Antalya Holiday Package: Exploring the Best of Turkey
Turkey is a beautiful country with a rich history and culture. Antalya, located on the Mediterranean coast, is a popular tourist destination known for its stunning beaches, ancient ruins, and vibrant nightlife. If you are planning a trip to Antalya, here is an Antalya holiday package that will help you explore the best of Turkey.
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
Start your trip with a Bosphorus dinner cruise in Istanbul. You will get to see the city's famous landmarks, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Topkapi Palace, while enjoying a delicious dinner on board. The cruise is a perfect way to experience the city's beauty at night.
Princes Island
From Istanbul, head to the Princes Island, a group of nine small islands in the Sea of Marmara. The islands are known for their beautiful beaches, pine forests, and historic buildings. You can take a horse-drawn carriage tour or rent a bike to explore the island.
Ephesus Tour
Next, take a flight to Izmir and visit the ancient city of Ephesus. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. You can see the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, the Library of Celsus, and the Great Theater.
Pamukkale
After Ephesus, head to Pamukkale, a natural wonder known for its stunning white terraces formed by mineral-rich thermal waters. You can take a dip in the hot springs and visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Antalya Old Town
From Pamukkale, head to Antalya and explore the city's old town, Kaleici. This historic district is full of narrow streets, Ottoman-era houses, and ancient ruins. You can visit the Antalya Museum, which houses artifacts from the region's rich history.
Antalya Duden Waterfall
Finally, visit the Antalya Duden Waterfall, located just outside the city. The waterfall is a popular tourist attraction known for its stunning views and refreshing mist. You can take a walk around the waterfall and enjoy a picnic in the nearby park.
- Pick Up & Drop Off
- New A/C Vehicle
- Entrance Fee
- Professional Tour Guide
- Lunch ( Vegetarian Option Is available Just let us know before booking)
ARRIVE ISTANBUL /SABIHA GOKCEN AIRPORT Meet with your welcoming guide at the outside of 9th gate he/she will be there with ''CEO34'' sign. After your name check is done, he / she lead you till your transfer vehicle. Meet with your driver and private transfer to hotel. (Approximately 1hrs 30 mins distance, depends on traffic) CHECK IN TO HOTEL(International check-in time 14:00) after that around 7.00 – 7.30 PM you'll be picked up from your hotel and then transferred to the port. After you reach the port you'll sail to the Marmara Sea. With a spectacular view of the Bosphorus Bridge which is a connection between the Asia and Europe sides of Istanbul. While you are sailing you'll have a chance to watch some of Istanbul's fascinating architectural and historic heritages like Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, Ciragan Palace, Rumeli Fortress, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge some mansions, etc. which are built centuries ago and standing still. While you are enjoying the view your dinner will be served by a Professional team and entertainment going to start. Here’s some of highlights for this entertainment:
• CAUCASIAN DANCE: A dance that is belongs to Caucasian people. This is a very unique dance that is not similar to any other folk dances with its figures.
• SWORD DANCE: A dance that is performed with swords and as a swordfight.
• TURKISH GYPSY DANCE: Traditional Turkish dance that belongs to gypsy culture.
• BELLY DANCE SHOWS: Fascinating dance that is performed by professional belly dancers.
• WHIRLING DERVISH SHOW: A 700 year-old ritual that ritualized by Dervishes. A Sufi dance, steered by rhythmic breathing and chants of “Allah” as they seek to become one with God.
• DJ PERFORMANCE: A DJ show that is performed by an International DJ. You can join by dancing or you can just listen. After a night full of enjoyment you'll be transferred back to your hotel from the port.
You'll be picked up at 8.00 – 8.30 AM and transferred to the port for your tour. This tour will help you to get away from the crowd of Istanbul. Some of the highlights for this tour:
• BUYUKADA: Buyukada is a very good choice for takingdistance from Istanbul City with its great nature. There
is no chaotic city life no unbearable traffic and no suffocating crowd that will make you bother.
• Along your sailing to Buyukada, you'll be able to see extraordinary views of Kinaliada, Burgazada, and Heybeliada. After this mesmerizing sailing, you'll reach Buyukada.
• After reaching Buyukada you’ll make a good, refreshing start by having a delicious local lunch at a seaside restaurant.
• After lunch, you'll have free time to spend exploring the unique nature of this splendid island with its beautiful architecture. While you are walking around these brilliant streets you may like most of the views of buildings. We suggest you also take a look at Greek Houses. After your free time, you'll meet with your guide at the port and sail back to Istanbul. After you reach the port of Istanbul you’ll meet with your driver and transfer back to your hotel.
