Arrive Istanbul - Enjoy the Bosphorus Cruise
Arrive Istanbul. On arrival proceed for a cruise along the Bosphorus, the winding strait separating Europe and Asia. Along the shores there is a delightful mix of the past and the present, as well as the grand splendour and quaint beauty of the ancient wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses and small fishing villages. Later check-in to your hotel.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinnerGuided city tour of Istanbul – Visit Topkapı Palace - Hagia Sophia - Grand Bazaar - Byzantine Hippodrome - Blue Mosque - Spice Market
After a buffet breakfast, proceed on a full day city tour of Istanbul. Start with the Topkapı Palace, an Ottoman ruler’s palace complex. Thereafter visit the famous Grand Bazaar (closed on Sundays) dating back to the 15th century. It covers over 4,000 shops under one roof. Enjoy a local lunch. Later visit Hagia Sophia (closed on Mondays), the Byzantine Hippodrome, in which stands the Obelisk brought from Egypt by Theodosius and the Serpent Column taken from Delphi by Constantine. Also visit the Blue Mosque (closed to visit on Friday morning due to Friday prayers), which has five main domes, six minarets and eight secondary domes. [Please note: Blue Mosque is under renovation due to which it will be visited from outside only.] Later visit the Spice Market.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinnerOnto Cappadocia - See Zelve - Pasabag Valley and Uçhisar Citadel (from outside)
After a boxed/buffet breakfast, check out and proceed to the airport for your flight to Kayseri. On arrival at Kayseri Airport, drive to the mysterious Cappadocia region. Enjoy a local lunch. Later drive to Zelve (Pasabag) to see the Fairy Chimneys. Zelve is an abandoned village that existed until a short time ago. Also see Uçhisar, which is situated on the edge of Göreme Historical National Park, dominated by a 60-metre-high castle mountain, which is visible over a wide distance and has the form of a large cylindrical tower. Later check-in to your hotel.
Tonight enjoy a local dinnerCappadocia - Sightseeing - Visit Carpet Atelier - Özkonak Underground City - See the Pigeon Valley and Avanos
After a buffet breakfast, proceed for sightseeing in this unique corner of the world. Visit a carpet atelier and witness a carpet weaving demonstration. After a local lunch, visit Özkonak Underground City. Later, see Pigeon Valley and Avanos Region. Also watch local artisans sculpt traditional plates and kilims (tapestry-woven carpets).
Tonight enjoy a Local dinner.Onto Ankara, the capital city of Turkey - Guided City Tour
After a boxed/buffet breakfast, check out and drive to Ankara. Arrive in time for a local lunch . Later, enjoy a guided city tour and visit Anıtkabir, which houses Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's Mausoleum. Later check-in to your hotel.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.Visit Ephesus - See Şirince Village - Onto Kuşadası
After a boxed/buffet breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to İzmir. On arrival, drive towards Kuşadası. En route at Ephesus, visit the House of the Virgin Mary. Continue your journey through Ephesus and see the ruins of Odeon, Hercules' Gate, the mostly intact Greco-Roman Theatre at Panayir Hill and Basilica of St John. After a local lunch, see Şirince Village on top of a hill. Arrive Kuşadası and check-in to your hotel. The rest of the evening is free at leisure
Tonight enjoy a local dinnerVisit Pamukkale Cotton Fortress - See City of Hierapolis - Onto İzmir
After a boxed/buffet breakfast, check out and drive to Pamukkale for a full-day tour. Visit Pamukkale Cotton Fortress with its travertines. Later, see the ancient city of Hierapolis, that is home to the Necropolis with about 1,200 tombs. Enjoy a local lunch . Later drive to İzmir
Tonight enjoy a local dinner.Farewell!
After a boxed/buffet breakfast, check out and proceed to the airport for your flight back home. Return home with wonderful memories of your tour. (B)
Land Cost 07 Nights 08 Days | |
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Per Person on Twin Sharing | US$ 2,350 |
Single Supplement | US$ 445 |
DEPARTURE DATES 2024 | |
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April | 17 |
May | 01, 15, 29 |
June | 16 |
July | 21 |
August | 18 |
September | 08, 22 |
October | 22 |
Tour starts in Istanbul (Turkey) on the above-mentioned dates.
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SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS
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Cappadocia |
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Ankara |
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Kuşadası |
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Pamukkale |
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ACCOMMODATION
MEALS - AS SPECIFIED IN THE ITINERARY
WATER
TAXES
TRANSFERS
TOUR MANAGER
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
VISAS REQUIRED TO TRAVEL ON YOUR TOUR
OVERSEAS TRAVEL INSURANCE:
It’s very important to find out before you leave whether or not your medical insurance will cover you overseas. Your regular U.S. health insurance may not cover doctors’ and hospital visits in other countries. We recommend clients take overseas travel insurance to cover any eventuality while on tour.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO BE NOTED
BOOKING TERMS AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Booking Terms & Cancellation Policy | |
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Non – Refundable deposit to book your tour | US$ 1000 Per Person |
Full payment to be made | 75 days prior to departure |
Cancellation of Tour due to border closure in Origin or Destination, 60 days prior to Departure date | Administrative Fees US$ 100 per person |
59 Days to 45 Days | 30% of Total Tour cost Per Person |
44 Days to 30 Days | 60% of Total Tour cost Per Person |
29 Days to 15 Days | 75% of Total Tour cost Per Person |
14 Days till Tour date | 100% of Total Tour cost Per Person |