24rd Dec MON : Arrival to Istanbul – Fligh to Antalya - Antalya
Upon arrival to Istanbul Ataturk Airport & clearing customs, you will continue to domestic termainal for the flight to Antalya at 20:40. Upon arrival to Antalya at 21:45 you will be transferred to the hotel for overnight in Antalya (Meals:Dinner)
25th Dec TUE : Side - Perge - Aspendos & Manavgat Waterfalls Tour –Antalya
After breakfast visiting Old City of Antalya Inner Castle Area where you can sea Hadriands Gate. Continue to visit Perge, an important city of ancient Pamphylia, originally settled by the Hittites around 1500 BC. St. Paul visited Perge on his first missionary journey. The theatre stage has finely carved marble reliefs & other carvings from around the city are displayed in the stadium. Then proceed to Aspendos, which bears one of the best preserved Roman theatres in Asia Minor. After lunch by the river, we visit Manavgat Waterfalls before continuing to Side. Side is one of the best-known classical sites in Turkey. It was an ancient harbour, today Side is a pretty resort town with its ancient ruins, two sandy beaches & numerous tiny souvenir shops. The magnificent theatre of the ancient city, built on colonnaded arches, is the largest in the whole area. Other monuments include the Agora, the Temple of Apollo, which is situated near the sea, a fountain & Necropolis. After some free time in Side, return back to Antalya for overnight. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
26th Dec WED : Free day in Antalya
27th Dec THU : Free day in Antalya - Flight to Istanbul - Istanbul
After breakfast check out the hotel and free day at leisure for sightseeing & shopping in Antalya till your transfer to Antalya Airport for 18:35 Istanbul flight arriving at 19:45 to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Transfer to the hotel for and overnight in Istanbul. (Meals: Breakfast)
28th Dec FRI : Bosphorus Cruise and Dolmabahce Palace Tour – Istanbul
Your tour guide will met you and guide you along your tour of the Golden Horn, the arm of the Bosphorus peninsula which separates the old and new cities of Istanbul, Eyup Sultan Mosque and see the 21km long City Walls of Istanbul. Visit the Egyptian Market (Spice Bazaar) built in 1664, the perfect place to shop for herbal medicine, Turkish Delight (Lokum), spices, teas, caviar and many other culinary delights, followed by a cruise along the Bosphorus on one of the iconic ferries of Istanbul where you will navigable the strait between Europe and Asia connecting the Black Sea to the Marmara Sea. Disembarking the ferry and enjoy your trip over the Intercontinental Bosphorus Bridge to Camlica Hill, the highest hill in Asiatic Istanbul and enjoy breathtaking views of both shores. Head back to Europe with a stop at Dolmabahce Palace which was the residence of the late royal Ottoman family with 285 rooms, 46 halls, 6 baths and 68 lavatories. End of the tour. Return to the hotel for overnight in Istanbul. (Meals: Breakfast – Lunch)
29th Dec SAT : Free day in Istanbul – Turkish Night Show - Istanbul
Free day in Istanbul at leisure for shopping & sightseeing. Transfer from hotel the restaurant show center in the evening for a Turkish Night Show with folk dances, belly dancing, Ottoman Army Band, bridal night & live music including dinner and limited drinks. End of the night return to the hotel for overnight in Istanbul. (Meals: Breakfast, Dinner& Drinks)
30th Dec SUN : Final Departure
Depending on your flight time, check out (12:00) & transfer to Istanbul Airport for departure flight. (Meals: Breakfast)