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8 Days of Magnificent Turkey Istanbul - Antalya & Cappadocia Highlights

  • Witness the glory of the 500-year-old Grand Bazaar in Istanbul and collect souvenirs for your loved ones

  • Cruise through the city of Istanbul In the midst of turquoise blue waters in the Bosphorus Cruise while sipping a cup of Turkish tea

8 Days of Magnificent Turkey Istanbul - Antalya & Cappadocia Overview

About the destination:

Turkey is a beautiful country nestled gracefully at the crossroad between Europe and Asia. It wouldn't be a lie to say that this glorious country is a perfect blend of Asian, European, and Middle Eastern influences, making it a must-visit destination for people who seek an ideal getaway. From pristine beaches to the beautiful mountain ranges, this place has it all. Stroll around the beautiful white sand beaches with the mesmerising view of turquoise waters or simply witness the beautiful ancient monuments to discover the beautiful artefacts. This mesmerising country awaits your arrival to satisfy your countless desires.


Quick Info:

  • Route: Istanbul - Antalya - Cappadocia - Istanbul
  • Duration: 7 Nights/8 Days
  • Start Point: Istanbul Atatürk Airport (IST)
  • End Point: Istanbul Atatürk Airport (IST)

Inclusions

Accommodation: Comfortable stay for 5 nights in your preferred category Hotels

Meals: Breakfast is included as mentioned in Itinerary.

Guide: Professional English-speaking guide to help you explore the cities

Transfers: All transfers by luxury cars included as per itinerary

Visa Assistance: It will be provided (Charges are not included)


How to Reach?

  • The best way to reach Istanbul is by taking a flight from India to the Istanbul Atatürk Airport (IST) from any of the major cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, and the like. Some of the major airlines flying to Turkey from India are Air India, Ukraine International Airlines, Oman Air, Aeroflot, Turkish Airlines etc.

8 Days of Magnificent Turkey Istanbul - Antalya & Cappadocia Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Istanbul | Welcome to the land of four seasons
İstanbul
  • Meet our representative at the IST/SAW airport and get transferred to your pre-booked hotel.
  • Upon arrival at your hotel, complete the check-in formalities and rest for some time.
  • The day is free for leisure where you can stroll the local places and flea markets or 
  • Return back to your hotel and enjoy a comfy overnight stay in Istanbul.
Day 2
Sightseeing at Istanbul | Be mesmerized by the beauty of Blue Mosque
İstanbul

Duration: 8 hours (approx) | Transfers: Private/SIC | Pick up/ Drop Point: Hotel | Pickup Time: 08:30 A.M.

  • Wake up in the morning, have a hearty breakfast and get ready for a full day city tour.
  • Begin your tour by visiting the heart of old Istanbul, Hagia Sophia - a museum famed for its mosaics, including glittering portraits of emperors and empresses and a poignant Virgin and Child
  • Next, visit the Blue Mosque, the only imperial mosque with six minarets. Its courtyard is especially grand. The Hippodrome, the stadium of ancient Byzantium, held 100,000 spectators and featured objects from all corners of the empire. Of these, an Egyptian obelisk and a bronze sculpture of three entwined serpents from Delphi survive. 
  • Wander through the Grand Bazaar in the old city with 4,000 shops full of treasures including carpets and kilims, silks, jewelry, ceramics, icons and leather goods. 
  • Visit Topkapi Palace, the great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries, housing an exquisite collection of precious gems, jewelry thrones of sultans, robes worn by the sultans and their families, miniatures, the Holy Mantle and the Chamber of Sacred Relics. 
  • Last but by no means least, visit the New Mosque, an Imperial Mosque and one of the famous architectural landmarks of Istanbul.
  • Return back to your hotel after an exhilarating day and enjoy an overnight stay in Istanbul.
Day 3
Full Day Bursa Cable Car Tour | Soak yourself in panoramic views
İstanbul

Duration: 10 hours (approx) | Transfers: Private/SIC | Pick up/ Drop Point: Hotel | Pickup Time: 08:30 A.M.

  • Wake up in the morning, have a hearty breakfast and enjoy a full-day tour from Istanbul to Bursa, the former capital of the Ottoman State as well as one of the most industrialized metropolitan centers in the country.
  • Take the ferry from Yenikapi to Yalova, after which you will be escorted by bus to Bursa.
  • On arrival in Bursa, visit the historical covered bazaar and Ulu Cami, the Grand Mosque. 
  • Get a chance to see the magical beauty of Bursa by cable car, an optional excursion that depends upon the weather conditions.
  • Visit the Green Mosque and Green Mausoleum before beginning the return journey back. 
  • Return back to your hotel in Istanbul and enjoy an overnight stay in Istanbul.
Day 4
Half Day Bosphorus Cruise and Transfers to Antalya | Escape to the pearl city of the Mediterranean
Antalya

Duration: 6 hours (approx) | Transfers: Private/SIC | Pick up/ Drop Point: Hotel | Pickup Time: 10:00 A.M.

