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WINTER 2007/2008 (1 NOVEMBER 2007 TO 15 MARCH
2008)
*Small Group Tours are limited to 10
passengers
*Lunches in cozy local restaurants with fresh
quality food
*Informative local guides
*Our tours have a more relaxed atmosphere- not a
lot of hassle!
*Upgrades to luxury hotels are available
*Private tour packages or cheaper regular
Istanbul tour packages are available
THREE-DAY ISTANBUL PACKAGE (CODE: AA03)
2 NTS HOTEL BB + 1 FULL DAY TOUR INCL LUNCH
DAY 1
ARRIVAL
Arrival in Istanbul and take a taxi (extra) or
optional transfer to your hotel. Overnight in
Istanbul.
DAY 2
ISTANBUL -SULTANAHMET
Visit the St. (Haghia) Sophia, which was built
by the Emperor Justinian. It was the largest
building in the world for over 1000 years. See
its intricate mosaics and huge central dome.
Continue to the Topkapi palace, which was used
by the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to 19th
centuries. We will also see the impressive
collection of priceless jewels, crystal, silver
and porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and
relics of the prophet Mohammed. (Entrance to the
Harem is extra). After lunch we will see the
Blue Mosque, built for Sultan Ahmet I, which is
a unique piece of architecture with its six
minarets and features 20,000 beautiful Iznik
tiles. Visit the ancient Hippodrome with
Obelisk
of Theodosius, Snake Pillar and German Fountain
of Wilhelm II. Walk through the back streets of
Old Istanbul and visit the elegant little Sokullu Pasa mosque and the hidden underground
Theodosian Cistern. See the Grand Covered Bazaar.
This tour may be done all or partially as a
walking tour. Overnight in Istanbul. B.L.
DAY 3
DEPARTURE
Take a taxi (extra) or optional transfer to the
airport for departure. B.
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PER PERSON IN DOUBLE / TRIPLE ROOM
(AA03) |
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT |
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BUDGET |
115 EURO |
30 EURO |
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MODERATE |
125 EURO |
40 EURO |
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FIRST CLASS |
135 EURO |
40 EURO |
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DELUXE |
145 EURO |
50 EURO |
INCLUDED
Accommodation in requested hotel category
including breakfast
Full-day tour(s) including lunch and entry fees
Pick up and drop off at your hotel
Transportation in non-smoking vehicles with professional
English speaking guide and driver.
NOT INCLUDED:
International or domestic flights, optional
airport transfers, drinks, tips to guide and
driver and items of a personal nature.
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FOUR-DAY ISTANBUL PACKAGE (CODE: AA04)
3 NTS HOTEL BB + 1 FULL DAY TOUR INCL LUNCH
DAY 1
ARRIVAL
Arrival in Istanbul and take a taxi (extra) or
optional transfer to your hotel. Overnight in
Istanbul.
DAY 2
ISTANBUL -SULTANAHMET
Visit the St. (Haghia) Sophia, which was built
by the Emperor Justinian. It was the largest
building in the world for over 1000 years. See
its intricate mosaics and huge central dome.
Continue to the Topkapi palace, which was used
by the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to 19th
centuries. We will also see the impressive
collection of priceless jewels, crystal, silver
and porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and
relics of the prophet Mohammed. (Entrance to the
Harem is extra). After lunch we will see the
Blue Mosque, built for Sultan Ahmet I, which is
a unique piece of architecture with its six
minarets and features 20,000 beautiful Iznik
tiles. Visit the ancient Hippodrome with
Obelisk
of Theodosius, Snake Pillar and German Fountain
of Wilhelm II. Walk through the back streets of
Old Istanbul and visit the elegant little Sokullu Pasa mosque and the hidden underground
Theodosian Cistern. See the Grand Covered Bazaar.
This tour may be done all or partially as a
walking tour. Overnight in Istanbul. B.L.
