Turkish Extravaganza (Winter)

8 Nights 9 Days
Itinerary

Day 1
Hotel: Pullman Convention Centre / Crown Plaza Harbiye / Golden Tulip Bayrampasa or similar in Istanbul
Meals: Dinner

Welcome aboard Thomas Cook's 'Turkish Extravaganza' tour:

Welcome aboard Thomas Cook's 'Turkish Extravaganza' tour:

Arrive in Istanbul. Upon arrival at Istanbul, you will be greeted by your friendly and experienced Tour Manager/
Local Representative outside the baggage hall. Proceed to your hotel and checkin. We visit Istiklal street and
Taksim Square to get acquainted to Istanbul tonight.

Note: Joining direct passenger / NRI can check-in on your own at the hotel. The standard check-in time is
1500 hrs.

Day 2
Hotel: Pullman Convention Centre / Crown Plaza Harbiye / Golden Tulip Bayrampasa or similar in Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Full Day Bosphorus tour visiting Spice Bazaar, City walls, Golden Horn views, Dolamabache Palace.
Full Day Bosphorus tour visiting Spice Bazaar, City walls, Golden Horn views, Dolamabache Palace.
Bosphorus cruise ride, Visit Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar.

Full-day city tour of Sultanahmet. Photostop at Topkapi Palace and Hippodrome Square. Visit Blue Mosque and
Hagia Sopia. Free time at Grand Bazaar. Cruise on the Bosphorus strait.

Day 3
Hotel: Ramada or similar in Cappadocia (Cave Hotel upgrades available at extra cost)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Depart for Kayseri/Nevsehir. Arrive at the airport and proceed towards Cappadocia. Underground city:

Arrive Kayseri/Nevsehir airport and proceed to Cappadocia. Cappadocia's underground cities- vast multistory
complexes carved into the region's famous volcanic rock-are among the most impressive underground dwellings in
complexes carved into the region's famous volcanic rock-are among the most impressive underground dwellings in
the world. Kaymakli Underground City is one of the most visited, with eight floors reaching depths of 262 feet (80
meters) and a history dating back to the eighth century BC.

Day 4
Hotel: Ramada or similar in Cappadocia (Cave Hotel upgrades available at extra cost)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Cappadocia Tour:

Visit Turkish Pottery workshop. Guided tour of Cappadocia. Visit Monks Valley. Photostop at Devrent Valley and
Pigeons Valley. Visit Goreme Open Air Museum. Photo stop at Esentepe and Uchisar castle. Visit Turkish Pottery
workshop.
Day 5
Hotel: Pam Thermal or similar in Pamukkale
Meals: Breakfast, Local Lunch and Local Dinner

Drive to Pamukkale. Visit Hierapolis, Cotton Castles and Mud Pool:

Drive to Pamukkale. Visit one more ancient city of Hierapolis along with Cotton Castles and Mud Pool. Proceed
towards Pamukale. Visit Travertine's at Cotton Castle. Visit Hierapolis (Holy City).Experience Mud Pool Bath.
Day 6
Hotel: Le Bleu / Grand Belish / Ramada or similar in Kusadasi
Meals: Breakfast, Local Lunch and Local Dinner

Drive to Kusadasi:

Today drive to Kuasadasi. Arrive and day free.

Day 7
Hotel: Le Bleu / Grand Belish / Ramada or similar in Kusadasi
Meals: Breakfast, Local Lunch and Local Dinner

Visit House of Virgin Mary and Ruins of Ephesus:

Today visit House of Virgin Mary and later visit the Ruins of Ephesus covering the famous colonnaded facade of
the Library of Celsus. The Ephesus Amphitheater, the largest in the ancient world. The Odeon theater, Bath
complexes were built under Roman rule. The aqueduct systems, among the most advanced in the ancient world,
The Temples of Hadrian and Sebastian and time permitting the Terrace Houses, with mosaic floors and frescoed
walls. (Walking shoes are recommended today)
Day 8
Hotel: Pullman Convention Centre / Crown Plaza Harbiye / Golden Tulip Bayrampasa or similar in Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Fly to Istanbul. Visit Spice bazaar:

Proceed to Izmir airport for your flight to Istanbul. On arrival in Istanbul Egyptian Spice Bazaar. Check-in the hotel.
Day 9
Hotel: N/A
Meals: Breakfast

Fly back:

Proceed to the airport, where your memorable tour of Turkish Extravaganza comes to an end.
General Information:
All travelers while returning to India should submit a self-declaration form (mandatory) on the online Air Suvidha
portal (www.newdelhiairport.in) before the scheduled travel, including the last 14 days of travel details. Each
passenger shall also submit a declaration with respect to the authenticity of the report and will be liable for criminal
prosecution if found otherwise.
Hotels Envisaged
Premium

