Four Days Best of Turkey

Overview

Check off some of Turkey’s most captivating attractions on this five-day holiday. Go on an enchanting Bosphorus Dinner Cruise, experience the region’s historical grandeur with an old city tour, and explore the Ottoman Empire’s ancient capital by heading to Bursa. Besides guided tours, it includes accommodation in your preferred Turkish hotel and all airport transfers.

Itinerary

Day 1

Istanbul Arrival

Arrive Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport
Meet with your welcoming guide at the outside with ''WELCOME TO TURKEY'' sign (In Istanbul airport at 14th gate, in Sabiha Gokcen Airport at 10th column).
After your name check is done, he / she lead you till your transfer vehicle.
Meet with your driver and private transfer to hotel. (Approximately 1hrs 30 mins distance, depends on traffic)
Proceed to hotel & check in (International check-in time 14:00)

Day 2

OLD CITY TOUR

You'll be picked up from your hotel by your driver and guide then start your city tour 🏙.
Places to be visited:
BLUE MOSQUE
AYASOFYA-I KEBIR CAMI-I SERIFI (HAGIA SOPHIA - FROM OUTSIDE)
TOPKAPI PALACE
GRAND BAZAAR
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant 🍽. After your tour ends, you'll be transferred back to your hotel.

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Blue Mosque

Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque): Admire its magnificent architecture 🏛, intricate tilework, and the grandeur of its interior. Learn about its historical significance as one of Istanbul's most significant landmarks.

Ayasofya-i Kebir Cami-i Serifi (From Outside)

Ayasofya-i Kebir Cami-i Serifi (Hagia Sophia - From Outside): A world heritage mosque that has survived for decades with its fascinating architecture 🏛 and history.

Topkapi Palace

Topkapi Palace: Explore this grand palace

, used as the administrative center of the state for 400 years during the Ottoman Empire's 600-year history 🏛. Discover where the Ottoman sultans lived and ruled

Grand Bazaar

Grand Bazaar: One of the largest and oldest covered bazaars in the world. With approximately 4,000 shops 🛒, it’s a bustling marketplace for all sorts of goods.

SHOPPING OPPORTUNITIES: Legendary Turkish Delight Shops, Famous Leather Shops, and Traditional Turkish Handmade Carpet Shops.

Day 3

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise

You'll be picked up from your hotel and then transferred to the port.

After you reach the port you'll sail to the Marmara Sea. There will be entertainment shows on the boat.

Shows:

SWORD DANCE, TURKISH GYPSY DANCE, BELLY DANCE SHOW, WHIRLING DERVISH SHOW, DJ PERFORMANCE.

Dinner will be served on the board.

After your experience ends you'll be transferred to your hotel from the port.

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You'll sail to the Marmara Sea. With a spectacular view of the Bosphorus Bridge which is a connection between the Asia and European sides of Istanbul.

While you are enjoying the view your dinner will be served by a Professional team and entertainment going to start.

SWORD DANCE: A dance that is performed with swords and as a swordfight.
TURKISH GYPSY DANCE: Traditional Turkish dance that belongs to gypsy culture.
BELLY DANCE SHOWS: Fascinating dance that is performed by professional belly dancers.
WHIRLING DERVISH SHOW: A 700-year-old ritual that is ritualized by Dervishes. A Sufi dance, steered by rhythmic breathing and chants of “Allah” as they seek to become one with God.
DJ PERFORMANCE: A DJ show that is performed by an International DJ. You can join by dancing or you can just listen.

Day 4

PRINCESS ISLAND TOUR

You'll be picked up from your hotel by your guide and driver, then start your tour.
Places to be visited:
Princes' Islands
Buyukada
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
You'll have free time in Buyukada, with many optional activities to choose from.
After your tour ends, you'll be transferred back to your hotel.

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The Princes' Islands
An archipelago in the northeastern part of the Marmara Sea, off the southern coast of the Anatolian side of Istanbul. It consists of 9 islands, large and small, and two rocks close to the shore.
Buyukada
The largest of the islands off the coast of Istanbul, also known as the Prince Islands. Its ancient Greek name is Prinkipos, which means "Prince" in Greek.
Optional activities
After lunch, you'll have the option to engage in various activities on the island. Rent bicycles to explore scenic trails, visit historical sites such as the Aya Yorgi Church, or relax at one of the island's beautiful beaches.

Day 5

Istanbul Departure

Check out from hotel (INTERNATIONAL CHECK OUT TIME IS 12:00 O’CLOCK)
We will give you certain pick up timing 1 day before the transfer (GENERALLY 4 HRS BEFORE YOUR FLIGHT TIMING)
Meet with your transferman/driver at the hotel lobby
Private transfer to Istanbul or Sabiha Gokcen Airport. (Approximately 1hrs 30 mins distance, depends on traffic)

Hotel Options

Inclusion

4 Nights’ accommodation in 4* Konak Takshim Hotel or similar
OLD CITY TOUR
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
PRINCESS ISLAND TOUR
Travel Insurance
English speaking government licensed professional tour guide.
All the entry fees to sites and museums (Which indicated on itinerary).
Meals as per indicated in the itinerary

Exclusion

All meals and beverages which are not indicated in the itinerary.
All personal expenditures.
Tips to the tour guide and driver.
Turkish Visa Fee
Travel insurance
Everything which is not particularly mentioned in 'Including' section.
Portage
Hot Air Balloon

Departure & Pricing

Package Cost per person
Min. 01 Person travelling	3999
Min. 02 Person travelling	3249
Min. 03 Person travelling	3149

Flights Details

Flight Details: Air Arabia

Date	From	To	Flight No.	Dept.	Arr.
TBA	Sharjah	Istanbul (SAW)	G9305	13:50	17:50
TBA	Istanbul (SAW)	Sharjah	G9306	18:45	0:05

Important Information

Confirmation Vouchers & Travel Documents:

You will receive the Booking Confirmation email within 48 hours of the payment made.
Flight ticket, Hotel / Land voucher and travel insurance will be given to you 48 hours prior to departure
Please carry your original travel documents while travelling like valid passport with valid UAE residence permit, Emirates Id card, the hard copies of flight ticket, hotel & land confirmation voucher, travel insurance and other related documents.
You are requested to check in online prior to the departure

Cancellation Policy:

30 days or more before the departure date – AED 2000
30 to 21 days before departure date – 75 %
21 days to 5 days before departure date – 90 %
05 days to 0 days before departure date – 100 %

Important note:

Rooms and rates are subject to availability at the time of booking. Flight and hotel fares may change at any point in time. Your earliest confirmation is highly appreciated.
Hotel check-in time is 14:00 hrs. and check-out time is 12:00 hrs. In the case of an early arrival before the check-in time, rooms must be booked from the previous night with corresponding charges to guarantee early check-in. Late checkout is subject to availability.
All visa approvals or rejections are subject to the rules and conditions of the respective authorities.
We act as facilitators for making travel arrangements and are not responsible for the granting or rejection of customer entry into any country. The sole decision rests with the concerned Embassy or Airline. We cannot be held liable for the same.
As a travel company, we are not responsible for any changes or cancellations in flights made by the airlines.
Cancellations due to any natural calamity or a pandemic leading to Force Majeure or lockdown in the destination resulting in flight or hotel cancellation will be subject to refund policies of the airline, hotel, etc. We will strive to obtain a maximum refund.

Booking Policy

In case Tours or Tickets cancelled after Booking 100 % charges will be applicable.

Payment Terms

Booking amount of AED 2000 per person is required at the time of booking.
The balance payment must be made 30 days prior to the departure failing which the services may be released.

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