8-Day Cultural and Adventure Tour of Antalya, Çanakkale, and Istanbul

8 days • Free CancellationMin 2 participantsPickup availableInstant confirmationGuided • Operated by Tour Altinkum Travel • 5.0 from 38 reviews

Why we love it?

The "8 Days – Pearls of Turkey" tour offers travelers an immersive experience through some of Turkey's most iconic destinations, including Antalya, Çanakkale, and Istanbul. This itinerary is well-suited for history enthusiasts and those seeking to explore the rich cultural tapestry of the region, with highlights such as the treasures of Istanbul and a tour of the historic sites at Gallipoli and Troy. What makes this tour distinctive is its blend of ancient history and vibrant city life, allowing participants to experience both the bustling streets of Istanbul and the poignant landscapes of significant historical battlefields.
8-Day Cultural and Adventure Tour of Antalya, Çanakkale, and Istanbul8-Day Cultural and Adventure Tour of Antalya, Çanakkale, and Istanbul8-Day Cultural and Adventure Tour of Antalya, Çanakkale, and Istanbul8-Day Cultural and Adventure Tour of Antalya, Çanakkale, and Istanbul8-Day Cultural and Adventure Tour of Antalya, Çanakkale, and Istanbul View all (8)

Exclusions

  • Beverage with Meals
  • Personal Expenses
  • Entry fees to historical sites

Itinerary

Day 1

  • Upon arrival at Istanbul / SAW Airport, you will be greeted and drives to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Istanbul.

    (No Meal)

    Optional: Cruise Dinner with Turkish Dance Performences (19:30 - 23:30)

Day 2
  • (09:00-16

    (09:00-16:00)

    According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Hagia Sophia; was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period. Next; Topkapı Palace; As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Continue to with Hippodrome; Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held. Next, Blue Mosque; Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome.  Next, Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World. Overnight in Istanbul

    (Breakfast-Lunch)

  • (09:00-16

    (09:00-16:00)

    According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit The House of Virgin Mary; a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days. Continue with the Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. It is also home to one of the Seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.

    Next; Temple of Artemis or Artemision was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. Overnight in Kusadasi.

    (Breakfast-Lunch)

Day 3

(06:00 – 16:30)
Day 4

(08:15 – 20:30)
Day 6

(08:00-20:00)
Day 7

(09:30-16:00)
Day 8

Today is the last of our service. Please note, check out is at 12:00pm from the hotel. End of our service.(Breakfast)

Please Note

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller or pram accessible
  • Free entry to hıstorical sites for childrens 8yr and below
  • Some historical sites may be closed during religious or national holidays. Before booking the tour, you can contact our team and confirm whether there will be a closed sites for the dates you want to take the tour.
  • Important Note: When comparing our programs, services and prices with other operators, please consider that our tours are in the form of small groups, hotels are ‘’special class’’ that centraly located, has a characteristic structure of the regions (not hotels where large groups stay), "planes" are used between destinations to facilitate transportation and the restaurants are "Family-owned local restaurants" that gives opportunity to taste local flavors through Anatolia.
  • Entry tickets are excluded. Your guide will have pre-paid skip-the-line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash Lira, USD, or Euro.

Know Before You Go

  • Infant seats available
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Passport required

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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