Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul and Antalya, two distinct gems in Turkey's travel treasure trove, offer a captivating blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Istanbul, a vibrant metropolis straddling Europe and Asia, mesmerizes with its iconic landmarks like the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, bustling bazaars, and a rich culinary scene. Meanwhile, Antalya, nestled along the stunning Turquoise Coast, beckons with its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and ancient ruins like Perge and Aspendos, making it a perfect destination for sun-seekers and history enthusiasts alike. Together, these cities provide an enchanting fusion of old-world charm and coastal splendor, promising a diverse and memorable Turkish experience.
We have carefully planned out each day to give you the best possible experience. From exploring historic landmarks to tasting delicious local cuisine, each day is packed with adventure and excitement. Join us as we take you on a journey through some of the most fascinating destinations in the world.
Arrive at Istanbul Airport. You will Meet and greet with a representative who will assist you with your transfer to the hotel. Check-in to your Istanbul hotel. In the evening, embark on a Bosphorus dinner cruise on a shared (SIC) basis. You will be picked up from your hotel around 19:00-19:30 and transferred to the boat. We are offering a luxurious dinner cruise night out in Istanbul. Enjoy delicious gourmet foods while you dance with the panoramic view of the Bosphorus that separates the two continents Europe and Asia. Enjoy as you cruise
No other Istanbul experience can match this unique combination of romantic ambiance. We combine fresh food with unparalleled views of Istanbul and live entertainment to create Istanbul's leading Bosphorus Dinner Cruise. After dinner, you can enjoy the entertaining music provided by professional DJs and traditional show programs or simply relax with a drink and enjoy the view. Later, Drop off at the hotel at the end of the tour.
Overnight in Istanbul.
After Breakfast, our shuttle will pick you up from the hotel or from the cruise port and drop off back at the end of the tour.
You will visit the following sights with an experienced and licensed professional tour guide with this tour.
Byzantine Hippodrome: The former center for entertainment, sports, and political activities in the city during the Roman and Byzantine Empires. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, the Serpentine Column from Delphi, and the Fountain of Willhelm II.
Blue Mosque: One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets.
Grand Bazaar: The oldest and the largest covered marketplace in the World with nearly 4.000 shops full of rich collections of carpets, jewelry, leather, and souvenirs.
Topkapi Palace: The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed
* Treasury and Harem sections in Topkapi Palace are not included in the program and are due to extra entry.
Sultans Tombs: There are five tombs of Ottoman Sultans within the graveyard at St. Sophia. The ceramic panels are the most beautiful examples of the 16th century with purple, green, blue, and red flower motives. Prince robes and a small piece from the Kaaba covers are displayed on the sarcophaguses.
Topkapi Palace is closed on TUESDAYS and this tour will be replaced with the Two Continents Tour on Tuesday.
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
After the tour, you will be dropped off at the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul
Have breakfast at your hotel. Depart for a full-day Princess Island tour on a shared (SIC) basis. Our shuttle will pick you up from the hotel or from the cruise port and drop you off at the end of the tour. You will visit the following sights with an experienced and licensed professional tour guide with this tour. Princess Island (Buyuk Ada): Cruise the beautiful Marmara Sea to Princes' Island by boat. Take the ferry to one of the Princes' Islands, Buyukada (Big Island) which is a quiet seafront town and summer holiday escape from the city. Leaving the Golden Horn by ferry, you will round Sarayburnu (Seraglio Point), the headland on which the domes and minarets of Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Blue Mosque can be seen. We will pass four islands with their charming old Ottoman houses and finally reach Buyukada, the largest of the islands. Upon arrival to the island, you will see the lavish Ottoman mansions and other beautiful Victorian summer villas around the island. You will have free time in elegant old wooden mansions and beautiful natural scenery. You will have a delicious lunch in a cozy seaside fish restaurant and relax looking back at the domes and minarets among skyscrapers of modern Istanbul's skyline. This a perfect day for relaxing and enjoying one of Istanbul's residents' favorite summer retreats. Return by ferry and drop off at hotel or port. The rest of the evening is at leisure you can enjoy activities at the hotel or simply relax at the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
After Breakfast, Check out from your Istanbul hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Antalya. Upon arrival in Antalya, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to relax and explore the local area on your own.
