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6-Day Tour - Istanbul & Antalya
Day 1 - Istanbul Whether you arrive in Istanbul at Ataturk Airport or Sabiha Gökcen, you will be met by a member of our staff holding up your name card, and taken to your hotel . You have the rest of the day free to relax or explore the city.
Day 2 - Istanbul - Walking City Tour ( B / L )
After breakfast at your hotel we pick you up from your hotel to start our full day guided city tour. We start our tour in Sultanahmet, the heart of old Istanbul.
Ayasofya (Hagia Sophia) is one the greatest masterpieces of Byzantine architecture, built by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century. Converted into a mosque in 1453 by Conqueror Mehmet, it is now one of the world's greatest museums. Its massive dome still dominates the skyline of old Istanbul .
Blue Mosque is one of the most prominent landmarks of the city. It takes its name from the exquisite Iznik tiles that decorate the interior, and it is the only imperial mosque with six minarets. Designed by a pupil of the famous architect Sinan in the 17th century, it was originally called Sultanahmet, from which the area takes its name.
Hippodrome was the centre of sporting and social events during the Byzantine Empire. The Serpentine Column, The Obelisk of Theodosius and The German Fountain are notable monuments decorating the arena.
Grand Bazaar is the oldest and largest shopping centre in Turkey, situated in the centre of the old city. It has 4,000 shops full of treasures, including carpets, leather, icons, ceramics and jewellery .
Topkapı Palace was the principal residence of the Ottoman Sultans for nearly 400 years. It is now a museum and houses a fabulous collection of crystal, silver, Chinese porcelain, jewels and costumes. The armoury and royal Harem are particularly worth seeing.
Little Hagia Sophia Mosque was formerly the Church of Sergius and Baccus. You may see fine examples of early Byzantine art.
At the end of the tour we will transfer you to your hotel.
Important note:
Ayasofya closed Mondays / replaced with Underground Cistern.
Topkapı Palace closed Tuesdays / replaced with Islamic Art museum
Grand Bazaar closed on Sundays.
Day 3 - Istanbul to Antalya ( B )
We take you to the airport for an early flight to Antalya, where we meet you, barely two hours later, and take you to your hotel. After you have checked in, you have the rest of the day free to explore. You could start with swiming in the clear blue sea, followed by a visit to the excellent little museum, and in the evening why not go to the old town and watch the sun set behind the mountains while you sip cocktails in a bar perched high on the ancient city walls.
Day 4 - Antalya: Aspendos, Perge & Side ( B / L )
After breakfast we will pick you up from your hotel and a full day guided tour will start. Perge , one of the most beautiful and richest cities of the ancient world, famous for its temple of Artemis. The acropolis dates back to the Bronze Age. Alexander the Great visited the city in 333BC during his war against the Persians. Kursunlu Waterfall, surrounded by giant pine trees, is a lovely place to relax in the heat of the day. Aspendos like Perge and Side, this ancient city was founded around 1,000BC and continued to be inhabited for some 2,000 years. It is famous for having the best preserved amphitheatre in the world, more than 300 feet in diameter, with seating for 7,000 people. Side , one of the best-known ancient sites in Turkey and a popular holiday resort, is located on a peninsula with wonderful sea views. A great wall and moat separate it from the mainland.
At the end of the tour we take you back to your hotel in Antalya for the night.
Day 5 : Antalya ( B ) Breakfast at your hotel, and then the day is yours to do as you please. You may want to visit the museum where many of the treasures - Greek and Roman statues, intricately carved sarcophagi, jewellery, ceramics, glass and metalware - from the ancient sites of Perge, Aspendos and Side can be seen. Late in the afternoon we take you to Antalya airport for your flight to Istanbul, and on arrival we take you to your hotel for the night. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 6: Istanbul ( B )
After breakfast your day is free until it's time for us to take you to the airport for your international flight home. You could go shopping in the Grand Bazaar or Spice Market, visit the Museum of Modern Art or have a Turkish bath in one of Istanbul's ancient hamams. Then we take you to the airport and say good-bye. But don't forget, we have many more happy tours for you to enjoy and we would love to welcome you back again.
Prices: Please, contact with us for the prices.
Start from: 3 star or same quality boutique hotels 480 Euro per person in double room 4 star or same quality boutique hotels 550 Euro per person in double room
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