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9 day(s)
Private
1-40 people
easy
Embark on an unforgettable 9-day journey through Turkey's most iconic destinations—vibrant Istanbul, coastal Antalya, and the magical landscapes of Cappadocia. This all-inclusive package offers rich cultural immersion, historical exploration, natural beauty, and unique local experiences including a Bosphorus Dinner Cruise, the ancient charm of Antalya’s Old Town, and the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. Perfect for travelers seeking a blend of heritage, scenery, and relaxation.
Duration
9 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-40 people
Tour Code
9DHOTIACD
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, 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.
(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, 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.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After
breakfast early in the morning at 08:00 drive to Konya. 2.5 hour later we have
break for coffee and after some rest drive to Konya for lunch at 13:00 pm.
After the lunch visit the imposing green - tiled Mausoleum of Mevlana,
the mystic founder of the Sufi sect (Whirling Dervishes). After the Konya
Mevlana tour drive to Cappadocia. Arrival to Cappadocia around 18:30 pm. and
check into your hotel. Dinner and Overnight in
Cappadocia.
Please Note: This tour
will be done by domestic flight from Antalya to Cappadocia if we can not reach
the minimum 6 guests per departure. Kindly note that in that case Antalya to
Cappadocia domestic flight is included in given rate and lunch will be
excluded.
Please Note: If you wish to join our
optional activity of Cappadocia Hor Air Ballooning for tomorrow, please contact
with your guide and register because it will take place early the next morning
(Breakfast,
lunch and dinner included)
After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pick-ups from hotel. Final timing
one day before will be given you by your tour consultant.
Today, we will get to know the Cappadocia
region, a volcanic area in which the geological formation started 10 million
years ago. As a result of these formations phallic like pillars have come to
life. The beautiful horse country Katpatuka, (as the Persians called her) is an
unbelievable strip of land, enchanting and mysterious. Cappadocia region is
also famous for its arts, including ceramic and carpets. You will be picked up
approximately 09.30 from your hotel to join our regular tour. Tour starts with
Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia. After Uchisar, you visit Goreme
Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for
frescoes dating to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks.
Next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses.
After Cavusin, you go to the restaurant in Avanos to have lunch. After lunch,
you visit a pottery work shop, to see how to make potteries. Next stop is
Devrent Valley which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see
natural rock formations looking like animals. Then, you head to a wine shop in
Urgup for wine tasting. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy
chimneys with their hats which are the symbol of Cappadocia. This tour will end
approximately 18.00 and you will be returned back to your hotel. Dinner and
overnight Cappadocia
(Breakfast,
lunch and dinner included)
After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am
pick-ups from hotel. Final timing one day before will be given you by your tour
consultant.
Today we will drive you to Ozkonak underground city,
one of the best preserved and deepest Underground cities in Cappadocia. Ozkonak
Underground city is 55 meters deep and 8 levels open to visitors. After that,
we will drive you to Ihlara valley which is a 16 km long canyon and both side
are lined with rock carved churches. We will have 3 km hike and visit one of
the churches in the valley. At the end of the hiking, lunch be served at the
Belisirma village beside river. After lunch, we will visit Selime monastery
caved out of the rock by Christian monks in the 13th century. On the way back
to hotel, we will stop at the pigeon valley. Dinner and overnight Cappadocia.
(Breakfast
and dinner included)
After breakfast, you will have free time shopping in Cappadocia. In the
evening, we depart for Kayseri airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul.
Transfer from Istanbul airport to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to
explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast
included)
After breakfast, we will transfer you to the Airport for your return trip back
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 TravelShop Booking.
3 nights hotel in Istanbul
2 nights hotel in Antalya
3 nights hotel in Cappadocia El Puente Cave Hotel or similar
PS: If This hotel list
not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange another similar
hotel for your group. If you prefer a different category hotel, there might be
an additional cost
Professional English - speaking
tour guides
8 open buffet breakfasts
6 lunches at restaurants during to
tours
8 dinners
All Airport transfer mention in
site the Itinerary
Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach
Guided Istanbul City Tour
Guided Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise
Tour
Guided
Antalya Old City Tour with waterfalls
Guided
Konya Tour
Guided Cappadocia – Red Tour
Cappadocia – Green Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the
itinerary
International flights
Domestic flight from Istanbul to Antalya
Domestic flight from Kayseri 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