Arnavutköy Trip Overview
This Diwali Package is designed for those who want to explore the most beautiful cities of Turkey as well as great Diwali Parties in Turkey. We will be visiting perfect destinations such as Istanbul, Gallipoli, and Troy, Pergammon, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, Konya, Cappadocia and fly back to Istanbul. We know Diwali is very important for Indian Clients and we include authentic Indian Cuisine with Jaine, Veg and Non-Veg preferences. We also organize Indian Diwali Party in Istanbul for you to get memorable Diwali Holiday times in Turkey.
Additional Info
Duration: 12 days
Starts: Arnavutköy, Turkey
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Arnavutköy, İstanbul, Turkey
This Diwali Package is designed for those who want to explore the most beautiful cities of Turkey as well as great Diwali Parties in Turkey. We will be visiting perfect destinations such as Istanbul, Gallipoli, and Troy, Pergammon, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, Konya, Cappadocia and fly back to Istanbul. We know Diwali is very important for Indian Clients and we include authentic Indian Cuisine with Jaine, Veg and Non-Veg preferences. We also organize Indian Diwali Party in Istanbul for you to get memorable Diwali Holiday times in Turkey.
Itinerary
Day 1: Istanbul – Arrival Day
Pass By: Istanbul, Istanbul
Meet at the airport Transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
Meals included:
• Dinner: Indian Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Ramada Hotel & Suite Golden Horn
Day 2: Gallipoli Tour
Stop At: Gallipoli, Gallipoli, Canakkale Province, Turkish Aegean Coast
06:30am we depart for Gallipoli to visit the battle fields. Two hours later we will give you 20 minutes for relax in a restaurant area. We arrive Gallipoli around 12:00am and we have lunch break, relax a little bit and then depart for the battle fields. Visit Gabatepe Museum. Start visiting the fields with Ariburnu Cemetery and Anzac Cove because these are the places where the war had started. Then Beach Cemetery, Shrapnel Valley and Plugges Plateau. After tour drive your hotel. Overnight in Canakkale.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Packed Breakfast
• Lunch: Local Lunch
• Dinner: Local Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Troia Tusan Hotel
Day 3: Troy Tour – Pergamum – Kusadasi
Stop At: Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast
We depart at 08:30 and driving 30 minutes for to Troy. Visit the famous archeological and mythological site of Troy, home of the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy. After Troy tour, 3-hour drive to Pergamum. Lunch break around 13:00pm and after the lunch depart for tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political center at that times. Pergamum is a famous city for its jewelry, stones and silver. So on the way, we will visit a jewelry center for 30 minutes. Arrival to Kusadasi around 18:00pm. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Local Lunch
• Dinner: Indian Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Comfort Ada Class Hotel
Day 4: Kusadasi – Ephesus Tour – Turkish Village Sirince – Pamukkale
Stop At: Pamukkale, Pamukkale
After breakfast depart for Ephesus. Start for your fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best preserved ancient sites in the world en-route, visiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, famous Roman baths, Celsius Library and Grand Theatre. Lunch break around 13:00pm. After the lunch, we will visit a place which continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey; a carpet weaving centre. After Lunch we will do a Turkish Village Tour. Sirince’s construction style today belongs to Anatolian Greeks. The houses on the slope are all original with their white paints. Sirince Village also has a fantastic reputation for making some of the best wines in Turkey – especially fruit wines. On the way we will visit one of the famous leather production centers of the region, where you will have the opportunity to get a good factory rate. On this guided tour, you will avoid the constant nagging and sometimes bullying that is well known in the markets of Turkey. Enabling you to enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen . After the tour transfer to hotel in Pamukkale. Overnight in Pamukkale.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Local Lunch
• Dinner: Indian Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Pam Thermal Hotel
Day 5: Pamukkale Tour to Antalya
Stop At: Antalya, Antalya, Turkish Mediterranean Coast
At 08:30 we depart for Pamukkale. Afterwards we shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs. After the tour we depart for Antalya. Once reach to Antalya time is going to be 18:00 – 18:30. Check in to your hotel. Indian Dinner in the hotel with unlimited spirits and soft drinks. Overnight in Antalya.
