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7 Day Istanbul Antalya Highlights: From Hagia Sophia to Mediterranean Beaches

Istanbul, Princes Islands, Bursa, Istanbul, Antalya, Pamukkale, Antalya,
Duration

7 day(s)

Tour type

Regular & Private

Group size

1-40 people

Physical Level

easy

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Tour Overview

Embark on a seamless 7-day journey from the storied streets of Istanbul to the sun-drenched shores of Antalya. You’ll delve into Byzantine and Ottoman marvels—starting with the awe-inspiring Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet Square—cruise along the shimmering Bosphorus at sunset, and escape to the tranquil Princes’ Islands. A full-day expedition to Bursa will introduce you to Turkey’s first imperial capital and its famed silk bazaars, before you fly southward to Antalya’s ancient old town (Kaleiçi) and wander its winding cobblestone lanes. Cap off your adventure with a day trip to the terrace-like travertines of Pamukkale, then unwind on the Mediterranean’s sparkling beaches.

Activities
Discovery In-depth Cultural Historical Explorer Photography Solo Travel Sightseeing Family Museum

Tour Features

Duration
7 day(s)

Max Group Size
1-40 people

Tour Code
7DIAHFHSTMB

Departure Type
scheduled

Tour Category
Culture & Historical

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In

Age Requirement
11 - 99

Istanbul

Pickup Time:

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Antalya

Dropoff Time:

Highlights
Iconic Byzantine masterpiece: Hagia Sophia

Itinerary

Day 1

(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.

Day 2

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 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.

Day 3

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast at 07:30 am, we depart from the hotel and drive to Bursa for a daily guided tour in Bursa. Today we will visit Bursa with all famous and Islamic heritage places. We will visit to Ulucamii (Great Mosque), Green Mosque, Green Tomb, Ozdilek Factory. After Bursa City tour, we depart back for Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 4

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Enjoy a cruise in the Marmara Sea to Istanbul's famous Prince's Islands. This is your opportunity to see Topkapi Palace, Leander's Tower and Uskudar from the sea. Stop at Buyukada, the popular summer resort with sandy beaches and pinewood scenery, once the pleasure island of Byzantine Princes. During the Summer season, enjoy the magical atmosphere that the Island's beach resort has to offer including many optional water sporting activities. Tour the island with horse-drawn carriages before stopping for an exquisite lunch at a fish restaurant . After the tour transfer to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport for domestic flight to Antalya. Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel in Antalya. Dinner and overnight in Antalya.

Day 5

(Breakfast, Lunch 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.

Day 6

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

We depart for Pamukkale at 08:00 am. Upon arrival to Pamukkale we have a lunch break until 13:30 pm. Afterwards we shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs. Denizli/Pamukkale means seaside in Turkish and is located on the Buyuk Menderes River.  It is a growing industrial town, known for its textile industry and outlet shopping. You will visit one of the famous textile factories of Pamukkale. This tour will end approximately 18.30 and you will be back to your hotel. Dinner and Overnight in Antalya.

Day 7

(Breakfast included)
Today we depart for Antalya airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and then back to home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShopBooking.

Included

3 nights hotel in Istanbul - The Central Palace Hotel Istanbul or  Radisson Hotel Istanbul Merter
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

6 open buffet breakfasts
5 lunches at restaurants during to tours
5 dinners
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise

All Airport transfer mention in site the Itinerary
Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
Guided Istanbul City Tour
Guided Bursa Tour
Guided Princess Island Tour
Guided Antalya Old City Tour with waterfalls
Guided Pamukkale Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary

Excluded

International flights
Domestic flight from Istanbul to Antalya
Domestic flight from Antalya Airport to Istanbul

Insurance: All types

Turkey entry visa
Tipping
Hotel room taxes
Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section

Tour Booking

Travelers
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