Welcome to Turkey. Arrive at Istanbul Airport, get picked up and transfer to your hotel. Check in,
Free day,
First overnight stay at your hotel in Istanbul,

You can take in some of the most iconic sights of Istanbul in this morning tour that commences with a
visit to the Blue Mosque. This magnificent mosque which was designed by Sinan and completed in
1616 is known for its majesty and superb iznik ceramic tiling.
Continue outside to stroll along the Hippodrome. This vast public space was built by the Romans in
the 3rd and 4th centuries AD to accommodate events such as chariot races and gladiator fights. It is
also home to the Column of Constantine, an Egyptian obelisk and the Serpentine Column.
Next to the Hippodrome we will visit the Hagia Sophia (only from outside view, no interior visit).
Originally built in 537AD as a Greek Orthodox church, this breath-taking building was converted to a
mosque by the Ottomans and is now a museum. Inside there are two floors built around a central
nave. It is adorned with superb decorations and has an enormous dome that soars overhead.
Finish the morning with a walk through the Grand Bazaar for some shopping or just to absorb the
sights, sounds and historic architectural beauty of this bustling market.
Lunch,
Come on a tour to the famous Topkapi Palace and skip the queues that flock to see this magnificent
and historically significant site. Built in the middle of the 15th century, the walled complex comprised
of the palace and its buildings dominate a small raised peninsula. The buildings are nestled within
beautiful grounds that sweep down to the sea. For centuries, the palace was the political centre of the
highly influential Ottoman Empire and although it is now purely a museum, as you visit its parts
including courtyards, the Treasury, various pavilions, the holy relics, weapons and the Harem you will
see how great it was.
Originally meaning “sacred peace”, the Hagia Irene is located in the outer courtyard of Topkapi Palace
and it is the oldest church of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine). The building reputedly stands on
the site of a pre-Christian temple. It ranks as the first church completed in Constantinople, before
Hagia Sophia, during its transfiguration from a Greek trading colony to the Eastern capital of the
Roman Empire. It was also the second largest church in Istanbul after Hagia Sophia.
Evening transfer to Istanbul Airport and flight to Antalya. Transfer to your hotel following the flight
and check-in.
First overnight stay at your hotel in Antalya

NOTE: On Monday, the cable car is closed. Therefore, it is replaced with the boat cruise.
Antalya is one of the most sightseeing attractions in Turkey. Its history dates back to 200 BC when the
Greeks began their settlement.
We will take you to the historical old town (Kaleici) where you will encounter the beauty of Ottoman
Architecture and the Hadrian Gate which was built in 130 AD in order to commemorate the Emperor
Hadrian.
Along the way, we will visit the Duden Waterfalls. Afterwards, you will have a free time at Antalya
Bazaar where you can go shopping.
The Old Fluted Minaret with its 38 m height is one of the top historical attractions in Antalya. It was
built in 13th Century by the Seljuks. Today, it is on the UNESCO World Heritage List (not operated
from october to april, we will skip during winter months).
Tunektepe Cable car has length of 1706 metres. It can carry 1200 people and has 36 cabins. Enjoy the
cable car ride which will last 9 minutes.
Drop off at your hotel finishing the tour,
Second overnight stay at your hotel in Antalya

Discover some of Antalya’s ancient cities on a full day trip.
Perge was an important city of ancient Parnphylia which was settled by the Hittites around 1500 BC.
The buildings you see now date from the Roman era and include a gymnasium, agora, theatre, public
baths and a long colonnaded marble-paved street that was originally lined with shops and statues. The
city gate flanked by two towers dates from the Hellenistic period, 3 centuries BC.
The magnificent theatre in Aspendos is breath-taking and is still in use for special events. Built in the
155 AD it incorporates some Greek aspects into its design and is considered by many to be the best
example of a Roman theatre in the world today.
Side was an ancient port city and trading centre that still houses many Greco-Roman ruins including
the agora, Dyanisos Temple, the Temple of Apollo with its massive columns and a theatre.
At the end of the day, we will stop and take in the natural beauty of the 18 metre waterfall in the
Kursunlu Waterfall National Park.
Third overnight stay at your hotel in Antalya,

Afternoon pick up from your hotel and transfer to Antalya bus station. Get on the bus and drive to
Pamukkale. Get picked up upon arrival and transfer to your hotel, check in,
Overnight stay at your hotel in Pamukkale,

This tour starts in the village of Karahayit and a visit to its red, green and white travertines and thermal
pools of red water due to its iron content. Then on to Pamukkale to visit the expansive and magnificent
ruins of the ancient city of Hierapolis that was founded in the 2nd century BC to take advantage of the
thermal pools nearby.
Hierapolis sits atop a hill and features an enormous necropolis, baths, theatre, temples, an agora and
antique pool. You will have time to yourself to wander the site before walking down the hill on the
sparkling white travertine and enjoying lunch at a local restaurant.
Entry to Cleopatra’s Pool in Hierapolis is not included in the cost of the tour.
Evening transfer to Denizli Airport and flight to Istanbul. Transfer to your hotel following the flight
and check-in.
Second overnight stay at your hotel in Istanbul,

Take a cruise on the Bosphorus Strait, the busy waterway that runs between the Marmara and Black
Seas with European Istanbul on one shore and Asian Istanbul on the other. Sit back, relax and enjoy
the fresh air, the sea and the sights as you pass magnificent palaces, mosques, mansions and places of
historical note.
After getting off the boat at Eminonu, continue your tour into the historic Egyptian (Spice) Bazaar
nearby that is bursting with traditional sweets, coffee and spices, and oozing with appeal.
Later you will drive over the Bosphorus Bridge to the summit of Camlica Hill which is popular for its
magnificent panoramic views and the opportunity to take some great photos.
After free time given at the hill, you will continue your adventure with your guide by spending a great
time in the Asian side of Istanbul visiting the Beylerbeyi Palace which was a summer residence of the
Ottoman sultans. Ordered to be built by Sultan Abdulaziz, started constraction in 1861 and completed
in 1865. Its marvellous view will mesmerize you and you will immerse yourself into Ottoman history
as our guide gives detailed information about the palace.
We will finish our day dropping you off at your hotel.
Third overnight stay at your hotel in Istanbul,

Transfer to Istanbul Airport 4 hours before your flight. End of our services here. Thank you for
choosing us for your travel in Turkey.