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SUMMER 2010 (16 MARCH TO 15 NOVEMBER)
*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 3
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 - OLD CITY TOUR (FULL DAY 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. We
continue to
the Hippodrome, a
stadium and meeting place in Byzantine times,
the Serpent Pillar from Delphi and the
Egyptian Obelisk, with the Fountain of
Wilhelm. We will also
visit the Caferaga
Medresesi which was a school designed by the
famous architect Sinan in 1560 and is now used
for workshops in traditional Ottoman arts. We
will have lunch and continue with 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. Then we will explore the Topkapi
Palace. It was the home of the Ottoman
sultans from the 15th-19th century A.D. We see
the Imperial Treasury with the famous
Spoonmaker Diamond. Also the Baghdad
Kiosk, the Armory with its collection
of Ottoman weapons and a fine collection of
ceramics. (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.
|
PER PERSON IN DOUBLE / TRIPLE ROOM
(AA03) |
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT |
|
BUDGET |
140 EURO |
30 EURO |
|
MODERATE |
160 EURO |
60 EURO |
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FIRST CLASS |
180 EURO |
70 EURO |
|
SUPERIOR |
200 EURO |
90 EURO |
**Prices are not valid during holiday or special events periods
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
prof. 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 - OLD CITY TOUR (FULL DAY 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. We
continue to
the Hippodrome, a
stadium and meeting place in Byzantine times,
the Serpent Pillar from Delphi and the
Egyptian Obelisk, with the Fountain of
Wilhelm. We will also
visit the Caferaga
Medresesi which was a school designed by the
famous architect Sinan in 1560 and is now used
for workshops in traditional Ottoman arts. We
will have lunch and continue with 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. Then we will explore the Topkapi
Palace. It was the home of the Ottoman
sultans from the 15th-19th century A.D. We see
the Imperial Treasury with the famous
Spoonmaker Diamond. Also the Baghdad
Kiosk, the Armory with its collection
of Ottoman weapons and a fine collection of
ceramics. (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.
|
PER PERSON IN DOUBLE / TRIPLE ROOM
(AA04) |
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT |
|
BUDGET |
170 EURO |
45 EURO |
|
MODERATE |
200 EURO |
90 EURO |
|
FIRST CLASS |
230 EURO |
105 EURO |
|
SUPERIOR |
260 EURO |
135 EURO |
**Prices are not valid during holiday or special events periods
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
prof. 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 - OLD CITY TOUR (FULL DAY 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. We
continue to
the Hippodrome, a
stadium and meeting place in Byzantine times,
the Serpent Pillar from Delphi and the
Egyptian Obelisk, with the Fountain of
Wilhelm. We will also
visit the Caferaga
Medresesi which was a school designed by the
famous architect Sinan in 1560 and is now used
for workshops in traditional Ottoman arts. We
will have lunch and continue with 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. Then we will explore the Topkapi
Palace. It was the home of the Ottoman
sultans from the 15th-19th century A.D. We see
the Imperial Treasury with the famous
Spoonmaker Diamond. Also the Baghdad
Kiosk, the Armory with its collection
of Ottoman weapons and a fine collection of
ceramics. (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.
|
PER PERSON IN DOUBLE / TRIPLE ROOM
(AA05) |
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT |
|
BUDGET |
280 EURO |
60 EURO |
|
MODERATE |
320 EURO |
120 EURO |
|
FIRST CLASS |
360 EURO |
140 EURO |
|
SUPERIOR |
400 EURO |
180 EURO |
**Prices are not valid during holiday or special events periods
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 prof.
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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