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Overview

Turkey, officially the Republic of Turkey, is a transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolian peninsula in Western Asia, with a smaller portion on the Balkan peninsula in Southeastern Europe. Watching sunrises in otherworldly landscapes, dancing, shopping and plenty of good times make this getaway a real Turkish delight. Sultan’s palaces were gilded in gold and jewels. Surreal lunar landscapes. Bazaars of glittering treasures. Come discover the treasures of Turkey! This nation is unique in every way; an exciting blend of the modern and traditional; quiet and vibrant. Stroll through its capital that hugs two continents, one end in Asia and the other in Europe. Learn about delectable Turkish cuisine, eat, explore, dance, laugh, and have fun with new friends throughout!

Inclusions

Accommodation on Double Sharing basis
3/4 Star Hotel / Resorts
Daily Breakfast & Dinner
Turkey Visa Fees
All Sightseeing Tours & Transfers As Per Itinerary
All Arrival & Departure Transfers
All Currently Applicable Taxes

Highlights

Visit the Byzantine and Ottoman Relics
Visit Hagia Sophia Museum & Blue Mosque
Topkapi Palace, Harem of the Palace & Basilica Cictern
Grand Bazaar, the most popular shopping center
Dolmabahce Palaca, the last residence of Ottoman Sultans
Bosphorus boat for a tour of about 2 hours
visit: Golden Horn & Spice Bazaar
Prince's Island & Buyukada (Big) Island

Exclusions

Any Air Ticket (Unless Specified)
Travel Insurance
Any Increase in Govt Taxes, Fuel Price And Any Applicability Of New Taxes From The Govt
Any Up Gradation in Hotel Room Category
Guide Charges / Entrance Fees for Any Sightseeing
Price of Insurance Portage (Coolie Charges), Laundry, Telephone Charges, Shopping, Wines & Alcoholic Beverages, Mineral Water (Unless Specified), Items of Personal Nature And Food And Drink Which is Not Part Of Set Group Menu
Any Extra Cost Incurred on Behalf of Any Individual Due to Illness, Accident, Hospitalization or Any Personal Emergency
Any Services or Activity Charges other Than Those Included in The Itinerary
Anything Specifically Not Mention in The Tour Price Inclusions
Entrance Fees & Guide Charges of Sight Seeings Mentioned In The Itinerary Are Not Included
Compulsory Gala Dinner Charges During Xmas And New Year Period (Any Special Event Charge by Resort)
GST 5% (Government Tax) on Total Package Price

Tour Plan

Day 01

ARRIVE IN ISTANBUL

You will be greeted at the airport by one of our representative, he/she will accompany you to our vehicle and you will be transferred to your hotel directly. Free day in Istanbul. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02

ISTANBUL OLD CITY SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel by your guide at 09.00 am to visit the Byzantine and Ottoman Relics found in Sultan Ahmed area. The tour is on foot as the places of visit are walking distance to each other. You will visit Hagia Sophia Museum, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Harem of the Palace and Basilica Cictern. The tour ends with Grand Bazaar tour, the most popular historical shopping center of Istanbul. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03

DOLMABAHCE PALACE, BOSPHORUS & PARA TOUR

Breakfast at hotel. Departure from your hotel at 08.30 am and start the day by visiting Dolmabahce Palaca, the last residence of Ottoman Sultans located on the shores of Bosphorus. Following the palace, you will get on Bosphorus boat for a tour of about 2 hours. You will view Ciragan Palace, Bosphorus bridges, Rumeli Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace and Maiden’s Tower during the tour from the sea. In the afternoon, you will visit Istiklal street and Pera District packed with an arbitrary scattering of music and bookstores, movie theaters, cafes, restaurants and bars. At the end of the tour, public transport will be used for getting back to the hotel. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04

HALF DAY BOSPHORUS CRUISE

Breakfast at hotel. You will have a half day Bosphorus Cruise. Pick up time is at around 08:15 from the hotel. You will visit: Golden Horn (from the bus), Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar) and then have a boat cruise on Bosphorus by public boat. You will also view Imperial gardens of Royal Yildiz Palace, Çiragan Palace Hotel Kempinski and Beylerbeyi Palace during the tour. After the cruise, you will be transferred to your hotel. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05

TURKISH ISLANDS TOUR

Breakfast at hotel. This island tour starts from your about 08:30. Take the ferry to one of the Princes' Islands, Buyukada (Big Island), which served as a place of exile for princes in the past. Leaving the Golden Horn you will go around Sarayburnu (Seraglio Point), the peninsula on which the domes and minarets of Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque can be seen. Upon arrival to the island, you will see the lavish Ottoman mansions and other beautiful Victorian style summer villas around the island by horse-drawn carriage tour – on one of the islands this is the only allowed means of transport, motor vehicles are strictly prohibited. There are colorful fruit trees, beautiful gardens, forest areas and exotic flowers to be seen everywhere. Afterwards, you can enjoy a delicious lunch in a cozy sea-side fish restaurant and relax looking back at the domes and minarets among skyscrapers of modern Istanbul's skyline.

