Turkish Romance includes the fascinating cities of Turkey- Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya. This tour is a perfect budgeted 9 days trip to Turkey for fascination designed especially for partners.
Turkey is nestled gracefully at the crossroad between Europe and Asia. It wouldn't be a lie to say that this magnificent country is a perfect blend of Asian, European, and Middle Eastern influences, making it a must-visit destination for people who seek an ideal getaway. In this tour, you will explore Istanbul, home to architectural wonders, shimmering markets and the Bosphorus strait that connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara. Explore the fairytale charm of Cappadocia, widely known for its moon-like landscape, honeycombed hills and towering boulders. Witness the white paradise of Turkey, Pamukkale famous for its hot water springs amidst the velvet white rocks.
What is included in the tour
- 03 Nights Accommodation in Istanbul
- 02 Nights Accommodation in Cappadocia
- 03 Nights Accommodation in Antalya
- Meals: 08 Breakfast at hotel
- 05 Local Lunches
- All airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tours mentioned in the itinerary
- English Speaking Tour Guide during tours
- All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
- Transportation mentioned in the itinerary
What is NOT included in the tour
- Visa
- RT-PCR Test.
- Video and Camera permits at sights
- Use of vehicles other than the specified itinerary.
- Expenses of personal nature.
- Flight Tickets (International or Domestic)
- Any other services not specified above.
- Early check-in & Late check-out at the hotels (Check-in at 2.00 Noon& Check out time at Noon)
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Witness the glory of 500 year old Grand Bazaar in Istanbul and collect souvenirs for your loved one
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Get a delight of having exotic Turkish cuisines that will surely soothe your taste buds
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Picnicking at the beautiful Kursunlu Falls in the city of Antalya amidst the nature
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Hike to the alluring trekking Valley of Cappadocia- the Red Valley and explore the famous rock-cut churches
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Walk on the white travertines at Pammukale and swim in its natural pools with relaxing hot spring waters
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See the marvelous Blue Mosque, known for the blue tiles that surround its gorgeous interior
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Get a delight of having exotic Turkish cuisines that will surely soothe your taste buds
Day 01: Arrival at Istanbul
- Arrive at the Istanbul International Airport and be ready with the necessary documents for the immigration process which will take around 30-45 minutes depending upon the count of people in the queue.
- Meet the representative at the airport, who will help you get transferred to your pre-booked hotel.
- On your way to the hotel, witness the captivating beauty of the vibrant streets that this place has to offer.
- Reach the hotel and proceed with the check-in formalities.
- Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
- You can go to the beaches, stroll around the markets or simply take a rest at the hotel.
- Overnight stay at the hotel in Istanbul.
Stay: Albatros Hagia Sophia or Similar
Day 02: Explore Istanbul
- Wake up with a delicious breakfast and get ready for the Ottoman Relics and Byzantium Tour.
- The representative will pick you up around 8:30 Am from the hotel in a shared transport and take you to explore the ancient charm of the city.
- You will be brought to Sultanahmet district, the oldest, most historic part of the city.
- Visit the timeless architectural genius of Hagia Sophia which had its journey as a church, mosque, and now a museum.
- Head towards the Hippodrome of Constantinople and marvel at the site's impressive obelisk, before reaching the Blue Mosque.
- Blue Mosque offers a blend of Christian Byzantine and Islamic Ottoman, making it one of the most unique structures in the world and the blue Iznik tile design on the interior of the domes perfectly describes its brilliance of it.
- Lunch at Local Restaurant.
- Next, you would continue to the Grand Bazaar, a massive, bustling complex to find clothing, decorative furnishings, food, and more.
- On the way to the bazaar, you will see other historical monuments, like the Tomb of Sultan Ahmet I, the Firuz Aga Mosque, and the exterior of the Tomb of Mehmed II.
- Continue with your journey and head towards Topkapi Palace, the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years.
- After this eventful day, you’ll head back to your hotel.
- Overnight stay in Istanbul
Stay: Albatros Hagia Sophia or Similar
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 03: Princes Island Tour
- Get ready to explore Heybeliada and Buyukada, the largest islands of Turkey's Princes' islands, on our full-day excursion from Istanbul. We cruise across the Sea of Marmara, enjoying the fabulous view of the city.
- Pick up from the hotel in the morning and transfer to the port. Board the boat and start for the relaxing trip to the Princes’ Islands. This trip takes you to Heybeliada and Buyukada.
- Our first destination is Heybeliada. Take a stroll through the streets with your guide and breathe the fresh atmosphere of the island. Spend around one hour in Heybeliada and board the boat again to proceed to Buyukada.
- Buyukada is the largest of the Princes Islands. Explore the beauties of the island with your guide, learn more about the history of the island. Your guide will tell you how Princes Islands once was used as a place of exile for banished statesmen and royalty, and how life as a monastic settlement was during the Byzantine-Christian period.
