Istanbul & Antalya Turkish Riviera Package

Highlights

• Bosphorus cruise
• Topkapi Palace
• Kursunlu Waterfalls
• Kaleici old town
• Antalya marina

Itinerary · 8 days / 7 nights

Day 1Arrival transfer

Arrival in Istanbul – Airport Meet & Greet

When your flight lands at Istanbul Airport (IST), our representative meets you in the arrivals hall holding a sign with your name and escorts you with your luggage to your private air-conditioned vehicle. After a transfer of about 45 min you check in to your hotel and receive your Turkish SIM card and the 24/7 WhatsApp support number.

4★ / 5★ · Taksim veya Sultanahmet 45 min

Day 1Hotel

First Evening at Your Hotel

The first evening is free so you can rest after your journey. Your guide shares recommendations for halal restaurants within walking distance and an easy evening stroll around Sultanahmet or Taksim. The next day's pickup time is confirmed via WhatsApp.

4★ / 5★ · Taksim veya Sultanahmet

Day 2Guided tour

Bosphorus Cruise & Spice Bazaar

Pickup at 09:00 and a short drive to Eminönü, where you first explore the Spice Bazaar with its stalls of spices, Turkish delight and nuts. A 1.5-hour cruise then takes you past Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, the Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress and the wooden waterfront mansions. The afternoon ends with the panoramic view from Çamlıca Hill and Beylerbeyi Palace on the Asian side; feeding the seagulls from the boat is a favourite with children.

Breakfast 6 hours

Day 3Guided tour

Old City: Byzantine & Ottoman Heritage

Depart at 08:30 with your guide for Sultanahmet: Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and the Basilica Cistern. After lunch at a local restaurant you visit Topkapı Palace including the Harem and the Sacred Relics rooms. The day ends with free time among the 4,000 shops of the Grand Bazaar; walking distances are short and stroller-friendly.

BreakfastLunch 8 hours

Day 4Free day

Free Day in Istanbul

No fixed programme today – after breakfast the day is yours. Suggestions: shopping at İstinye Park or Zorlu Center, a walk from Galata Tower along İstiklal Street, a scrub and foam massage in a historic hammam (USD 60) or the evening Bosphorus dinner cruise with show (USD 65). Families can add Vialand theme park (USD 45) or Istanbul Aquarium; a private driver for the whole day is available at USD 150.

Breakfast

Day 5Domestic flight

Domestic Flight to Antalya

After breakfast you are collected from your hotel and driven to Istanbul Airport (IST) (ticket and 20 kg baggage included). A domestic flight of about 1 h 15 min brings you to Antalya, where our local team meets you and transfers you to your hotel in around 40 min. The afternoon is for the pool and private beach of your resort; dinner at the hotel (half board).

Breakfast 5★ sahil resort · Lara / Belek 1 h 15 min

Day 6Guided tour

Antalya City Tour: Waterfalls & Kaleiçi

Start at 09:30 with the Düden Waterfall, then walk the forest park of the Kurşunlu Waterfall. In the Ottoman lanes of Kaleiçi you see Hadrian's Gate, the Fluted Minaret and the old harbour, where lunch is served. In the afternoon the Tünektepe cable car gives views over Konyaaltı beach; back at the hotel around 17:30.

BreakfastLunch 8 hours

Day 7Guided tour

Perge, Aspendos & Side

Depart at 09:00 for the ancient city of Perge with its Roman stadium and colonnaded street, then the 15,000-seat theatre of Aspendos, still used for concerts. Lunch by the river in Manavgat, with an optional short boat ride. The afternoon ends at the Temple of Apollo on the seafront and the bazaar of Side; back at the hotel at 18:00.

BreakfastLunch 9 hours

Day 8Departure transfer

Departure from Antalya – Airport Transfer

After breakfast you check out; if your flight is later in the day your luggage is stored at reception. The connecting flight from Antalya to Istanbul is included; you are guided to your international flight at Istanbul Airport. Your private vehicle is waiting at the hotel 3 hours before departure and reaches Antalya Airport (AYT) in about 40 min. Our representative assists you as far as the check-in desk – we look forward to welcoming you back to Türkiye.

Breakfast 40 min

Price Tiers

60% deposit to confirm the booking, remaining 40% on arrival in Türkiye Prices are starting prices; the net price is confirmed according to availability and hotel choice on the date of your request. · Last updated: 14.10.2026

Accommodation Options

Hotels may be replaced with equivalent alternatives subject to availability; the final hotel is named in your confirmation.

Optional Add-ons

What's Included / Not Included

Meeting Point & Pickup

Meet-and-greet with a name board at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen; our driver meets you at Antalya Airport.

Good to Know

• Hotel check-in is at 14:00 and check-out at 12:00; early check-in depends on availability
• Shoulders and knees must be covered when visiting mosques; headscarves for women are provided at the entrance
• Comfortable walking shoes and a small bottle of water are recommended on tour days
• Pickup times are confirmed via WhatsApp the evening before; please be in the lobby 10 minutes early
• The sea season in Antalya runs April–November; resort activities are reduced in winter
• The steps at Aspendos are steep; seating is available on the lower rows for older guests
• Infants 0–2 travel free (no bed, lap seat on flights). Children 3–11 sharing their parents' room on an extra bed receive a 50% discount; from 12 years the adult price applies. Family rooms and connecting rooms are arranged on request, and child seats are provided free of charge in our vehicles.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations up to 15 days before arrival receive a full refund. Cancellations 7–14 days before arrival are charged 50% of the package price; cancellations under 7 days and no-shows are charged 100%. During Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and New Year periods hotels and domestic tickets are non-refundable and special terms are stated at the time of booking. Balloon flights cancelled due to weather are refunded in full.

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