02 nights' accommodation in Istanbul at Pullman Convention Centre / Crown Plaza Harbiye / Golden Tulip
Bayrampasa or similar
02 nights' accommodation in Cappadocia at Ramada Cappadocia or similar (Cave Hotel upgrades available at
extra cost)
01 night accommodation in Pamukale at Pam Thermal or similar
02 nights' accommodation in Kusadasi at Le Bleu / Grand Belish / Ramada or similar
01 night accommodation in Istanbul at Pullman Convention Centre / Crown Plaza Harbiye / Golden Tulip
Bayrampasa or similar

Meals
Daily American breakfast (Except Day 01)

3 local Lunches

4 Jain/Veg/Non-Veg Indian Lunches

3 local dinners

5 Jain/Veg/Non-Veg Indian Dinners

Inclusions
 Return economy class group airfare as per the itinerary
All local taxes and services as of 01st July 2022
Cost of Visa and Medical Insurance for the duration of the tour
Sightseeing, accommodation and services as per the above-mentioned itinerary
All transfers and excursions with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by a deluxe air conditioned coach
Services of a professional, friendly and multilingual Thomas Cook Tour Manager (Subject to minimum 25
customers) or a local Representative
Medical Insurance:

Normal insurance charges for the duration of the tour are included in the tour price. However, any passenger
above the age of 60 years and those passengers who wish to extend their stay will be required to pay additional
charges.

Visa

Cost of visas including documentation and processing fees as of 1st July, 2022. Any further increase in the
same has to be borne by the passengers.

Passport

Passport should be valid for 6 months from the date of departure

Exclusions
Airfare and Transfer for Joining Direct
If you wish to travel in advance i.e. before the published departure date as mentioned in the brochure or like to
come back on a later date after the tour ends, there will be an additional charge that will be applicable (subject
to availability of seats for the given dates and ticket validity) which will be advised to you by our sales staff /
travel agent. Kindly note, the deviation will be actioned only 30 Days prior to departure date Itinerary is valid for
Oct 2022 to Mar 2023 only
Mandatory Tipping for on tour Services (Coach Driver, Local Guides etc). It is mandatory to pay USD 5 per
person/per day. Our Thomas Cook I Ltd Tour Manager will be collecting the same on Day 1 of the Tour
 person/per day. Our Thomas Cook I Ltd Tour Manager will be collecting the same on Day 1 of the Tour
Tourist City Tax - payable directly by the passenger only at each Hotel
Any increase in the airfare charged by the airline on your air ticket (presently calculated as of 1st July 2022)
Applicable Government Taxes are additional
RT-PCR charges in India and Turkey
The tour cost does not include POE charges and passport charges
No porterage included
Any expenses of personal nature such as porterage, laundry expenses, mini-bar, mineral water, telephone
charges, food and drink that are not a part of the package
Additional Meals that is not mentioned in the above itinerary
Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than
that mentioned in the above itinerary
Cost of Optional Excursions
Any services not mentioned in the inclusion list
Additional charges:

Upgrade to Alfina/MDC Cave Hotel or similar - USD 110 pp on twin share

Additional night stay in Istanbul with breakfast - USD 90 per room on DBL/SGL
Additional airport transfers - USD 95 per way (based on 2 pax)

Optional Activities
Sr.
Tour Name Adult Child Infant
No

1 Cappadocia Hot Air Ballooning USD 280 USD 280 USD 0

2 Turkish Nights Cappadocia USD 60 USD 60 USD 0
 3 Pamukkale Hot Air Ballooning USD 205 USD 205 USD 0

Please Note - All The Above Sightseeing Offered On Sic - Seat In Coach Basis, Unless Specified Otherwise
The Timings Mentioned Above Are Tentative And Subject To Change

Disclaimer - Optional activity cost are dynamic in nature and subjected to change. Please refer package detail
on www.thomascook.in or contact sales agent for actual cost.

Product Terms and Conditions

General Information:

All travelers while returning to India should submit a self-declaration form (mandatory) on the online Air Suvidha
portal (www.newdelhiairport.in) before the scheduled travel, including the last 14 days of travel details. Each
passenger shall also submit a declaration with respect to the authenticity of the report and will be liable for
criminal prosecution if found otherwise.
General Info

Currency Used: Turkey: (TRY) Turkish Lira.