DAY 3
ISTANBUL
Today is at leisure and overnight in Istanbul.
B.
DAY 4
DEPARTURE
Take a taxi (extra) or optional transfer to the
airport for departure. B.
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PER PERSON IN DOUBLE / TRIPLE ROOM
(AA04) |
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT |
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BUDGET |
140 EURO |
45 EURO |
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MODERATE |
155 EURO |
60 EURO |
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FIRST CLASS |
170 EURO |
60
EURO |
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DELUXE |
185 EURO |
75 EURO |
INCLUDED
Accommodation in requested hotel category
including breakfast
Full-day tour(s) including lunch and entry fees
Pick up and drop off at your hotel
Transportation in non-smoking vehicles with professional
English speaking guide and driver.
NOT INCLUDED:
International or domestic flights, optional
airport transfers, drinks, tips to guide and
driver and items of a personal nature.
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FIVE-DAY ISTANBUL PACKAGE (CODE: AA05)
4 NTS HOTEL BB + 2 FULL DAY TOURS INCL LUNCH
DAY 1
ARRIVAL
Arrival in Istanbul and take a taxi (extra) or
optional transfer to your hotel. Overnight in
Istanbul.
DAY 2
ISTANBUL -SULTANAHMET
Visit the St. (Haghia) Sophia, which was built
by the Emperor Justinian. It was the largest
building in the world for over 1000 years. See
its intricate mosaics and huge central dome.
Continue to the Topkapi palace, which was used
by the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to 19th
centuries. We will also see the impressive
collection of priceless jewels, crystal, silver
and porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and
relics of the prophet Mohammed. (Entrance to the
Harem is extra). After lunch we will see the
Blue Mosque, built for Sultan Ahmet I, which is
a unique piece of architecture with its six
minarets and features 20,000 beautiful Iznik
tiles. Visit the ancient Hippodrome with
Obelisk
of Theodosius, Snake Pillar and German Fountain
of Wilhelm II. Walk through the back streets of
Old Istanbul and visit the elegant little Sokullu Pasa mosque and the hidden underground
Theodosian Cistern. See the Grand Covered Bazaar.
This tour may be done all or partially as a
walking tour. Overnight in Istanbul. B.L.
DAY 3
BOSPHORUS CRUISE WITH DOLMABAHCE
The tour starts with a visit to the exotic and
aromatic Egyptian Spice Market. You may
buy spices, caviar, and almost anything
imaginable. Continue over the Galata Bridge and
the Golden horn. We will visit the “Selamlik”
chambers of the incredible 19th c. Dolmabahce
Palace. We continue up the Bosphorus and
cross over to Asia to Camlica Hill for a
view of Istanbul. After lunch visit the
Sadberk Hanim Museum, with its
well-organized archaeological and ethnographical
sections. The Bosphorus cruise begins in the
afternoon. We pass by the Rumeli Fortress and
you will enjoy crossing from continent to
continent traveling down the Bosphorus, which is
lined with old Ottoman seaside mansions, marble
palaces and small fishing villages. Overnight in
Istanbul. B.L.
DAY 4
ISTANBUL
Today is at leisure and overnight in Istanbul.
B.
DAY 5
DEPARTURE
Take a taxi (extra) or optional transfer to the
airport for departure. B.
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PER PERSON IN DOUBLE / TRIPLE ROOM
(AA05) |
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT |
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BUDGET |
230 EURO |
60 EURO |
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MODERATE |
250 EURO |
80 EURO |
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FIRST CLASS |
270 EURO |
80 EURO |
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DELUXE |
290 EURO |
100 EURO |
INCLUDED
Accommodation in requested hotel category
including breakfast
Full-day tour(s) including lunch and entry fees
Pick up and drop off at your hotel
Transportation in non-smoking vehicles with professional
English speaking guide and driver.
NOT INCLUDED:
International or domestic flights, optional
airport transfers, drinks, tips to guide and
driver and items of a personal nature.
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