
Tour Itinerary: Antalya ᐈ Pamukkale ᐈ Bursa ᐈ Istanbul ᐈ Cappadocia ᐈ Antalya
DAY 1. ARRIVAL IN ANTALYA | Transfer airport-hotel. Accommodation at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Antalya. Dinner included. |
DAY 2. ANTALYA – SIGHTSEEING TOUR (EXCURSION INCLUDED IN PRICE) | Antalya sightseeing tour introduces the main attractions of this ancient city on the Mediterranean coast. The program includes a visit to the historical district of Kaleici, where you can stroll along narrow streets with Ottoman architecture, see Hadrian's Gate, the Yivli Minaret and ancient city walls. Then the excursion includes a visit to the picturesque Duden or Kursunlu waterfalls, as well as a visit to the observation deck overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and the Taurus Mountains. Then you will have a fascinating yacht ride (excursion for an additional fee). Overnight at the hotel in Antalya. Breakfast and dinner included. |
DAY 3. PAMUKKALE - HIERAPOLIS (EXTRA FEE EXCURSION) | After breakfast at the hotel and a visit to a leather goods shop, you will set off towards the city of Denizli. The ruins of the ancient city of Hierapolis, which is located on limestone terraces, await you. Here are the ruins of the Temple of Apollo, dating back to the 3rd century AD. Then we go to Pamukkale to the "cotton castle". Along the way, you will have the opportunity to taste local wine. The world-famous snow-white terraces (travertine formations) visible from afar were formed as a result of salt deposits from calcium-rich thermal water springs (excursion for an additional fee). Return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Pamukkale. Breakfast and dinner included. |
DAY 4. THE FORMATION OF THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE – BURSA (EXCURSION INCLUDED IN THE PRICE) | After breakfast at the hotel, departure to Bursa. Bursa is the first capital of the Great Ottoman Empire. Here you can feel the real Ottoman spirit on the streets of the city, in historical places. Panoramic view of the city. Then transfer to Istanbul - a unique city in the world, standing on two continents at the same time and the largest city in Turkey, with a rich history, extraordinary architecture and an ideal location. In the evening, you will have a unique opportunity to enjoy dinner and a show program on the Ship during a walk along the Bosphorus (excursion for an additional fee). Overnight in the province of Istanbul. Dinner is not included. |
DAY 5. ISTANBUL – THE CAPITAL OF THE EMPERORS (EXTRA FEE EXCURSION) | After breakfast, you will go to the Hippodrome Square. The ancient monuments in the very center and around this square are the most important sights of Istanbul. After that, you will visit the former Hagia Sophia in Constantinople, the Great Church, and now the Hagia Sophia Mosque - this interesting building has many names. There were many legends about the resources spent on the temple, but they all paled in comparison to reality. Then you will find yourself in the Blue Mosque of Sultan Ahmet. This is one of the few mosques in the world that has six minarets. Then you will be presented with the Topkapi Palace, which is the largest and oldest palace in the world that has survived to this day. The palace is located on the site of the first settlement in Istanbul, occupies one of the seven hills of the city and rises on the historical peninsula, from where a magnificent view of the Golden Horn, the Bosphorus and the Sea of Marmara opens up. For 400 years, this palace was the center of government of the Ottoman Empire, one of the three largest empires in the world. Next, you will go on a fascinating boat trip along the Bosphorus (the entire excursion is for an additional fee). Overnight in the province of Istanbul. Dinner is not included. |
DAY 6. ISTANBUL - CAPPADOCIA | Early in the morning we set off to the unique heritage of Turkey - Cappadocia. Upon arrival, you will be treated to a view of the enchanting landscape of Cappadocia, also called the "moonscape". You will also visit the underground city of Saratli, with a total area of about 2,000 square meters, preserved for hundreds of years and keeping the secret of the creation and existence of the ancient world. In the evening, it is worth visiting the "Turkish Night" program with a fascinating dance of whirling dervishes. (excursion for an additional fee) Overnight at the hotel in Cappadocia. Breakfast and dinner included. |
