Tour Description

City Stay Package – 4D/3N

Private transfers and small group sightseeing

Departs Daily

Itinerary
Accommodation
Important Information

Day 1: Istanbul

Welcome to Turkey. On arrival please clear customs and immigration. In the arrivals area you will be met by a representative of our local agent and transferred to your hotel for a three night stay.

Day 2: Istanbul (B)

Start your discovery of Istanbul with a visit to the Topkapi Palace Museum, residence of the Ottoman Sultans from 1453 to 1852. Continue to the Blue Mosque built between 1609 and 1616 and famous for its blue ceramic tiles; the Hippodrome which was once the centre of life where chariot racing and other public events took place; and view the incredible Hagia Sophia Mosque from the outside – originally built in 537ad this marvel of engineering is famed for the giant dome, an incredible feat for the time period and considered as one of the world’s greatest architectural wonders. Your last stop will be the famous Grand Bazaar, the world’s largest and oldest covered marketplace, featuring an intricate labyrinth of over 60 bustling streets.

NOTE: Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays | Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays (an alternative site is included)

Day 3: Istanbul (B)

This morning visit the vibrant Spice Market before departing on a short Bosphorus Cruise, the picturesque waterway which divides the two great continents of Europe and Asia. While the boat crosses between the two sides, you will view waterside residences, Ottoman wooden kiosks (masterpieces of old Turkish architecture), Palaces of marble, modern apartments and the historical Rumeli Fortress built by the conqueror of Istanbul to control and protect the Bosphorus. The afternoon is at leisure.

Optional: Turkish dinner with belly dancing and folk dancing entertainment (supplement applies)

Day 4: Istanbul (B)

After breakfast transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

TOUR INCLUSIONS:

Accommodation in listed hotel (or similar) with private facilities
Airport transfers (from/to Istanbul (IST) Airport)
Air conditioned transportation
Meals as per itinerary
Small group sightseeing tours
Professional licensed guides
Museum Entrance fees
Local taxes and charges
Turkey Travel Notes – issued by Innovative Travel

TOUR EXCLUSIONS:

International airfares
Optional tours and excursions
Port Taxes and fuel surcharges
Porterage
Tipping/Gratuities (please refer to tour notes for a recommended guideline)
Personal Expenses
Departure taxes
Hotel charges for minibar or any extra charges
Visas (unless specified)
Any other services not clearly mentioned in the inclusions above

Accommodation based on the below or similar

Istanbul

Value Class: Asur Hotel

Moderate First Class: Arena Hotel-superior room (special category)

First Class: Erboy / Levni (special category)

Superior First Class: The Galatea Istanbul MGallery

Deluxe: Orientbank Hotel (Autograph Collection)

Dress Codes
Modest dress is required for entrance to holy sites – Men: Long pants, Women – skirt or long pants and shoulders covered.

Hotels
On coach tours, hotels in regional areas (i.e Pamukkale) can be of a slightly lower standard than the other hotels on the tour.

Sightseeing
All sightseeing tours require a moderate amount of walking around historical / cultural sites. This is particularly true in Cappadocia where walks can be up to 1 or 2 km long and where a good level of fitness will ensure you get a maximum enjoyment from your visit. On some tours you may visit a carpet or handicraft shop where the locals will show how their crafts are made. There is no obligation to buy any products at any of these places.

Note re Istanbul ighjt: Topkapi Palace closed Tuedays | Grand Bazaar closed Sundays

Transfers
Transfers are operated by drivers and are not guided. Some drivers may only have a basic command of English.

Optional Tours
Optional tours offered during coach tours may not be guaranteed (even if pre-booked ex New Zealand) as they are subject to a minimum number of participants.

Private Sightseeing tours (if booked)
If a private sightseeing tour is booked it is important that you discuss the days arrangements with the guide as the touring programmes have a degree of flexibility. It is important to discuss with the guide so that any specific requirements can be met or addressed at the time.

Istanbul airport transfers:
For coach tours: airport transfers are included on days of the tour ex Istanbul Airport, a surcharge will apply for transfers to or from Sabiha Gocken Airport. Transfers from the hotel to the Airport may be on scheduled shuttles. Late Evening or early morning flights may require private transfers at a supplement.

For independent / private tours: if included, airport transfers are applied ex Ataturk Airport, a surcharge will apply for transfers to or from Sabiha Gocken Airport.

Enquire About This Itinerary

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Priced From:

$ 999pp ^*

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Chris McKinnel

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Variants

Value Class / 01 November 2024 - 26 December 2024 / Per Person Twin Share

$999

Value Class
01 November 2024 - 26 December 2024
Per Person Twin Share

Value Class / 03 January 2025 - 15 March 2025 / Per Person Twin Share

$999

Value Class
03 January 2025 - 15 March 2025
Per Person Twin Share

Value Class / 16 March 2025 - 31 October 2025 / Per Person Twin Share

$1299

Value Class
16 March 2025 - 31 October 2025
Per Person Twin Share

Value Class / 01 November 2024 - 26 December 2024 / Single Room

$1229

Value Class
01 November 2024 - 26 December 2024
Single Room

Value Class / 03 January 2025 - 15 March 2025 / Single Room

$1229

Value Class
03 January 2025 - 15 March 2025
Single Room

Value Class / 16 March 2025 - 31 October 2025 / Single Room

$1835

Value Class
16 March 2025 - 31 October 2025
Single Room

Value Class / 01 November 2024 - 26 December 2024 / Triple Rate (price for 3pax)

