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Istanbul Hot Deals
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| Istanbul and Kusadasi Tour |
DAY 01: Arrival in Istanbul
Upon arrival at Atatürk International Airport, assisted transfer to Gülhane Park Hotel which is located in the Old City. Arrive hotel and walking orientation tour of hotel and the area.
Due to the location of the hotel tonight you may enjoy walking in the historical part of the City 'Sultanahmet Area', and you may enjoy your dinner on own in here.
Overnight: Gulhane Park Hotel in Istanbul
Included meals: -
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02: Istanbul / Full day Sightseeing tour
Meet your tour guide at hotel lobby for a full day walking sightseeing tour.
Today our visits include Roman Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar. Evening is at leisure.
Overnight: Gulhane Park Hotel in Istanbul
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch (Turkish Cuisine)
 Hippodrome:
Ancient Hippodrome; an enormous public entertainment arena that once seated as many as 100.000 zealous fans witnessing chariot races, executions, and mock battles. Once the centre of Byzantine civic life, it is still decorated by the Egyptian Obelisk, the Bronze Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine.
 Blue
Mosque:The mosque is one of several mosques known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior. It was built between 1609 and 1616, during the rule of Ahmed I. Like many other mosques, it also comprises a tomb of the founder, a madrasah and a hospice.
 Hagia
Sophia: Hagia Sophia is a former patriarchal basilica, later a mosque, now a museum. Famous in particular for its massive dome, it is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture. It was the largest cathedral in the world for nearly a thousand years, until the completion of the Medieval Seville Cathedral in 1520. Although it is sometimes referred to as Saint Sophia it was dedicated to the Holy Wisdom of God rather than a specific saint named Sophia.
 Grand Bazaar: Grand Bazaar is one of the largest covered markets in the world with more than 58 streets and 4,000 shops, and has between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. It is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops. Many of the stalls in the bazaar are grouped by type of goods, with special areas for leather coats, gold jewelry and the like. The bazaar contains two bedestens (domed masonry structures built for storage and safe keeping), the first of which was constructed between 1455 and 1461 by the order of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror. The bazaar was vastly enlarged in the 16th century, during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, and in 1894 underwent a major restoration following an earthquake.
DAY 03: Istanbul / At Leisure
Overnight: Gulhane Park Hotel in Istanbul
Included meals: Breakfast
DAY 04: Istanbul / Izmir / Kusadasi
Today pick up from your hotel and transfer to Ataturk Airport for
the morning flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, meet with your local tour
guide for a panoramic tour of Izmir (Smyrna) and
visit the ancient Agora. Later we will transfer
to Kusadasi, check-in to the hotel, and walking orientation
tour of the hotel area. Overnight is at Kismet hotel in Kusadasi.
Overnight: Hotel Kismet in Kusadasi
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Kusadasi is a resort town in the province of Aydin on the Aegean coast
of Turkey, 90 km (56 mi) south of Izmir, and 71 km (44 mi) from the
inland provincial capital of Aydin.
Kusadasi is near the ancient city of Ephesus and to other places of
interest including Miletos.
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05: Kusadasi / Ephesus Tour
Today meet your tour guide at lobby and transfer for a full day tour
of Ephesus sites. Visits include Ephesus ancient site, the House of
Virgin Mary and Ephesus Archeology Museum. For the lunch we will drive
to a local village and here we will also become acquainted with local
crafts, such as rug-weaving. You will also be able to see the demonstration
performed by local craftsmen. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Ephesus: Ephesus was a city of ancient Anatolia. During the period known as Classical Greece it was located in Ionia, where the Cayster River (Küçük Menderes) flows into the Aegean Sea. It belonged to the Ionian League. Ephesus hosted one of the seven churches of Asia, addressed in the Book of Revelation of The Bible), and the Gospel of John might have been written here. It is also the site of a large gladiator graveyard. The city was famed for the Temple of Artemis (completed around 550 BC), and both were destroyed by the Goths in 263. The emperor Constantine rebuilt much of the city and erected a new public bath. The town was again partially destroyed by an earthquake in 614. The importance of the city as a commercial centre declined as the harbor slowly filled with silt from the river. Today's archaeological site lies 3 kilometers south of the Selçuk district of Izmir Province, Turkey.
 House
of Virgin Mary: The House of the Virgin Mary is a Christian
and Muslim shrine located on Mt. Koressos (Bülbüldagi, "Mount Nightingale")
in the vicinity of Ephesus, (7 km from Selçuk). It is believed by
many Christians and Muslims that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken
to this stone house by Saint John and lived there until her Assumption
into Heaven according to Catholics or Dormition according to the Orthodox.
Overnight: Hotel Kismet in Kusadasi
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch (Turkish Cuisine), Dinner
DAY 06: Izmir / Istanbul
Today early morning transfer to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport for your homebound flight.
Overnight: -
Included meals: Breakfast
| PRICE AND GENERAL CONDITIONS |
| For between 01February - 31 October 2009 |
| No. of Participants |
Price |
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| 2 participants |
1.345 EURO |
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| 4 participants |
995 EURO |
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| 6 participants |
850 EURO |
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| 10 participants |
760 EURO |
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Offer includes:
- Price is per person sharing a standard double room
- Domestic flights within the program itinerary Istanbul - Izmir - Istanbul
- Meals indicated in itinerary
- Services of a professional English speaking local tour guide & expenses
- All vehicles are modern with A/C & driver expenses
- Admission fees to all sights and museums indicated in itinerary
- Parking, porterage (only at hotel), tipping at hotel, toll ways, ferry
Offer Excludes:
- International flights & related taxes
- Passports, visas, vaccinations, customs and immigration
- All airline imposed baggage fees
- Personal expenses
- Laundry, telephone, minibar, beverages, alcohol
- Optional excurciones
- Porterage at airports
- Travel insurance
- Tips to your tour director, tour host, tour driver
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| GülhanePark Hotel, Istanbul |
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| Hotel
Profile |
GülhanePark Hotel is a new and charming hotel that offers comfort and elegance, decorated with neo-classic furniture and modern accessories to make a pleasant and memorable stay for business and leisure guests.
GülhanePark Hotel is located just next to the Gulhane Park that was once a part of the outer garden of Topkapi Palace.
GülhanePark Hotel is also in the historical peninsula and a few minutes walking distance to the highlights of Istanbul including main historical sites, museums, Spice Market, shopping centers and public transportation points.
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| • | LCD TV |
• | Satellite receiver |
| • | Mini Bar |
• | Direct telephone |
| • | Air-condition |
• | Internet access |
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| Kismet Hotel, Kusadasi |
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| Hotel
Profile |
This very special hotel is located on a peninsula that protrudes into the Aegean Sea like a pleasure cruiser. Guests are at the center of it all… a delightful all year round sun, gentle breezes, proud pines and swaying palms, colorful spring and summer flowers and the unmistakable perfume of white jasmine. Add to this picture the magnificent turquoise of the Aegean sea - perfect for swimming, waterskiing, cruising and diving - and you have all of the ingredients for a relaxing holiday.
There is a delightful selection of rooms to choose from. All of our 100 rooms have balconies and views of the sea, and many amenities. Snacks and drinks are served in the large, beautiful gardens, where guests can enjoy a luxurious evening under the stars.
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| • | Satellite TV |
• | Complimentary Internet access |
| • | Hair dryer |
• | Air-conditioning/heating |
| • | Mini-bar |
• | Telephone |
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