Turkey Inspired

Experiences
7 Nights/ 8 Days

Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural
influences of the many empires that once ruled here. In the Sultanahmet district, the open-air, Roman-era Hippodrome was for
centuries the site of chariot races, and Egyptian obelisks also remain. The iconic Byzantine Hagia Sophia features a soaring 6th-
century dome and rare Christian mosaics

Quick facts

Name : Turkey

Capital : Ankara

Currency : Turkish Lira, TRY

Languages :Turkish

People : 99 percent of the population is Muslim, mostly Sunni. Christianity (Oriental Orthodoxy, Greek
Orthodox and Armenian Apostolic) and Judaism are the other religions in practice

Time Zone :Turkey (GMT+3)

Telephone Area Code: +90

Location : Turkey, officially the Republic of Turkey, is a transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolian
Peninsula in Western Asia, with a small portion on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe

Climate:

The climate zones observed in Turkey are the Mediterranean Climate where summers are hot and dry and the winters are mild and
rainy; the Black Sea Climate where summers are cool and winters are warm in the coastal area and snowy and cold at the higher
parts
DAY 01 [B] India to ISTANBUL
Arrival to Istanbul, meet and assist at the airport and transfer to hotel and accommodation. Time free on own for Leisure to explore
the famous street of Taksim Square.This city square is the heart of the modern section of Istanbul. Many hotels and restaurants can be
found here, and it is also the gathering place for locals to celebrate New Year's Eve.

DAY 02 [MP] ISTANBUL

Breakfast. ''HISTORICAL PEARLS CONSTANTINOPLE'' with lunch: Topkapi Palace inhabited by the Ottoman Dynasty for over 400
years, today it is one of the most important museums in the world. Hagia Sophia: The Basilica of Divine Wisdom, was erected during
the reign of Justinian, in 548 and was the largest church in Christianity. Hagia Sophia, until the Turks conquered Istanbul, was the
religious center of the Byzantine Empire. After the conquest, it was used as a mosque for 500 years. In 1935 it became one of the most
popular museums in the world and since
2021 it serves as both a museum and a
mosque. The Roman Hippodrome: it was
built in 203 a.c. and aggrandized by the city's
founder Constantine the Great. Inside the
Hippodrome you can see the Egyptian
Obelisk, the Serpentine Column, the
Column of Constantine and the German
Fountain, the only monuments that have
survived over the years. German Fountain:
Inaugurated in 1900, the so-called German
Fountain was a gift from the German
Emperor Wilhelm II to commemorate the
second anniversary of his visit to the city. At
noon we will enjoy a typical lunch at a
local restaurant. The Blue Mosque: owes
its name to the vivid blue and green color of
the mosaics that decorate the domes and the
upper part of the Mosque. It has the privilege
of being the only mosque in all of Turkey
that has 6 minarets, which gives it added
value compared to the rest of the Mosques.
Grand Bazaar, in 1461, Sultan Mehmet II,
had the first wooden market built, occupying
an area of approximately 200,000 m2. It contains around 4,000 shops that make up a
gigantic labyrinth of streets and passageways. After the visits, transfer to the hotel.

DAY 03 [MP] ISTANBUL

Breakfast. ‘’THE BOSPHORUS TOUR'' with lunch. Departure for a panoramic tour of
the old part of Istanbul with stops to admire the beautiful view of the Golden Horn at
Pierre Loti and visit the Cathedral of Saint George, the Greek Orthodox Patriarchal Church and the seat of the Ecumenical
Patriarchate. Visit the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent, currently the largest mosque in Istanbul, and a masterpiece by the
Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan. Visit the Spice Bazaar, built in 1660. After lunch at a local restaurant, embark on a fascinating
journey over the waters of the Bosphorus, the strait that separates the European part from the Asian city and connects the Black Sea
with the Sea of Marmara. During the boat trip, you can see beautiful Ottoman villas, palaces and fortresses. Transfer to the hotel.

DAY 04 [HB] ISTANBUL – CAPPADOCIA

Breakfast. After breakfast check out and transfer to airport for flight to Cappadocia. Arrival and departure for the visit of this
wonderful region, a mixture of the whims of nature and human art. Visit the open-air museum of Göreme with its cave churches
decorated with frescoes. Stops in the Avcilar and Güvercinlik valleys from where you can enjoy an incredible lunar landscape.
Valley of Love where we will see the most curious formations of Cappadocia. Next, the typical visit to an onyx and turquoise
workshop where you can find quality and good prices. Dinner and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Optional program in Cappadocia
“TURKISH NIGHT” Presentation of folk dances in a typical cave with unlimited local drinks

