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7 Nights / 8 Days - 1 Country / 4 Cities
Istanbul (2N)/Ankara (1N)/Cappadocia (2N)/Safranbolu (1N)/Istanbul (1N)
- Family
Starting Price Per Adult
£631
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day 1
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FULL DAY
We'll transfer you to your hotel. Check the info boards for welcome meeting details.
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day 2
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FULL DAY
Join our Istanbul tour: Suleyman Mosque, city walls, Golden Horn, fishing district, and Hagia Sophia. Afternoon transfer to Taksim for dining, tram ride, or Galata Tower.
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day 3
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FULL DAY
We'll begin our day exploring the iconic Topkapi Palace in the morning, delving into the heart of the Ottoman Empire. In the afternoon, a private Bosporus boat tour awaits, offering stunning views of sultans' palaces and Uskudar's tranquil mosques. As the day winds down, we'll travel to Ankara, where dinner awaits.
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day 4
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FULL DAY
Explore Ankara & Cappadocia, dinner incl. Visit Ataturk Mausoleum, Ankara Castle, Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. Lunch, then Cappadocia, stop at Salt Lake and Hacibektas. Dinner in Nevsehir.
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day 5
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FULL DAY
Today in Cappadocia: Explore lunar landscapes, Goreme Valley churches, troglodyte villages. Visit open-air museum, Uchisar fortress, Kaymakli underground city, and Pasabag (Valley of the Fairies). Enjoy free time and dinner in Avanos.
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day 6
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FULL DAY
Today in northern Anatolia: Explore Safranbolu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for historical caravan routes. Enjoy Turkish tea and dinner in a Caravanserai courtyard.
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day 7
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FULL DAY
Explore Black Sea's lush landscapes. Visit Gokgol Magarasi cave with underground river. Dine in Eregli by the sea, visit Cehenemagzi caves and tombs. Arrive in Istanbul by evening.
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day 8
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MORNING
After breakfast, end of our services.
Day 1
| Istanbul
Upon arriving at the airport, we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Check the information boards in the hotel reception area for details of the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers.
Day 2
| Istanbul
Panoramic tour of the city, we are in a city built on two continents. On our tour we will enter the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent (the largest in Istanbul), we will visit the walls, the golden horn, the fishing district and admire the exterior of Hagia Sophia.At the end of the afternoon, we will provide a transfer to the neighborhood of Taksim, the most commercial and local area of the city. Time for dining in one of its many restaurants, you can also take the old tram that crosses the area or approach the nearby Galata Tower.
Day 3
| Ankara
Early in the morning we will include the entrance and visit to the Topkapi Palace, which was the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire with its magnificent courtyards and pavilions.After that, we will take a boat trip on the Bosporus of about two hours. We will travel on a private boat for Europamundo travelers. The Bosporus is a strait that connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara separating Istanbul into two parts: European and Asian. We will enjoy watching the animation of the strait with all its boats, we will pass under the two bridges that connect Europe and Asia and we will admire the palaces of the sultans, the typical wooden houses, the Ottoman villas.We will disembark on the Asian side and we will have time to walk through the neighborhood of Uskudar, with its large mosques, where Yemi Valide, the maiden´s tower and its quiet streets are a stand out. Time for lunch. In the afternoon we continue our route to the Anatolian peninsula. Arrival in ANKARA, dinner included.
Day 4
| Cappadocia
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Visit of Ankara, beautiful landscapes in Cappadocia, dinner included.After breakfast we include a visit to Ankara, the cosmopolitan capital of Turkey, with more than 5 million inhabitants and a lot of cultural life with its performing arts center, which houses the State Ballet and Opera, the Presidential Symphony Orchestra and many national theater companies. We will visit the impressive Mausoleum of Ataturk, the powerful castle of Ankara, whose first construction was 8 centuries before Christ. We also include the entrance to the Museum of Anatolian civilizations that allows us to understand the different cultures that left their mark on Turkey. At the end of the morning, we will stop at a large shopping mall, with different choices of food in its food court.After lunch we continue to the region of Cappadocia, on route we will stop next to the SALT LAKE, with its incredible landscapes and visit HACIBEKTAS, with the utmost respect to the pilgrims (appropriate clothing and silence suggested during the visit). This sanctuary houses the tomb of Hacibecktas, a Sufi mystic of the thirteenth century. Continuation to NEVSHEIR -dinner included
Day 5
| Cappadocia
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: landscapes of spectacular shapes. Picturesque towns. Dinner included.Full day in the fantastic region of CAPPADOCIA, with its lunar landscapes, its churches and troglodyte villages. We will discover the GOREME Valley with its open air museum and its churches carved into the rocks, entry tickets included. We will visit UCHISAR, a natural fortress. In KAIMACLI we will visit the underground city that could house 30,000 people. Returning to Avanos we stop at PASABAG, the valley of the fairies, we will walk in this spectacular natural area. Free time and dinner included.
