Tour Code: FTPL/BI/1437

Highlights Of Turkey With Indian Chef

8 Nights / 9 Days
Group Tour
Winter Special
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Cities : Istanbul (2N),Cappadocia (2N),Antalya (2N),Pamukkale (1N),Istanbul (1N)

Sightseeing

Istanbul, Turkey
  • Istanbul City Tour
  • Entrance to Hagia Sofia
  • Blue Mosque
  • Dolmabahce Palace
  • Enjoy Beautiful Bosphorus Cruise
  • Grand Bazar
  • Guided Galata Tower Entrance
Cappadocia, Turkey
  • Orientation Tour of Cappadocia
  • Visit the Kaymakli Underground city
  • Goreme Open – Air Museum
  • Hot Air Balloon ride over Cappadocia
  • ATV Tour Ride
  • Turkish Night Show
Antalya, Turkey
  • Visit to Duden Waterfall & Karpuzkaldiran Waterfall
  • Walking City Tour of Antalya and Free Time at Harbor
  • Experience the beautiful Boat Ride
Pamukkale, Turkey
  • Ruins of Ancient Roman City Hierapolis

Meals

  • 8 Breakfast
  • 4 Lunch
  • 3 Local Lunch
  • 7 Dinner
  • 1 Local Dinner

Please Note:

  • Above costs are per adult on twin share basis.
  • In case if you are traveling single and / or required single room single supplement will be applicable.
  • Child with Bed / Child without Bed rates based on child sharing room with parents.
  • Children above 6 years must be booked with bed in Turkey. They are not allowed as Child without Bed.
  • Above cost does not include required airfare, airport taxes to join the group.


Meal Note:

  • Due to unavoidable circumstances any meal on tour can be packed meal due to operational reasons.
  • Depending on availability of Flights some meals or breakfast can be packed or Limited.
  • Meals can be either at Hotel or in Local Restaurants. However, the same will be cooked by our chefs.
Please Note:

  • This tour Itinerary is with Chef Meals and there is no availability of Indian Groceries in Turkey therefore it is mandatory for every Passenger to carry 1 bag of grocery of 15 kgs per person. Your ticket will have baggage allowance accordingly only. The same will be delivered at your home before departure and the bag has to be handed over to our Tour Manager upon arrival at Hotel in Istanbul.
  • On Tour one is allowed to carry 15 kg in main bag + 7 kgs hand bag strictly as we have Indian groceries bag which MUST be taken from here for food preparation.
  • Hot Air Ballon Ride: Children Below 6 Years are not allowed in Hot Air Balloon and cost of the same is not calculated in the above cost.
  • ATV Ride: Children below 12 years are not allowed in ATV Ride. Cost of the same is not included.
  • ATV Ride is included as per 2 people on each ATV. For the Person who is going to drive Indian License is MUST to be able to drive.
  • Hot Air Ballon Ride is strictly subject to weather conditions. If the same if not operational reduction will be Adult: USD 155.00 & Child (6 – 11.99 Yrs): USD 125.00
  • On this tour we have to take 2 Internal Flights which allows only 20 Kgs Main Bag + 7 Kgs of Handbag.
  • If you have any valid USA, Schengen or UK visas and if you are eligible for online visas reduction in tour cost will be INR 10000.00 per person adult and child.
  • Please note that Turkey do not grow many green vegetables therefore in meal some repetition of vegetables may be seen along with more pulses and paneer.

Day wise travel itinerary

  • Day 1 :Istanbul

    Welcome to Istanbul to start your exciting journey through Turkey with us. Istanbul is one of the great historical cities of the world, is the only city in the world located upon two continents with one arm reaching out to Asia and the other arm to Europe. Through the city’s heart runs the sea channel called the Bosphorus which reaches north to the Black Sea and south to the Marmara Sea. On arrival transfer to the hotel (Standard Check in time is 1600Hrs). Freshen up at the Hotel. Later we visit the Galata Tower which is a medieval stone tower. It is one of the city’s famous landmarks that gives beautiful views of the city. Indian Dinner. Overnight in Istanbul. 


    Due to operational reasons or late arrival of Flight Galata tower can be done on Day 02 as well.

    Galata Tower is currently under renovation which is Lilley to open before Diwali if that does not happen refund will be INR 1000.00 per adult and INR 500 per child will be provided.



    • Dinner
  • Day 2 :Istanbul

    After Breakfast, Depart for City Tour of Istanbul. Visit The Hagia Sophia which earlier was a Mosque, then a church and now converted to a Museum. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards we walk to Byzantine Hippodrome, in which stand the obelisk brought from Egypt by Theodosius and the Serpent Column taken from Delphi by Constantine. Later we visit The Blue Mosque, which has six minarets and a middle dome of 109 feet wide the mosque named so because of the Iznik tiles that lines the wall of the monument. Indian Lunch. After Lunch we visit the Dolmabahçe Palace which was built in 19th century and 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.

    Later we depart to enjoy the panoramic view of Istanbul through the River Cruise on Bosphorus. Indian Dinner. Overnight in Istanbul. 

