A classic Turkey circuit from Bengaluru: Ottoman and Byzantine Istanbul, the fairy-tale valleys of Cappadocia, the Mediterranean resort of Antalya and the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale, rounded off with a Bosphorus dinner cruise.
Day-wise itinerary
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Day 1: Bangalore – Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul, and after customs and immigration, meet the local representative. Get a private transfer to your hotel, check in, and relax.
Overnight stay in Istanbul.
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Day 2: Istanbul city tour
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a full-day city tour of Istanbul (8 hours). Experience Turkey's Ottoman and Byzantine eras during this guided tour in the Sultanahmet district. Aboard a comfortable coach, visit top attractions like Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, and the UNESCO-listed Hagia Sophia. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of one of the world's largest covered markets — the Grand Bazaar. Pass by top Istanbul attractions like the Hippodrome and the Golden Horn. In the evening, return to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Istanbul.
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Day 3: Istanbul – Cappadocia
After a buffet breakfast, check out and get a private transfer to Istanbul airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Arrive at Kayseri airport and transfer to your pre-booked hotel. The rest of the evening is at leisure, or opt for the Turkish Night with unlimited drinks (3 hours) — traditional belly dancers, live musicians and a dinner of Turkish cuisine including dessert and a glass of wine.
Overnight stay in Cappadocia.
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Day 4: Cappadocia Green Tour
After breakfast, proceed for the full-day Green Tour of Cappadocia (7 to 9 hours). Hike to traditional villages in the Ihlara Valley with a knowledgeable guide, have lunch by the river, and visit the ancient Selime Monastery and the amazing Kaymakli Underground City. In the evening, return to your hotel and relax.
Overnight stay in Cappadocia.
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Day 5: Cappadocia – Antalya
After breakfast, check out and get a private transfer to Kayseri (Cappadocia) airport for your flight to Antalya. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The evening is free for self-exploration — visit Kaş Harbor along the Lycian Coast, or enjoy a sunset stroll in Kaleiçi, the historic old town full of pubs, restaurants and live music.
Overnight stay in Antalya.
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Day 6: Antalya – Pamukkale excursion
After an early breakfast, proceed for a full-day tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Pamukkale, meaning 'Cotton Castle' in Turkish, is renowned for its travertine terraces filled with thermal water. The seventeen spring sources range from 35 to 100 degrees and have been used for therapeutic purposes since ancient times. Highlights also include Duden Waterfalls, a cable car ride to Tunektepe, and a walking tour of the historic quarter.
Overnight stay in Antalya.
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Day 7: Antalya – Istanbul & Bosphorus dinner cruise
After breakfast, check out and get a private transfer to Antalya airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Later, enjoy a Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with a Turkish Night Show — sail down the Bosphorus Strait, admire Ottoman palaces and two transcontinental bridges, enjoy a three-course dinner and watch belly dancing, folk dancing and a henna ceremony.
Overnight stay in Istanbul.
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Day 8: Istanbul – Bangalore
After a buffet breakfast, check out and take a private transfer to Istanbul International Airport for your flight back home.
Happy tour ends.
Inclusions
- Private airport transfers throughout
- Domestic flights as per itinerary routing (Istanbul–Cappadocia–Antalya–Istanbul)
- Full-day Istanbul city tour
- Full-day Cappadocia Green Tour
- Full-day Pamukkale excursion from Antalya
- Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish Night Show
Exclusions
- International airfare
- Turkey visa
- Meals other than those mentioned
- Personal expenses and optional tours
Terms & notes
Source document is a day-wise itinerary without a quoted price; please contact us for current rates.
The source document's Day 7 text says 'Overnight stay in Antalya' after the flight to Istanbul; we have shown Istanbul as the overnight halt.