DAY 7. HOT AIR BALLOONS AND CAPPADOCIA - ANTALYA (EXCURSIONS AT EXTRA FEE) | You can see Cappadocia - "The Land of Beautiful Horses" not only from the ground, but also from high in the sky. The incredible beauty that will open up to your eyes will not leave you indifferent. You can make such a trip in a hot air balloon! The amazing landscape, dozens of balloons rising into the sky in the rays of the rising sun, the sunrise and the amazing picture of the awakening of Cappadocia will certainly be the most vivid impression. Almost an hour's flight will allow you to enjoy the valleys and see places inaccessible to walking - (excursion for an additional fee in the early morning). After breakfast at the hotel, you will visit a ceramic factory, try the freshest Turkish delight at a local production facility and be able to appreciate the art of weaving masters at a carpet factory. Then you will move to the city of Sultanhani. There you will visit the ancient Caravanserai - a fortress built in 1229, with massive walls, a place of rest and overnight stay for passing caravans, preserved to this day. After the excursion you will go to the pearl of the Turkish Riviera - Antalya. Overnight at the hotel in Antalya. Breakfast and dinner included. |
DAY 8. DEPARTURE | Depending on your departure time, a comfortable bus will take you to the airport for your return home. |
TOUR DAY | SATURDAY VISIT PROGRAM | OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION |
1 | ARRIVAL IN ANTALYA | ANTALYA 4* + dinner |
2 | ANTALYA OVERVIEW | ANTALYA 4* HB |
3 | PAMUKKALE - HIERAPOLIS | PAMUKKALE 4* HB |
4 | FORMATION OF THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE - BURSA | ISTANBUL 4* BB |
5 | ISTANBUL – THE CAPITAL OF EMPERORS | ISTANBUL 4* BB |
6 | ANKARA - MYSTERIOUS CAPPADOCIA | CAPPADOCIA 4* HB |
7 | BALLOONS AND SULTANKHANAS | ANTALYA 4* HB |
8 | DEPARTURE | BB |
✔️ The tour price includes:
➕ Additional charge:
Suggested hotels for the tour:
• Istanbul – Nova Plaza Prime Hotel, Ramada by Wyndham Sultanahmet, Clarion Golden Horn, Ramada Plaza Tekstilkent
• Cappadocia – Nox Cave Hotel, Whitestone Hotel, Taskin Hotel, Suhan Hotel, Aden Hotel, Turkish Cave House Hotel, Emin Koçak Hotel
• Pamukkale – Lycus River Thermal Hotel, Colosae Thermal Hotel, Adem Pira Hotel
• Antalya – Ring Downtown Hotel, Lara Garden Hotel, Maya Hotel Belek
* These are suggested hotels for the program, which are not selected in advance and can be replaced by other hotels of the same category.
Hotels according to the program are located far from historical sites in the province of the specified cities. In relation to tourists who do not follow the tour program or who separate from the group, measures are taken by the tour operator in the form of cancellation of all incoming services according to the program. The tour operator reserves the right to make changes to the program, change the dates of arrivals or terminate the program. And also to cancel excursions for an additional fee if the required number of people for it is not collected.
According to international standards, check-in at the hotel is at 14:00, check-out at 12:00.
Breakfast on the first day (arrival day) is not provided.
Dinner on the last day (departure day) is not provided.
Additional excursions:
Tour name | quantity | price |
THE MAGNIFICENT CENTURY | 1 | 115 $ |
DOLMABAHCE PALACE-SULEYMANIYE MOSQUE-CHRISTIAN SHRINESDolmabahce (Palace of the Ottoman Sultans), Suleymaniye Mosque, Lunch (included), | 1 | 125 $ |
PAMUKKALE (HIERAPOLIS) (MUSEUM TICKETS + TRANSFER) | 1 | 60 $ |
DINNER | 1 | 20 $ |
PAMUKKALE AIR BALLOONS | 1 | 150 $ |
AIR BALLOONS CAPPADOCIA | 1 | 250 $ |
ANTALYA YACHT TRIP (2 HOURS) | 1 | 50 $ |
JEEP SAFARI + HOT AIR BALLOONS (EXTERNAL VIEW) | 1 | 55 $ |
SUNRISE SIGHTSEEING TOUR WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS OF CAPPADOCIA AND HOT AIR BALLOONS | 1 | 25 $ |
TURKISH NIGHT / CAPPADOCIA (DANCE SHOW, SOFT & ALCOHOLIC DRINKS) | 1 | 50 $ |
ACCOMMODATION IN A CAVE CATEGORY HOTEL (PRICE PER PERSON IN A DBL/TRP ROOM, SGL SUPPLEMENT +25) | 1 | 60 $ |
PACKAGE | PACKAGE NAME | PRICE |
PACKAGE 1 | PAMUKKALE (HIERAPOLIS) (MUSEUM TICKETS + TRANSFER) | от 240 $ |
LUNCH x 5 | ||
THE MAGNIFICENT CENTURY | ||
PACKAGE 2 | THE MAGNIFICENT CENTURY | от 270 $ |
PAMUKKALE (HIERAPOLIS) (MUSEUM TICKETS + TRANSFER) | ||
LUNCH x 5 | ||
YACHT TRIP (2 HOURS) IN ANTALYA |
❗️The cost of excursion programs can be used for familiarization purposes, the final cost is specified on site with the tour guide