Overnight in Antalya.
After breakfast, go on a full-day Antalya city tour on a shared basis. We pick up our guests from the hotels. The pickup time is from 08.00 till 09.30. It is up to the location of the hotels.
And then we take them for Duden Waterfall: Duden Waterfalls are a group of waterfalls in the province of Antalya, Turkey. The waterfalls, formed by the recycle station water, are located 12 kilometres northeast of Antalya. They end where the waters of the Lower Duden Falls drop off a rocky cliff directly into the Mediterranean Sea.
Duden Waterfall: After your free time, you will meet your guide at the meeting point and continue towards the Duden Waterfall. The guide will take you to Antalya’s cliffs and from there you can observe and admire the waterfall which is 40 meters high. The waters of Duden Waterfall are going into the Mediterranean Sea. Break for lunch: We will have a break for lunch. It takes approximately an hour. And then we will go on the tour.
Antalya Old Town: What follows is some free time in Antalya’s Old Town, to spend as you wish. During the free time you can proceed with sightseeing as all the main attractions are in a short distance. Some of the attractions include the Hadrian’s Gate, the Clock and Bramn Tower. In addition, you can walk around the Old Town and explore the lifestyle of the local people and the charm of the city. Return back hotel after the tour.
Overnight in Antalya.
After breakfast, embark on a full-day Pamukkale city tour on a shared basis. The duration of the tour is Approx. 10 hours. Drive to Pamukkale that has the meaning of the Cotton Castle in English. Once known as Hierapolis, famous for healing thermal / mineral Baths and beautiful snow-white “petrified waterfalls. After lunch visit Hierapolis, including the magnificently preserved Necropolis, the main Street and Gates, the thermal Baths, the devil’s hole, and Masterpiece Theater. Pamukkale terraces are made of travertine, a sedimentary rock deposited by water from the hot springs. In this area, there are 17 hot water springs in which the temperature ranges from 35 °C to 100 °C The water that emerges from the spring is transported 320 meters (1,050 ft.) to the head of the travertine terraces and deposits calcium carbonate on a section 60 to 70 meters long covering an expanse of 240 meters to 300 meters. Swimming or a therapeutic bath in a hotel pool’s hot spring mineral Waters.
SPECIAL NOTES: Guests must be able to walk approximately 0, 5 miles over travertine without shoes. A hat and plenty of sunscreen are recommended. The order of the tour itinerary may vary in order to avoid congestion. Guests should watch their steps at all times in order to avoid injuries because the waterfalls can be slippy. Due to the nature of this tour, it is recommended for guests with walkers or wheelchairs to waterfalls. Bring sunscreen and a hat, as shade is limited, and bring swimwear for walking in the water at Pamukkale which is the snow-white “petrified waterfalls.
Lunch, featuring a selection of Turkish cuisine with open buffed.
In the evening you will be returned back to the hotel. The rest of the evening is at leisure.
Overnight in Antalya.
Check out from your Antalya hotel. Transfer to Antalya Airport for your flight to Istanbul. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some free time for last-minute shopping or exploration in Istanbul. Depart from Istanbul Airport for your journey and return home. Come back home with great memories of the tour.
In case client wishes to prepone /postpone his or her travel dates, we request you to kindly reach us 15 days prior to journey date via e-mail/SMS..
The customers can prepone /postpone their tour once without any additional charges (if intimated before 15 days of travel date in written). However postponing & preponing second time will attract additional charges.
Also note that few service providers (Hoteliers, Transporter etc.) may apply postpone/prepone charges even after meeting above requirement. In such cases postpone/prepone charges will deducted from the advance amount deposited.
In all prepone or postpone scenarios, the services and the costing will be subject to availability of Hotel/Volvo and season/off season time.
We do not accept any changes in plan within 15 days of travel date. However in rare cases like adverse climatic conditions or strikes, package can be postponed which will be intimated to you beforehand.
The validity to utilize your Advance payment in prepone/postpone scenarios is 1 Year from the date of advance payment.
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29 - 20 days before date of departure : 50% of total cost
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