evening and transferred to the Cruise Ship. While having your Turkish Dinner and relishing unlimited cocktails and drinks, you will enjoy the cultural dances and traditional Turkish shows. This colorful experience is enhanced by the panoramic views of Dolmabahce Palace, Rumeli Fortress on the West coast and Beylerbeyi Palace, Camlica Mosque and Anadolu Fortress on the East coast of the Bosphorus Straight. After about 4 hours of fun and entertainment you will be dropped at the pier and transferred to your hotel around midnight.

(Bosphorus Dinner Cruise will be provided on any other mutually agreed day if it cannot be taken on the first night due to late check-in)

– Meal: Dinner on Cruise

– Overnight stay in Istanbul.

The best of Istanbul’s historic and cultural treasures unfold on this comprehensive tour. After breakfast you meet your guide at your hotel lobby. Guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and take you to the tour of Istanbul Old City  The first milestone is the iconic Blue Mosque, a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. Admire its striking blue tiles and tranquil atmosphere. Next, explore the magnificent Hagia Sophia (Church of Holy Wisdom, museum that used the be the biggest Orthodox church in the World), a marvel of Byzantine engineering and artistry. You witness its grandeur and historical significance. Afterwards, step into the magnificent world of the Topkapi Palace, once home to Ottoman sultans and now a museum. Discover its ornate rooms, courtyards, and the priceless treasures and the holy Muslim relics within.

After Lunch Break, head to the Grand Bazaar (the oldest and the largest covered market in the world), a bustling market where you can shop for a wide collection of traditional Turkish goods including Lamps, Carpets, Jewelry and Spices. This lets you plunge deep into Istanbul’s heritage, art, and culture, making it a memorable exploration of the city’s most iconic attractions. Later you explore the Spice Bazaar to experience the scents and tastes of traditional Turkish spices and sweets. End of the tour return to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Visited Places: Blue Mosque – Hagia Sophia – Topkapi Palace – Hippodrome and Obelisk – Grand Bazaar – Basilica Cistern

– Meal: Breakfast + Lunch

– Overnight stay in Istanbul.

This day is a free day in Istanbul. This day is for you to experience the heavenly beauty of Istanbul. You can have a walk on Istiklal Avenue in Taksim and visit Galata tower for its panoramic view of the Bosphorus and the historical peninsula. Shopping is always one of the premium options for immersing in the local culture along with buying your desired stuff. There are other optional tours for you to choose from. Descending into the mysterious depths of the Basilica Cistern, an ancient underground reservoir near blue mosque square with intriguing history could be a spellbinding experience. Please have a look at the optional Istanbul Tours page or consult your tour operator/guide for details.

TOUR OPTIONS:

One of the following Tours can be arranged on demand.

1. Eyup Sultan Shrine & Pierre Lotti Cable Car
2. Dolmabahce Palace & Ortakoy
3. Shopping Tour to Tahtakale

– Meal: Breakfast / (lunch can be added depending on your optional tour selection)

– Overnight stay in Istanbul.

After having Buffet Breakfast at the hotel, you will check out and leave your luggage at the hotel luggage room. After this you are free for your Istanbul spree on your own. You can do shopping or visit around as you wish. In the evening, you will take your domestic flight to Antalya. You will be transferred to your hotel in Antalya as you rest and get ready for your Antalya Trip.

-Meal: Breakfast + Meal during flight

Today you go for your exploration of the Antalya downtown and the beautiful touristic spots around the city. With its sandy beaches, soaring mountains, and picturesque waterfalls, Antalya has become the capital of Turkish tourism. It is also the 5th biggest city with a population of one and half million in Turkey. You will find some most beautiful beaches of the world in Antalya. You start your day with your guide at about 09:30 am, after having buffet breakfast at the hotel. Starting by a tour to the Duden Waterfalls, you experience some of the most scenic spots of Antalya. By the evening you will be guided back to the walled city. You will also visit the Downtown marina. You also enjoy a boat trip on the Mediterranean Sea waters. This tour provides you with a fantastic chance to discover the local culture as well as the ordinary lifestyle of Turkish people. There will be plenty of time granted for you to explore and take photos.

– Meal: Breakfast + Lunch

– Overnight stay in Antalya.

This is your day to embark on a full-day trip to Pamukkale, literally translated as the “cotton castle, and the ancient city of Hierapolis from Antalya. You get to see the Pamukkale Travertines, Roman Theater, Apollo Temple, and more on this amazing tour. You will also enjoy a tasty lunch and a refreshing dip in the warm waters if you want.

You will be picked up early in the morning at around 06:30 am. You can request the hotel to pack your breakfast beforehand. It takes about 3 hours to reach the cascading snow-white terraced cliffs of this mysterious cotton castle. The calcite-laden waters that had created this unreal landscape come from springs located in a 200-meter-high cliff that overlooks the plain. Marvel at the mineral forests, petrified waterfalls, and the series of terraced basins created by these waters. Also, you can witness the thermal spa of Hierapolis built at the end of the 2nd century B.C. by the kings of Pergamon. The ruins of the baths, temples and other Greek monuments can be seen at the site. The temples were significant trade centers for ancient Hierapolis. You can also take a dip in the Cleopatra’s Pool, for an extra fee.

You are driven to Antalya in the evening reaching your hotel in the late evening ending this delightful tour.

– Meal: Breakfast + Lunch

– Overnight stay in Antalya.

This day is your free day in Antalya. This day is for you to experience the amazing beauty of Antalya on your own. You can spend your day on Lara or Konyaalti, the two most famous beaches in Antalya. Shopping is always one of the premium options for immersing in the local culture along with buying your desired stuff. There are other optional tours for you to choose from. Please have a look at the optional Antalya Tours page or consult your tour operator/guide for details.

TOUR OPTIONS:

One of the following Tours can be arranged on demand.

1. River Rafting
2. Scuba Diving
3. Jeep Safari
4. Land of Legends Theme Park

– Meal: Breakfast / (lunch can be added depending on your optional tour selection)

– Overnight stay in Antalya.

This is your see-off day. After having your breakfast at the hotel you complete your check-out. You will be transferred to Antalya airport taking with you your unforgettable memories of Istanbul & Antalya. You will either take your international flight from Antalya or you will take your domestic flight to Istanbul where you will connect to your international flight.  (You are requested to communicate with your tour operator in advance to get your Istanbul flight directed at your desired airport).

-Meal: Breakfast