Mr. Piyush Niyati  x 2 // Turkey

Day 1 – ARRIVE Istanbul 

Welcome to Turkey – a mesmerizing land of Romans and Ottomans! On arrival in Istanbul, you will be welcomed by our local representative and transferred to your hotel.  Check inn at Hotel & Overnight at Hotel.

Istanbul is the capital for art and culture with a rich tradition in opera and ballet, theatres, concerts, art exhibitions, festivals, auctions, conferences and of course unique museums. It is a vibrant, modern and future-oriented metropolis.

Day 2 – In Instanbul – Old City Tour With Lunch

After the breakfast, we begin our tour from the Sultanahmet district, the heart of old Istanbul at Agia Sophia. Built by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD this church is one of the marvels of world architecture. Its massive dome dominates the skyline of old Istanbul. It is famed for its mosaics, including glittering portraits of emperors and empresses. Next we visit the Blue Mosque, which owes its name to the exquisite tiles adorning its interior. Dating from the 17th century, it is the only imperial Mosque with six minarets. The Hippodrome, the stadium of ancient Byzantium, held 100.000 spectators and featured objects from all corners of the empire. After lunch break we continue our tour at Topkapi Palace which, from the 15th to 19th century, was the principle residence of the Ottoman Sultans. Final visit will be to the Grand Bazaar which was the commercial heart of the old city and its 4.000 shops are full of treasures – including carpets and kilims, silks, jewellery, ceramics, icons and leather goods. Overnight at the hotel in Istanbul.

Day 3 – In Instanbul – Bosphorous Cruise With Dinner.

After the breakfast, Morning will be free at your Liesure, later in Afternoon You will visit City Walls, Golden Horn and Pierre Loti Hill. Then, Bosphorus Cruise along the Bosphorus, the winding strait separating Europe & Asia. Bosphorus coastline is a delightful mixture of the past and the present where one can enjoy the grand splendour and quaint beauty of the ancient wooden mansions, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages.

Day 4 – Istanbul – Izmir – Kusadasi

After Breakfast, Check out from Hotel and drop at Istanbul Airport to Catch the flihgt for Izmir, On arrival Izmir, you will be pick up and transfer to Kusadasi Hotel. overnight at Hotel.

Day 5 – Kusadasi – Pamukalle – Kusadasi – FD Pamukkale & Hierapolis tour with lunch (from Kusadasi)

After the breakfast, it takes 3 hours to get to Pamukkale (Hierapolis) from Kusadasi. There will be a break halfway for the needs. You will have an open buffet lunch upon arrival in Pamukkale, then head to the South Gate of Pamukkale (Hierapolis). After that we will see Necropolis (cemetery) of Hierapolis which is one of the biggest ancient cemeteries in Anatolia with 1.200 graves, Roman Bath, Domitian Gate, and the Main Street, Byzantium Gate. After the tour in Hierapolis, there will be a break which you can spend your time to swim in the Ancient Pool (aka. Cleopatra Pool). Please note that swimming in the pool costs an extra fee. The Cleopatra Pool is warmed by hot springs and littered with underwater fragments of ancient marble columns. It is possibly associated with the Temple of Apollo. The pool provides a rare opportunity to swim among antiquities to visitors! During the Roman period, columned porticoes surrounded the pool; earthquakes toppled them into the water where they lie today. If you want you can walk to the natural warm water terraces which were formed by the hot water that contains calcium. The temperature of the water is about 35 degrees. You can see the gleaming white travertine terraces of Pamukkale, located next to the ruins of Hierapolis. The extraordinary effect is created when water from the hot springs loses carbon dioxide as it flows down the slopes, leaving deposits of limestone. The layers of white calcium carbonate, built up in steps on the plateau, gave the site the name Pamukkale (cotton castle). Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Kusadasi.

Day 6 – Istanbul – Antalya

This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Antalya

Transfer from Antalya airport to hotel in Antalya. Overnight in Antalya.