$2667

Value Class
01 November 2024 - 26 December 2024
Triple Rate (price for 3pax)

Value Class / 03 January 2025 - 15 March 2025 / Triple Rate (price for 3pax)

$2667

Value Class
03 January 2025 - 15 March 2025
Triple Rate (price for 3pax)

Value Class / 16 March 2025 - 31 October 2025 / Triple Rate (price for 3pax)

$3855

Value Class
16 March 2025 - 31 October 2025
Triple Rate (price for 3pax)

Moderate First Class / 01 November 2024 - 26 December 2024 / Per Person Twin Share

$1555

Moderate First Class
01 November 2024 - 26 December 2024
Per Person Twin Share

Moderate First Class / 03 January 2025 - 15 March 2025 / Per Person Twin Share

$1555

Moderate First Class
03 January 2025 - 15 March 2025
Per Person Twin Share

Moderate First Class / 16 March 2025 - 31 October 2025 / Per Person Twin Share

$1879

Moderate First Class
16 March 2025 - 31 October 2025
Per Person Twin Share

Moderate First Class / 01 November 2024 - 26 December 2024 / Single Room

$2175

Moderate First Class
01 November 2024 - 26 December 2024
Single Room

Moderate First Class / 03 January 2025 - 15 March 2025 / Single Room

$2175

Moderate First Class
03 January 2025 - 15 March 2025
Single Room

Moderate First Class / 16 March 2025 - 31 October 2025 / Single Room

$2849

Moderate First Class
16 March 2025 - 31 October 2025
Single Room

Moderate First Class / 01 November 2024 - 26 December 2024 / Triple Rate (price for 3pax)

$4245

Moderate First Class
01 November 2024 - 26 December 2024
Triple Rate (price for 3pax)

Moderate First Class / 03 January 2025 - 15 March 2025 / Triple Rate (price for 3pax)

$4245

Moderate First Class
03 January 2025 - 15 March 2025
Triple Rate (price for 3pax)

Moderate First Class / 16 March 2025 - 31 October 2025 / Triple Rate (price for 3pax)

$5637

Moderate First Class
16 March 2025 - 31 October 2025
Triple Rate (price for 3pax)

First Class / 01 November 2024 - 26 December 2024 / Per Person Twin Share

$1699

First Class
01 November 2024 - 26 December 2024
Per Person Twin Share

First Class / 03 January 2025 - 15 March 2025 / Per Person Twin Share

$1699

First Class
03 January 2025 - 15 March 2025
Per Person Twin Share

First Class / 16 March 2025 - 31 October 2025 / Per Person Twin Share

$1835

First Class
16 March 2025 - 31 October 2025
Per Person Twin Share

First Class / 01 November 2024 - 26 December 2024 / Single Room

$2629

First Class
01 November 2024 - 26 December 2024
Single Room

First Class / 03 January 2025 - 15 March 2025 / Single Room

$2629

First Class
03 January 2025 - 15 March 2025
Single Room

First Class / 16 March 2025 - 31 October 2025 / Single Room

$2785

First Class
16 March 2025 - 31 October 2025
Single Room

First Class / 01 November 2024 - 26 December 2024 / Triple Rate (price for 3pax)

$4707

First Class
01 November 2024 - 26 December 2024
Triple Rate (price for 3pax)

First Class / 03 January 2025 - 15 March 2025 / Triple Rate (price for 3pax)

$4707

First Class
03 January 2025 - 15 March 2025
Triple Rate (price for 3pax)

First Class / 16 March 2025 - 31 October 2025 / Triple Rate (price for 3pax)

$5235

First Class
16 March 2025 - 31 October 2025
Triple Rate (price for 3pax)

Superior First Class / 01 November 2024 - 26 December 2024 / Per Person Twin Share

$1999

Superior First Class
01 November 2024 - 26 December 2024
Per Person Twin Share

Superior First Class / 03 January 2025 - 15 March 2025 / Per Person Twin Share

$1999

Superior First Class
03 January 2025 - 15 March 2025
Per Person Twin Share

Superior First Class / 16 March 2025 - 31 October 2025 / Per Person Twin Share

$2315

Superior First Class
16 March 2025 - 31 October 2025
Per Person Twin Share

Superior First Class / 01 November 2024 - 26 December 2024 / Single Room

$3049

Superior First Class
01 November 2024 - 26 December 2024
Single Room

Superior First Class / 03 January 2025 - 15 March 2025 / Single Room

$3049

Superior First Class
03 January 2025 - 15 March 2025
Single Room

Superior First Class / 16 March 2025 - 31 October 2025 / Single Room

$3599

Superior First Class
16 March 2025 - 31 October 2025
Single Room

Deluxe / 01 November 2024 - 26 December 2024 / Per Person Twin Share

$2355

Deluxe
01 November 2024 - 26 December 2024
Per Person Twin Share

Deluxe / 03 January 2025 - 15 March 2025 / Per Person Twin Share

$2355

Deluxe
03 January 2025 - 15 March 2025
Per Person Twin Share

Deluxe / 16 March 2025 - 31 October 2025 / Per Person Twin Share

$2779

Deluxe
16 March 2025 - 31 October 2025
Per Person Twin Share

Deluxe / 01 November 2024 - 26 December 2024 / Single Room

$3669

Deluxe
01 November 2024 - 26 December 2024
Single Room

Deluxe / 03 January 2025 - 15 March 2025 / Single Room