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 3 :Istanbul – Kayseri– Cappadocia (By Flight)
    After Breakfast, check out and transfer to the Airport to take a flight to Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport. Arrive and drive to Cappadocia. Marvel at the spectacular, almost surreal landscape of rock and cones, capped pinnacles and ravines where dwellings have been hewn from the soft, volcanic rock since 400 BC. Upon arrival at Cappadocia, check in to the Hotel (If Time Permits). Enjoy Indian Lunch. After Lunch, experience the ATV Ride and explore beautiful rock cut valleys of the region. Indian Dinner. After dinner, enjoy the Turkish Night Show with unlimited local drinks. Return back to the Hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

    * On this day Lunch / Breakfast will be either packed or in Restaurant / Hotel depending on the Flight Timings.
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 4 :Cappadocia

    In early morning, enjoy the Hot Air Balloon flying experience in Cappadocia. The highly experienced pilots will take you for a memorable flight through and over the valleys in a similar manner to the flight. Later return back to the Hotel for breakfast. Later we visit the Goreme Open Air Museum & Kaymakli Underground City Tour. Firstly, we will drive to Kaymakli Underground City where early Christians lived in fear and faith. Indian Lunch. After having lunch, we will proceed to Goreme Open Air Museum where this religious education was started. You will visit the churches, chapels and monasteries carved into the fairy chimneys from the 10th to the 13th centuries with frescos painted on the walls. During this tour we may also stop for photo at scenic points such as Uchisar Castle, Pigeon Valley and more if time permits. Indian Dinner. Overnight in Cappadocia.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 5 :Cappadocia – Antalya (545 Kms Approx – 8.5 Hrs)

    Breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Antalya. Packed Indian Lunch. Antalya is a charming and popular resort town on the Mediterranean Coast. Upon arrival at Antalya, transfer to your hotel. Indian Dinner. Check in and Overnight in Antalya.

    • Breakfast
    • Packed Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 6 :Antalya

    After breakfast, drive to visit Duden Waterfall & Karpuzkaldiran Waterfall. Duden Waterfalls are formed by the recycle station water, are located 12 kilometers north-east of Antalya whereas Karpuzkaldiran Waterfalls are the largest of the falls in the Antalya area and is a beautiful single waterfall falling app approximately 25 meters to the Mediterranean Sea below. Indian Lunch. After Lunch, drive to the Old Town and depart for Walking Tour of Antalya. On this tour we visit the beautiful old town of Antalya, Hadrians Gate and bustling Antalya Harbor where we spend some free time. Later afternoon we enjoy the beautiful and relaxing experience of the Boat Ride in the Mediterranean Sea. Indian Dinner Overnight in Antalya.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 7 :Antalya – Pamukkale (238 Kms Approx – 4.5 Hrs)

    After breakfast, check out and drive to Pamukkale. Arrive Pamukkale. Check in to the Hotel. Lunch at the Hotel. Visit Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis Pamukkale, literally means “Cotton Castle”. The stunning white calcium pools, which cling to the side of a ridge, have long been one of the most famous picture postcard views of Turkey. Here we will visit the Ancient City of Hierapolis and Thermal Pools of Pamukkale where you can take a dip to purify your skin. Transfer back to the Hotel for Dinner. Overnight in Pamukkale.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 8 :Pamukkale – Istanbul (By Flight)

    After Breakfast, check out and transfer to Airport to take a flight to Istanbul. Arrive at Istanbul and check in to the Hotel. Indian Lunch at Restaurant. Then proceed to enjoy the panoramic view of Istanbul through the river cruise on Bosphorus. Later visit the famous Spice Bazaar which has around 250 shops to shop from. Also visit the Grand Covered Bazaar dating back to 15th century. It has over 4,000 shops under one roof. Indian Dinner at Restaurant. Drive back to Hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. 


    * On this day Lunch will be either packed or in Restaurant depending on the Flight Timings.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 9 :Istanbul – Back To Home

    After Breakfast check out and transfer to Istanbul Airport to board a flight back to India with wonderful memories of your Tour. 

    *No lunch on this day.

    • Breakfast
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Sightseeing

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Istanbul City Tour

Experience Istanbul’s timeless sights on a full-day tour of the city’s stunning historic places. Listen for the ancient echoes of pounding hooves and charioteers at Hippodrome Square and spot the distinctive tiles of the Blue Mosque. See the Byzantine mosaics and minarets of Hagia Sophia, then follow in the footsteps of powerful sultans, courtiers, and generals at Topkapi Palace. Finish your tour in the vibrant Grand Bazaar, browsing bright displays of handicrafts, carpets, and souvenirs.

