Istanbul Antalya Tour Package
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DAY 1) ISTANBUL – ARRIVAL
Arrive in Istanbul NEW Airport (flight details to be advised) you will meet with English speaking representative holding a name sign outside the luggage claim area at the airport, transfer to hotel by a private vehicle for check-in & rest. (Early check-in upon availability) Remainder of the day at your own leisure.
Overnight at hotel in Istanbul.
DAY 2) ISTANBUL FULL DAY OLD CITY TOUR (Buffet Breakfast & Local Lunch included)
After your breakfast meet with your English speaking professional guide at the hotel lobby for your REGULAR (SIC) Istanbul Old City tour. First you will visit the magnificent TOPKAPI PALACE, the residence of the sultans for almost three centuries. The construction of the Topkapı Palace was completed between 1465 and 1478.
Being the imperial residence of the sultan, his court and harem, the palace was also the seat of government for the Ottoman Empire. In the Treasury section, you will see breathtaking displays, including the 7th largest diamond in the world, the “Spoonmaker’s Diamond”. At the chamber of Holy Mantle you can see the sacred leavings from Prophet Mohammad (PBU). (Entrance fee for Harem section is not included.)
Next you will visit the HIPPODROME, which was one of the largest chariot race grounds of the Byzantine Empire. Here you can see the Egyptian Obelisk brought from Egypt by Emperor Theodosius; the Serpentine Column (Tripod of Plataea) from Temple of Apollo at Delphi and the Tiled (Walled) Column erected by Constantine Porphyrogenitus at 10th century AD. Then you will visit the serene BLUE MOSQUE one of Istanbul’s most valuable monuments. It was built in 7 years (1606-1609 AD) with the order of Ottoman Sultan
Ahmed I. From the courtyard you will enjoy the striking view of the cascading domes and semi-domes.
Once inside you will see how the mosque got its name, viewing the colorful blue Iznik tiles that adorn the interior. These tiles were made at the peak of Iznik tile production in the early 17th Century. Lunch will be served at a Local Restaurant. After lunch you will visit the ST. SOPHIA(from outside), the church of the Divine Wisdom. The architectural marvel of all time. It was built during Emperor Justinian reign (AD537) and it remained the greatest church in Christendom until the conquest of Constantinople in 1453 by Sultan Mehmet II who ordered to convert Hagia Sophia into a Mosque. In 1934, proclaimed as a museum.
After St. Sophia, you will visit the GRAND BAZAAR, the largest and oldest covered Bazaar in Turkey with more than 4,000 shops. A variety of handicrafts, carpets, rare jewels and souvenirs all sold in small shops next to each other. The merchants are selling everything from antiques, home wares, books, copper ware, ceramics, gold and souvenirs. Venture into the hidden courtyards or hans, lookout for marble fountains and ornate kiosks. Streets are named according to the trades and the most oriental atmosphere in Istanbul is found in the bazaar. At the end of your tour, back to your hotel. Dinner on your own. Overnight at hotel in Istanbul.
Day 3) ISTANBUL (Buffet Breakfast included)
Breakfast at hotel Free day in Istanbul Overnight at hotel.
DAY 4) Istanbul - Antalya (Buffet Breakfast included)
Check out from your hotel, private vehicle and driver will take you to the airport for a quick, direct flight from Istanbul to Antalya. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel and enjoy free time for the rest of the day.
DAY 5) Antalya – Aspendos & Perge Kursunlu Waterfall Tour (Buffet Breakfast & Local Lunch included)
After breakfast, pick up from your hotel and join our full day city tour. First stop being Perge that is 18 kms East of Antalya. In this area the Hittites settled in 1500 BC and St. Paul reportedly stopped on of his journeys. Here, you will be able to see some fine examples of the old colonnaded streets, agora, bath, stadium and theatre.
Drive to Kursunlu Waterfalls where is located 19 km from Antalya at the end of a 7 km road branching off to the north of the Antalya-Serik-Alanya highway at a point 12 km from Antalya. The waterfalls are on one of the tributaries of the Aksu River and its situation in the midst of a pine forest is of quite exceptionally beauty. The countryside around the water forms a lovely picnic and pleasure spot only twenty minutes from the center of the city of Antalya. Lunch will be at a local restaurant near Aspendos.
Drive to Aspendos Ancient Theater, which is the site of one of the best-preserved amphitheaters of all times and still used today for many live performances of Ballet, Opera and classical works of art due to its fabulous acoustics and large seating capacity (5000). Close to the theatre, the remains of the largest aqueduct in ancient Anatolia can also be seen. After tour return back to hotel.
DAY 6) ANTALYA- ISTANBUL DEPARTURE (Buffet Breakfast included)
After your breakfast & check-out (12:00pm) free time until your departure. Then proceed to Antalya Airport to fly back to Istanbul. Arrive to NEW Airport and connect to your International departure flight at the airport. END OF OUR SERVICES…
METROPOLİTAN TAKSIM HOTEL (4*) (BB) TAMARA BUSINESS HOTEL (4*) (BB) or similar DOUBLE ROOM / Per Person
Subject to Change 590,000.00
THE ELYSIUM HOTEL (5*) (BB) PRIME HOTEL (5*) (BB) or similar DOUBLE ROOM / Per Person
Subject to Change 621,000.00
*** All above rates are NET in LKR currency.
*** No rooms blocked in advance, availability and rates are subject to change.
*** Package rates are not valid during festive periods.
From INR 163,250/=
(ALL RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Activities
INCLUDED:
- Air Fare: CMB-IST-CMB /30Kg/10Kg/Meal – Air Arabia IST – AYT- IST /20Kg/8Kg/Meal – Turkish Airlines
- Visa Assistance
- Private return airport transfers in Istanbul NEW Airport
- Private return airport transfers in Antalya (Antalya Airport) - A/C Luxury vehicles used; Mercedes Benz Vito (6 Seated)
- 3 Nights’ accommodation at hotel in Istanbul on BB basis.
- 2 Nights’ accommodation at hotel in Antalya on BB basis.
- Daily buffet breakfast at selected hotel. (Not included on arrival day)
- 1 Full-day regular (SIC) old city tour in Istanbul on Day 2 with lunch.
- 1 Full-day regular (SIC) Aspendos & Perge tour on Day 5 with lunch.
- All meals as stated above.
- Licensed professional local guides in English language.
- Entrance fees to all museums, parks, and historic sites as marked on the itinerary.
EXCLUDED:
- Gratuities to the Restaurants, Guide & Driver & Restaurants - At the discretion of the guests.
- Personal expenses of the guests
- Drinks are extra during meals
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