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10 day(s)
Regular & Private
1-40 people
easy
Embark
on an unforgettable 10-day journey through Turkey’s most iconic destinations,
blending rich history, stunning natural beauty, and vibrant culture. This
comprehensive itinerary covers Istanbul’s majestic landmarks, Antalya’s
Mediterranean charm, and hidden gems along the Black Sea. From a romantic
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise to exploring ancient ruins and cascading waterfalls,
every day offers a new adventure. Experience the magic of The Land of Legends,
marvel at Uludağ’s panoramic views via cable car, and unwind with a serene
Princes’ Islands escape. Perfectly curated with guided tours, luxurious stays,
and seamless transfers, this tour is your gateway to the wonders of Turkey.
Duration
10 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-40 people
Tour Code
10DTDTWIABSH
Departure Type
scheduled
Tour Category
Culture & Historical
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
11 - 99

Istanbul
Istanbul
(Bosphorus Dinner
Cruise included)
Welcome
to Turkey! Arrive into Istanbul. Transfer from airport & check in to your
hotel.
In
the evening between 19:30 – 20:00 you will be picked up from your hotel and
transfer to the boat for Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus and drop of back to
hotel at the end of tour. During the tour you will be able to see historical
places like Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, Maiden’s Tower, Rumeli Fortress,
Bosporus Bridge, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace etc. After the
dinner you can dance the night away to entertaining music provided by
professional DJ and traditional show programs or simply relax with a drink and
enjoy the view. We combine a delicious meal with unparalleled views of Istanbul
and live entertainment to create Istanbul's leading Bosporus Dinner Cruise. End
of the entertainment at about midnight 12:00pm, transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast
and Dinner included)
After breakfast transfer
to Istanbul airport for
domestic flight t to Antalya. Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel
in Antalya. Dinner and overnight in Antalya
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
After breakfast drive to Antalya Old City ( Kaleiçi
) Marina, Clock Tower, Hadrian's Gate, Broken Minaret, Hıdırlık Tower:
Kaleici is a small historic part of Antalyas modern city, also known as the Old
City of Antalya. In history it was once the sprawling modern Roman town, then
the Byzantine Empire, then Seljuks, and finally the Ottoman Turkish town. The
Hadrian's Gate (or Hadrianus Gate or The Three Gates is a triumphal arch which
was built in the name of the Roman emperor Hadrian. Antalya's broken wonder is
the Broken Minaret of the Korkut Mosque, which itself was built originally as a
Roman temple in the 2nd century AD, and thus did not have a minaret at all.
Hıdırlık Tower is a landmark tower of tawny stone in Antalya, Turkey, where
Kaleiçi meets Karaalioglu Park. It is believed to be built in
Hellenistic era on a square plan and later turned into circular tower in 2nd
century AD and was used as either a fortification or a lighthouse in the past.
We have lunch at the hotel and than depart for
Duden Waterfalls. All the streams of the region aim at finding
their way into the Mediterranean and they pour down the slopes of the Taurus,
sometimes overland sometimes underground and reaching their destination, result
in lovely waterfalls, of which there are more than twenty. After tour come back
to hotel and rest of day is yours. Dinner and Overnight in Antalya.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
After breakfast drive to The Land Of Legends and ticket to The Land of Legends, full of
activities and shows, is ready.
We pick you up from the hotel you marked in the region options with our luxury
vehicles and experienced drivers. Don't forget to ask for suitable equipment
and seats in our vehicles for your children. We always act with your safety,
comfort and pleasure in mind. We leave you at The Land of Legends, where there
are activities suitable for all ages (shopping, food and beverages, free water
and parade shows). You can be sure that you will enjoy shopping, shows and food
with the comfort of knowing that your vehicle will be waiting for you at the
meeting point you specified, at the time you specified. After tour come back to hotel and rest of day
is yours. Dinner and Overnight in Antalya.
(Breakfast included)
Today we depart for Antalya airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul. Arrival at Istanbul Airport, your guide will meet, assist and transfer
you to the hotel. Istanbul was the capital city of Byzantium & Roman
Empires and Ottoman State. It is a most fascinating city, which actually
crosses two continents Europe and Asia. It is a city of amalgamation of
museums, bazaars, minarets, mosques, churches, palaces, and restaurants
catering to every one’s taste, customs and fifteen million people. Overnight in
Istanbul.
(Breakfast Included)
After
breakfast, we have Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be HIPPODROME.
Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments;
the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of
Constantine. Than we will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE. Across from Hagia
Sophia Grand Mosque, it was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet,
is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of
blue Iznik tiles. Our next see will be HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE. The Hagia
Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply
the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is the greatest surviving
example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000 years, it was once the largest
church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th century golden mosaics. Today
it is a mosque. You can see it from outside.
After that see 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. You can see it from outside. The Basilica Cistern Museum is one of the
most important cultural assets where we can trace the traces of glorious
Istanbul history. With its 80,000-ton water storage capacity, Yerebatan Cistern
is the largest covered cistern in the city and stands out with more reclaimed
supporting elements compared to other covered cisterns. Covering an area of
approximately 10,000 square meters, this colossal structure has a rectangular
shape with a length of 140 meters and a width of 70 meters. You can see it from
outside. After the tour, transfer back
to your hotel. Dinner at Indian restaurant and Overnight in Istanbul.
If you would like to
visit with entrance below sites;
Topkapi Palace Museum Entrance Fee. You pay the door price.
The Basilica Cistern Museum Entrance You pay the door price.
Please
Note: Please do not forget to carry Scarf with you because of visiting to Blue
Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.
(Breakfast Included)
Visited Sights: Uludag (Mount Olympos) – Grand Mosque
– Green Mosque – Green Mausoleum – Inkaya Tree
Depart by ferry via Yalova, enjoying the beautiful scenery. Drive to Bursa, the
former Ottoman capital and lunch of the famous “Kebab of Alexander the Great”,
climb to Uludağ, the legendary Mount Olympos, by Teleferik (cable car), visit
the Ulucami (Grand Mosque), the Green Mosque and the Green Mausoleum, the old
silk market in the Covered Bazaar. The tour includes a visit to the Inkaya Tree:
a giant plane tree over 600 years old with an open air café in it’s shade where
we can enjoy a traditional Turkish tea in the shade. Late evening return to
Istanbul and transfer to hotels. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast Included)
After
breakfast, depart for the trip. After the cruise by ferry boat, we tour the
island by horse-drawn carriage and there is no better way to explore these
lovely Island with a decidedly 19th Century ambience, elegant buildings and
promenades, the peaceful atmosphere makes for a relaxing. In the evening back
to hotel. Overnight stay in istanbul .
(Breakfast Included)
Our trip will be
starting from your hotel, drive to Sile with Arabic & English Speaking Tour
Guide, Sile Village is located on the Black sea coast, where the scenery
interesting journey begin free time in the village after the visit Sile Castle
and then visit the historic Sile Lighthouse. (arround 1 hr.)
Continuing along the coastal route we arrive Saklı Gol between Sile & Agva.
After 1 hr, we drive to Agva, deep in nature and situated between the Yesilcay
and Goksu rivers that flow into the Black Sea. Upon arrival you will find peace
in a leisurely a boat ride down the Goksu River.
We will have Lunch in a Restaurant in a landscape so green and rich, in the
sights of Agva.
Then free time for Swimming on the Black Sea and have a fun of Sun Shine on the
Beach.
After swimming, we will drive to historic Agva Lighthouse.
We will depart from this final destination to return back to Istanbul to your
hotel
(Open
buffet breakfast included)
After breakfast check out from
the hotel. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing
you in the future on another TravelShop Booking Tour. Have a safe trip back
home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking.
6 nights hotel in Istanbul The Central Palace Taksim
3 nights hotel in Antalya 4
Star Best Western Plus Khan Hotel or 4 Star Ring Downtown Hotel
PS: If This hotel list not available at the time of your
booking then we will arrange smilar other hotel for your group. If you prefer a
Different category hotel, there might be an additional cost
Professional English-speaking tour guides
Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul or Saw Airport
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking
coach
Return transfer to Istanbul
or Saw airport
Meals mentioned in the itinerary
Bosphorus
Dinner Cruise
Guided Antalya Old City Tour and Waterfalls
Guided
Antalya The Land Of Legends Tour
Guided
Istanbul City Tour
Guided
Bursa Cable Car Uludag Tour
Guided
Princes Island Tour
Guided
Sile & Agva Blacksea Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
2 Daily
0,5 Water
Hotel Taxed
International flights
Domestic Ticket Istanbul to Antalya / Antalya to Istanbul
Lunch & Dinner
Insurance:
All types
Turkey
entry visa
Personal
expenses: Lunches, extras at hotel or additional meals
Tipping:
Tips for guides and drivers