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Entrance to Hagia Sofia

The great church of the Byzantine capital Constantinople (Istanbul) took its current structural form under the direction of the Emperor Justinian I. The church was dedicated in 537, amid great ceremony and the pride of the emperor (who was sometimes said to have seen the completed building in a dream). The daring engineering feats of the building are well known. Numerous medieval travelers praise the size and embellishment of the church. Tales abound of miracles associated with the church. Hagia Sophia is the symbol of Byzantium in the same way that the Parthenon embodies Classical Greece or the Eiffel Tower typifies Paris.
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Blue Mosque

Sultan Ahmed Mosque, known as the Blue Mosque by many tourists because of its bluish interior decoration, is the most important mosque of Istanbul standing next to the Byzantine Hippodrome in the old city center. It was built by the Ottoman sultan Ahmed I between 1609 - 1616 facing Hagia Sophia, in order to compete with it. Its architect was Sedefkar Mehmet Aga, a poet and inlayer as well, and a student of the greatest architect Sinan. When Ahmed I died in 1617, he was buried near the mosque and a mausoleum was built over his tomb.
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Dolmabahce Palace

The Dolmabahce Palace was the main residence of operation for the Ottomans after the Topkapi. This imperial structure was completed in the year 1856, and it used elements from the Baroque, Neoclassical and Rococo styles. It was the residence of the Ottomans in Turkey and is the largest palace in the country. It also has on display a vast collection of oil paintings by many European and Turkish artists. Explore turkey by exploring this lavish structural art formation. 

The area where Dolmabahçe Palace is located was originally a bay that had served as a natural harbour since antiquity. It is thought to be from here that Sultan Mehmed II (The Conqueror) had his ships hauled over a wooden ramp so as to launch them into the Golden Horn. The Ottoman naval fleet used to anchor in the bay and naval ceremonies were held here. The bay was filled in from the 17th century onwards, and so given the name “Dolmabahçe” (filled garden) and was used as an Imperial Garden. All the buildings in the complex prior to the 19th century were named “Besiktas Waterfront Palace”.

During the reign of Sultan Abdülmecid (1839-1861), Besiktas Waterfront Palace which had become impractical, was demolished and Dolmabahçe Palace was constructed by the imperial architects Karabet Balyan, Ohannes Serveryan, Nikogos Balyan and James William Smith. Two building supervisors, Haci Said Aga (1843-1850) and (1850-1856) Esseyid Ali Sahin Bey were commissioned.

The palace was inhabited from the year 1856 by six Sultans and the last Caliph: Sultan Abdülmecid (1839-1856), Sultan Abdülaziz (1861-1876), Sultan Murad V (1876), Sultan Abdülhamid II (1876-1909), Sultan Mehmed Resad V (1909-1918) Sultan Mehmed VI Vahideddin (1918-1922) and the last Caliph Abdülmecid (1922-1924). After the foundation of the Republic, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk stayed temporarily in the palace for a total of 4 years, between 1927-1938. He worked from the palace and passed away there. The palace was used as a presidential residence during the term of Ismet Inönü till the year 1949, and was opened to public as a palace-museum with its original furnishings in 1984. Apart from its main building parallel to the Bosphorus, Dolmabahçe Palace consists of diverse buildings used for specific purposes, including a glass factory, foundry, aviary and stables. The complex also includes the Apartment of the Crown Prince as well as the Clock Tower and Departure Kiosks behind the Apartment of the Crown Prince constructed during Sultan Abdülhamid II’s reign (1876-1909). 

The main structure that consists of two regular floors, one attic and one basement, is divided into three sections with separate functions. These are the Administrative Section (Mabeyn-i Hümâyûn) where the country’s affairs were discussed, the Private Section (Harem) where the Sultan and his family were living and between these the Grand Ceremonial Hall where Sultan received notables of the state on religious days and where state ceremonies were held. The palace has 285 rooms, 44 halls, 68 toilets and 6 Turkish baths. As a monoblock building, it is the biggest palace in Turkey with a ground area of 14.595 m2.

Functionally and architecturally, the palace preserves the traditional Turkish house layout of a hall in the middle with rooms surrounding it; nevertheless, Western decoration in styles such Baroque, Rococo, Neo-Classic were widely used. Thus, traditional Ottoman stylistic and cultural elements were blended with a Western approach, resulting in a new interpretation.

Hereke carpets, Baccarat crystals, Sèvres and Yildiz porcelains, gifts by various state leaders and paintings by Western artists were used for the decoration of the walls and floors of the palace.
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Enjoy Beautiful Bosphorus Cruise

The Bosphorus cruise is one of the best ways to see Istanbul in its full glory, from the peaks of Sultanahmet’s tourist sites, to the famous Ottoman waterfront mansions. There’s a few ways to glide along the strait, so check out our guide to the best ways to cruise the Bosphorus.

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Grand Bazar

The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops on a total area of 30,700 m², attracting between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily.

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Guided Galata Tower Entrance

Skip the ticket line and explore more of Istanbul with this Galata Tower ticket
Spend hours inside the museum and learn about the complex history of Istanbul
Take the stairs to the top of the Galata Tower for sweeping views of the history
Discover Istanbul's main sights with a ticket to Galata Tower. Enjoy the view of all of Istanbul from the top of the tower at your own pace.
Skip the ticket line and enter what was once the tallest tower in the Ottman Empire. Built in 1300 by Genoese colonists, the Galata Tower served as both a watch tower and a dungeon during Istanbul's darkest days.
Marvel at the Bosphorus River from your high vantage point and look out at the city's rolling hills draped in buildings for a unique view.
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