PACKAGE T1 - THERMAL - WELLNESS & SPA ROUNDTRIP
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Arrival to Istanbul. After a short Istanbul sightseeing tour , we will drive to Kutahya via Kocaeli, Sakarya , Bilecik. On the way to Kutahya we will have a break for lunch at a local restaurant. After check in at hotel we will have some free time till dinner to enjoy the thermal facilities of the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Kutahya. |
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After breakfast at hotel, we will start to discover Kutahya. Our first stop will be Cavdarhisar to visit the ruins of the ancient city of Aizanoi scattered in the village: the Temple of Zeus, the Macellum (market square), the colonnaded street… Then we will continue to Kütahya, a picturesque old city and a renowned centre for ceramics since the 16th century. Lunch at a local restaurant at the city centre of Kutahya. In the afternoon we will drive back to hotel and have free time till dinner. Dinner and overnight in Kutahya. |
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After breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to Denizli. We will continue to drive after having a short break for lunch on our way. Check in at hotel then we will have free time till dinner again to enjoy the thermal facilities of hotel. Dinner at hotel and overnight in Denizli. |
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After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Antalya via Pamukkale. Pamukkale is unique and famous with its white travertine terraces. The source rich in minerals has a healing power which is very early been discovered. A city, called Hierapolis has been founded as part of the Pergamon Kingdom. The site is known because of its acropolis; ancient cemetery. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. After the tour we will continue to drive to Antalya. Dinner will be served at hotel. Overnight in Antalya. |
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After breakfast, today we will discover Antalya. Because of the archaeological and natural riches of the area, Antalya is also known as Turkish Riviera. The sun, sea, nature and history combine to form a very popular resort, highlighted by some of the cleanest beaches in the Mediterranean. The 630km shoreline of the province is liberally scattered with ancient cities, harbours, memorial tombs and beaches, secluded coves and lush forests, many of which are easily accessible from the city. We will start the day with sightseeing tour of Antalya. After lunch at a local restaurant, in the afternoon we will visit the remnants of the ancient city of Perge. Because of its location on the busy trade crossroads, it was a vital part of the province of Pamphylia, and was founded around the same time as the other cities in the area (7th century BC). Perge is an important city for Christians due to the fact that St. Paul and Barnabas visited the city. Subsequently we will visit the best preserved Roman Theater of Aspendos which is still in use today. Besides occasional international concerts, annual festivals are held here every summer. Dinner and overnight in Antaly |
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Today we will be free to enjoy the facilities of the hotel or continue to discover Antalya. Breakfast and dinner will be served at hotel. Overnight in Antalya. |
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After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Antalya International Airport for flight back to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines TK413. Arrival time to Istanbul will be 13:15. Istanbul, once known as an important capital has many unique features. It is the only city in the world to straddle two continents, and the only one to have been a capital during two consecutive empires - Byzantine and Ottoman. The city still remains the commercial, historical and cultural pulse of Turkey, and its beauty lies in its ability to embrace its contradictions. Ancient and modern, religious and secular, Asia and Europe, mystical and earthly all co-exist here. After having lunch at a local restaurant, we will have a boat trip on Bosphorus, through the waterway separating the two continents Asia and Europe for nearly 1 – 1,5 hours. Afterwards we will continue the day with visiting big shopping centers where we can find shopping possibility.
Dinner will be at a local restaurant. Overnight in Istanbul. |
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After breakfast, check out from hotel. Today we will start the day with the tour of “Old City”. This is the centre from where Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled. First visit of Hippodrome, centre of sportive (chariot races, athletics) events and political activities of the old city. Subsequently visit of St. Sophia which is one of the world’s architectural masterpieces with architectural features rendering it unique in construction and Topkapi Palace with treasury section. Hereafter visit of Blue Mosque, the latter one is famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets and is built for Sultan Ahmet. After lunch at a local restaurant our last stop will be Dolmabahce Palace which is located on Bosphorus line. Subsequently we will visit St. Sofia and Grand Bazaar, there with more than 4000 shops as well as being the market of old city. Finally transfer to airport for flight back to home country. |
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