Day 02
Istanbul Old city
Breakfast at Hotel
Proceed for full day guided tour
Visit to Topkapi Palace was one of the major residences of the Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years (1465–1856) of
their 624-year reign. As well as a royal residence, the palace was a setting for state occasions and royal
entertainments. It is now a museum and as such a major tourist attraction. It also contains exquisite collection of
crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial
Treasury, miniatures and important relics of the Muslim world, including Muhammed's cloak and sword. The Topkapı
Palace is among the monuments contained within the "Historic Areas of Istanbul", which became a UNESCO World
Heritage Site in 1985
Visit to Byzantine Hippodrome, where chariot races were held
Visit to Blue Mosque
Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque, across from St. Sophia, is known as the Blue Mosque because of blue tiles
surrounding the walls of interior design. Blue Mosque was built in 16th century by architect Mehmet, during the rule
of Ahmed I. Its Külliye contains Ahmed's tomb, a madrasah and a hospice. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is one of the
three mosques in Turkey that has six minarets.
Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest covered markets in the world. In this labyrinth there are 60 streets and
4,000 shops with each trade having its own area: the goldsmiths' street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts,
such as handpainted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brassware and trays, water ewers, onyx-ware and
meerschaum pipes
Dinner at Indian restaurant
Overnight stay in Istanbul
Meal Plan: Breakfast| Lunch | Dinner
Cappadocia
Day 03
Istanbul – Flight to Cappadocia
Breakfast at Hotel
Check out from hotel and transfer to the airport with your private vehicle and driver. You will take a direct flight
from Istanbul to Cappadoccia, which is about 1 hour. Upon arrival, you will meet with your private vehicle and driver
and be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia and check in.
Lunch at Indian restaurant
The rest of the day is free time to explore at your leisure.
Dinner at Indian restaurant
Overnight stay in Cappadocia
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 04
Cappadocia Tour
Early morning hot air balloon tour to enjoy the magnificent view of the valleys and the region.
After breakfast, we will visit Devrent and Pasabagi valleys, to see the amazing fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. Then
head to the pottery town of Avanos. Watch the potters at work using kick wheels, a technique that has remained
unchanged for generations.
After lunch, visit Goreme Open Air Museum for the world’s most important Byzantine cave churches and the best-
preserved cave wall paintings and frescos. Finally, you will be driven to Uchisar Castle, the highest point of the
region, where we will have a fabulous panoramic view over Cappadocia and lastly, we visit Underground City.
Dinner at Indian restaurant
Overnight stay in Cappadocia
Meal Plan: Breakfast |Lunch |Dinner
Pamukkale
Day 05
Cappadocia to Pamukkale via Konya
Breakfast at Hotel
Check out from hotel and we depart for Pamukkale and on our route, we will visit the city of Konya, which is
the home of the Whirling Dervishes, a religious order founded by the Sufi (Muslim sage), Mevlana in the 13th
century. We will visit Selimiye mosque and Mevlana Museum
Lunch at local resturant
After Lunch transferred to your hotel in Pamukkale for check in
Dinner at hotel
Overnight stay in Pamukkale
Meal Plan: Breakfast |Lunch | Dinner
Antalya
Day 06
Pamukkale & Hierapolis Ancient City
Breakfast at Hotel
After breakfast, the first visit will be to Hierapolis, the ancient Greco-Roman city on top of hot springs. You will see
the large necropolis, Great Baths, Frontinus Street, Theatre, Martyrion of St. Phillip, and the antique pool also known
as Cleopatra’s pool. Finally, be amazed by travertines, (the terraces of carbonate minerals left by the flowing water)
on which you can enjoy a barefooted walk. End of the tour.
Lunch at local restaurant
Drive to our hotel in Antalya for check in
Dinner at hotel
Overnight stay in Antalya
Meal Plan: Breakfast |Lunch | Dinner
Istanbul
Day 07
Antalya Tour – Flight to Istanbul
Breakfast at hotel
Check out and we will visit famous waterfall, Antalya's unique natural wonder, located on the Duden River,
afterward pass to Tünektepe Cable Car (Antalya Teleferik); up to 605-meter high, having magnificent Antalya city,
new harbor, and Mediterranean Sea view. And lastly visit Kaleiçi; the old town where you can see Hadrianus Gate,
the Clock Tower, Fluted Minaret, and the ancient harbor enjoy the narrow streets of the old city. End of the tour.
Lunch at local restaurant
Transfer to Antalya airport and take flight to Istanbul.
Arrival to Istanbul Airport, Transfer to hotel for check in
Dinner at Indian restaurant
Overnight stay in Istanbul
Meal Plan: Breakfast |Lunch | Dinner
Day 08
Istanbul – Departure
Breakfast at Hotel
Check out from hotel and transfer to airport for your outbound flight.
Transfer to Istanbul airport to board Gulf Air Flight GF 044 departing at 1450 hrs arrive in Bahrain at 1900 hrs for
Connecting flight Gulf Air GF 282 departing at 2025 hrs arrive in Bangalore at 0355 hrs.
Meal Plan: Breakfast |Lunch | Dinner
