Istanbul and Antalya Tour Package: 8 Days with Flight and Suluada
Overview
Istanbul and Antalya Tour Package: 8 Days with Flight and Suluada
Over eight days you pair Istanbul's history with a holiday on the Mediterranean in Antalya. Hotels are 4-5 star with breakfast each day, and the package includes airport transfers, a domestic flight, guided tours and lunch on tour days.
Istanbul: Old City and the Bosphorus
A professional guide shows you the Old City, one evening is spent on a Bosphorus dinner cruise, and a private car with driver takes you round the modern side of Istanbul before your flight south to Antalya.
Antalya and Suluada Island
On the coast you see Kaleici Old Town, then Hadrian's Gate, the Duden Waterfalls and the marina. A full day by boat takes you to Suluada Island, nicknamed the Turkish Maldives, and one day is left free for the beach or the pool.
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Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Istanbul
At Istanbul Airport (IST) our team is there to greet you and drive you privately to your hotel in the centre of Istanbul. Once checked in, you are free for the rest of the day.
- Included airport transfer
- Time to yourself in Istanbul
Night at your Istanbul hotel.
Day 2 – Istanbul Old City Tour
Following breakfast, a professional guide walks you through the main sights of Istanbul's old quarter: Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, then the Basilica Cistern, and finally the Grand Bazaar.
- Hotel breakfast
- Inside Hagia Sophia
- The Blue Mosque
- A tour of Topkapi Palace
- Down into the Basilica Cistern
- The Grand Bazaar
- Guiding by a professional
- Lunch is included
Night in Istanbul.
Day 3 – Free Day and Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
Use the day for shopping, cafes or optional activities around Istanbul. At night a dinner cruise on the Bosphorus brings Turkish shows and entertainment.
- Hotel breakfast
- Time to yourself in Istanbul
- Shopping, if you wish
- Dinner cruise on the Bosphorus
- Entertainment and Turkish shows
- Dinner is included
Night in Istanbul.
Day 4 – Private Car Tour of Istanbul and Flight to Antalya
Following breakfast, a private car and driver are at your disposal until the evening, so you can see Istanbul's modern side and its icons before flying on to Antalya.
- Hotel breakfast
- Private car with driver
- Galata Tower
- Dolmabahce Palace
- Ortakoy, with views of the Bosphorus
- Balat
- Taksim Square, then Istiklal Street
- Included airport transfer
- Flight to Antalya, then a transfer to your hotel there
Night in Antalya.
Day 5 – Kaleici, Hadrian's Gate and Duden Waterfalls
The day is devoted to old Antalya: its historic lanes, the marina and the well-known Duden Waterfalls.
- 08:00 – Hotel breakfast
- 09:30 – Start of the city tour
- 10:00 – Old town of Kaleici
- 11:30 – Walk through Hadrian's Gate
- 13:00 – Included lunch
- 14:30 – The Duden Waterfalls
- 16:00 – The marina in Antalya
- 17:30 – Back to the hotel
Night in Antalya.
Day 6 – Suluada Island Boat Trip (Turkish Maldives)
A full day at sea takes you to Suluada Island, the place nicknamed the Turkish Maldives. Expect clear turquoise water, swims in quiet bays, coastal views and lunch on the boat.
- 07:00 – Early hotel breakfast
- 07:30 – Pick-up at the hotel
- 09:30 – Reach Adrasan Harbor
- 10:00 – Boat tour to Suluada starts
- 11:00 – Swimming stop at Suluada Island
- 12:30 – Stop at Aquarium Bay
- 13:30 – Lunch on the boat
- 14:30 – More bays and swims
- 16:00 – Back at Adrasan Harbor
- 16:30 – Drive back to Antalya
- 18:30 – Arrival at your hotel
Night in Antalya.
Day 7 – Free Day in Antalya
No tours are planned today. Stay at the hotel, lounge by the pool or on the beach, or discover Antalya in your own time.
- 08:00 – Hotel breakfast
- 09:00 – Free time at your hotel
- 12:00 – At the pool or beach
- 14:00 – Discover Antalya your way
- 17:00 – Shopping, a cafe stop or rest
- 19:00 – Optional dinner in a local restaurant
Night in Antalya.
Day 8 – Flight to Istanbul and End of Services
Breakfast and check-out are followed by a transfer to Antalya Airport and your flight back to Istanbul. From Istanbul you can head home, or stay on for an optional extra night if your schedule allows.