Day 6
| Safranbolu
We have a fantastic day in the interior of Anatolia traveling to the north of the country where the landscapes turn green. SAFRANBOLU, arrival in the early afternoon to get to know this wonderful small city declared a World Heritage Site that was an important stage in the caravan routes. In the courtyard of a magnificent old Caravanserai, we will include a traditional Turkish tea. Dinner included.
Day 7
| Istanbul
Today our stage follows the Black Sea and its green landscapes. In GOKGOL MAGARASI we include the admission to this magnificent cave with its underground river and its multiple colors. In EREGLI, next to the Black Sea, we have time for lunch, we also include the visit of its impressive caves and tombs of Cehenemagzi full of mythology. Arrival in ISTANBUL at the end of the day.
Day 8
| Istanbul
After breakfast, end of our services.
Standard :
Istanbul: Elite World Business or Similar
Ankara: Radisson Blu Ankara or Similar
Capadocia: Avrasya or Similar
Safranbolu: Hilton Garden Inn Safranbolu or Similar
Inclusions
Exclusions
Inclusions
- General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.
- Includes arrival transfer
- City tour in: ISTANBUL, ANKARA, ISTANBUL
- Boat: Tour of the Bosphorus in Istanbul
- Evening transfer: Taksim Square in Istanbul, Taksim Square in Istanbul
- Ticket admission: Suleiman the Great Mosque in Istanbul, Mausoleum of Ataturk, castel and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara , Goreme Valley; Valley of Uchisar; Underground city of Kaimacli; Pasabag Valley , Traditional tea in Safranbolu , Gokgol Magarasi cave , Caves and tombs in Eregli , Suleiman the Great Mosque in Istanbul
- 4 dinner included in: ANKARA, CAPADOCIA, CAPADOCIA, SAFRANBOLU
Exclusions
- Airfares
- Visa Cost for Turkey
- Anything which is not specified under Inclusions
- Cost of Internal Air Tickets
- Travel Insurance
- Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc.
- Guide & Entrance fees during sightseeing or any other item not specified in inclusions.
- Any increase in taxes or fuel, ROE, leading to increase in surface transportation and land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
- Any Surcharges if applicable due to peak season or any other event
- Rates are subject to availability & are subject to change depending on season, surcharge, exhibitions, fairs etc
- Personnel Expenses such as minibar at the hotels
- Drinks at meals
- Tips to the local guide and driver
- Domestic Flight Tickets
Cancellation Policy
| Cancellation Policy (Per Person) | |
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| Days before departure: | Cancellation Charge: |
| 10 days | 100% |
| 10 to 15 days | 75% + Non Refundable Component |
| 15 to 30 days | 30% + Non Refundable Component |
| Hotel / Air | 100% in case of non-refundable ticket / Hotel Room |
| Cruise / Visa | On Actuals |
Payment Policy
| Payment Policy | Online Advance as per Website |
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| Within 45 to 30 days prior to the departure of the tour | 75% of total tour cost or Non Refundable component whichever is higher |
| Within 30 days prior to the departure of the tour | 100% of total tour cost |
All Prices are in Indian Rupees and subject to change without prior notice.
In case FIT flight inclusive package, full amount of flight will be payable at the time of booking.
**For Air tickets being issued / blocked on time limit: Full INR component to be collected before issuance,else price will be subject to change.
Tour prices are valid for Indian Nationals & Foreigners holding Indian Resident Permit.
Booking confirmations are subject to availability.
All Hotels Rooms are subject to availability
We are not holding any reservations of air seats, hotel rooms, conference rooms etc. Final availability status will only be known when we request for bookings.
Holiday Surcharge will be additional if applicable
Any overstay expenses due to delay or change or cancellation in flight will be on the guests own & Akbar Holidays will not be held liable for such expenses however we will provide best possible assistance.
Price on website //quoted are subject to availability at time of confirmation, we are currently not holding any blocking against the sent quotation.
Terms & Conditions
All Prices are in Indian Rupees and subject to change without prior notice.
Price quoted are subject to availablity at time of confirmation, we are currently not holding any blocking against the sent quotation.
Tour prices are valid for Indian Nationals & Foreigners holding Indian Resident Permit.
Booking confirmations are subject to availability.
All Hotels Rooms are subject to availability
We are not holding any reservations of air seats, hotel rooms, conference rooms etc. Final availability status will only be known when we request for bookings.
Holiday Surcharge will be additional if applicable
Any overstay expenses due to delay or change or cancellation in flight will be on the guests own & Akbar Holidays will not be held liable for such expenses however we will provide best possible assistance.
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About Destination
Istanbul, a vibrant city straddling Europe and Asia, is renowned for its rich history, stunning architecture, and bustling bazaars. Ankara, Turkey's capital, offers a blend of modernity and tradition with its museums and government buildings. Cappadocia is famed for its surreal landscapes, featuring fairy chimneys, cave dwellings, and hot air balloon rides. Safranbolu, a UNESCO World Heritage site, charms visitors with its well-preserved Ottoman-era houses, narrow streets, and historic mosques. Each destination showcases unique aspects of Turkey’s diverse cultural and natural heritage, making them must-visit locations for any traveler.
