Enchanting Turkey
Turkey
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Itinerary Sightseeing
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Overview
Highlights
- Guided Cappadocia Tour with Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum
- Guided Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Tour
- Guided Istanbul City Tour
Itinerary:
Day 1 : Istanbul - Arrival Day
Welcome to Istanbul, the city of dreams! Upon your arrival at the airport, We will be ready and waiting to transport you to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to spend as you please, whether that means meeting up with your tour companions, taking it easy and unwinding, or embarking on one of our optional tours to discover the city. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 : Istanbul City Tour
The city tour will start at the Old City after the delicious breakfast. Hippodrome is the main rota that was inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage List in 1985, and the living heritage of both Byzantines and Ottomans can be seen. Around Sultanahmet, The German Fountain -which was gifted by German Emperor Wilhelm II in 1898-, the Obelisk of Theodosius – nearly 3,500 years old, was brought to the Hippodrome by Theodosius from the Temple of Karnak about in 390- can be seen. Serpent Column -considered that it was at the Temple of Apollo in Delphi before- and the Column of Constantine that was brought from Apollon temple in Rome are other highlighted sites of the tour.
The next stop is the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque). Its breathtaking design is the synthesis of 200-year-old of Ottoman mosque architecture with Byzantine church architecture. The mosque is reflecting majesty and grandeur concepts through its architectural features, and its green, white Iznik tiles are fascinating with the blue ornaments of the dome.
Hagia Sophia Mosque which is referred to as the “8th Wonder of the World,” is another amazing site that is more than 1,500 years old. The light creates a fascinating atmosphere while flowing inside from the dome windows, creating a colorful, mystic view when it reaches the mosaics on the wall. The lunch break will be around at 13:00 After that TSG will take you to the bazaar, where you can find exotic spices and herbs, Turkish Baklava, delicious Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, hand made souvenirs, and more. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.
Please Note: Do not forget to carry a headscarf with you for visits to religious places such as the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Mosque
Day 3 : Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Flight to Capadocia
An amazing Bosporus Boat tour will be waiting for you after breakfast. On the shoreline, you will witness the imposing view of old wooden villas, palaces, fortresses, and small fishing villages. The Ottoman palaces of Dolmabahce, Yildiz, Ciragan, and Beylerbeyi will admire you by their elegant architecture with a warm welcome. Ortaköy with its iconic view, and Rumeli Fortress, which is a well-designed military architecture, will be next. After a lunch break in a Turkish restaurant the Grand Spiece Bazaar where you can find authentic goods such as Turkish tastes, Turkish coffee, exotic spices, herbs, and handicrafts.
The tour ends with transportation to ?stanbul Airport for a domestic flight to Cappadocia. Next, check in to the hotel, have dinner, and overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 4 : Cappadocia Underground City & Goreme Open Air Museum
A new day, new destinations… The day starts with a Cappadocia Ozkonak Underground city visit that was built in Idis Mountain where volcanic granite-made tuff layers are quite dense and the galleries are connected by tunnels. The Goreme Open Air Museum will be the following destination that can be said that it is the heart of Cappadocia. The region was Listed as a Unesco World Heritage site in 1985 and it hides the churches of Durmu? Kadir, Yusuf Koç, El Nazar, Sakl?, Meryem Ana (Virgin Mary) K?l?çlar, Tokali, and Dark churches. Plus Convent of Monks and Nuns, Chapel of St Basil, and St. Barbara can be seen, along with lots of captivating church interior paintings that have reached today. With a few minutes’ walk, Cavusin will be waiting for you and you can explore The Christians who created living spaces for themselves in the fairy chimneys of those fleeing the oppression of the Romans. Lunch will be in Avanos which is the home of pottery dating way back to the Hittites. There will be a workshop visit and shopping chances here that can’t be missed. Love Valley and Devrent Valley that you can see the symbols of Cappadocia Three Beauties. This tour will end approximately at 18.00 and overnight in Cappadocia.
Please Note: Our guests who are wishing to experience the Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour will be picked up from the hotel at about 05:30 by sunrise. On the Hot Air Balloon, the sunrise over splendid fairy chimneys and valleys can be watched. The flight will last about 1 hour and end with a champagne celebration on the land. Please contact with your guide and registration.
Day 5 : Cappadocia to Istanbul - End of the Tour
The tour ends this morning after five amazing days.. Join your fellow travellers for breakfast at the hotel, and take the opportunity to bid farewell to your newfound friends.
We look forward to welcoming you back on another adventure soon !!
