7-Day Istanbul & Antalya Tour

Q: How are the six nights divided between Istanbul and Antalya?

You stay three nights in Istanbul and three nights in Antalya. The Istanbul stays are on arrival, after the Old City tour, and again after the return flight from Antalya. Your Antalya stay covers the coastal touring day and a full free day.

Q: What is the daily pace, and how much walking should I expect?

Days 2 and 4 are full-day guided excursions, while Day 3 is a half-day Bosphorus and Spice Market visit before an evening flight. Expect time on foot at the Old City monuments, Grand Bazaar, Perge, Aspendos, and Side. Day 5 and much of Day 6 are unscheduled, so you can set your own pace then.

Q: When is the best time to take this route?

Your preferred travel dates should match your comfort with outdoor sightseeing, as the itinerary includes full days at archaeological sites and walking visits in Istanbul. Antalya also includes a free day, which gives you flexibility to spend time outdoors or keep plans light. Check expected conditions for your intended dates before packing.

Q: How do hotel pickups work for the guided tours?

Scheduled sightseeing tours include hotel pickup. Istanbul pickups are approximately 8:30 AM, and the Antalya tour pickup is approximately 8:00 AM. Our local team confirms the exact pickup time.

Q: Are the domestic flights and airport transfers arranged?

The route includes domestic flights from Istanbul to Antalya and from Antalya to Istanbul, along with the related airport and hotel transfers. You are met on arrival for the planned transfers. Confirm the baggage allowance and any airline restrictions for your domestic tickets before departure, as these details are not stated in the itinerary.

Q: Will I travel with the same group and guide throughout the tour?

Our multi-day Turkey packages are regular group/shared tour arrangements, not fully escorted tours with one tour leader and the same guests from arrival to departure. Sightseeing tours are shared and usually operate with about 15-20 guests, but group size and participants may change by city or day as travelers join or leave different scheduled tours. Licensed English-speaking guides lead scheduled sightseeing visits only. Guides do not travel with guests on domestic flights, intercity buses, airport transfers, hotel transfers, or free-time periods unless this is specifically stated in the itinerary. For flights, buses, and transfers, guests are met by our driver or local representative at airports, bus terminals, or hotels and assisted with the planned transfer. One Nation Travel coordinates the full itinerary, hotels, domestic tickets, transfers, local guides, and support throughout the trip.

Q: Is this itinerary suitable for solo travelers?

The sightseeing excursions are shared group tours, so you join other travelers during the guided visits. The stated accommodation arrangement uses standard rooms for single use. Free time in Istanbul and Antalya is independent, allowing you to choose how much you do on your own.

Q: What should I plan for phone and internet access?

Phone and internet arrangements are not specified in the itinerary. Plan your own mobile data or Wi-Fi access before travel, especially for independent time in Antalya and communication outside scheduled transfers. Keep your hotel details and pickup information available offline as a practical backup.

This 7-day guided tour visits Istanbul (3 nights) and Antalya (3 nights). Prices start from $1,309 USD per person, based on two travelers sharing. Operated by One Nation Travel, a TÜRSAB-licensed (No. A-6073) local tour operator founded in Istanbul in 2008.

Overview

Aspendos’s Roman stage, Perge, and Side: the 7-Day Istanbul & Antalya Tour runs for seven days in Istanbul and Antalya, with three nights in each city, Old City and Old Town stays, and domestic flights both ways.

You begin in Istanbul with time around Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Grand Bazaar, and the Bosphorus. Antalya adds Perge’s streets and stadium area, Aspendos Ancient Theater, Side’s Roman remains, the Temple of Apollo, and a stop at Manavgat Waterfall.

As a licensed local operator based in Istanbul, we coordinate airport and hotel transfers, listed domestic flights, hotels, and shared guided touring with licensed English-speaking local guides.

This pace suits you if you want guided sightseeing balanced with free time; it may not suit you if you prefer to stay in one city or travel only with a single group throughout.

Highlights

Stand under the dome of Hagia Sophia, shaped by Byzantine and Ottoman centuries in Istanbul.
Walk the Hippodrome, where surviving monuments mark the former center of Byzantine public life.
Browse the covered lanes of the Grand Bazaar for ceramics, textiles, spices, and Turkish souvenirs.
Cruise the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia, passing waterfront palaces, bridges, and old fortifications.
Explore Perge's colonnaded streets, city gates, baths, and stadium remains outside Antalya.
Listen for the acoustics inside Aspendos Ancient Theater, one of Turkey's best-preserved Roman sites.
Pause at Side's Temple of Apollo, standing near the harbor of this ancient Mediterranean port.

Your journey at a glanceTour RouteFollow the overnight stops, flights and included road connections. 2 Stops · 6 Nights

Travel between stops

Flight ~480 km · ~1 hr Istanbul Antalya

Flight ~480 km · ~1 hr Antalya Istanbul

Route: Istanbul (3 nights) → Antalya (3 nights) → Istanbul · Day trips: Side

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You begin with time to settle into Istanbul, then join shared guided sightseeing focused on the Old City and a half-day Bosphorus cruise. An evening domestic flight takes you to Antalya, where the pace shifts to a full-day visit to Perge, Aspendos, Side, and Manavgat Waterfall, followed by a full day to use independently. You then fly back to Istanbul for a final overnight before your airport transfer. Expect early tour pickups on sightseeing days, with free time built around both flights.