This a perfect day for relaxing and enjoying where Istanbul's residents visit to have a run to outside the rush of the city . Return by ferry and drop off to hotel about 18:00. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06

DEPARTURE FROM ISTANBUL

After breakfast, the day is free. Later check-out from your hotel and our representative will transfer you from your hotel to Istanbul International airport depending on your flight time. Journey ends with some memorable moments.

Travel Documents

Original passport with minimum 6 months validity from the date of tour arrival along with sufficient blank pages for the stamping of visa.

Visa :

Turkey visa required for Indian passport holder. You need to obtain sticker visa from embassy before your travel to Turkey.

Payment Terms

Payments can be made by Cheque, Demand Draft, NEFT, RTGS or IMPS. Cheque/Demand Draft should be in favor of "VM HOLIDAYS AND HOSPITALITY LLP".
You can also book your package online with Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking.

Cancellation Policy

If the Guest decides to cancel the tour for any reason whatsoever then s/he shall give a written application to the Company within specified time limit along with original receipt issued by the Company. Such cancellation will attract cancellation charges stated here under.
Cancellation charges will be calculated on gross tour cost and the cancellation charges shall depend on date of departure and date of cancellation.
Cancellation charges for any type of transport ticket are applicable as per the rules of the concerned authority.
Air tickets issued on special fares are NON REFUNDABLE and Guest shall bear cancellation charges.
Any refund payable to the Guest will be paid after the Company receives refund from the respective authorities. The Company deducts processing charges from the refund to be paid to the Guest.

Cancellation Charges :

Before 31 Days : 00%
From 30-22 Days : 25%
From 20-16 Days : 50%
From 15-07 Days : 75%
From 06-00 Days : 100%

Refund Policy :

Refund Process time is 21 working days for any normal cancellation. You will get refund by Bank transfer only.

Note : For any natural disaster or Government Travel Ban, you will get refund as per supplier / hotel / airline policy. If they provide credit note than you will get credit note as per their terms & conditions. We are not responsible for any cash/Bank transfer refunds for it.

Booking Tnc

The above price is per person basis. High Season Surcharges are applicable; rates are not valid for long weekends and public holidays.
Child up to 4 yrs is Complimentary, Adult: 12 years and above.
Personal identification is mandatory to carry on tour for Air Travel, Hotels for security reason like: election card, Driving Licence, Passport.
All rates are valid for Indian national only.
The above given prices are subject to change without prior notice.
The quotation is based on Standard room of individual hotel, however if unavailable then the upgrading cost to be borne by the guest.
Hotel check in is 1400 hrs and checkout would be 1000 hrs. Early check in and late check out subject to availability.
If the above hotels are not available similar category hotels are used as hotel rooms are subject to availability.Hotels may provide room heater at an additional price on direct payment basis.
Meals provided at the hotel (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) are based on a set menu.
Anything other than the set menu will be charged extra.
Driver is NOT A GUIDE; he will take you to the sightseeing’s mentioned in the itinerary. You will have to explore the place of visit on your own.
Vehicle will be not at disposal. If guest wish to go for additional sightseeing extra charges will be applicable.
Itinerary is subject to change.The above mentioned cost is not valid during National Holidays, festive season/long weekends, Christmas & New year.

Special Notes

Airlines/Room up-gradation and complimentary will not be entertained during the tour unless if specified at the time of booking.
There is no refund for any services not utilized during the tour.
Security deposit is required either in cash or credit card by hotels which is refundable provided no room incidentals are incurred. This security deposit is not included in this quote and must be paid by the guests/corporate directly to the hotel when checking in.
Guests are advised not to keep valuables in the coach/vehicle while sightseeing.
The Company shall not be responsible for loss of valuables from the coach / vehicle . If the coach / vehicle is accidentally or otherwise damaged by the Guest, s/he will be required to pay compensation for the same.