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WINTER 2011/2012 (16 NOVEMBER 2011 TO 01 MARCH
2012)
*Many hotel choices and packages for almost
every budget
*Informative local guides
*Upgrades to luxury hotels are available
*Tours may be upgraded to small group tours for
an extra fee if we have a minimum of 4
passengers
*Private 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
(WALKING TOUR)
8:10 – 8:45 Departure from your hotel. Today
we will visit the Saint Sophia (Haghia
Sofia) which was built by the emperor Justinian
in the 6th century A.D and stands over much
older remains of a church. See beautiful mosaics
of biblical scenes and the Byzantine emperors
and empresses. We continue to the Blue Mosque,
which was built in the 17th century and is the
only imperial mosque with 6
minarets, then the Hippodrome, a stadium
and meeting place in Byzantine times, the
Serpent Pillar from Delphi and the
Egyptian Obelisk, with the Fountain of
Wilhelm. Visit the Turkish and Islamic
Arts Museum originally built as the Palace
of Ibrahim Pasha in 1524 with fine examples of
Islamic Calligraphy, tiles and carpets. We will
then explore the Topkapi Palace. It was
the home of the Ottoman sultans from the
15th-19th century A.D. (Harem section is
optional and due an extra entry fee). The tour
ends in the Grand Bazaar, which has over
4000 shops full of treasures. Return to your
hotel around 17:30. This tour may be done
completely as a walking tour. **Note that on
Sunday the Grand Bazaar is closed, on Monday the
Turkish and Islamic Art Museum and St Sophia are
closed and on Tuesday the Topkapi Palace is
closed. (All sights except for Grand Bazaar are
replaced by a visit to the Yerebatan Underground
Cistern) Overnight in
Istanbul.
B.L.
DAY 3
DEPARTURE
Take a taxi (extra) or optional transfer to the
airport for departure.
B.
PRICE: PLEASE INQUIRE
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
(WALKING TOUR)
8:10 – 8:45 Departure from your hotel. Today
we will visit the Saint Sophia (Haghia
Sofia) which was built by the emperor Justinian
in the 6th century A.D and stands over much
older remains of a church. See beautiful mosaics
of biblical scenes and the Byzantine emperors
and empresses. We continue to the Blue Mosque,
which was built in the 17th century and is the
only imperial mosque with 6
minarets, then the Hippodrome, a stadium
and meeting place in Byzantine times, the
Serpent Pillar from Delphi and the
Egyptian Obelisk, with the Fountain of
Wilhelm. Visit the Turkish and Islamic
Arts Museum originally built as the Palace
of Ibrahim Pasha in 1524 with fine examples of
Islamic Calligraphy, tiles and carpets. We will
then explore the Topkapi Palace. It was
the home of the Ottoman sultans from the
15th-19th century A.D. (Harem section is
optional and due an extra entry fee). The tour
ends in the Grand Bazaar, which has over
4000 shops full of treasures. Return to your
hotel around 17:30. This tour may be done
completely as a walking tour. **Note that on
Sunday the Grand Bazaar is closed, on Monday the
Turkish and Islamic Art Museum and St Sophia are
closed and on Tuesday the Topkapi Palace is
closed. (All sights except for Grand Bazaar are
replaced by a visit to the Yerebatan Underground
Cistern) 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.
PRICE: PLEASE INQUIRE
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
(WALKING TOUR)
8:10 – 8:45 Departure from your hotel. Today
we will visit the Saint Sophia (Haghia
Sofia) which was built by the emperor Justinian
in the 6th century A.D and stands over much
older remains of a church. See beautiful mosaics
of biblical scenes and the Byzantine emperors
and empresses. We continue to the Blue Mosque,
which was built in the 17th century and is the
only imperial mosque with 6
minarets, then the Hippodrome, a stadium
and meeting place in Byzantine times, the
Serpent Pillar from Delphi and the
Egyptian Obelisk, with the Fountain of
Wilhelm. Visit the Turkish and Islamic
Arts Museum originally built as the Palace
of Ibrahim Pasha in 1524 with fine examples of
Islamic Calligraphy, tiles and carpets. We will
then explore the Topkapi Palace. It was
the home of the Ottoman sultans from the
15th-19th century A.D. (Harem section is
optional and due an extra entry fee). The tour
ends in the Grand Bazaar, which has over
4000 shops full of treasures. Return to your
hotel around 17:30. This tour may be done
completely as a walking tour. **Note that on
Sunday the Grand Bazaar is closed, on Monday the
Turkish and Islamic Art Museum and St Sophia are
closed and on Tuesday the Topkapi Palace is
closed. (All sights except for Grand Bazaar are
replaced by a visit to the Yerebatan Underground
Cistern) Overnight in
Istanbul.
B.L.
DAY 3
BOSPHORUS CRUISE WITH DOLMABAHCE
8:10 – 8:45 Departure from your hotel. You will
first see the “Egyptian” Spice Market,
which stands near the mouth of the Golden Horn
and the Bosphorus. The market was built in the
17th century A.D. and is still a thriving place
with spices and souvenirs of all types. We will
also visit the beautiful Iznik tile-covered Rustempasa Mosque, which was built by the
architect Sinan in 1560 for the grand vizier of
Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent. We embark on
our Bosphorus Cruise up the strait that
divides Europe from Asia and leads to the Black
Sea. From the ship you will see beautiful
mosques, palaces, new luxury villas, very old
Ottoman houses and the Rumeli Fortress. We end
our cruise, cross the Bosphorus Bridge
then head for the Camlica Hill viewpoint
over Istanbul where you can also see the
Princes’ Islands and the Marmara Sea. Then we
continue to the “Selamlik” chambers of the
incredible 19th c. Dolmabahce Palace. The
tour ends with a visit to the charming seaside
suburb of Ortakoy. Return to your hotel
around 17:00.
B.L.
*Notes: Cruise may be done by
regular or private boat - Spice Market is closed
Sunday.
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.
PRICE: PLEASE INQUIRE
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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