Time Difference: Turkey: 02 hours and 30 minutes behind IST
Important Note:

Airline and Airfare:

Return economy class airfare

The airfare is based on the fare structure existing as on 1st July, 2022. Any further increase in the airfare due to
an increase in the fuel price, change in Government regulations, taxes, etc., charged by the airline will have to
be borne by the passengers
The cost of your internal tickets required to participate on this tour has been included in your tour cost (Presently
calculated as prevailing on 1st July, 2022)
For JD clients internal flights is included

For NRI clients internal flights is NOT included

 For NRI clients internal flights is NOT included
Passengers missing flights - In such cases the entire ticket/booking gets a no show and stands canceled, a new
return ticket needs to be purchased by the passengers
For prices and departure dates from your hub city please contact our local sales offices/travel agents
Cost of Travel to Hub City is not a part of the package

Hotels:

This Package doesn't offer city center hotels. Hotels will be located in the airport area or on the outskirts As a
3rd person in a triple room, most hotels offer roll-away beds and room size will be the same as double room
For Child with bed: At times hotel don't have enough roll-away beds, in that case they might give a double and a
separate single room
A person 12 years and below is considered child and above 12 years, an adult
Hotel rooms may not be air conditioned / air cooled nor will fans be provided. Air conditioning / cooling in hotels
are set as per European weather conditions
Functioning of Air cooling / Air conditioning in hotels is subject to official declaration of summer by the local
authority
Due to international events and trade fairs you may have to stay in hotels further away from the city
Any damages caused to the hotel rooms / Coach during the stay shall be payable by the passengers
We also reserve the right to substitute a hotel of similar class if it is deemed advisable or necessary
Hotels in certain cities are not offering buffet breakfasts due to health regulations. If the same does not change
by the time the tours operate, we will organize breakfasts at Indian / local restaurant
Coaches:

Coaches are an important part of your journeys and we request our guests to keep the coach clean
Due to hygiene factors it is not permitted to use toilets in the coach. However the tour manager will make
comfort stops during long drives
Eating and drinking is not permitted in the coach
Due to limited boot space in the coach we suggest you to carry one check-in bag and one hand bag per person
only

Due to parking regulations and designated drop off and pick up points it is not possible to stop at all the places
 Due to parking regulations and designated drop off and pick up points it is not possible to stop at all the places
during the city tour. Tour Manager will try his/her best to stop coach wherever possible for a photo stop
Coaches do not have a wheelchair access. There are steps to board / alight from the coach
Coaches are forbidden inside most of the historic city centers; to preserve them from damage caused by
pollution and getting overcrowded. Most of your sightseeing will be done by local buses and by foot in the
historic and heritage centers.

Meals:

Meals are pre-set and a-la carte is not possible and Drinks are not included during any meals
On certain Days packed meals will be provid
Sightseeings:

Due to logistical reasons certain departures may have amendments or reverse the itinerary. However, all the
services / inclusions will remain the same
Generally, you will have to walk at sightseeing places, amusement parks and at the airports sometimes for a
long distance; however the same will be timely instructed by the Tour Manager. It is advisable to carry good pair
of comfortable sports shoes. The tour manager and the driver will do their best to get you as close to the
monuments as possible
Every Site / Monuments has its own set of rules and regulations. We need to respect this and ensure that we
follow the same
All our visits are booked in advance to avoid delays, at the same time there may be delays caused due to
overcrowding, local regulations, security check etc.
General:

On some occasions you may have to join another group in case the group does not have adequate members
A local representative or a driver may only be there to assist you during your initial part of the tour
There is a possibility that your Tour Manager could change in-between the tour
On days when you are taking internal flights, there is a possibility that we might provide packed meal in case the
flight timing does not suit the meal time

Security alerts and random closures might affect the itinerary

 Security alerts and random closures might affect the itinerary
Please take extra care of your personal belongings while on the tour, every country you travel to is prone to
thefts and bag snatching. Thomas Cook I Limited will not be liable for any loss of belongings / baggage
Disabled clients should carry their own wheelchair and should be accompanied by a qualified companion who is
able to provide assistance to the disabled client
Thomas Cook I Limited shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, baggage loss, theft,
injury, accident, death, breakdown or irregularity, which may occur in carrying out the tour arrangement, weather
conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expense must be
borne by the passengers. Insurance policies must be carried while on tour
Normal insurance charges for the duration of the tour are included in the tour price. However, any passenger
above the age of 60 years and those who wish to extend their stay will be required to pay additional charges.
The management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses incurred due to delay or changes in
schedules of train, airplane, bus, ship or other services
The Tour Manager and the company reserves the right to amend the itinerary, alter, vary orwithdraw any
particular departure, excursion advertised. For the convenience of our passengers, we will sometimes amend
the itinerary. However, all the services will remain the same
There are no refunds for any services i.e. meals, sightseeing etc. not utilized on your tour In case you decide to
change the date of your return reservation once confirmed the exact amount payable to the airline will be
advised once the same is confirmed
The images used in this brochure are for representation purpose only
Tours operated are subject to RBI / GOI regulations. Part of the tour cost will be paid in USD /EURO / CHF out
of your BTQ at prevailing rate of exchange
Please refer to the Booking Form for detailed "Terms and Conditions"

Terms and Conditions

For Terms and Conditions please refer to the below link.
https://www.thomascook.in/holidays/international-tour-packages/europe-tour-packages/turkish-extravaganza-winter?pkgId=PKG0100