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

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport, you will be welcomed by your guide holding a “WELCOME TO TURKEY” sign (at Gate 14 in Istanbul Airport and Column 10 at Sabiha Gokcen Airport). After confirming your name, the guide will escort you to your transfer vehicle, where you will meet your driver for a private transfer to your hotel. The journey takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Upon arrival, proceed with check-in at the hotel, noting that the standard international check-in time is 14:00.

Day 2

Old City Tour

You will be picked up from your hotel by your driver and guide to begin your exciting city tour. During the tour, you will visit some of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks, including the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque), where you can admire its magnificent architecture 🏛, intricate tilework, and grand interior while learning about its historical significance. You will also see the Ayasofya-i Kebir Cami-i Serifi (Hagia Sophia) from the outside, a world heritage mosque renowned for its fascinating history and remarkable structure. The tour continues with a visit to Topkapi Palace, a grand residence that served as the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire for nearly 400 years, where you will discover the lives of the Ottoman sultans. You will then explore the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, featuring around 4,000 shops 🛒 offering a wide variety of goods. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant 🍽 during the tour, and take advantage of shopping opportunities at famous Turkish delight stores, leather shops, and traditional handmade carpet outlets. After the tour concludes, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Day 3

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise

You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the port, where you will board a cruise sailing on the Marmara Sea. As you enjoy the spectacular views, including the iconic Bosphorus Bridge connecting the Asian and European sides of Istanbul, a delicious dinner will be served on board by a professional team. The evening comes alive with a variety of entertainment shows, including an exciting sword dance, a traditional Turkish gypsy dance, captivating belly dance performances, and the mesmerizing whirling dervish show—a 700-year-old Sufi ritual performed with rhythmic movements and chants. The experience is further enhanced with a lively DJ performance, where you can either relax and enjoy the music or join in and dance. After the cruise and entertainment conclude, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Day 4

Princess Island Tour

You will be picked up from your hotel by your guide and driver to begin your tour to the beautiful Princes’ Islands, an archipelago located in the northeastern part of the Marmara Sea, off the southern coast of Istanbul’s Anatolian side, consisting of nine islands and a couple of rocky islets. You will visit Buyukada, the largest and most famous of these islands, historically known as Prinkipos, meaning “Prince” in Greek. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before having free time to explore the island at your own pace. You can choose from a variety of optional activities such as renting a bicycle to ride along scenic paths, visiting historical landmarks like the Aya Yorgi Church, or simply relaxing at one of the island’s serene beaches. After the tour concludes, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Day 5

Istanbul Departure

After checking out from your hotel (standard international check-out time is 12:00), you will be informed of your exact pick-up time one day prior to your transfer, which is generally scheduled around 4 hours before your flight departure. You will then meet your driver in the hotel lobby for your private transfer to Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport. The journey typically takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.

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

Per person on Double Sharing basis

AED 3399

Flights Details

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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