Duration: 9 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Local Lunch
• Dinner: Indian Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Miracle Hotel & Resort
Day 6: Antalya Old City Tour
Stop At: Antalya, Antalya, Turkish Mediterranean Coast
After breakfast, we depart for “Antalya Old City” Downtown area has historical buildings, great port view, clock tower and little fortresses spread around. You will be mesmerized by true Antalya while strolling the city. You will witness little boutique hotels, narrow streets and affordably priced shops in a city of modern and Majestic hotels. Return to our hotel upon completion of Antalya Old City Tour. Indian Dinner in the hotel with unlimited spirits and soft drinks. Overnight in Antalya.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Miracle Hotel & Resort
Day 7: Antalya – Konya – Cappadocia
Stop At: Cappadocia, Cappadocia
After breakfast early in the morning at 08:00 drive to Konya. 2.5 hour later we have break for coffee and after some rest drive to Konya for lunch at 13:00pm and after the lunch visit the imposing green – tiled Mausoleum of Mevlana, the mystic founder of the Sufi sect (Whirling Dervishes). After the Konya Mevlana tour drive to Cappadocia. Arrival to Cappadocia around 18:30pm and check into your hotel. If you wish to join our optional activity of Ballooning for tomorrow, please contact with your guide and register because it will take place early the next morning. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Local Lunch
• Dinner: Indian Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Antique House Cave Hotel
Day 8: Cappadocia Goreme Open Air Museum Tour
Stop At: Cappadocia, Cappadocia
After breakfast between 08:30 am and 09:30 am pick ups from hotel. Final timing one day before will be given you by your tour consultant. We will drive you to visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks. Next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. After Cavusin you go to the restaurant in Avanos to have lunch. After lunch, you visit a pottery work shop, to see how to make potteries. Then you go to Love Valley. Love Valley Cappadocia is a hidden valley with scenic formations to say the least. Despite the resemblance to man hood, these amazing rock formations are far from man-made. After Love Valley you visit another workshop to see Cappadocian handwoven carpets and kilims. Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Then you head to a wine shop in Urgup for wine tasting. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia. This tour will end approximately at 18.00 and you will be returned back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Indian Lunch
• Dinner: Indian Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Antique House Cave Hotel
Day 9: Cappadocia Underground City Tour to Istanbul
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
You will be picked up approximately 09:30 We will drive you to Ozkonak underground city, one of the best preserved Underground Cities in Cappadocia., then visit to Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia. After Uchisar, lunch at Restaurant. After lunch we will have a time for shopping at Handicarfts centerAfter the tour transfer to Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul. Transfer your hotel and Overnight in Istanbul.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Indian Lunch
• Dinner: Indian Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Ramada Hotel & Suite Golden Horn
Day 10: Istanbul City Tour & Diwali Bollywood Party
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Pick up at 08:30am from your hotel for a day tour of old Istanbul city.
Visit to TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed.Then proceed to SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Lunch break at 13:00pm. After the lunch we will then take you to the GRAND COVERED BAZAAR In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more than 4,000 shops with each trade having its own area: the goldsmiths’ street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as hand painted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brassware and trays, water ewers, onyx-ware and meerschaum pipes
Duration: 7 hours
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Tonight we will have a special Diwali Party Night . It start at 19:30 and finish around 23:30 – 24:00. The Private Hall is with authentic Indian cuisine for Jaine, Veg and Non-Veg selections. You can enjoy Bollywood Music with our DJ accompanied by local soft and alcoholic drinks.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Indian Lunch
• Dinner: Indian Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Ramada Hotel & Suite Golden Horn
Day 11: Istanbul Bosporus Cruise Shopping Tour
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Pick up at 08:30 am from the hotel and depart for the Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour. Visit the GRAND SPICE BAZAAR. The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice. BOSPHORUS BY BOAT a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will see the magnificent sights of the following attractions from your boat. See Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of its marble facade faces the shore. At Ortakoy a great variety of artists gather every Sunday to display their work along the street. RUMELI FORTRESS Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul was completed in only four months to control and protect the infamous Bosphorus passage. BEYLERBEYI PALAS (PALACE) The summer residence of Ottoman sultans exists in its original renovated glory featuring original antique furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian side of Istanbul.BOSPHORUS BRIDGE enjoy a unique chance to step from one continent (Asia) to another (Europe) . After the tour transfer back to your hotel.Overnight in Istanbul
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Indian Lunch
• Dinner: Indian Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Ramada Hotel & Suite Golden Horn
Day 12: Istanbul – End of Tour
Pass By: Istanbul, Istanbul
After breakfast check out from your hotel and transfer to Airport for your international flight back home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing us.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
