Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrive in Istanbul

   • Meet the tour representative upon arrival at the Istanbul International Airport; your guide will meet, assist and transfer you to the "fully accessible point hotel" in Taksim Square.
     • Istanbul was the capital city of the Byzantium and Roman Empires and the Ottoman State. It is a fascinating city, which actually crosses two continents, Europe and Asia. It is an amalgamation of museums, bazaars, minarets, mosques, churches, palaces, and restaurants catering to everyone’s taste, customs and fifteen million people.

   Overnight in Istanbul.

2. Day 2 - Istanbul City Tour (Breakfast included)

   • Have breakfast, and we will have an Istanbul city tour. 
   • Visit Hippodrome. Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine. 
   • Head to the Hagia Sophia Mosque. It was previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom and is simply the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Mosque is the greatest surviving example of Byzantine architecture. For 1000 years, it was once the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th-century golden mosaics. Today it is a mosque. (The nearby Hagia Sophia has wheelchair ramps at the entrance.)
   • Go to the Sultanahmet Mosque. It was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet and is known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. (A wheelchair ramp is located at an entrance on the northwest side of the Blue Mosque. The carpet inside is hand-woven and decades old; wheelchair users will have to transfer out of their own wheelchair and into a wheelchair that the staff provides.) Stop for a lunch break at 13:00 at Serbethane Restaurant, which is next to the mosque.
   • After lunch, see the magnificent Topkapi Palace, which was built as the official residence of Ottoman Sultans. Today this palace is a museum with a wide collection of Ottoman artefacts, including imperial jewels, porcelain, armour and weapons. (The entrances of some parts of the museum are straight entrances without thresholds. Disabled visitors use their wheelchairs to enter these sections.)

   Overnight in Istanbul.

   Please note: Do not forget to carry a scarf with you for a visit to religious places, such as Blue Mosque and Haghia Sophia Mosque.

3. Day 3 - Istanbul Tour (Breakfast and Lunch included)

   • Have breakfast, and we will drive to Panorama 1453 History Museum. The museum regenerates the significant historical events that happened during the Ottoman Empire period with 360-degree panorama paintings, 3D objects and sound effects. (Museum is wheelchair accessible. There are ramps on both the entrance and exit. You can access the visiting platform by elevator. The visiting area is designed to be accessible by wheelchair.)
   • Proceed to Pierre Loti Hill. The hill is about 55 meters from sea level. Taking its name from a famous French novelist and traveller, the author of the famous novel ''Aziyade''. This place offers a splendid view of the Golden Horn. After a short rest, we will continue our tour with Miniaturk, bringing together the rich architectural heritage of the civilizations that had ruled and left their marks on this ancient land from the ancient ages to Rome, Byzantine, Seljuk Empire and Ottoman empires. (Wheelchair accessible. You can also find the charger for battery-powered chairs as needed. It has a very convenient area for disabled visitors. The museum also calls itself a barrier-free museum. There are ramps in the excursion area in order to provide easy access.)
   • Transfer back to the hotel.

   Overnight in Istanbul.

4. Day 4 - Istanbul - Antalya (Breakfast and Dinner included)

   • After breakfast, we will transfer to the airport for the Antalya flight. 
   • Arrive in Antalya; meet and assist by our guide and transfer to our “fully accessible point hotel”. The rest of the day is free in the hotel; relax at leisure in the colourful coastal town.
     • Antalya is surrounded by sandy beaches, soaring mountains, and picturesque waterfalls, and this tour takes in some of these most scenic spots.

   Overnight in Antalya.

5. Day 5 - Antalya Old City and Waterfalls Tour (Breakfast and Dinner included)

   • Have breakfast and drive to Antalya's old city (Kaleici). Kaleici is a small historic part of Antalya's modern side, also known as the Old City of Antalya. In history, it was once the sprawling modern Roman town, then the Byzantine Empire, then the Seljuks, and finally the Ottoman Turkish town. Admire the Ottoman-era architecture and remains of the Roman walls. Wander the narrow streets lined with stone and timber houses.
   • See the ruins of Hadrian's Gate, built to commemorate a visit by the Roman emperor in 130 AD. Antalya's broken wonder is the Broken Minaret of the Korkut Mosque, which was built originally as a Roman temple in the 2nd century AD, and thus did not have a minaret at all. Hıdırlık Tower is a landmark tower of tawny stone in Antalya, Turkey, where Kaleiçi meets Karaalioglu Park. It is believed to be built in the Hellenistic era on a square plan and later turned into a circular tower in the 2nd century AD and was used as either a fortification or a lighthouse in the past. 
   • Eat lunch and then depart for Duden Waterfalls. All the streams of the region aim at finding their way into the Mediterranean, and they pour down the slopes of the Taurus, sometimes overland, sometimes underground and reach their destination, resulting in lovely waterfalls, of which there are more than twenty. 
   • After the tour, come back to the hotel, and the rest of the day is yours.

   Overnight in Antalya.

6. Day 6 - Antalya - Perge and Aspendos Tour (Breakfast and Dinner included)

   • Have breakfast, and you will depart for a full-day tour of the ancient sides. First, you will visit Perge. The ancient city was one of the most important cities along the coast. The city, known as "Parha" and believed to have survived in the Hittite Period, became one of the most organized cities of Anatolia during the Roman Period. The sculptures were unearthed in the excavations in the ancient city.
     • Perge is also important for Christianity. St. Paul, one of the most important figures of Christianity, arrived in Perge because it is written in the Bible the city and the river are considered as one the holy places of Christianity.   
   • Visit the ancient baths, the Acropolis and the Agora, which is used as a city square. (This place is suitable for wheelchair users to visit. There are ramps at the entrance). After visiting this impressive city, you will have a lunch break.
   • Go to the world-famous ancient Greco – Roman Amphitheater. Aspendos is the most well-preserved example in the world. It is famous for having the best preserved Roman theatre not only in Anatolia but also in the entire Mediterranean world. (There is a toilet suitable for wheelchairs in the ancient city of Perge.)

7. Day 7 - Departure (Breakfast and Dinner included)

   • Have breakfast and you will transfer to the airport for your flight back to home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again!