Accommodation
Istanbul central palace hotel
Istanbul
- Room Type: STD
- Room Occupancy: DBL/TPL
- Meal Plan: BB
CHECK IN
14:00
CHECK OUT
12:00
Ei puente cave hotel
Cappadocia area
- Room Type: STD
- Room Occupancy: DBL/TPL
- Meal Plan: BB
CHECK IN
14:00
CHECK OUT
12:00
Inclusions
- 2 nights hotel in Istanbul Central Palace Hotel
- 2 nights hotel in El Puente Cave Hotel
- Professional English - speaking tour guides
- 4 breakfasts
- 3 lunches
- 2 dinners
- Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach
- Arrival transfer from Istanbul Airport
- Istanbul Airport transfer after Bosphorus Cruise Tour
- Arrival transfer from Nevsehir / Kayseri Airport
- Return transfer to Nevsehir / Kayseri Airport
- Guided Istanbul City Tour
- Guided Cappadocia Tour with Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum
- All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
- Local taxes
Exclusions
- International flights
- Insurance: All types
- Turkey entry visa
- Tipping
- Hotel room taxes
- Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section
- Domestic flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia
- Domestic flight from Kayseri Airport to Istanbul
Notes
THINGS TO BE CARED FOR AND BROUGHT ON YOU:
Turkey is a very modern Islamic country. You may just have fun and go around as in any European country when you are in Turkey. Only a few things to pay attention for such as entering into a Mosque with an alcoholic beverage in hand.
Women should be carefully head-covered when in a holy environment. Rest is pretty much the same as in any western city. Bars, cafes and restaurants are open until late nights and People get entertained safely. We suggest for you have the items listed below.
- Travel Insurance that covers Health as well. Globally recognized credit cards
- Cash needed for small purchases where cards are not accepted. It is best to use an official Exchange office for Turkish currency transactions.
- Clothing in line with seasonal standarts as indicated above.
- Camera
- Universal adaptor and charger equipments for electronical devices.
- Comfortable trekking shoes for walking around as the tours most likely to have walking distances
- International Telephone Communication checked
- Have a copy of your flight ticket with you
- Have.a personal identification on you at all times.
THINGS TO BE CHECKED PRIOR THE TOUR;
Please check the information below before your departure
- International Flight Tickets
- Tour itinerary
- Confirmation received from us to include Hotel reservations etc.
- Domestic Flight Tickets if any (Please check your title/name spelling printed correctly)
- Passport Validation Terms
- Visa if needed (check before your trip for the dates on your visa )
- Flight details for on time Airport transfer services
- Observe the luggage limitation by Airlines for domestic flights if any
Terms & Conditions
- Tour manager will be provided if the group Size is 15pax & above. Else the tour would be conducted with a Driver cum Tour Guide. Please check with us one week prior to departure for the group size.
- A valid credit card for each room would be required by respective passengers at all Hotels at the time of check in for a guarantee deposit.
- Airport transfer on Arrival and departure will be on Private basis. We will need the flight details and passenger local mobile number at least 15 working days ahead in order to provide excellent service towards passenger airport pick-ups.
- Tours will be conducted in a 55-seater Coach / 24-seater Mini Bus / 15- seater Mini Bus / Van with driver cum guide depending on the number of passengers confirmed.
- We reserve the right to use alternative accommodation, sightseeing tours and transfer of equal or higher standards.
- No refunds either in part or full will be made for any unused services in above package like ground transportation, meals, accommodation, and sightseeing tours. Any Meals missed due to flight timing will not be refunded.
- The Incidental charges are not included: for instance: Porterage, tips, laundry, telephone calls, alcohol/non-alcoholic beverages.
- Early check-In is not guaranteed. Every effort will be made for passengers coming in early but this are at the hotel’s discretion & availability.
- Passengers requiring Wheelchair assistance will have to make their own arrangements.
- Please note that some hotels require guests to give their Credit card/cash towards incidentals. No charges are levied unless guests use services not included in the package.
- Final working itinerary and vouchers will be sent by email 05 days prior to departure date for East Coast and West Coast respectively.
- Seating Arrangement in the bus will be first come first serve
Payment Terms & Conditions
- Please note – There will be a supplement charge of USD 50.00 per person per transfer for arrivals and departures between 11pm and 6am.
- Cancellation Policy- 30days & above- Full refund 29-15 days- 50% Refund 14-0 days- 0% Refund
- Surcharges apply for any trade fair/special event in city.
- We will need full payment of the tour 30-days prior to departure date.
- Please note there would be a 2.5% service fee if payment is done by credit card.
- Please note that $35.00 wire transfer fees applies for all bank transaction