Check out from hotel (INTERNATIONAL CHECK OUT TIME IS 12:00 O’CLOCK) We will give you certain pick up timing 1 day before the transfer Meet with your transferman/driver at the hotel lobby Private transfer to Istanbul or Sabiha Gokcen Airport
FLY TO IZMIR ADNAN MENDERES AIRPORT Arrive Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport – Meet with
your welcoming guide or driver after he / she lead you till your transfer vehicle. Then private transfer to hotel. (Approx 1-1,5 HR depends on road conditions & traffic) Proceed your hotel, Check in – Rest of day is yours
We’ll pick you up from your hotel at around 8.00 – 8.30 AM and transfer you to Ephesus. During this tour, you’ll explore Ephesus Ancient City and see its historical charm. Some of the highlights of this experience:
• EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY: Ephesus is one of the biggest traces that humanity left behind. Many societies and many civilizations past but this city is standing still since B.C. 6000. This is the most important Greek City that is built in Ionian. Afterward it’s been an important Ancient Greek city. You’ll see its collapsed columns that were carrying the city centuries ago and now even some of them are falling apart you can see that most of them are standing still. Ephesus is not just a historical but also an architectural treasure that you have to take a look at. If you seek a good historical site Ephesus is heaven for you.
• ANCIENT THEATRE: An amphitheater built centuries ago and has been the center of entertainment and social activities for all citizens of Ancient Greek. As you can guess this amphitheater is also an impressive building. The Structure, built of marble, has a width of 145 meters, and its audience once reached up to 30 meters. It means approximately 24.000 spectators. If you are in Ephesus Ancient Theatre is also a must-see place.
• LIBRARY: The Library of Celcius is a ruin of a library that is in Ephesus. It was built in the period of Ionia with 2 floors and its thought it was home to about 14.000 books. Also, if you seek a trace of ancient humanity this library is a sign for you.
• ISABEY MOSQUE: A mosque in between the Temple of Artemis and Saint Jean Church. Isabey Mosque is one of the oldest and most spectacular pieces of Turkish architectural history. It was built in 1375 by Mimar Samli Ali. This mosque is also a must-see place around Ephesus.
• LUNCH: will serve at a local restaurant. (vegetarian food is also available.) After your tour ends you’ll be transferred back to your hotel
We’ll pick you up from your hotel at around 6.00 – 6.30 AM and transfer
you to Pamukkale. After a road trip of around 3 hours you'll reach Pamukkale and at the time you see its fascinating landscape you'll be mesmerized by its own beauty. Some of the highlights from this tour include the unique Pamukkale :
• PAMUKKALE TRAVERTINES: Natural thermal pools which are covered with white limestone. Travertines are unique places to must-see because of their white-colored thermal pools and landscape that are not possible to see in a different place. Also, you'll have an opportunity to walk inside thermal pools with an additional fee.
• HIERAPOLIS ANCIENT CITY: Hierapolis is an ancient city that is located close to Pamukkale. This ancient city was the center of the Cult of Goddess Kibele. If you are interested in ancient cities and cultures Hierapolis is an important place to see for you.
• NECROPOLIS: Necropolis means cemetery. If we need to describe the name Necro means dead and Polis means City in the Greek language. This city of the dead is one of the widest cemeteries in Anatolia. It's located in the settlement of Hierapolis Ancient City.
• LUNCH: will be served at a local restaurant. (vegetarian food is also available.) After your tour ends you’ll be transferred back to your hotel.
After your tour ends you’ll be transfer to your ANTALYA hotel.
You’ll be picked up from your hotel at 8.00 – 08.30 AM and transferred for your tour. With this tour, you are going to explore Antalya City and also see the mesmerizing view of the waterfalls. Some of the highlights that are included in this tour :
• ANTALYA OLD TOWN ( KALEICI ): This place is called Kaleici and this is one of the veins of Antalya with its beautiful streets. Walking in these streets will make you feel alive and you can have some shopping opportunities as well. Antalya is one of the capitals of nightlife in Turkey so there are many places to take a look.
• HADRIAN GATE & GROOVED MINARET: Hadrian Gate is a wonderful triumphal arch that was built in the name of Roman Emperor Hadrian who visited the city in the year 130. It is the only remaining entrance gate in the walls that surround the city and harbor. Grooved Minaret is one of the first Islamic buildings that was built in Antalya. It's a Selcuklu creation which is built in the 13th century.
• KARPUZKALDIRAN & DUDEN WATERFALLS: These are two mesmerizing waterfalls of Antalya and they are complete must-see places because of their natural beauty and refreshing energy with just their landscapes. If you are interested in nature photography you have to give a chance to these places.
• LUNCH: Will be served at a local restaurant. (Vegetarian food is also available.)
After your tour ends you’ll be transferred back to your hotel.
• Breakfast at hotel (depends on your flight timing)
• Check out from hotel (international check out time is 12:00 o'clock)
• We will inform you for certain pick up timing, 1 day before the transfer(Generally 3 hrs. before your flight time)
• Meet with your driver at the hotel lobby
• Private transfer to Antalya Airport. (distance is approximately 1 hrs. / depends on road Conditions & traffic)