Mediternian Turkey Tour

Welcome to Turkey.

Your first day offers a little relaxation with a transfer to your hotel in Istanbul for check-in.

Overnight Istanbul.

After breakfast, meet your professional local guide at the hotel and begin your walking tour through Istanbul’s historic Old City.
 
Visit the Hippodrome of Constantinople, the magnificent Blue Mosque, and the iconic Hagia Sophia. Continue to the colourful Grand Bazaar and explore the aromatic Spice Bazaar, filled with spices, Turkish delights, teas, dried fruits, and local products.
 
An optional visit to the Basilica Cistern can also be arranged. The entrance fee is not included.
 
Highlights
Hippodrome of Constantinople
Blue Mosque
Hagia Sophia
Grand Bazaar
Spice Bazaar
Optional Basilica Cistern
 
Overnight in Istanbul.
 
Important Notes:
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
Blue Mosque is closed on Fridays due to prayers; we are unable to enter

OPTIONAL TOUR: BOSPHORUS DINNER CRUISE
In the evening, we will drive you to the water's edge for an evening that will show you some amazing places. You will enjoy great food and also some fantastic traditional Turkish entertainment.
The mighty waterway of the Bosphorus Strait, which cuts the city into two sides, Europe and Asia, and as you sail along the city's banks, you will pass under the iconic Bosphorus Bridge and also sail by incredible ancient buildings such as Kucuksu Palace and Rumeli Fortress. The night's entertainment will take you on a journey across Turkey with Belly Dancing, Folk Dancers, and some stirring music played on traditional instruments. Your meal will be a great introduction to the food of this country, with classics such as Baklava, mezzes, and Turkish coffee; all you have to do is relax and enjoy the ride.

After breakfast, meet your professional guide at the hotel and visit the magnificent Topkapi Palace, the former residence of the Ottoman sultans for nearly four centuries.
 
Explore the palace courtyards, imperial chambers, historical collections, and panoramic views over the Bosphorus.
 
After the palace visit, enjoy a scenic two-hour Bosphorus Cruise between Europe and Asia. Along the way, admire Istanbul’s waterfront palaces, mosques, fortresses, traditional Ottoman mansions, and spectacular skyline.
 
Highlights
Topkapi Palace
Golden Horn
Galata Tower
Dolmabahce Palace
Cıragan Palace
Ortakoy Mosque
Bosphorus Bridge
Rumeli Fortress
European and Asian shores
 
Important Notes:
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
 
Flight From Istanbul To Cappadocia
Following your tour, we will transport you to the airport where you will catch an evening flight to Kayseri airport in the amazing Cappadocia region. From there, we will transfer you to your accommodation in Goreme.
 
Overnight in Cappadocia. 

- Early Morning - 
OPTIONAL TOUR: CAPPADOCIA HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT 

If you choose to wake up early in the morning to take advantage of a Magical Hot Air Balloon flight, this experience can be added to the tour. This activity is a must in Cappadocia and is the perfect way to start the day by seeing the awe-inspiring views of the landscape from high in the sky. This tour comes at an extra cost.

Full-Day North Cappadocia Tour
You will be picked up from your hotel and get the first impressions of the Highlights of the North Cappadocia region. At the Goreme Open Air Museum and from Esentepe, you will have panoramic views of the unusual rock formations and landscape of fairy chimneys. In Pasabag (Monks) and Devrent Valley, monasteries date back to the Middle Ages, waiting to be explored. Visit Avanos, the home of terracotta handicraft.

- Evening -  
OPTIONAL TOUR: TURKISH NIGHT SHOW & DINNER
Tonight's tour is a special evening organized not only so that you experience Turkish Culture and Traditions but also to have an entertaining show to help you relax after your day of sightseeing in Cappadocia. You will be picked up from your hotel in the evening and taken to a cave restaurant in the heart of Cappadocia for a night you will always remember.

Overnight in the Cappadocia region.

Full-Day South Cappadocia Tour
Another day in the southern area of breathtaking Cappadocia awaits you.
Enjoy unique landscapes at Rose and Red and Love Valley, with their vineyards and groves. Join the trek through the Meskendir Valley with its famous church and be impressed by the Underground City, the proof of the first settlements.

Flight From Cappadocia to Antalya 
After the tour, you will be taken in a transfer shuttle to the airport, where you'll board a domestic flight to Antalya 

Overnight in the Antalya region.

Today you will experience the large coastal city of Antalya. Highlights will include Aspendos and Perge. A visit to Side and some of the waterfalls in the area.
You will be picked up from the bus station in the morning and head to Perge. You will take a tour of the stadium, Roman gate, Nymphaeum, Roman Bath, Hellenistic Gate, Colonnaded Main Street and the Agora.  After lunch, there will be time to visit one of the waterfalls if the time of year permits. After the beauty of the waterfalls, you head to Aspendos, known for its well-preserved theatre.

Towards the end of the afternoon, there will be time for shopping and to enjoy the sun at the beaches of Side.

Overnight in the Antalya region.

The tour will begin with a walk through the winding, narrow streets of the historic Old City of Antalya, also known as "Kaleici", which literally translates to "inside the castle". We will walk by sights such as Hadrian's Gate, a glorious arch built in honour of the Roman emperor Hadrian; Hidirlik Tower, which is one of the oldest surviving buildings in the city; Ottoman-era houses and gardens; and Republic Square.

Following the Old City tour, you will hop on a 1-hour boat ride which will take you to a series of waterfalls in Antalya. You will cruise by the first set of falls called Karpuzkaldiran Falls and then pass by the upper falls, Duden Falls. There will be a lunch break on the boat before heading back to the port.

You will also get the unique opportunity to ride the funicular from Tunektepe down to Sarisu Beach, where you can picnic and sit along the water in a lovely park and recreation area. From this ride, you'll catch sweeping views of the coastline and the Olympos mountains in the distance.

Overnight in the Antalya region.

Flight From Antalya To Istanbul.

You arrive in the city of Istanbul, where your tour comes to an end. If you require any assistance with further travel, accommodation bookings or queries within Turkey, please let us know, and we will be happy to assist.