- In Buyukada, walk past the lovely wooden mansions which are fascinating examples of the island’s late Ottoman-era architecture. Feed the seagulls that you can find everywhere in Buyukada. It will be a nice experience for you.
- Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant and then spend the rest of your day at leisure on the island.
- After leisure time on the island, meet your guide at the port and take the boat back to Istanbul. Drop off at your hotel after this lovely excursion to Princes’ Islands.
- Overnight stay in Istanbul
Stay: Albatros Hagia Sophia or Similar
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 04: Istanbul to Kayseri to Cappadocia
- Wake up in the morning, enjoy a hearty breakfast and complete the check-out formalities from the hotel.
- Get transferred to IST/SAW Airport to board a flight to Kayseri.
- Upon arrival, meet our representative and get escorted to your pre-booked hotel.
- Complete the check-in formalities and rest for the day.
- Overnight stay in Cappadocia.
Stay: Heritage Cave Inn or Similar
Meals: Breakfast
Day 05: Explore Cappadocia
- Breakfast at the hotel. Full-day tour of Cappadocia.
- Morning visits to Devrent Valley which has various types of fairy chimneys.
- Pasabaglari (Monk’s Valley) with some other types of fairy chimneys.
- Avanos Region, known for its pottery, a craft dating back to the Hittite period.
- After lunch at local restaurant visits to Goreme Open-Air Museum, which is full of pink, rose, and white tapering columns.
- These tall free standing cones of stone curve and twist as if pulled from earth like taffy.
- Others are tall like fairy chimneys. The caves were settled in the 4th century as monasteries.
- Visit some caves on the cliffs to see Byzantine frescoes decorating early Christian churches.
- Stop at the Citadel of Uchisar and Esentepe for the beautiful view of Cappadocia.
- You will also have a chance to take photos in these places.
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Cappadocia.
Stay: Heritage Cave Inn or Similar
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 06: Cappadocia to Kayseri to Istanbul to Antalya
- Breakfast at the hotel. Day free till departure.
- Hotel check-out latest at 12:00hrs. Transfer to Kayseri Erciyes Airport (departure from Kayseri Erciyes Apt anytime between 07:30 am-22:00hrs only) to take a domestic flight to Antalya via Istanbul.
- Upon arrival at Antalya Airport meet with our assistant and transfer to the hotel (early check-in subject to availability).
- Rest of the day free at leisure.
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Antalya
Stay: Mediterra Art Hotel or Similar
Meals: Breakfast
Day 07: Antalya – Pamukkale - Antalya
- Wake up, have a mouth-watering breakfast, and proceed to Pamukkale
- The representative will pick you up from the hotel at around 8:00 Am and transfer you to Pamukkale.
- Pamukkale is famous by the name “Cotton Castle” in Turkey, and it is also a remarkable site for visiting the ruins of the Roman-Greek city of Hierapolis.
- The tour to Pamukkale Hierapolis & Cotton Castle will start around 11:30 Am.
- Once you witness Pamukkale, you’ll know why it is called a cotton castle. As it is a white waterfall that has its source in the pools of thermal water located a bit higher up, the flow of highly calcite-laden water evaporates on the cliffs which led to the formation of travertines that resemble little cotton clouds.
- Take a brief break and have your lunch after which you continue with your tour.
- Now you’ll visit the neighbouring ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia.
- Witness the Sacred Pool which remains is one of the key highlights of the site.
- After exploring the highlights of Pamukkale, head back to Antalya
- Overnight stay at the hotel in Antalya
Stay: Mediterra Art Hotel or Similar
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 08: Full Day Antalya Tour & Waterfall Tour
- Wake up in the morning, have a healthy breakfast and immerse yourself in Antalya's rich cultural and natural tapestry on this full-day tour.
- Head over to the beautiful Düden Waterfalls and marvel at the Lower Düden Falls cascade over the rocks and fall 40 meters into the Mediterranean Sea.
- Continue to the national park of Kurşunlu Waterfalls to see the water from a tributary of the Aksu River stream across the rocks and drop from the plateau into the lake. Get back to nature and soak up the surrounding flora and fauna.
- Next, go to Upper Düden Falls and discover a hidden cave where it's possible to walk behind the waterfall. Enjoy lunch in the park as you listen to the sound of the falling water.
- Post lunch, Wander the narrow streets lined with stone and timber houses, and see the ruins of Hadrian’s Gate, built to commemorate a visit by the Roman emperor in 130 AD.
- Admire the Ottoman-era architecture and remains of the Roman walls.
- Return back to your hotel and enjoy an overnight stay in Antalya.
Stay: Mediterra Art Hotel or Similar
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 09: Departure
- Wake up with a mouth-watering breakfast and pack your bags full of unforgettable memories.
- Free till departure. Hotel check-out latest at 12:00hrs.
- Transfer to Antalya Airport to take a domestic flight to Istanbul.
- Upon arrival at Istanbul New Apt directly taking an international flight back to India.
- Board the flight and treasure the moments you have spent in this beautiful country.
Meals: Breakfast
