5-Day Istanbul and Antalya Tour
Overview
Delight in the fascinating sights of Turkey’s best-loved destinations, from the labyrinthine bazaars of Istanbul to the amazing historical sights of Antalya with this trip. Cruise along the Bosphorus between Asia and Europe and discover the Perge, Aspendos, and Side, as well as the magnificent waterfall.
Itinerary
Day 1Arrival in Istanbul - Airport pick-up
Upon your arrival at Istanbul New Airport(IST) or Sabiha Gökcen Airport(SAW), our team will be waiting for you at the exit of the international line of the Airport, holding a sign with your name written on it. After which, you will be transferred to your hotel. The afternoon is free for you to spend at leisure. Alternatively, you can join the Night Cruise on the Bosphorus with Dinner & Show.
- Overnight in Istanbul
- Included Meal(s): No meals are included on this day
Day 2Istanbul Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour
After your breakfast, around 8:30 am, we will pick you up from your hotel to begin a full-day tour of this magnificent city. It includes an official English-speaking guide, tickets, lunch at a central city restaurant, and a visit to the most resplendent monuments that the Ottoman, Byzantine, and Roman empires have handed down to future generations: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Mosque), Hippodrome (Sultanahmet Square), Topkapi Palace and Historical Grand Bazaar, which houses more than 4000 stores.
After the tour, you will be dropped back to your hotel around 5:00 pm. The rest of the day will be at leisure.
- Overnight in Istanbul
- Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
Day 3Half day Bosporus Cruise - Fly to Antalya
After breakfast at around 8:30 am, you will join the Half-day Morning Bosphorus Cruise. At the start of this tour, you will enjoy a drive to the pier in Eminonu for a short visit to the historical Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar).
Following this, you will join a shared boat tour and cruise along the Bosphorus which is a narrow strait between the continents of Europe and Asia connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara. You will be able to view the Dolmabahce Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, Bosphorus bridge, citadels, centuries-old mansions, and the European and Asian shorelines while onboard the boat.
At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back at your hotel to pick up your luggage and then will be transferred to Istanbul domestic airport for your flight to Antalya which is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes in duration. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Antalya.
Check in to your hotel in Antalya and the rest of the day is free.
- Overnight in Antalya
- Included Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4Full Day Tour to Perge, Aspendos, Side and Waterfall
Breakfast at the hotel. You will be picked up from your hotel around 8.00 am. First place you will visit is Perge, which was originally settled by the Hittites around 1500 BC and was one of the largest ancient cities in the Pamphylia region. Then you will depart for the Aspendos Ancient Theatre. This incredibly well preserved ancient theatre was built in the 2nd century A.D., it has a capacity of 15,000 people and it is still being used for festivals and music concerts.
We will have a lunch break at a restaurant on a nearby river then depart for Side (pronounced Seeday). Side is one of the best classical ancient cities in Turkey, it was a port city that served the largest slave market in this region. During Roman times much construction took place in Side including a large theatre, Roman Baths and the Temple of Apollo.
Guests will have 1 hour of free time here to enjoy the sea and the city. You will stop at the Manavgat Waterfall on the way back, then drive back to Antalya where you will be transferred back to your hotel.
- Overnight in Antalya
- Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
Day 5 Fly back to Istanbul
After breakfast check out of the hotel in Antalya. You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Antalya airport to take your flight to Istanbul. END OF OUR SERVICE and TOURS.
Please Note: Drop-off transportation from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to your hotel in Istanbul is not included in the price.
- Included Meal(s): Breakfast
Featured Hotels
Hand-picked hotels for your stay — view our featured options for each city.
Featured Hotels
Antalya
1207 Boutique Hotel
Boutique
Alp Pasa Boutique Hotel
Boutique
Kosa Boutique Hotel
Boutique
Istanbul
Antea Hotel Oldcity
4 StarBoutique
Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel
4 Star
Muyan Suites
4 StarBoutique
Hotels are subject to availability; alternatives of an equal standard may be provided.
What's included
- All transfers as mentioned in this itinerary.
- Domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Antalya and from Antalya to Istanbul only.
- Professional English-speaking guide during the tours
- 2 nights accommodation at a special class or 4-star hotel with breakfast in Istanbul.
- 2 nights in Antalya at a boutique hotel including breakfast.
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch)
- All entrance fees mentioned by the itinerary
- Local taxes and service charges.
What's not included
- Day 5: Please note that drop-off transportation service from either Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to your Istanbul hotel is not included upon your return to Istanbul. The tour and services conclude at the airport.
- International flight tickets.
- Visa to enter Turkey.
- Optional tours mentioned in the program, they will be provided at an additional cost.
- Services not mentioned in the program.
- Dinner and Drinks.
- Travel insurance (recommended).
Good to know
- The order of the itinerary is indicative and subject to change, but all visits described will take place.
- This is a regular group tour, but if requested at cost can be provided as a private tour.
- The regular group tour has shopping stops included in the tour.
- Vegetarian lunch option available upon request.
- Please note that the Blue Mosque opens to sightseeing visitors after 2:30 PM on Fridays; prayer-time restrictions also apply. You will only be able to visit the outside of the Blue Mosque area on tours operated on Fridays.
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday, it will be replaced with the Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnici).
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday.
- During religious holidays, the spice market and Grand Bazaar are closed.
Frequently asked questions
What is your cancellation and refund policy?
If you need to cancel or change your travel dates, you must notify All Istanbul Tours at least 5 days before the tour starts. For a cancellation or date-change request received at least 5 days before the tour starts, the cost of all non-refundable flight and bus tickets will be deducted from the paid balance. For a cancellation or date-change request received less than 5 days before the tour starts, the full amount paid is non-refundable. If a traveler does not appear for the booked service, the reservation is treated as a no-show and the full amount paid is non-refundable.
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Everything about the 5-day Istanbul and Antalya trip was perfect. It was so organized, with all guides being on time, very informative and friendly. Would use one nation tour again.