07 Nights / 08 Days Turkey Tour
MOSAICS OF TURKEY

Mosaics Of Turkey Tour Programme:

Meet at IST/SAW airport & transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

* Visited Sights:  The Old city  “Sultanahmet”  – Grand Bazaar – Blue Mosque – Hagia Sophia – Hippodrome – Obelisk of Theodosius – German Fountain of Wilhelm II  – Serpentine Column – Topkapi Palace
Guests will be picked up around 8:00am, and brought to the Sultanahmet district, the oldest, most historic part of the city. The first stop of the day will be the Hagia Sophia, as our tour guide explains the significance of this massive building that was once a Christian church, then a mosque, and now a museum. Afterward, we will pass the Hippodrome of Constantinople, where we will see the site’s impressive obelisk, before reaching the Blue Mosque. We should be sure to take pictures of both the interior and exterior of this impressive building. Next, we will continue to the Grand Bazaar, a massive, bustling complex to find clothing, decorative furnishings, food, and more. On the way to the bazaar, we will see other historical monuments, like the Tomb of Sultan Ahmet I, the Firuz Aga Mosque, and the exterior of the Tomb of Mehmed II. After our visit to the Grand Bazaar, we will make a brief stop for lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit Topkapi Palace, the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Afterward, we will visit the Little Hagia Sophia, the final stop on the tour before guests are returned to their hotels.

Experience the serenity of the biggest Princes’ Island in Turkey, Büyükada (Big Island).After traversing the Sea of Marmara by boat, arrive on the quaint island Buyukada which is a quiet sea front town and summer holiday escape from the city. Upon arrival to the island, you will see the lavish Ottoman mansions, charming old Ottoman houses and other beautiful Victorian summer villas around the island .Learn the island’s history and enjoy ample time to lounge on its beautiful beaches with enjoying seaside fish and local restaurants.After tour back to mainland and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

* Visited Sights:  Bosphorus Region – Rumeli Fortress – Spice Bazaar
Guests of this half-day tour can choose the morning or afternoon option, and will be picked up from their hotel at the selected time. We will first visit the Spice Bazaar, one of the city’s most colorful and bustling attractions, which has been in operation since the 17th century and still remains a very popular attraction for locals and visitors alike. The tour guide will give us tips on the best stalls and kiosks to visit so we do not become overwhelmed by the busy market, where we will have roughly 45 minutes of free time to explore and shop. Next, we will head to the shores of the Bosphorus Strait for a cruise, learning about this important, strategic waterway that straddles the Asian and European continents. On our voyage, we will see an impressive showcase of many historic Istanbul buildings: the decadent façade of Dolmabahce Palace (no interior visit); 15th-century fortress Rumelihisari(no interior visit); the Beylerbeyi Palace(no interior visit), the summer home of Ottoman sultans; and many more. After tour, you will be transferred to airport to catch flight to Antalya. Arrive & transfer to hotel.

* Visited Sights:  Hadrian’s Gate – Clock Tower – Republic Square – Kaleiçi (Antalya Old Town) – Duden Waterfalls – Fluted Minaret 
You will be picked up from your hotel at around 09:30 for the tour of Antalya Waterfalls Düden Waterfalls are a group of waterfalls in the province of Antalya. The waterfalls, formed by the Düden River (one of the major rivers in Southern Anatolia), are located 12km North east of Antalya. They end where the waters of the Lower Düden Falls drop off a rocky cliff directly into the mediterranean sea. We will stop for lunch here which is included in the price. After the waterfalls we will drive to the old city centre of Antalya where you will have a couple of hours free time to explore the Harbour, go on a one hour boat tour (price not included) and indulge in the local shops! After tour, transfer back to your hotel.

After breakfast you will have free time until we depart to airport for our domestic flight to Kayseri. Arrive & transfer to Cappadocia Hotel. Enjoy the free day for leisure in the land of beautiful horses “Cappadocia”.

* Visited Sights: Uchisar Castle – Goreme Open Air Museum – Love Valley – Avanos – Pashabag – Devrent Valley – Three Beauties ( Urgup )
After breakfast, we will visit Goreme Open Air Museum, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list.  Our second stop will be Pashabag Valley, also called Monks Valley, which hosts some of the most beautiful examples of mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys.  Then we set off towards Devrent Valley, also called Dream Valley, where some of the rock formations are located.  After lunch in Avanos, we will visit the pottery workshop and watch a pottery making demonstration.  At the same time, we will learn the history of pottery from centuries to the present.  Our last stop is to see Uchisar Castle, one of the highest points of Cappadocia, as a panorama and learn its history, and then return to your hotel in Cappadocia.

After breakfast you will have free time until we depart to airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and then back to home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing us.

Included:

• All airport- hotel transfers
• 7 Night Hotel Accomodation
• All meals mentioned in the itinerary (x7 Breakfast + x4 Lunch)
• All group tours mentioned in the itinerary
• All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
• Transportation in a fully air – conditioned, non – smoking coach
• Professional English – speaking tour guides

Excluded:

• Insurance: All types
• Drinks, Dinners
• Domestic & International flight tickets
• Turkey entry visa
• Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
• Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section

** Price Valid : Until 28 March 2025 (Exluding Special Occassions )