Antalya, Cappadocia, Istanbul Tour, 3 Nights

Highlights : Duden Waterfall, Karpuzkaldiran, Tunektepe (Cable Car)

Duration : 09:30-16:30

We pick you up from your hotels around 09:30 in the morning. Later drive to the west of Antalya.You have a chance to see the city and mediterranean sea from top. We start the visit with cable car (Tunektepe) from where you watch view of Antalya. We have lots of sights to discover in this city.
Then, drive to Duden Waterfalls. Duden Waterfalls make a pleasant side trip from Antalya and its surrounding gardens are a popular picnic spot with locals. You have at least one hour free time here. Your lunch is at Karpuzkaldıran which is another part of Düden waterfall. This stop will be the last stop of your tour.

Before we finish our tour,final stop will be Duden Waterfall. Walking at Kursunlu,amidst the unique atmosphere scented with blackberries, wild roses and the aromas of many other plants, may lead to a chance of encountering with rabbits, squirrels,woodpeckers,tortoises or other small animals.

Overnight Bus to Cappadocia. Transfer From Cappadocia Bus Station for Breakfast.

Below you should choose one of our Cappadocia Programs.

A – RED TOUR

Highlights : Uchisar Castle,G.O.A.M,Love Valley ,Pasabag, Devrent Valley, Three Beuties

Duration : 09:30-16:30

We start the day with Uchisar Castle.It is the summit where Cappadocia mingles with clouds; it is the highest point and can be seen from any spot in the region. After Uchisar Castle , have a visit to Goreme Open Air Museum.The Museum is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. It contains the finest of the rock-cut churches, with beautiful frescoes. Then we continue the tour with Love Valley panorama where you can admire the most amazing creations of nature Have a lunch.

And then since Avanos is totally a pottery paradise,we watch live pottery demonstration. Pasabag (Monks Valley) will be next before Devrent Valley.Pasabag which is full of peculiar fairy chimneys looks remarkable with best formations Devrent Valley is a small place on the outskirts of Goreme. Unlike other valleys in the region, it doesn’t boast of the normal cave churches. Because all you have to do is let your mind run wild and a variety of stone sculptures can be seen .

Finally We see the three beauties of Cappadocia which is the symbol of the region. Also ,the scene of these fairy chimneys were used in many advertisements.

B – GREEN TOUR

Highlights : Esentepe,Derinkuyu Underground City,Ihlara Gorge,Selime,Pigeon Valley.

Duration : 09:30-17:30

We make an effort to go Esentepe first.It is a spot that we can see panoramic view of Goreme and Goreme valley.After this,we drive to Derinkuyu Underground City.Of all the famed underground cities in Turkey’s Cappadocia region, perhaps the most remarkable is the underground city of Derinkuyu and a proof of what man can achieve when his life is threatened.Before lunch,we have a walk about three km in Ihlara Valley.It is possibly one of Turkey’s most stunning natural landscapes and was home to a large community of people for many centuries with its human dwellings and cave churches.After lunch,next stop is Selime Monastery. Monks settled in the area during the 13th century, and eventually carved out the elaborate facilities required for the monastery to operate, namely a kitchen, living quarters and a church auditorium that comes complete with intricate fresco artwork.On the way to back to hotel,we stop for Pigeon Valley which is another panoramic view .The valley is housing thousands of Dovecotes.

Flight from Cappadocia to İstanbul. Transfer from İstanbul Airport to Hotel.

Accommodation in Istanbul.

Highlights : Blue Mosque,Hippodrome,Hagia Sophia,Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar

Duration : 08:30-16:30

Istanbul is a must-see city .We have many places to visit. On this tour, top destinations we are going to see.First stop is Blue Mosque .It (Sultanahmet Camii) is an historical mosque in Istanbul. The mosque is known as the Blue Mosque because of blue tiles surrounding the walls of interior design.Mosque was built between 1609 and 1616 years, during the rule of Ahmed I.

Then head on to Hippodrome. Center of sportive (chariot races, athletics) events and political activities of the old city. Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating Hippodrome.Next stop is Basilica Cistern. The Basilica Cistern was built to provide water for the city of Istanbul during the reign of Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century AD .

Lunch break.

Hagia Sophia is the one of the most visited museums and most prominent monuments in the world in terms of art and the history of architecture. It is one of the greatest surviving examples of Byzantine architecture, rich with mosaics and marble pillars and coverings

Next is the Topkapi Palace. It allows its visitors to witness the history, culture, grandeur, magnificence, and profusion of an Empire which lasted for a very long time. Palace was the official residence of the Ottoman Sultans, from the 15th century until 1856, when until Abdulmecid moved to the Dolmabahce Palace.

Being one of the biggest and oldest closed bazaars, Grand Bazaar is a must go place in Istanbul.It is in fact a separate world within Istanbul. It is an active, crowded, inviting, and indispensable part of Istanbul. This bazaar attracts tourists from all over the world.( Closed on Sundays, replaced with other locations )

Accommondation in Istanbul.

Highlights : Egyptian Bazaar,Rustem Pasa Mosque, Bosphorus, Camlica,Dolmabahce.

Duration : 08:30-16:30

The Egyptian Bazaar (Spice Bazaar) is one of Istanbul’s oldest markets, and a time-honored symbol of the city. The main reason for it being called the “Egyptian Bazaar” is that it was built by the taxes collected from Cairo, Egypt. After the 18th century, this name began to be commonly used.

The Rustem Pasa Mosque was built by a famous Croatian, Rustem Pasha (1500-1561), one of the Grand Viziers of the Ottoman Empire and married to the daughter of Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent, Mihrimah Sultan. In 1561, it was designed by Mimar Sinan (“Sinan the Architect”) for Grand Vizier Rustem Pasha using a style that is very different from the simplicity of Sinan the Architect and that period

The Bosphorus connects the sea of Marmara to the Black Sea and separates Europe and Asia, making Istanbul one of the most beautiful cities in the world and the only one built astride two continents.You have chance of a cooling breeze, spectacular scenery, balmy waters. Glide along this historical Istanbul strait, passing lavish Ottoman palaces, mosques and waterfront villas across European and Asian shores.

After lunch , we pass Bosphorus Bridge . It is 1704m long and was the 4th longest in the world when completed. Unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 3 minutes.

Next is Camlica Hill. At 267 meters above sea level, Big Camlica is the highest point in Istanbul and offers panoramic views of the surrounding area. From the top, you can see the Bosphorus Bridge, Eminonu Peninsula, the Sea of Marmara and the Princes’ Island..

Dolmabahce Palace built in 19 th century is one of the most glamorous palaces in the world. It was the administrative center of the late Ottoman Empire with the last of Ottoman Sultans was residing there.The Dolmabahce is comprised of a Harem, Mabeyn, Clock Tower, and the Dolmabahce Mosque. There are 285 rooms, 46 halls and six baths.

Please note that free pick up & drop off service from Sultanahmet,Sirkeci,Beyazit and Taksim area hotels. If your hotel is on a different location, let us know.

Drop off hotels or Bus Station in Istanbul.(Airport Transfer is extra.)

End of the Tour.