DAY 05 CAPPADOCIA
“TURKISH NIGHT” Presentation of folk dances in a typical cave with unlimited local drinks and “BALLOON RIDE” at sunrise to
admire one of the most beautiful landscapes on earth.
 DAY 06 [HB] CAPPADOCIA
Early morning transfer for “BALLOON RIDE” at sunrise to admire one of the most beautiful landscapes on earth.
Breakfast & Departure to the underground city of Özkonak, Mazı or similar, excavated by the first Christian communities. Tour of the
Dervent valley. Then visit the Uçhisar Valley where you can see the ancient fortress carved into the rock. 4x4 Safari excursion
through the beautiful region of Cappadocia, with volcanic lava formations, unique landscapes from the natural and architectural point
of view will be seen along the way. We will visit the Hallaç monastery, built in the 11th century, carved out of the rocks of the city of
Ortahisar, it served as a hospital where the monks prepared medicines and treated the people of the region in the past. The historic
structure, which also has a church, is a unique construction for its technique and history. We will then visit the Pancarlik Church, and
although at first glance, it is thought that 2 different people painted the church at different times, a detailed review of its well-
preserved frescoes with scenes from the Bible indicates that it was decorated by the same artist. With a campfire and hotwine we will
say goodbye to the region from the last hill visited. An unforgettable experience that from the ground narrates the magic of the region
that is usually told only from the air.
Proceed for Dinner and overnight stay at hotel

DAY 07 [HB] CAPPADOCIA – KUSADASI

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and catch flight for Izmir. Arrival and transfer to Kusadasi hotel.
Check in and time free for leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 08 [HB] KUSADASI – EPHESUS TOUR – TURKISH VILLAGE SIRINCE - PAMUKKALE

Breakfast. Departure in the morning to Selcuk, the center of Ephesus, a Greco-Roman city, the ancient capital of Asia Minor and
one of the best preserved in antiquity, where the Temple of Hadrian, the Temple of Trajan, the theater and the Library of Celsus
are located. to the House of the Virgin Mary, where he spent the last years of his life. Visit Carpet Weaving Center. Proceed to
Pamukkale for visit to Cotton Castle. Arrival at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel

DAY 09 [BB] KUSADASI - BURSA-ISTANBUL

Breakfast and departure to Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. Visit to the Green Mosque neighborhood with its silk
markets. Continue to Istanbul. Accommodation.

DAY 10 [B] ISTANBUL to India

Breakfast at the appropriate time. Check out , shopping drop and evening transfer to airport for flight back to India
 PRICE PER PERSON IN USD

FT23-0101 PEARLS OF TURKEY CATEGORY 5*****

DBL
MINIMUM 02 PAX $ 2000

CAVE STYLE HOTEL IN CAPPADOCIA PRICE FOR 03 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION WITH BREAKFAST AND DINNER

HOTELS WEBSITE
YUNAK EVLERİ www.yunak.com
HANEDAN CAPPADOCIA CAVE SUITES www.hanedancappadociasuites.com
DERE SUITES CAPPADOCIA www.deresuites.com
SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON IN USD COMMISSION
DBL TPL SGL
10%
$ 260 $ 240 $ 370

OPTIONAL TOURS 2023 PRICE COMMISSION

OPTION 1 DINNER WITH SHOW IN ISTANBUL $ 120 10%
OPTION 2 OPTIONAL CAPPADOCIA NIGHT SHOW $ 85 10%
OPTION 3 BALLOON RIDE IN CAPPADOCIA $ 265 10%
OPTION 4 BALLOON RIDE IN PAMUKKALE $ 225 10%

PROVIDED OR SIMILAR HOTELS

HOTELS LOCALIZATION CATEGORY WEBSITE
CHER HOTEL ISTANBUL 5***** www.cherhotel.com.tr
PERISSIA HOTEL CAPPADOCIA 5***** www.perissiahotel.com
5*****

MUSTAFA CAPADOCIA RESORT CAPPADOCIA 5***** www.mustafacappadociaresort.com

COLOSSAE THERMAL & SPA PAMUKKALE 5***** www.colossaehotel.com
LYCUS RIVER THERMAL PAMUKKALE 5***** www.lycusriver.com
ADEM PIRA HOTEL PAMUKKALE 5***** www.adempirahotel.com
BY AKSU HOTEL KUSADASI 5***** www.byaksuhotel.com

• SERVICES INCLUDED:
• 04 nights in Istanbul in a 5***** hotel (breakfast and accommodation)
• 03 nights in Cappadocia in a 5***** or LUXURY hotel (breakfast, dinner and accommodation)
• 01 night in Pamukkale in a 5***** hotel (breakfast, dinner and accommodation)
• 01 night in Kusadas in a 5***** hotel (breakfast, dinner and accommodation)
• Meals according to itinerary
• Mentioned transport
• Mentioned visits
• English speaking guides
• Vehicle with air conditioning
 • SERVICES NOT INCLUDED:
• International flights
• Personal extras or any other service not mentioned.
• Tips to guide, driver etc.
• No unspecified service
• Optional excursions
• CANCELLATION POLICY:
• 30 days prior to cancellations will be accepted without any charge for the mentioned services.
• 20 days before cancellations subject to 50% of the total value of the mentioned services.
• 10 days prior to cancellations subject to full charge for the aforementioned services.
• PAYMENT POLICY:
• When the above services and price offered confirmed, we would like to ask your type of payment for the full amount of 20% /
full amount 15 days before departure.