Türkiye: Days of Relaxation​

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Excursion Program:  7 days / 6 nights 

Sites to visit: Antalya  » Tünektepe » Kaleici » Duden waterfall » Cappadocia  » Kekova » Demre » Suluada Island  

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DAY 1/ Ben Gurion Airport - Antalya 

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Upon arrival to Antalya you will be greeted by a company representative who will be ready to help you with anything you need. And here, starts the relaxation and rest! Waiting for you will be: hammam, where you will be visiting the sauna, steam bath,  undergo a peeling procedure (kesa), foam massage, mineral facemask, classic massage with oriental oils, and enjoy the jacuzzi, swimming pool, and tea treats. Dinner. Overnight in Antalya. 

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This is the realm of water and steam, where you undergo a rite of spiritual transformation. Turkish baths arose on the basis of the strict requirements of Islam for cleanliness of the body. According to the ritual, you first need to visit the sauna, then you are rubbed with a special washcloth “kese”, and you will get complete relaxation after a soapy massage. Feel the taste of the real East!

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DAY 2/ Tünektepe - Kaleici - Duden waterfall

 

Breakfast. We will take the Tünektepe cable car to the top, where you can enjoy the beautiful views of Antalya, the beaches of Konyaalti and the Mediterranean Sea. Just one look at the Old City - and you can immediately understand that the atmosphere of ancient Turkey has been completely preserved here. Here you can see amazing architectural structures, ancient buildings, as well as buy souvenirs from local artisans. The heart of Kaleiçi is the old port, which Antalya was once famous for. 

 

Waiting for you: arrival at the Tünektepe cable car, ascent by funicular, free time on the top of the mountain, descent by funicular, arrival in kaleici, Adrian's Gate, visit Kaleichi, port of Kaleichi, boat trip, Republican Square, lunch, visit to the Lower Duden waterfall. Dinner. Overnight in Antalya.

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DAY 3/ Cappadocia 

 

Breakfast followed by arrival at Antalya International Airport and receiving air tickets, departure from Antalya to Kayseri, arrival at Erkilet International Airport, meeting with guides in the waiting room, arrival in Cappadocia, visiting Zelve Open Air Museum, Direkli Church, visiting the valley Monks, visiting the Derwent Valley, visiting the Pigeon Valley, panoramic stop with a view of the Uchisar fortress, lunch, visiting the center of the stones of Anatolia, visiting the underground city "Chardak", evening panorama with sunset on Uc guzeller, accommodation in a 4* hotel, dinner at the hotel, visiting restaurant, show program - folklore of Anatolia "Night in Cappadocia". Overnight in Cappadocia.

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DAY 4/ Cappadocia - Antalya

 

Breakfast. Hot air balloon flight, morning panorama with hot air balloons, breakfast at the hotel, check-out from the hotel, stop for 10 minutes, end of the tour. Gathering in the bus, departure from the territory, arrival at Erkilet International Airport,  arrival at the international Antalya airport. Dinner. Overnight in Antalya.

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DAY 5/ Kekova - Demre 

 

Breakfast followed by a tour in Demre Myra Kekova: Our path will pass through the land of the Ancient state of Lycia. On a yacht we will go to the shores of the island of Kekova. The coastline of the island dotted with monuments of history. It is here that you can see the sunken city and the ancient fortress on the Simena Peninsula directly from the yacht. You will also see the rock tombs and the Greco-Roman theater of the city of Mira. Then we will go to the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in the city of Demre. This is one of the most visited cities in Turkey, a place of pilgrimage, the spread of Christianity, where Nikolai the Wonderworker (Nikolai Ugodnik) lived and preached and was buried.

 

Waiting for you: Onyx factory, arrival at the port (ship trip over the sunken city of Kekova), lunch, visit to the ancient city of Myra (Lycian necropolis and Greco-Roman theater), icon shop, visit to Demre (St. Nicholas Church.) Dinner. Overnight in Antalya.

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DAY 6/ Suluada Island 

 

breakfast followed by a visit to the beach on the volcanic island of Suluada in Turkey that is also called the “Antalya Maldives” and for good reason, the water here is really very clean, and in some places it can be seen 20 meters deep. The island is also known for its mineral springs, for the water from which the locals come. There are two small sand and pebble beaches on the island, and diving enthusiasts can visit the grottoes that pass through the island.

 

Waiting for you: arrival at the port of Adrasan, departure from the port, stop at the bay on the island of Suluade for swimming (Paradise Bay) for swimming, lunch on a yacht, stop near the Maldives bay for swimming, stop near Akseki bay for swimming. Dinner. Overnight in Antalya.

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DAY 7/ Antalya

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Breakfast followed by "Fires of Anatolia show": the famous Aspendos theater with unique acoustics, accommodating 5 thousand spectators! A grandiose performance, included in the Guinness Book of Records! The world-famous show “Fires of Anatolia” through dance conveys to you the story of the origin of fire and its spread throughout the world in an indescribable atmosphere of antiquity! Premiere of the new show - "Troy"! New life for the legend of Troy! A story that will take you back 3,000 years into the shadow of a lost myth. Lunch. Free time untill departure back to Tel-Aviv.

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Included in the price: 

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• Direct flights Tel Aviv-Antalya-Tel Aviv.

• Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel

• Hotel 4*

• Comfortable transfer throughout the route.

• Guide accompaniment (Russian, Ukrainian);

• Meals: breakfast + lunch + dinner.

• urkish Hamam (sauna, steam bath, peeling, foam massage, mineral face mask, massage with oriental oils, jacuzzi and swimming pool).

• Sightseeing tour of Antalya - Kaleichi quarter, the historical center of the city.

• Domestic flight to Cappadocia 

• Tour of Cappadocia

• Suluada Island (Turkish Maldives).

• Kekova Island (Demre city).

• Aspendos Theater - Fascinating Show “Fires of Anatolia”.

• Entrances to all attractions according to the program.

• Boat trip.

• Climbing on a Canadian.

• Hotel tourist tax

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The price does not include:

• Personal expenses.