avantgarde TRAVEL WORLDWIDE TASTE OF TURKEY 09 NIGHTS/10 DAYS
Tour Overview A richly historical land with some of the best cuisine you will ever taste, scenery from beaches to mountains and the great city of Istanbul. From the ancient port city of Ephesus (Efes) to the soaring Byzantine dome of Aya Sofya, Turkey has more than its fair share of world-famous ruins and monuments. Experiencing their legacy takes you from the closeted quarters of the sultan and his harem in Istanbul's sprawling Topkapı Palace to the romantic and mysterious Lycian ruins on Mediterranean beaches. DAY 1 ARRIVAL ISTANBUL Welcome to the Istanbul, the sublime capital of Turkey, where many different nations with different cultures have lived together hand-in-hand history long. Upon arrival in Istanbul airport, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy Istanbul or relax at your hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul DAY 2 ISTANBUL CITY TOUR Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast we recommend you to visit some of the most magnificent artworks in Istanbul. Visit the impressive Topkapi Palace, one of the greatest palaces of the Ottoman period, which has a superb position overlooking the Bosphorus. Explore the magnificent Hagia Sophia Basilica. Later discover the wonders of the Blue Mosque, famous for its six minarets and beautiful blue Iznik tiles. Tour the Byzantine Hippodrome, where chariot racing and other sporting events were held. Have Turkish cuisine for lunch at a local restaurant at your own. Back to your hotel in Istanbul and have a comfortable night s sleep. DAY 3 PRINCESS ISLAND TOUR The best way to immerse you in a short time is to visit the peaceful Prince Islands. We recommend you to enjoy a cruise accompanied by the Seagulls to Buyukada, the largest island among the Prince Islands. During the cruise, view the charming sights along the way and the memorable view of the old Istanbul. Prince s Islands are summer places; away from the rush of the city they offer a different
experience with their unique climate, vegetation and vehicle free roads. Take a ride around the Island with the Phaeton and enjoy the sights of the island and its elegant mansions. Next in line is Istanbul Cruise tour over the Bosphourus where the two continents collide. The Bosphorus - the waterway between two continents - is beautiful at any time, day or night in any season. On the way to the Black Sea, you can see the finest and richest examples of Ottoman houses and palaces on the Bosphorus shores. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. DAY 4 BUSRA EXCURSION After breakfast at the hotel, we recommend you the Bursa tour. Start your day a little early and drive from Istanbul to Eskihisar port and take ferry to Topcular. Enjoying the lovely country and seaside. Ferry takes about 45 minutes than drive to Bursa, former Ottoman Capital. Take Cable Car to Uludag mountain, for barbeque lunch at your own. Visit to Ulucami (Grand Mosque), the Green Mosque and the Green Mausoleum, the old Silk Market in the Covered Bazaar. In the evening Depart from Bursa and return to Istanbul. DAY 5 FLIGHT TO CAPPADOCIA After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy the free time in Istanbul until your flight to Kayseri. Transfer to airport for flight to Kayseri airport. Upon arrival on Kayseri airport, drive to Cappadocia which is approx. on 1 hr drive. Check in to your hotel in Cappadocia. The recommended activity for tonight is Whirling Dervishes ceremony and Turkish Night with open buffet dinner offering as many dishes and drinks as you wish while enjoying folklore shows. Have a comfortable night at your exquisite hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia. DAY 5 CAPPADOCIA SIGHTSEEING TOUR This is your first morning in Cappadocia and we would like to welcome you to this amazing place. If you want to enjoy it to the fullest we recommend you fly with the most trusted pilots at sunrise in a hot air balloon over and through the unique landscapes of Cappadocia. Don t forget your own cam
era, because you can take the best photos of the world during that journey. Optional Cappadocia sighseeing tour: This tour will cover Goreme Open air museum, Uchisar Castle,Rock Churches,Rock Castle, Cavusin Old Greek Village, Paşabağ Fairy Chimneys, Avanos Pottery Demonstrations, and Devrent (Imagination) Valley. Transfer back to your hotel at the end of the tour. Overnight in Cappadocia DAY 7 CAPPADOCIA TO ANTALYA Breakfast at the hotel. It s another cheerful morning in Cappadocia and we are going to say farewell and take your leave on a plane to Antalya. Check out from your hotel and transfer to the Kayseri airport for your domestic flight. Upon arrival in Antalya, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy the city. Overnight in Antalya DAY 8 ANTALYA After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a thrilling and exhilarating river rafting experience near Antalya at Koprucay National Park. Whether you speak English, Danish, or German, join in the fun and paddle as fast as you can among stunning mountain scenery. Overnight hotel in Antalya DAY 09 ANTAYLA After Breakfast at the hotel, rest of the day is free for your own activities. Overnight in Antalya Optional Tour to Pamukkale: The unique natural formations of Pamukkale resemble nothing so much as crystallized fields of cotton. It s not until you step in thermal waters ankle deep that you realize Pamukkale is nothing like you ve ever seen or experienced in your life. Take a walk in the magnificent Travertine Terraces of Pamukkale and it s like you are walking in a snow-covered glittering land under the summer sun.relax and lie back in
Calcium-rich pools. You even will be able to swim in Cleopatra s private pool. Besides, you can visit the adjacent city of Hierapolis with the majestic theatre, the Temple of Apollo, the Sun God, the most important god of the city, Latrine, Agora, the Gymnasium and more. Transfer to your hotel for overnight. DAY 10 DEPARTURE Breakfast at the hotel. It s another cheerful morning in Antalya and say farewell and proceed to Antalya airport for your flight to Istanbul where you get your connecting flight to home. Avantgarde Travels (Pvt) Ltd 04 Business Arcade 01 Club Road, Ramada Hotel Islamabad T: 051 277 48 29 Email: holidays@avantgarde.com.pk Website: www.avantgarde.com.pk