Day 1 :

Istanbul Arrival and Free Time

On arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), our representative will meet you in the arrivals area and direct you to your arranged hotel transfer. Continue to your hotel in Istanbul’s Old City.

After check-in, the rest of the day is free to settle in after your journey. You may walk around the neighborhood, browse nearby shops, or have dinner independently. No guided sightseeing is scheduled today.

Overnight in Istanbul.

1 hour

Overnight in Istanbul

Day 2 :

Istanbul Old City: Byzantine and Ottoman Relics

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel at approximately 8:30 AM for a full-day shared group tour of Istanbul’s Old City. Visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Hippodrome, where monuments recall the city’s Byzantine period.

Lunch is served at a local restaurant before you continue to Topkapi Palace, the former residence of the Ottoman sultans. End the tour at the Grand Bazaar, with its covered lanes of carpet, ceramic, jewelry, and other goods shops, then return to your hotel.

The visit order may change according to attraction opening days and access arrangements. Overnight in Istanbul.

8 hours

Overnight in Istanbul

Breakfast + Lunch

Day 3 :

Bosphorus Cruise and Spice Market – Evening Flight to Antalya

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel at approximately 8:30 AM for a half-day shared group visit to the Spice Market and the Bosphorus. Browse stalls selling spices, teas, dried fruits, and Turkish delight before boarding your sightseeing boat.

Cruise between Istanbul’s European and Asian shores, passing waterfront mansions, palaces, fortifications, and bridges. Landmarks are viewed from the boat, and palace visits are not part of this excursion.

After the tour, you have free time before your scheduled airport transfer for an evening flight to Antalya. On arrival, our representative will meet you and arrange your transfer to your hotel in Antalya’s Old Town. Overnight in Antalya.

7 hours

Overnight in Antalya

Breakfast

Day 4 :

Perge, Aspendos, Side, and Manavgat Waterfall

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel at approximately 8:00 AM for a full-day shared group tour of ancient Pamphylia and the coastal region. Start at Perge Ancient City, where you will see colonnaded streets, baths, gates, and the stadium area.

Continue to Aspendos Ancient Theater, a Roman theater built in the 2nd century AD. Lunch is served at a restaurant near the river before you travel to Side, an ancient port city. Your guide will introduce the Side Ancient Theater, the Ruins of the Roman Baths in Side, and the Temple of Apollo.

You will have approximately one hour of free time in Side to explore or relax by the seafront. On the return drive, stop at Manavgat Waterfall before returning to your hotel in the early evening. Overnight in Antalya.

10 hours

Overnight in Antalya

Breakfast + Lunch

Day 5 :

Free Day in Antalya

After breakfast, you have a full day at leisure with no scheduled tours or transfers. You may relax at your hotel or explore Antalya independently.

Walk through the narrow streets of Kaleici, Antalya’s Old Town, browse shops, or head to the old harbor for a waterfront walk. Independently arranged activities, meals, and transportation are at your own expense.

Overnight in Antalya.

Overnight in Antalya

Breakfast

Day 6 :

Antalya to Istanbul Flight – Hotel Transfer

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to Antalya Airport according to your confirmed domestic flight schedule. Fly to Istanbul, where our representative will meet you in the arrivals area and arrange your transfer to your hotel.

After check-in, the rest of the day is free. Depending on your flight time, you may take a final walk through the Old City, shop for souvenirs, or have dinner independently.

Your final overnight stay is in Istanbul.

4 hours

Overnight in Istanbul

Breakfast

Day 7 :

Istanbul Departure – Airport Transfer

After breakfast, check out of your hotel. Your airport transfer will be arranged according to your departure flight schedule, with the pickup time confirmed by our local team.

Transfer to Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), according to your booked flight. Your tour services conclude on arrival at the airport.

1 hour

Breakfast

Frequently Asked Questions

Stays & Route

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How are the six nights divided between Istanbul and Antalya?

What is the daily pace, and how much walking should I expect?

When is the best time to take this route?

Transfers & Tours

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How do hotel pickups work for the guided tours?

Are the domestic flights and airport transfers arranged?

Will I travel with the same group and guide throughout the tour?

Practical Planning

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Is this itinerary suitable for solo travelers?

What should I plan for phone and internet access?

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Duration	7 Days / 6 Nights
Destination	Istanbul, Antalya
Tour Type	Shared Group Tour with Local Guides
Price	From $1,309 USD /person. Select travelers to see your total tour price in the booking form.
Guide	Local guide service applies only where listed for this package; assignments may vary by day or segment
Add-ons	Bosphorus Dinner Cruise+$80 USDStay 1 Extra Night in Istanbul – SGL Room+$130 USDStay 1 Extra Night in Istanbul – DBL Room+$75 USD
Best Time	📅 Istanbul • 📅 Antalya

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