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Hagia Sophia, Istanbul

Istanbul to Kalkan

8 days from £4,795pp
Hagia Sophia, Istanbul
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Tour highlights

  • Marvel at the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.

  • Experience the delights of Turkish cuisine.

  • See the limestone terraces of Pamukkale.

  • Take a boat trip out to the sunken city of Kekova.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

With international flights from a choice of airports including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Istanbul. Upon your arrival in Istanbul, you'll be met by your private driver, who'll drop you off at your hotel in the Sultanahmet district.

    • Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Istanbul
      Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Istanbul
    • Blue Mosque interior, Istanbul
      Blue Mosque interior, Istanbul
    • Blue Mosque, Istanbul
      Blue Mosque, Istanbul

  • This morning you'll have a guided tour of some of Istanbul's highlights, including the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace and the Grand Bazaar.

    • Carpet seller, Grand Bazaar
      Carpet seller, Grand Bazaar
    • Istanbul
      Istanbul
    • Bebek district, Istanbul
      Bebek district, Istanbul

  • Today you'll go on a food-oriented tour of Istanbul, starting on the European side before crossing the Bosphorus River into Asia. Taste local delicacies, from delicious dürüm (kebab) to the best baklava in the city. This evening you’re invited to watch the ceremony of the Whirling Dervishes at a 15th-century Turkish bath house.

    • Istanbul seen from the Bosphorus
      Istanbul seen from the Bosphorus
    • Bosphorus cruise
      Bosphorus cruise
    • Daily life, Istanbul
      Daily life, Istanbul

  • You’ll be driven to the airport today for your flight south to Denizli. Upon arrival, you'll be driven in a private vehicle to Pamukkale. Once checked into your thermal spa hotel, we suggest you relax and make the most of the property's amenities.

    • Pamukkale travertines
      Pamukkale travertines
    • Pamukkale travertines
      Pamukkale travertines
    • Pamukkale at sunset
      Pamukkale at sunset

  • This morning, explore the ruins of Hierapolis atop the striking Pamukkale terraces. Later, you drive to Kalkan via the beautiful ruined city Aphrodisias.

    • Kalkan
      Kalkan
    • Hierapolis
      Hierapolis
    • Hierapolis
      Hierapolis

  • Today you're driven in a private car to the jetty, where you'll board a private boat for a trip across turquoise waters to the sunken city of Kekova. Here, you spend time with your guide exploring the city's submerged ruins.

    • Kalkan, Turkey
      Kalkan, Turkey

  • You have a free day to perhaps relax by your hotel pool, stroll along Kalkan’s charming waterfront, or take a local bus along the coast to explore the coves, bays and pebbly beaches nearby.

  • Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before being driven to Dalaman Airport for your return flight home. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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When to go

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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Istanbul
 
Pamukkale
 
Kalkan
 

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