This journey takes to explore the history of the Ottoman Empire with unique architectural and religious sites on the way. Add some wonderful scenery of the Turkish Riviera and you will have an unforgettable trip. Istanbul and Antalya are waiting for you!
Your Itinerary
Day 1: Istanbul
Arrival and transfer to your hotel dinner and overnight. Includes: (D);
Day 2: Istanbul
Depart from the hotel in the morning to visit St. Sophia that was built by Constantine the Great. It is also known as the church of the Divine Wisdom designed to impress the strength and wealth of the Roman Emperors. Next stop is Hippodrome that is the arena with the scenes of chariot races and also cultural focus of the Byzantine (Roman) Empire. The square, with its surrounding, is like an open- air museum. After that, visit Blue Mosque and Underground Cistern, which was built in the fourth century. This is one of the underground cisterns that riddle the foundation of the city. Lunch and visit Blue Mosque and Underground Cistern, which is the symbol of the Ottoman Empire. Overlooking Istanbul, Bosphorus and the Marmara Sea stands this amazing building that was the great palace of the Ottoman Sultans. The palace is collection of buildings arranged around a series of courtyards and incredible collections of jewels, china, prices of Ottoman and Islamic artwork. St.Sophia is closed on Monday so it will be replaced with St. Savoir Chora. Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday so it will be replaced by Archaeological Museum. Optional Istanbul by night organisations and overnight at your hotel. Includes: (B), (L);
Day 3: Istanbul
Depart from the hotel in the morning to visit Dolmabahce Palace, which was built as a second residence to the Sultan Abdulmecid mid 19th Century. The palace commons nice views right on the Bosphorus and its gardens are very pretty, especially in spring and summer. The founder of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk died in this palace on November 10, 1938 at 9:05 am. After that drive over the Golden Horn via the Atatürk Bridge and visit the Spice Bazaar- a wonderful market for dry fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish and Turkish towels. Spices perfume the air with mystical smells of different aromas. Then drive down to the pier to board the both for a cruise down the waterway dividing Europe and Asia, stopping at piers on board shores along the way. Lunch on board. During this tour, you have an ample opportunity to take photographs of the picturesque shores of both continents. Free night for fun and overnight. Includes: (B), (L);
Day 4: Istanbul Antalya
After breakfast fly to Antalya to the marvellous Turkish riviera. First stop is Perge, where St. Paul preached his first sermon. We find here antique ruins of a huge theatre with impressive marble relive work, fountains, stadium, watch towers, a colonnaded steam bath, agora and basilica. Visit Side, which is one of the best-known classical sites in Turkey, had an ancient name meant pomegranate. Today a pretty resort town, its ancient ruins, two sandy beaches, many shops tourist accommodations attract visitors. The magnificent theatre of the built on colonnaded arts, is the largest in the whole area. Lunch in the region. Aspendos theatre is the best-preserved theatre of antiquity, with seating for 15,000. Still used today, the theatre's galleries, stage decorations and acoustics all testify to the architect's success. Near by stand the remains of basilica, agora and one of the largest aqueducts in Anatolia. Then return to the hotel. Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day 5: Antalya
Phaselis, 15 km south of Kemer, was an important trade center in the 5th Century BC. It had 3 harbours. The north and south harbours were connected by a main road, which was lined by aqueducts. Agoras, baths, theatre and Hadrian's Gate. Free afternoon for swimming in these magnificent gulfs (By boat). Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day 6: After breakfast departure for your international flight. Includes: (B).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price includes Istanbul - Antalya one way domestic flight.
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Middle East
Turkey
Archeology/History
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