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The Mediterranean Beauty

₹75,620

OVERVIEW

Come on a 10-day Mediterranean Beauty holiday exploring the cities of Istanbul, Cappadocia, Kusadasi and Antalya, best suited for couples. Enjoy the old and new at Istanbul, amaze yourself with the rocky landscape of Cappadocia where you can even opt for a romantic hot air balloon ride, explore the port city of Antalya and take day trips to Pamukkale and the ancient city of Ephesus.

  • On Day 1, you arrive in Istanbul, the meeting place of East and West.
  • On Day 2, you will visit Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, St Sophia Museum and Grand Bazaar.
  • On Day 3, you will visit the Spice Bazaar and go on a romantic Bosphorus Cruise. Visit the Asian Side of Istanbul.
  • On Day 4, you will travel to Cappadocia.
  • On Day 5, visit Goreme Open air museum, Uchisar castle, Devrent valley and fairy chimneys.
  • On Day 6, travel to Izmir via flight and get transferred to Kusadasi.
  • On Day 7, you will get to see Temple of Artemis and the ancient city of Ephesus.
  • On Day 8, you will visit Pamukkale and see Cotton Castles and Hierapolis.
  • On Day 9, in Antalya, visit Perga after which drive to Aspendos and visit Kursunlu Waterfalls.
  • On Day 10, catch your flight to Istanbul and prepare to depart to your home country.
9
Nights
Istanbul (3), Cappadocia (2), Kusadasi (2), Antalya (2)
Arrival (Istanbul), Departure (Istanbul)
Popular
Couple

ITINERARY

DAY 1

Arrive in Istanbul

You have arrived in the intriguing city of Istanbul. You will be welcomed and taken to your hotel located in the old city to check in.

You stay overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 2

Sightseeing in Istanbul (Breakfast and Lunch Included)

After a delicious breakfast, you will visit Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque (The Sultan Ahmed Mosque), Hippodrome, St. Sophia Museum (a former cathedral, later an Ottoman imperial mosque and now a museum) in Istanbul and the Grand Bazaar, housing over 3000 shops.

You stay overnight in Istanbul.

Please keep in mind that St. Sophia Museum is closed on Mondays, Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.

DAY 3

Bosphorus Cruise (Breakfast and Lunch Included)

Breakfast will be served at the hotel after which you will visit the Spice Bazaar and hop on a cruise to sail up the Bosphorus which is where Europe and Asia meet. Lunch will be served after which you will visit the Asian side of Istanbul, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill, Istanbul's highest point.

You stay overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 4

Istanbul to Cappadocia (Breakfast Included)

Breakfast will be served at the hotel after which you will be taken to the airport to catch your flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival in Cappadocia, you will be welcomed and taken to your hotel for check in.

You stay overnight in Cappadocia.

DAY 5

Sightseeing in Cappadocia (Breakfast and Lunch Included)

This morning you have an option to go on a Hot Air Balloon ride.After a lip-smacking breakfast, you will visit Goreme Open Air Museum with its breathtaking cave-churches, Uchisar Castle, Devrent Valley and Fairy Chimneys.

You stay overnight in Cappadocia.

DAY 6

Cappadocia to Kusadasi (Breakfast and Dinner Included)

After breakfast, you will be taken to the airport to catch your flight to Izmir. After arriving in Izmir, you will be welcomed and taken to your hotel in the resort town of Kusadasi.

You stay overnight in Kusadasi.

DAY 7

Visit Ephesus from Kusadasi (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

After breakfast, the time has come to completely absorb yourself into history with a guided tour of the site of Temple of Artemis and the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. As soon as you step in you will feel the mystical atmosphere of the city and the stadium where races were held surround you. Purchase and see Turkish Handicrafts. Your last visit will be Sirince Village located at the top of a mountain, after which you will return to your hotel.

You stay overnight in Kusadasi.

DAY 8

Visit Pamukkale from Kusadasi (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

Today, after breakfast at the hotel you will visit the Cotton Castle and the Greek-Roman city of Hierapolis which includes the well-preserved necropolis, the gates and the main street, the Greco Roman theatre, the Basilica of St. Philippe and the thermal baths. You will also get a chance to swim in this hot spring which is a very therapeutic experience. After the tour ends, you will be taken to Antalya, gateway to the Turkish Riviera with fine beaches.

You stay overnight in Antalya.

DAY 9

Tour of Antalya (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the ancient city of Perga. After which you will drive to Aspendos, a well-preserved Amphi Theatre built in the 2nd Century. You will also visit Kursunlu Waterfalls.

You stay overnight in Antalya.

DAY 10

Departure (Breakfast Included)

After breakfast, you will be taken to the airport to catch your flight to Istanbul and further catch your homebound flight.

INCLUSIONS

What is included

  • 3 nights stay in Istanbul
  • 2 nights stay in Cappadocia
  • 2 nights stay in Kusadasi
  • 2 nights stay in Antalya
  • 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 4 dinners
  • Entrance fees to museums
  • English-speaking local tour guides
  • Daily excursions as per itinerary on a small group basis
  • Bosphorus Cruise
  • Day trip to Konya
  • Full-day Ephesus tour
  • Full-day Pamukkale tour
  • Daily bottle water

EXCLUSIONS

What is excluded

  • Air Tickets, Visa, Insurance, City taxes and gratuities, GST

WHEN TO GO

The European side of Turkey and Istanbul experience extremely hot summers and very cold winters with snowfall. April to May which is spring and September to November which is autumn are some of the best times to visit these areas when the skies are clear, and the weather is amiable. The Mediterranean and Aegean coast enjoys a Mediterranean type of climate which can be characterized by its warm summers and mild winters. Beach-side destinations like Kusadasi are hence popular destinations to travel to all year round.