Tour Description

Private holiday with small group sightseeing

Departs Daily

Itinerary
Accommodation
Important Information

Day 1: Istanbul

Welcome to Turkey. On arrival please clear customs and immigration. In arrivals area you will be met by a representative of our local agent and then transferred to your tour hotel for three nights on a bed and breakfast basis.

Day 2: Istanbul (B)

Start you discovery of Istanbul with a visit to Topkapi Palace Museum residence of the Ottoman Sultans from 1453 to 1852 (excluding harem). Visit the Hippodrome which was once the centre of life where chariot racing and other public events took place. Continue to the Blue Mosque built between 1609 and 1616 and famous for its blue ceramic tiles. Next see St. Sophia a church converted to a mosque by the Ottomans and now a museum and one of the world’s greatest architectural wonders. Your last stop will be the famous Grand Bazaar the world’s largest and oldest covered market with over 60 streets.

Day 3: Istanbul (B)

This morning you will be picked up from your hotel for a half day cruise on the Bosphorus 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. Afternoon is at leisure.

Tonight optional Turkish dinner with belly dancing and folk dancing entertainment.

Day 4: Istanbul (B)

After breakfast transfer to the port or the airport.

TOUR INCLUSIONS:

Accommodation in listed hotel (or similar) with private facilities
Shared Airport transfers (from/to Ataturk Airport)
Meals as per itinerary
Professional licensed guides
Small group sightseeing tour
Local taxes and charges
Air conditioned transportation

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

Tourist Class: Asur Hotel

First Class: Ramada Hotel

Superior First Class: Levni Hotel

Historic Class: Levni Hotel/Fer Hotel/

Deluxe Class: Sura Hagia Sophia

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.

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.

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Priced From:

$ 780pp ^*