Tour Itinerary
16th May 2024
Turkey
07 Nights/08 Days
CITIES VISITED AND TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
| City Name | Duration | Tour Highlights |
| Istanbul | 03 Nights | Hagia Sophia Museum
Byzantine Hippodrome Blue Mosque, Visit to Grand Bazaar Topkapi Palace Visit to Spice Market Bosphorus Cruise |
| Cappadocia | 02 Nights | Devrent and Pasabagi valleys
Goreme Open Air Museum Underground City |
| Konya | Day Tour | Mevlana Museum |
| Pamukkale | 01 Night | Pamukkale Hierepolis Ancient City |
| Antalya | 01 Night | City Tour, Water falls on Duden River
Tünektepe Cable Car, visit Kaleiçi |
ATTRACTIONS FOR WHICH ENTRY FEE ARE INCLUDED IN THE TOUR COST
| City Name | Attraction Name |
| Istanbul | Hagia Sophia Museum
Topkapi Palace Bosphorus Cruise |
| Cappadocia | Underground City
Goreme Open Air Museum |
| Konya | Mevlana Museum |
| Pamukkale | Pamukkale Hierepolis Ancient City |
| Report to Airport On | Thursday the 16th of May 2024 | |
| 01.45 Hrs | Report at Bangalore International Airport | |
| 02.45 Hrs | Check in to Emirates Flight EK 569 to Dubai | |
| 04.45 Hrs | Depart by Emirates Flight EK 569 to Dubai | |
| 07.05 Hrs | Arrive at Dubai Airport for connecting flight | |
| 10.45 Hrs | Depart to Istanbul by Emirates Flight EK 123 | |
| 14.25 Hrs | Arrive in Istanbul International Airport | |
DAY WISE ITINERARY
Day 01 – Thursday the 16th of May 2024
Arrival Istanbul Airport
On arrival in Istanbul, you will be welcome and transferred to your hotel in the old city.
Check in hotel.
This evening, we will have walking tour in Taksim Square.
Dinner at Indian restaurant
Overnight stay in Istanbul
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 02 – Friday the 17th of May 2024
Istanbul Old city
Breakfast at Hotel
Proceed for full day guided tour.
Visit to Hagia Sophia Museum, one of the historical architectural wonders that still remains standing today, has an important place in the art world with its architecture, grandness, size and functionality. The Hagia Sophia, the biggest church constructed by the East Roman Empire in Istanbul, has been constructed three times in the same location. When it was first built, it was named Megale Ekklesia (Big Church); however, after the fifth century, it was referred to as the Hagia Sophia (Holy Wisdom). The church was the place in which rulers were crowned, and it was also the biggest operational cathedral in the city throughout the Byzantine period.
Visit to Byzantine Hippodrome, where chariot races were held
Visit to Blue Mosque
Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque, across from St. Sophia, is known as the Blue Mosque because of blue tiles surrounding the walls of interior design. Blue Mosque was built in 16th century by architect Mehmet, during the rule of Ahmed I. Its Külliye contains Ahmed's tomb, a madrasah and a hospice. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is one of the three mosques in Turkey that has six minarets.
Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest covered markets in the world. In this labyrinth there are 60 streets and 4,000 shops with each trade having its own area: the goldsmiths' street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as handpainted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brassware and trays, water ewers, onyx-ware and meerschaum pipes
Visit to Topkapi Palace was one of the major residences of the Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. As well as a royal residence, the palace was a setting for state occasions and royal entertainments. It is now a museum and as such a major tourist attraction. It also contains exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures and important relics of the Muslim world, including Muhammed's cloak and sword. The Topkapı Palace is among the monuments contained within the "Historic Areas of Istanbul", which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985
Dinner at Indian restaurant
Overnight stay in Istanbul
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 03 – Saturday the 18th of May 2024
Bosphorus Cruise – Istanbul - light to Cappadocia
Breakfast at Hotel
we will visit Spice market & we will embark on a cruise along the Bosphorus, the unique winding strait separating two continents.
Lunch at Indian restaurant
After Lunch transfer to the airport with your private vehicle and driver. You will take a direct flight from Istanbul to Cappadoccia, which is about 1 hour. Upon arrival, you will meet with your private vehicle and driver and be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia and check in.
The rest of the day is free time to explore at your leisure.
Dinner at Indian restaurant
Overnight stay in Cappadocia
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 04 – Sunday the 19th of May 2024
Cappadocia Tour
After breakfast, we will visit Devrent and Pasabagi valleys, to see the amazing fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. Then head to the pottery town of Avanos. Watch the potters at work using kick wheels, a technique that has remained unchanged for generations.
After lunch, visit Goreme Open Air Museum for the world’s most important Byzantine cave churches and the best-preserved cave wall paintings and frescos. Finally, you will be driven to Uchisar Castle, the highest point of the region, where we will have a fabulous panoramic view over Cappadocia and lastly, we visit Underground City.
Dinner at Indian restaurant
Overnight stay in Cappadocia
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 05 – Monday the 20th of May 2024
Cappadocia to Pamukkale via Konya
Breakfast at Hotel
Check out from hotel and we depart for Pamukkale and on our route, we will visit the city of Konya, which is the home of the Whirling Dervishes, a religious order founded by the Sufi (Muslim sage), Mevlana in the 13th century. We will visit Selimiye mosque and Mevlana Museum
Lunch at local resturant
After Lunch transferred to your hotel in Pamukkale for check in
Dinner at hotel
Overnight stay in Pamukkale
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 06 – Tuesday the 21st of May 2024
Pamukkale & Hierapolis Ancient City – Antalya
Breakfast at Hotel
After breakfast, the first visit will be to Hierapolis, the ancient Greco-Roman city on top of hot springs. You will see the large necropolis, Great Baths, Frontinus Street, Theatre, Martyrion of St. Phillip, and the antique pool also known as Cleopatra’s pool. Finally, be amazed by travertines, (the terraces of carbonate minerals left by the flowing water) on which you can enjoy a barefooted walk. End of the tour.