  • Wake up in the morning, enjoy a hearty breakfast and complete the check-out formalities from the hotel.
  • Post-check-out, get ready for an amazing cruise tour in Istanbul followed by transfers to Antalya.
  • Board a Bosphorus Cruise and enjoy looking at Asia on one side and Europe on the other. 
  • Marvel at the marble palaces, wooden villas and luxury apartments that line the waterway. 
  • Pass under the Bosphorus Bridge and admire its blend of eastern, Turkish, and western motifs of the Beylerbeyi Palace built by Sultan Abdulmecid on the site of a wooden mansion.
  • After the cruise tour, get transferred to IST/SAW Airport to board a flight to Antalya.
  • Upon arrival, meet our representative and get escorted to your pre-booked hotel.
  • Complete the check-in formalities and rest for the day.
  • Overnight stay in Antalya.
Day 5
Full Day Antalya Tour & Waterfall Tour with Lunch | Relax yourself at the series of small cascades
Antalya

Duration: 7.5 hours (approx) | Transfers: Private/SIC | Pick up/ Drop Point: Hotel | Pickup Time: 09:30 A.M.

  • Wake up in the morning, have a healthy breakfast and immerse yourself in Antalya's rich cultural and natural tapestry on this full-day tour.
  • Head over to the beautiful Düden Waterfalls and marvel at the Lower Düden Falls cascade over the rocks and fall 40 meters into the Mediterranean Sea.
  • Continue to the national park of Kurşunlu Waterfalls to see the water from a tributary of the Aksu River stream across the rocks and drop from the plateau into the lake. Get back to nature and soak up the surrounding flora and fauna. 
  • Next, go to Upper Düden Falls and discover a hidden cave where it's possible to walk behind the waterfall.
  • Enjoy lunch in the park as you listen to the sound of the falling water.
  • Post lunch, Wander the narrow streets lined with stone and timber houses and see the ruins of Hadrian’s Gate, built to commemorate a visit by the Roman emperor in 130 AD.
  • Admire the Ottoman-era architecture and remains of the Roman walls.
  • Return back to your hotel and enjoy an overnight stay in Antalya.
Day 6
Transfers from Antalya to Cappadocia | Get welcomed at the land of hot air balloons
Cappadocia
  • Wake up in the morning, have a nutritious breakfast and pack your bags to leave for Antalya Airport to board a flight to Kayseri.
  • Upon arrival in Kayseri, meet our representative and get transferred to your pre-booked hotel.
  • Post-check-in formalities and enjoy an overnight stay in Cappadocia.
Day 7
Full Day Cappadocia South Tour | Fly to the whimsical land of Cappadocia
Cappadocia

Duration: 8 hours (approx) | Transfers: Private/SIC | Pick up/ Drop Point: Hotel | Pickup Time: 08:30 A.M.

  • Wake up in the morning, have a nutritious breakfast and get ready to take a full-day tour of South Cappadocia, starting with the Red Valley with its famous rock-cut churches. 
  • Hike through the beautiful Güllüdere (Rose) Valley, before going to the village of Çavusin, famous for the houses and churches of the Christian clergymen. 
  • After lunch, drive to Pigeon Valley, named for its hundreds of dovecotes. Visit Kaymakli Underground City to see where the early Christians lived. 
  • While in Turkey you can also explore Hot Air Balloon in Cappadocia at your own cost.
  • Transfer back to your hotel, passing the natural castles at Ortahisar along the way. 
  • Reach the hotel and enjoy an overnight stay in Cappadocia.
Day 8
Departure | It's time to say Goodbye!
İstanbul
  • Wake up in the morning, have a scrumptious breakfast and pack your bags for your departure.
  • Complete the check-out formalities and get ready to leave for Kayseri airport to catch a suitable flight to Istanbul.
  • Reach your desired destination and end the trip with unforgettable memories.

Select Package Options

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Price Includes
  • Stay

    Comfortable Stay on a Double sharing basis in hygienic and sanitized 4-star hotels as follows:

    Istanbul: Dosso Dossi Old City or Similar

    Antalya: Afflon Hotel Loffy City or Similar

    Cappadocia: Suhan Hotel or Similar

  • Meals

    Buffet Breakfast from Day 2 to Day 8

    Buffet Lunch only on Day 2, 4 and 6

  • Transfers

    Airport pick up and drop as per your arrival timings

    Private Transfers for sightseeing on all days as per the itinerary.

  • Sightseeing

    Sightseeing in a comfortable and sanitized vehicle as per the itinerary

  • Driver

    Highly-Experienced driver cum guide

More Details about 8 Days of Magnificent Turkey Istanbul - Antalya & Cappadocia

Know Before You Go for 8 Days of Magnificent Turkey Istanbul - Antalya & Cappadocia

  • Please carry valid Ids and the Thrillophilia voucher.
  • Please depart on suggested timings to avoid any inconvenience.
  • International / Domestic flights are not included in the package.
  • Visa assistance will be provided however charges are not included.
  • Travel Insurance is recommended and charges are not included.
  • Personal Expenses and mandatory hotel taxes (if any) will be paid by the travelers at the destination.
  • The above mentioned rates for the package are valid till March 2022 only

Things To Carry for 8 Days of Magnificent Turkey Istanbul - Antalya & Cappadocia

  • Thermal inners
  • Woollen cap, socks, mittens & scarf
  • Warm clothes