THE GRAND TOUR
9 Nights, 10 Days
5N Istanbul - 2N Cappadocia - 2N Antalya
Inclusions/Exclusions
- Hotel Nights Accommodation on Double Sharing Basis As Per Itinerary.
- Breakfast
- All Transfers and Sightseeing by SIC or private basis (According to itinerary)
- Pickup And Drop from the airport
- Entry tickets of all tours which is mentioned in itinerary
- Visa
- Travel Insurance (Complimentary)
- 05 % GST
- 05% TCS
- Security deposit at Hotel if asked by Hotel ( Refundable)
- Airfare
- Anything not mentioned under Package Inclusions.
- Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, and roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
Tour Itinerary
Arrival at Istanbul
Arrive at Istanbul International Airport. Meet & Greet by our representative hrs and transfer to your hotel. Check in and take some rest and explore near by area on your own.
Full Day Bosphorus Cruise & 2 Continents Tour with local lunch on SIC basis
After breakfast, visit the historic City Walls, breached during the Fourth Crusade (1204) and Sultan Mehmet’s conquest (1453). Continue to the Golden Horn, Istanbul’s natural harbor, and explore the aromatic Spice Bazaar. Enjoy a boat trip along the Bosphorus, passing stunning landmarks like Dolmabahce Palace, Yildiz Palace, Ciragan Palace, and Rumeli Fortress (viewed from the sea). After lunch, tour the Beylerbeyi Palace, the Ottoman Sultans' summer residence, and cross the Bosphorus Bridge from Asia to Europe. End the day at Camlica Hill, the highest point in Istanbul, for panoramic views, and enjoy shopping opportunities at Bedesten. Overnight at your hotel in Istanbul.
Full Day Istanbul Old City Tour with local lunch on SIC basis
After breakfast, begin your tour in the Sultanahmet district, the heart of old Istanbul. Visit the iconic Agia Sophia, a 6th-century architectural marvel famed for its massive dome and glittering mosaics. Continue to the Blue Mosque, known for its exquisite blue tiles and six minarets, and explore the ancient Hippodrome, once a grand stadium of Byzantium. After a lunch break, visit the historic Topkapi Palace, the residence of Ottoman Sultans for centuries. End the day at the vibrant Grand Bazaar, home to 4,000 shops filled with treasures like carpets, silks, jewelry, and ceramics. Overnight at your hotel in Istanbul.
Full Day Prince's Island Tour with local lunch on SIC basis
After breakfast, escape the bustling city with a ferry ride to the serene Princes’ Islands, heading to Büyükada, the largest of the chain. Known for its mild climate, lush greenery, and ornate Ottoman houses, the island offers a peaceful retreat where cars are banned, and electric vehicles are the main transport. Enjoy a relaxing day exploring the island and savor a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before returning for an overnight stay at your hotel in Istanbul.
FD Bursa & Uludag Tour with local lunch on SIC basis
After Breakfast , We pass to Asian side of Istanbul by driving on Bosphorus bridge with stunning view. We will pass to Yalova from Asian side of Istanbul by ferry and you will have a great voyage to take photo of amazing sea view. Green mosque and Green Mausoleum will be first stop in Bursa, both built by 5th Ottoman Sultan Mehmet Çelebi in 15th century. Then we will climb up Uludag Mountain by cable car (according to the weather conditions) and have fun with magnificent city view. You will want to take photo in every seconds while passing through forest with lots of tree species. You will go to top of mountain which is 2.486 metres above sea level and feel fresh air. After lunch we will see Silk Market in the Covered Bazaar and Bursa Ulu Camii(Bursa Mosque). While coming back to Istanbul, we will stop one of the most famous delight factory with most delicious ones in Bursa.
Fly to Cappdocia from Istanbul
On arrival at Istanbul airport, take a connecting flight to Cappadocia. From airport you will be picked up and drive to your hotel. Overnight at hotel in Cappadocia.
Full Day Cappdocia South Tour
After the breakfast, depart from your hotel to visit Red valley through Cavusin and explore the famous rock- cut churches and hike 2 km. Then visit Cavusin village. Old Cavusin was abandoned several decades ago due to avalanches. The current village of Cavusin is located on the road. Old Cavusin, with its rock-cut dwellings and stone houses, had several hermitages. After lunch drive to the Pigeon Valley. In the afternoon visit Underground City, where early Christians lived in fear and faith. The houses in the village are constructed around the nearly one hundred tunnels of the under ground city, which is one of the most interesting under ground settlements in Cappadocia. The under ground city was originally carved out as eight floors; however four floors are available to visit. In wartime about 5000 people can refuge in. The tunnels are still used today as storage areas, stables, and cellars. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Cappadocia.
Flight to Antalya
Post breakfast proceed to airport for your flight to Antalya. Overnight at hotel in Antalya.
Excursion to Pamukkale, Guided tour of Hierapolis and Cotton Castle
Start early with a drive to Pamukkale, the “Cotton Castle,” known for its stunning white limestone terraces formed by hot springs, reputed for their healing properties. Enjoy paddling in the warm waters while admiring ancient submerged columns. Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, exploring its Roman theater, Necropolis, temples, and baths. After a lunch break, marvel at the terraced cliffs, mineral formations, and petrified waterfalls. Return to Antalya via the scenic Taurus Mountains, passing mountain villages and the picturesque Lake District. Overnight at your hotel in Antalya.
Arrival at Istanbul from Antalya & flyback home
After Breakfast , you will be dropped to Antalya airport for your flight to Istanbul , Arrival at Istanbul airport & say good bye to this beautiful country & catch your return flight to your hometown.