Lunch at local restaurant
Drive to our hotel in Antalya for check in
Dinner at hotel
Overnight stay in Antalya
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 07 – Wednesday the 22nd of May 2024
Antalya Tour – Flight to Istanbul
Breakfast at hotel
Check out and we will visit famous waterfall, Antalya's unique natural wonder, located on the Duden River, afterward pass to Tünektepe Cable Car (Antalya Teleferik); up to 605-meter high, having magnificent Antalya city, new harbor, and Mediterranean Sea view. And lastly visit Kaleiçi; the old town where you can see Hadrianus Gate, the Clock Tower, Fluted Minaret, and the ancient harbor enjoy the narrow streets of the old city. End of the tour.
Lunch at local restaurant
Transfer to Antalya airport and take flight to Istanbul.
Arrival to Istanbul Airport, Transfer to hotel for check in
Dinner at Indian restaurant
Overnight stay in Istanbul
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 08 – Thursday the 23rd of May 2024
Istanbul – Departure
Breakfast at Hotel
Check out from hotel.
Transfer to Istanbul airport to board Emirates Flight EK 122 departing at 1925hrs arrive in Dubai at 0055hrs.
and board connecting Emirates flight EK 564 departing at 0320hrs arrive in Bangalore at 0855hrs. on 24th May 2024
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch
TOUR COST
| Per Adult on Double/Twin/Triple sharing basis (+12 years) | Per Child with Extra Bed sharing room with 2 Adults
(07 Years to 11 Years) |
Per Child without Extra Bed sharing room with 2 Adults
(02 Years to 06 Years) |
Single Supplement cost on and above Twin/Double Sharing Adult Cost |
| INR. 2,28,900/- | INR. 1,94,900/- | INR. 1,30,900/- | INR. 59,000/- |
You must produce PAN card for the payment of above Rs. 49,900/-in cash
Maximum cash that can be accepted towards this tour is Rs. 1,99,000/- only
You have to deposit TCS 5% of Tour cost
| Supplement cost for Hot Air Balloon flight in Cappadocia | INR. 26,000/- per person |
The above offered Tour cost Includes Air Ticket cost of INR. 60,000/- per person as on 19.10.2023.
However, actual Air Ticket cost on the date of Tour confirmation and Ticketing will be collected.
FLIGHT DETAILS.
EK 569 16MAY BLRDXB 0445 0705
EK 123 16MAY DXBIST 1045 1425
EK 122 23MAY ISTDXB 1925 0055
EK 564 24MAY DXBBLR 0320 0855
TOUR COST INCLUSIONS
Return Airfare and Airport taxes from Bangalore by Emirates flight or similar in Economy class.
Domestic Air ticket from Istanbul to Cappadocia / Antalya to Istanbul
Turkey One-time Visa Charges
Overseas Travel Insurance (Age below 65 years)
07 Nights’ accommodation at mentioned hotels or similar on Double/Twin/Triple sharing basis
Meal Plan as Indicated in the itinerary
(Istanbul and Cappadocia meals will be provided at Indian restaurants)
(Rest of the places at local restaurants with veg option)
Airport Transfers & All Transportations on private basis
English Speaking Guided Tours as per itinerary on private basis
1000 ml of water bottle per person per day
Applicable GST
TOUR COST EXCLUDES
Tips for drivers, escorts, guides
Any other Meals/Beverages other than specified in ‘Inclusions’.
Any other services not mentioned above
Note:
Passport holders, holding valid Schengen, USA, UK and Ireland Visa or residence permit may get their single-entry E-Visas valid for one month.
These guests tour costs will be reduced by INR. 15,000/- per guest.
Meals:
In Istanbul and Cappadocia meals will be provided at Indian restaurants. We are pre booking at Indian restaurant and meals will be on menu by the chef basis and there is a possibility that similar dishes may be provided in multiple meals
Traffic in Istanbul:
It is difficult to estimate travelling time between different points in Istanbul and as such guests may experience delayed transfers to airport, airport to hotel, transfer to tours and transfers to restaurants as well as other places.
Most of the places in Istanbul vehicle parking is not allowed/available and as such while on this tour our guests may experience waiting time for all tours and transfers.
Tours/Attractions
Our crew/tour guide at destination may change the itinerary and the tours/attractions listed may be visited on same day as listed in the itinerary or there is also a possibility that visit on tours/attractions may interchange on few days.
PROPOSED HOTELS
| City Name | Hotel Name | Category |
| Istanbul
|
Metropolitan Hotel Taksim or similar
https://www.metropolitanhotels.com.tr/taksim
|
4 Star |
| Cappadocia
|
MDC Cave Hotel or similar
|
Cave hotels do not have star category |
| Pamukkale
|
Pam Thermal Hotel or similar
|
4 Star |
| Antalya
|
Ringdown Town Hotel
http://www.ringdowntownhotel.com/
|
4 Star |
HOTEL CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT TIME
| Check In | 15:00 Hrs |
| Check Out | 11:00 Hrs |
TURKEY WEATHER PREDICTIONS FOR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING IN MAY 2024
| Cities | Weather |
| Istanbul | 21/12 CELSIUS (MAX/MIN) |
| Cappadocia | 21/7 CELSIUS (MAX/MIN) |
| Pamukkale | 25/10 CELSIUS (MAX/MIN) |
| Antalya | 25/14 CELSIUS (MAX/MIN) |