Turkey: Where East Meets West 7N8D
Overview
Turkey is a country of stunning natural and cultural beauty, blending diverse landscapes and rich history. Its vibrant cities like Istanbul offer a unique fusion of East and West, with majestic landmarks such as the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. The turquoise waters of the Mediterranean and Aegean coastlines, along with the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, provide breathtaking views. Visitors can explore ancient ruins, lush valleys, and unique formations like Pamukkale's white travertine terraces. From bustling bazaars to tranquil beaches, Turkey offers an extraordinary blend of tradition, nature, and modernity.
Included/Excluded
- 3 nights’ accommodation with breakfast in Istanbul.
- 2 nights’ accommodation with breakfast in Cappadocia.
- 2 nights’ accommodation with breakfast in Antalya.
- All transportation by A/c Vehicles on a shared basis.
- Full day Istanbul Classic Tour with (Sultanahmet Area, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, lunch)
- Half-Day Bosphorus Cruise Afternoon Tour (Spice Bazaar, Cruise tour)
- Full Day Cappadocia Tour (Devrent Valley, Pasabag Valley, Avanos, Lunch at local restaurant, Esentepe, Uchisar Castle, and Goreme Open Air Museum)
- Full day Antalya City and Waterfall Tour (includes lunch)
- 24*7 on-call travel assistance.
- Airport pick-up and drop transfers
- Any expense of a personal nature.
- Any meals not explicitly mentioned in the itinerary.
- GST and TCS as applicable.
- Any change in itinerary due to unforeseen conditions
- Security deposit at the hotel
- Security deposit at the hotel
- Round trip International flight
- Turkey Visa
Tour Plan
DAy 1:
- Upon your arrival in Istanbul, complete the immigration process at the airport.
- Later, board your transfers to the hotel and complete the check-in process upon reaching.
- You can then spend the rest of the time at leisure, exploring around or resting in your room.
- Overnight stay in Istanbul
Day 2:
- Wake up to a pleasant morning in Istanbul and have your breakfast at the hotel.
- Next, get ready to explore Istanbul - a unique city that lies in both Asia and Europe.
- We will start by exploring the famous Sultanahmet Area (old city) as it houses most of the iconic monuments of the city.
- Here, we will visit the Hippodrome - an ancient race course used during the Byzantine Era for various sporting events.
- Next, we will explore the Topkapi Palace, which was once a residence of the Ottoman emperors and the museum inside has some of the rarest exhibits.
- Later, we will take you to the beautiful Blue Mosque also known as the Sultan Ahmand Mosque to admire its blue interiors.
- Right in front of the Blue Mosque is the Hagia Sophia - one of the most treasured heritage monuments in the region.
- After clicking a few pictures in front of this iconic building, we will head to have our lunch.
- We will visit a local restaurant to try the local cuisine for lunch.
- Later, we will conclude our sightseeing for the day by visiting the Grand Bazaar - one of the oldest markets in the world.
- Spend the rest of the evening shopping for souvenirs, local handicrafts, etc for your loved ones.
- Upon completing the sightseeing, return to your hotel and call it a day.
- Overnight stay in Istanbul.
Day 3:
- Wake up to a pleasant morning in Istanbul and have your breakfast at the hotel.
- Next, get ready to explore Istanbul - a unique city that lies in both Asia and Europe.
- We will start by exploring the famous Sultanahmet Area (old city) as it houses most of the iconic monuments of the city.
- Here, we will visit the Hippodrome - an ancient race course used during the Byzantine Era for various sporting events.
- Next, we will explore the Topkapi Palace, which was once a residence of the Ottoman emperors and the museum inside has some of the rarest exhibits.
- Later, we will take you to the beautiful Blue Mosque also known as the Sultan Ahmand Mosque to admire its blue interiors.
- Right in front of the Blue Mosque is the Hagia Sophia - one of the most treasured heritage monuments in the region.
- After clicking a few pictures in front of this iconic building, we will head to have our lunch.
- We will visit a local restaurant to try the local cuisine for lunch.
- Later, we will conclude our sightseeing for the day by visiting the Grand Bazaar - one of the oldest markets in the world.
- Spend the rest of the evening shopping for souvenirs, local handicrafts, etc for your loved ones.
- Upon completing the sightseeing, return to your hotel and call it a day.
- Overnight stay in Istanbul.
Day 4:
- Have your breakfast at the hotel in the morning and get ready for the day.
- Today, we will board our transfers to the airport and take a flight to one of the most visited places in Turkey - Cappadocia.
- Cappadocia is located in the central region and is best known for its moon-like landscapes with several cave formations, underground cities, and a lot more.
- After a 1.5-hour flight journey, we will reach Cappadocia.
- Upon reaching, we will board our transfers to our hotel and complete the check-in process.
- You can then spend the rest of the day at leisure.
- Overnight stay in Cappadocia.
Day 5:
- Wake up to a beautiful morning with a sky full of hot air balloons and have your breakfast with this view.
- Later, get ready and board your vehicle to explore some of the most scenic sights around.
- We will start by visiting the Devrent Valley which has various rock formations that resemble animals.
- Next, we will take you to Pasabag Valley which is also known as Monk Valley where we will see the fairy chimneys that have double and triple rock caps.
- Later, we will explore Avanos town located along the Red River and is known for its ceramics and pottery.
- In the afternoon, we will take a short stop to enjoy our lunch at a local restaurant.
- Post lunch, we will continue our journey to Esentepe to marvel at more scenic rock structures.
- Further, we will visit the towering Uchisar Castle - from where we get the panoramic views of the region.
- After exploring the castle from inside, we will visit the Goreme Open Air Museum - a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- In this museum, we will walk through several rock-cut churches which are decorated with wall paintings dating back to the 10th-13th centuries
- After completing the sightseeing for the day, return to your hotel.
- Overnight stay in Cappadocia.
Day 6:
- Post breakfast at the hotel in the morning, get ready for the day.
- Today, we will board our transfers to the airport and take a flight beautiful coastal city in Turkey - Antalya.
- Antalya is one of the most popular places to visit in Turkey due to its clean beaches, surrounding turquoise waters, and the ruins of the ancient city.
- After a 1.5-hour flight journey, we will reach Antalya.
- Upon reaching, we will board our transfers to our hotel and complete the check-in process.
- You can then spend the rest of the day at leisure.
- Overnight stay in Antalya.
Day 7:
- After having your breakfast at the hotel in the morning, get ready to explore Turkey’s scenic coastal town - Antalya.
- Board your transfers to begin your sightseeing for the day.
- Our first stop today will be Lower Duden Falls, where we will view this mighty waterfall dropping down 45 meters into the ocean.
- Next, we will take a walk through the “old town”, which was a prosperous city 2000 years ago as erected by the Roman Emperors.
- From the Old City, walk down to the Old Town Marina to relax on the scenic coast and watch the yachts and boats sail in the blue waters.
- Later, we will have some lunch at a local restaurant before exploring further.
- After lunch, we will conclude our sightseeing by visiting the Upper Duden Waterfalls.
- You can then spend the rest of the evening at leisure.
- Overnight stay in Antalya.
Day 8:
- Wake up in the morning and have your breakfast at the hotel.
- Get ready and board your transfers to the airport.
- Our amazing Turkey trip concludes once you are dropped off at the airport for your onward journey.
- Depart with a lot of cultural experiences, pictures of scenic landscapes, and happy memories
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