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Istanbul from Antalya: Flight transfer, Guide, Topkapi Palace Admission

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily

  • Duration

    1 day

  • Start time

    3am to 4am, depending on hotel location. 

  • Meeting Point

    Good news! You can get picked up from your hotel, just give us the details at the time of booking. Don’t worry if you have not booked your hotel yet, our customer service executives will get in touch and confirm the details.

  • Ending Point

    Same as the start point 

Key Highlights

  • Experience the glories of Istanbul during your time in Antalya with this full-day trip
  • Fly to Istanbul and visit must-sees including the Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque and Hippodrome
  • Browse the Egyptian Bazaar for some great bargains
  • Return air tickets, airport and hotel transfers included
  • Both printed and smartphone vouchers accepted

Overview

Leave your hotel early in the morning for the transfer to Antalya airport. Pick up time is 3am to 4am depending on the hotel location. The departure time for Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 8am, arrival time is 9:15am. After meeting with a tour guide you will drive to the old town of Istanbul and start a tour.

First, you will visit Topkapi Palace, the residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting in numerous sections Imperial Treasury, sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, Ottoman jewellery, belts and traditional clothes, Chinese porcelain, weapons, etc. Then you will have one hour of free time for lunch. Istanbul offers many cafes, fast-food takeaways and stylish restaurants with a wide range of tastes. 

After lunch, you are going to visit Hippodrome Square, the sporting and social centre of Constantinople. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome. Next place to visit is the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet) located in the centre of the old city. This historical mosque, unique with 6 minarets, was built in the name of Sultan Ahmet and it is known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior. Being an active mosque it is closed for tourists for a half an hour during the five daily prayers. 

Next place you are going to visit is Egyptian (Spice) Bazaar. You can practice your bargaining skills there while buying some souvenirs, Turkish delight, spices, etc. Then you have the chance to explore Istanbul from the water on Bosporus sightseeing cruise (optional for an extra charge). Before you will go back to the airport you will have dinner at a local restaurant (extra charge; hot and cold starters, salad, fish/meatballs or chicken, fruits or sweets). Around 8pm you will return to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and fly back to Antalya at 9pm. Your tour ends with a hotel drop-off.

About the Supplier: Tourmania is one of the leading tour operators in Turkey and offers tours and activities in more than 25 destinations in Turkey. Their tours are well-researched and show you the best of Turkey with expert guides at your disposal.

Inclusions

  • Hotel transfers
  • Domestic flight tickets (Antalya - Istanbul - Antalya)
  • Professional guide
  • Entrance fees to Topkapi Palace

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities 
  • Bosporus Sightseeing Cruise
  • Harem Department of Topkapi Palace 

Please note

Voucher information: No need to print! You can show your voucher on your smartphone or other devices. (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel. 

Only hand luggage is allowed on the flight. 

All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.

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