Turkish Delights
Duration : 03N ISTANBUL - 02N ANTALYA - 02N CAPPADOCIA
Day 1 : Arrival in Istanbul/ Bosphorus Dinner Cruise :On arrival in Istanbul, get transfer to your Hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure. Later, in the evening, get pick up for Bosphorus Dinner Cruise.
See the glittering lights along the Bosphorus Strait on a 3-hour cruise with dinner and a cultural show in Istanbul. Kick off the night with a welcome cocktail on deck, and enjoy panoramic views of the city skyline. Relax over Turkish appetisers and grilled entrees as belly dancers and folk dancers take the stage to the haunting sounds of traditional music. Sip a cup of Turkish coffee or a drink from the open bar, listen to music from a live DJ and soak up stunning nighttime views of Istanbul.
Day 2: Full Day Istanbul City Tour
Get pick up from your Hotel for a Full day city tour of Istanbul. Experience Istanbul’s timeless sights on a full-day tour of the city’s stunning historic places. Listen for the ancient echoes of pounding hooves and charioteers at Hippodrome Square and spot the distinctive tiles of the Blue Mosque. See the Byzantine mosaics and minarets of Hagia Sophia, then follow in the footsteps of powerful sultans, courtiers, and generals at Topkapi Palace. Finish your tour in the vibrant Grand Bazaar, browsing bright displays of handicrafts, carpets, and souvenirs.
Day 3: Istanbul Shopping Tour
A guided shopping tour is an excellent way to experience Istanbul, as well as to be able to acquire items such as a Turkish carpet, leather goods, handmade ceramics and silks and so much more. Our tour guides have personal relationships with the best, most trustworthy shop owners and will take you where you want to go, help you find what you are looking for, and make sure that you get the best deals and the highest quality items.
Day 4: Flight to Antalya/ Day free to explore Lara Beach
Today, board a flight from Istanbul to Antalya. On arrival, get transfer to your Hotel in Antalya. Rest of the day free for leisure. Sitting pretty on Turkey’s southwest coastline is Lara Beach, a glamorous resort that’s packed with glitzy hotels and hot entertainment. In fact, it’s often seen as Turkey’s answer to Las Vegas, except here you get the added benefit of a picture-postcard 8kmlong beach.
Day 5: Pamukkale Hierapolis & Cleopatra’s Pool
Embark on a full-day trip to Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis from Antalya. See the Cotton Palace, Roman theater, Apollo temple, and more while learning about the history from your guide. You will also enjoy a delicious lunch and a refreshing dip in the warm waters.
After being picked up from Antalya start the drive to Pamukkale. Take a lunch break before visiting the cascading snow-white terraced cliffs of this mysterious cotton palace.
The calcite-laden waters that had created this unreal landscape come from springs located in a 200-meter-high cliff that overlooks the plain. Marvel at the mineral forests, petrified waterfalls, and the series of terraced basins created by these waters.
At the end of the 2nd century B.C. the kings of Pergamon established the thermal spa of Hierapolis. The ruins of the baths, temples and other Greek monuments can be seen at the site. The temples were significant trade centers for ancient Hierapolis.
See the Roman theater, the Apollo temple, Roman baths, fountains, and the agora. After the tour, have a chance to swim in thermal pools.
Day 6: Flight to Cappadocia/ Sunset Quad Safari
Today, get transfer to the airport to catch your flight to Cappadocia Airport. On arrival in Cappadocia, get transfer to your Hotel in Urgup/ Goreme. Check in to your Hotel.
Later, in the evening, get pick up for a thrilling ATV experience in the Valley! Explore highlights like Swords Valley, Rose Valley, Red Valley, and Love Valley as the sun sets behind the horizon. Connect with the outdoors and get up close to nature while riding on a quad bike.
Day 7: Hot Air Balloon Flight/ Cappadocia City tour
Get aerial views of Cappadocia’s eroded rock formations, valleys, and caves on an early-morning hot-air balloon flight that includes a light breakfast and post-flight celebration. Morning light and panoramic views from the hot-air balloon are ideal for photographing the remarkable landscape.
Later, get pick up for a full day red city tour of Cappadocia. The ‘Red Route’ is the classic Cappadocia itinerary including magnificent views of the fairy chimney valleys. With this small-group tour, enjoy extra attention from your guide as you explore the Goreme Open-Air Museum, visit the pottery village of Avanos, and admire views of Devrent Valley, Uchisar Castle, and Pigeon Valley.
Day 8: Flight back home
Today, board a flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul. On arrival, check in for your International flight back to India.