Day 7 – In Antalya    – FD Antalya city tour with waterfall & boat trip(or cable car) & lunch

After the breakfast, we will begin the day by visiting the Duden Waterfalls. Duden waterfalls are the most beautiful and the most visited in Antalya region. So you can take photos of the beautiful Antalya Waterfalls. Kaleici, or Old Antalya, is filled with history and lovely buildings. You will see old houses built in the Ottoman style and from the park you’ll enjoy terrific views of the water. You will see the old town’s harbour, Hadrian’s Gate, and many other sights as well. This section of the city features many small streets lined with shops, kebab restaurants and pensions. After lunch, there are some great boutique hotels and pensions here if you decide to return and stay in the ancient heart of Antalya. Enjoy a boat trip from the old harbour that will take you along the cliffs of Antalya. Enjoy the scenic coast of Antalya Old City, breathe in the fresh sea air and just relax on the boat after hours of exploring the Antalya city. Tunektepe cable car (Tünektepe Lift) is serving with 36 cabins. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Antalya.

Day 8 –  Antalya – Cappadocia

 After breakfast, you will be transfer to Antalya airport to catch the flight for kayseri. on arrival kyseri you will be transfer to Cappadocia Hotel. rest day is at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

 Day 9 –  In Cappadocia – FD North Cappadocia tour with Indian lunch

After the breakfast, our first real encounter with Cappadocia almost Martian landscape is in the Dervent valley. We visit Pasabag’s “fairy chimneys”, where the voice of the wind harmonizes with songs of the fairies. From here we pause at Avanos center of terracotta art which is a popular destination because of its attractive old town with cobbled streets, and views over the river and is its production of earthenware pottery, it is also the most economic activity in the town. The ceramic trade in this district and its countless pottery factories date right back to the Hittites, and the ceramic clay from the red silt of the Kızılırmak has always been used. A visit to ceramic & tile center to see how the ceramics made by hand. After lunch we visit the famous Goreme Open Air Museum to see the best examples of Byzantine art in Cappadocia. People of Goreme, at the heart of the Cappadocia Region, realized that these soft rocks could be easily carved out to form houses, churches, monasteries. These Christian sanctuaries contain many examples of Byzantine art from the post-iconoclastic period. These frescoes are a unique artistic achievement from this period. You visit a carpet cooperative, where you’ll see how exquisite Turkish carpets are hand-woven.  We complete the tour with a panoramic view of the valleys of Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Cappadocia.

Day 10- Departure from Cappadocia – Istanbul – India

Today, after breakfast, check out from hotel, you will be transfer to Cappadocia  Airport to take the flight for your home town. Tour ends with Happy Memories. 

Tour Cost INR 1,10,000 /- Per Person on twin / double sharing Basis

• 9 Nights Accommodation as above or Similar Hotel
• 09 Breakfast, 07 Dinners
• Return Airport transfers
• Sightseeing’s as mentioned above.
• transfers as mentioned in the Itinerary.
• Sightseeing as per the itinerary on SIC Basis.
• Airport transfers on PVT Basis.

  Excludes

• All sights & Entrance fees not mentioned, Tips, Items of a Personal Nature i.e. gratuities, laundry, drinks etc.
• 5% TCS will be applicable on Tour Cost.
• Visa cost 
• All personal incidental expenses
• Any item not included in the itinerary
• Tipping for driver and guide
• Travel Insurance 
• Cost of meal other then mention above
• Surcharge if any applicable
• A surcharge cost applies during Peak Season (Christmas, New Year, Chinese New Year, Holy Week, Other Holidays and Festivals).

Flight Details : INR 75,700 /- PP
Please note that the airfare is best available as of now and same is subject to change at the time of confirmation.

 Please Note :-

• The prevailing Rate of Exchange of the day of payment will be applicable.
• The passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure.
• We are not holding any air seats and hotel bookings at this point of time
• Confirmation of Hotels and other services is subject to availability. Alternate room category, hotels and air bookings may attract extra cost
• Above price is not applicable during Convention Period, High season, Festivals or Fairs. Surcharge may be applicable
•  Hotel Check Inn Time 1500 Hrs Early check in and late check out subject to availability. Itineraries are subject to change
• For Security Deposits, Credit card copy is required at the time of hotel check in. Prevailing rate of exchange will be applicable at the time of payment
• Policy : Child rates apply for Child U/12 yrs of age sharing room with parents.