- Flight back to Istanbul
- Optional additional night in Istanbul
- Our services end
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓7 hotel nights with breakfast in a mid-range hotel chosen from our list, subject to availability and your approval
- ✓Tickets for domestic flights
- ✓Transfers to and from the airport
- ✓Professional guide on touring days
- ✓Old City tour in Istanbul
- ✓Private Istanbul tour by car, with a driver
- ✓Dinner cruise on the Bosphorus
- ✓Tour of Antalya's old town and waterfalls
- ✓Boat trip to Suluada Island (the 'Turkish Maldives')
- ✓Lunch when touring
- ✓A free day in Antalya
- ✓Transport throughout the tours
- ✓Local taxes and service fees, all included
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at no charge until 7 days before your tour and you receive a full refund. If you cancel within the final 7 days before the tour, no refund is given. All times shown are local.
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8-day Istanbul and Antalya package: the key facts
This private package of eight days pairs Istanbul's history with a Mediterranean break on the Antalya coast, priced from $1,980 per person. It includes seven hotel nights with breakfast, a domestic flight, airport transfers, a professional guide and lunch on tour days, and local taxes. Istanbul brings the Old City tour, a dinner cruise on the Bosphorus and a day with a private car. Antalya brings a tour of the Old Town and waterfalls, a full-day boat trip to Suluada island and a free day at the beach.
| Quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Length | 8 days, 7 nights |
| Price | from $1,980 per person |
| Route | Istanbul (3 nights), Antalya (4 nights) |
| Hotels | 7 nights with breakfast in middle-class hotels we select, confirmed once you approve |
| What is included | Domestic flight, transfers, guide and lunch on tour days, private car tour, Old City tour, Suluada boat tour, Bosphorus dinner cruise, Antalya Old Town and waterfalls tour |
| What is not included | Personal expenses, international flights |
Do Istanbul and Antalya work well together?
They do, above all in the warmer months. You get three nights of culture and city energy in Istanbul, followed by four nights of sea, sunshine and a gentler pace on the Turkish Riviera. The flight from one to the other is short, and the trip finishes with a free day so you travel home relaxed.
What is on the 8-day itinerary?
| Day | Plan |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Land in Istanbul, private transfer |
| Day 2 | Old City tour: Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar |
| Day 3 | Day at leisure; evening Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish shows |
| Day 4 | Private car with driver: Dolmabahce Palace, Galata Tower, Balat, Ortakoy, Istiklal Street, Taksim; flight to Antalya in the evening |
| Day 5 | Kaleici (Antalya Old Town), Hadrian's Gate, the marina and Duden Waterfalls |
| Day 6 | Boat trip from Adrasan to Suluada island for the whole day, with lunch and swimming stops |
| Day 7 | Day at leisure at the hotel, pool or beach |
| Day 8 | Return flight to Istanbul, services end |
What is Suluada?
Suluada lies off Adrasan, south-west of Antalya. People call it the "Turkish Maldives" because of its clear turquoise sea and white shoreline. On the boat trip you stop to swim in calm bays such as Aquarium Bay and take in the coastline. It is also sold as a separate trip: the Suluada island boat trip from Antalya costs from $50.
How does it compare with other Istanbul combinations?
| Package | Days | Style | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul and Ephesus package | 8 days | City plus ancient history | $1,880 per person |
| This package | 8 days | City plus Mediterranean beach | $1,980 per person |
| Istanbul and Cappadocia package | 8 days | City plus fairy chimneys | $2,400 per person |
| Best of Turkey package | 15 days | Every region plus Antalya | $3,980 per person |
What other trips can you take in Antalya?
| Day trip from Antalya | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Perge, Aspendos, Side and Manavgat Waterfall tour | $90 |
| Demre, Myra and Kekova by boat | $120 |
| Pamukkale day tour from Antalya | $90 |
| ATV quad safari in Antalya | $50 |
Day seven is free, which makes it a good day for one of these.
When should you travel?
Antalya's beach season runs from May to October, and the sea is warmest from July to September. In June and September you get warm water plus pleasant conditions for sightseeing in Istanbul. Outside the summer months, the days in Antalya are better for sightseeing than for swimming.
What to pack?
For Antalya, bring swimwear, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. For Istanbul's mosques, bring comfortable walking shoes and modest clothes. Pack smart-casual wear for the dinner cruise and your passport for the domestic flights.
How can you book?
Pick your dates on this page and submit the form, or send us your flight details on WhatsApp. We confirm the hotels once you approve them and send the plan in writing; payment comes only after confirmation. For more options, browse our Istanbul tours, Antalya tours and Turkey tour packages.
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