| Day 01DEPARTURE FROM UK |
- In time board the flights from UK
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| Day 02ARRIVAL IN ANTALYA |
- Arrival at Antalya airport
Antalya is known Brunch or Lunch in Antalya the pearl city of the Mediterranean, and the Turkish Riviera. Within the wide boundaries of Antalya, there is history, natural beauty, and a rich variety of local lifestyle to be discovered. - Meet and greet at the airport
- On arrival you will be taken to a restaurant for Brunch OR Lunch in Antalya (No breakfast provided)
- Later transfer to the hotel and check-in
- On-the-Go Lunch during sightseeing is 1400 hours
- Rest of the day at leisure or at the beach
- Dinner at the hotel
- Overnight stay in Antalya
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| Day 03FULL DAY ANTALYA CITY TOUR |
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Meet your guide and you will be taken to visit Antalya old City, Kaleiçi, Marina, Clock Tower, Hadrian's Gate, Broken Minaret and Hidirlik Tower
Kaleici is a small historic part of Antalya’s 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. 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. 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. - On-the-Go Lunch during sightseeing
- Later, return to the hotel
- Dinner at the was once the capital of sultanate
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| Day 04ANTALYA - KONYA - CAPPADOCIA |
- Breakfast at the hotel
- You will check out from the hotel
- Meet the guide at 0930 hrs at the lobby
- Drive to Cappadocia via Konya
- Enroute visit the Tomb of Rumi in the Museum of Mevlana, an important place of pilgrimage
KONYA, was once the capital of sultanate of Rum, known in Turkish as Anatolian Selcuk, a situatIon which resulted in much of the architectural heritage visible today. The Persian poet and Sufi thinker Mevlana or Rumi also settled in the city during this period.
Visit the MEVLANA MUSEUM Sille village and drive to Cappadocia via sultanhani Caravansera, which is the biggest masterpieces in Seljuk period. This glorious structure was built by the grand architect Muhammad bin Havlan el-dimiski by the order of Anatolian Seljuk Sultan Alaaddin Keykubat between 1228 and 1229. - On-the-Go Lunch during the tour
- Later, arrive at Cappadocia, and Check-in to the hotel
- Dinner at the hotel
- Overnight stay in Cappadocia
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| Day 05HIGHLIGHTS OF CAPPADOCIA TOUR |
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Later, meet at the hotel lobby and proceed to Derwent Valley with our guide
Our first real encounter with Cappadocia almost martian landscape where various types of fairy chimneys are abundant. We will walk through this amazing valley. Thereafter visit Pasabagi (Monk's Valley) with multiple stems and caps, peculiar to this area. After visiting Pasabagi, drive to Avanos which is known for the pottery, a craft dating back to the Hittite period. The red clay which is worked by local craftsmen comes from the residue in the Kizilirmak River, the longest river of Turkey.
Visit Ozkonak Underground City where early Christians lived in fear and faith. Further to the time for lunch proceed to Goreme Open Air Museum (Dark Church is currently excluded; entrance requires additional admission fee) to visit the churches, chapels and monasteries carved into the fairy chimneys from the 10th to the 13th centuries with frescos painted on the walls. - On the Go Lunch at a local restaurant
- After the tour, return to hotel
- Dinner at the hotel
- Overnight stay in Cappadocia
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| Day 06FLY TO ISTANBUL |
- Leisurely breakfast at the hotel
- Free time for own activities or leisure
- Later, check-out from the hotel, and transfer to the Cappadocia Airport for domestic flight to Istanbul
- Arrival in Istanbul, the city that bridges "Europe & Asia"
- Meet and greet at the airport
- Transfer to your hotel
- Your own time for leisure
- Evening dinner at a Local Indian restaurant
- Return to the hotel
- Overnight stay at the hotel in Istanbul
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| Day 07ISTANBUL OLD CITY TOUR & EVENING BOSPHORUS CRUISE WITH DINNER |
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- Meet the guide at the Hotel Lobby
- Proceed for full-day Old City Tour of Istanbul
Hagia Sophia: Built between 532 and 537, Hagia Sophia represents a brilliant moment in Byzantine architecture and art. It was the principal church of the Byzantine Empire in its capital, Constantinople (later Istanbul), and a mosque after the Ottoman Empire conquered the city in 1453.
The Blue Mosque: It is an Ottoman-era historical imperial mosque constructed between 1609 and 1616 during the rule of Ahmed I.
Hippodrome: Sultanahmet Square, or the Hippodrome of Constantinople is a square in Istanbul. Previously, it was a circus that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire. The word hippodrome comes from the Greek hippos, horse, and dromos, path, or way.
The Grand Bazaar: The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops on a total area of 30,700 square meters. Visit Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar). The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice.
In the afternoon we will enjoy a walking tour in Taksim Istiklal Street and enjoy the local food. This will not be only a culinary walk but as well a stroll through the city to discover its local culture. Visit different shops at Istiklal Street. Try typical delicatessen, muhallebi or Turkish baklava.
Visit Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar). The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice. - Lunch during the sightseeing tour
- Later, you will be escorted from their hotel for the Bosphorus Cruise Dinner with the scheduled entertainment on board. The experience for the cruise would be between 20:30-23:30 approximately
- Return to the hotel
- Overnight stay at the hotel in Istanbul
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| Day 08DEAPRT BACK TO UK |
- Breakfast at hotel
- Following breakfast at the hotel, the guests will then check-out from the hotel
- Transfer to Istanbul Airport for your flight
- Board flight to UK
- Arrival in the UK
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