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Turkey - Dubai Combined Package
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ARRIVAL
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Upon your arrival at Istanbul airport our transferman will be ready to meet and transfer you to your hotel. Time at leisure, stay overnight in Istanbul.
Included Meals: (No Meals) |
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| Day 2 |
FULL DAY TOUR TO THE HIGHTLIGHTS |
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After breakfast at the hotel, depart for a full day tour of Istanbul, visiting the magestic Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, Egyptian Obelisks and Topkapi Palace (closed on Tuesdays). After lunch we continue to the magnificent Haghia Sophia (closed on Mondays) and the Grand Bazaar (closed on Sundays). After the tour you will be transferred back to your hotel. Stay overnight in Istanbul.
Included Meals: (BREAKFAST & LUNCH)
Optional: Mysterious Ceremony of Turkish Whirling Dervishes that will touch your soul! |
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| Day 3 |
CRUISE ON THE BOSPHORUS
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Departing in the morning from the hotel. We will take a brief visit to the 17th Century Spice Bazaar which is the second largest covered bazaar in Istanbul and then embark on a cruise along the brilliant Bosphorus. This legendary strait separates Europe and Asia. Winding between wooded hills, it is lined with mosques, castles, 19th century mansions, picturesque villages and the extravagant baroque palaces of the late Ottoman sultans. At the tours end, you will be transferred to the airport to take a flight to Izmir. Arrive in Izmir and transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi.Dinner at the hotel and stay overnight in Kusadasi.
Included Meals: (BREAKFAST & DINNER) |
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| Day 4 |
PAMUKKALE |
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Breakfast is served at the hotel. After breakfast depart from your hotel to Pamukkale. On arrival you will see the Cotton Cliffs, one of the natural wonders of the world formed by deposits of calcareous salts. Also visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with its Bascilica, theatre and Roman Baths. Lunch is included. After the tour, you will be returned to your hotel in Kusadasi. Dinner and stay overnight in Kusadasi.
Included Meals: (BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER) |
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| Day 5 |
EPHESUS & CAPPADOCIA |
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You will begin the day with a visit to the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, then proceed to the Ancient City of Ephesus where you will explore some of the best preserved theatres, fountains and buildings in the world. A definite must while in Turkey. Not to be forgotten is the House of the Virgin Mary on the top of the mountain, a pilgrimage site for many people of all denominations. After tour, you will be transferred to the airport to take a flight to Kayseri. Arrive in Kayseri and transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia. Stay overnight in Cappadocia. Included Meals: (BREAKFAST & LUNCH) |
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| Day 6 |
CAPPADOCIA |
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After breakfast depart for a full day tour of one of the most amazing parts of Cappadocia. On this full day tour you will visit Devrent Valley, Zelve Open-air Museum and Monk's Valley (Pasabagi) where you will find the world famous fairy chimneys. A break for lunch in Avanos and then continue on to the Goreme Open Air Museum visiting the numerous churches and monasteries. Depart the Goreme Open Air Museum for a panoramic view of Esentepe and then onto Uchisar, a natural rock castle. After the tour we will you drive back to your hotel. Overnight in Capadoccia.
Included Meals: (BREAKFAST & LUNCH)
Optional: Experience most exciting way to view the dramatic scenery of this unique area with a Hot Air Balloon ride. |
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| Day 7 |
FLY TO DUBAI
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After visits transfer to the airport to take a flight back to Istanbul.Arrive in Istanbul and take an international flight to Dubai.
Arrive in Dubai airport, meet with transfer man upon arrival to take hotel. Free time at leisure, stay overnight in Dubai.
Included Meals: (BREAKFAST) |
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| Day 8 |
DUBAI
CITY TOUR
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Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
After breakfast, pick-up from your hotel for a half day city tour of Dubai.
Our route take us to the magnificent Jumeirah mosque, and afterwards head to the World Trade Centre - the highest building in the Middle Wast. After a short break by the Creek we arrive to the oldest part of the city, Bastakia where old wind-towered houses of wealthy merchants are still to be seen. Close by we visit the fascinating Dubai Museum in the Al Fahidi Fort that has been there for almost two centuries defending the settlers of early days. We continue our tour through material market taking a closer look at the wind-towers on our ways to Abras, local water taxis that will take us across the Creek to the area of spice and gold souks. We will walk through bustling alleys of these souks being amazed by mysterical aromas of numerous spices and the breath-taking amount of dazzling jewellery varying from traditional to latest designs displayed by almost 200 shops. Then we will visit the City Center Shopping Mall for an hour.
Drive back to your hotel and stay overnight in Dubai.
Included Meals: (BREAKFAST) |
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| Day 9 |
DESERT SAFARI
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After breakfast, free time. In the afternoon pick-up from your hotel for a half day Desert Safari.
After settling down in the 4WD vehicles, the jeeps will speed through the desert of the golden sand dunes. The dune bashing or desert driving continues with the thrill of going up and down the dunes provoking many shrieks and laughter full of excitement. The final leg of this program takes us to the main campsite. This will most definitely be the highlight of the trip. After witnessing a memorable sight - the true Arabian sunset with its glory and magic, at the dusk there is an opportunity to try some Camel riding nearby the Bedouin camp. A delicious BBQ dinner is prepared on open fired and a variety of beverages are available. The tempo of the music increases as a Belly dancer starts dancing to the rhythm of the music. What better way to experience a true Arabian night than this.
After the tour transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Dubai.
Included Meals: (BREAKFAST & DINNER) |
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LEISURE TIME
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Free time at leisure.
Overnight at Dubai.
Included Meals: (BREAKFAST) |
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| Day 11 |
FLY HOME
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After breakfast, check-out hotel.
Transfer to airport for your final flight to home.
The end of our services.
Included Meals: (BREAKFAST) |
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HOTELS OF THE PACKAGE |
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ISTANBUL GOLDEN HORN HOTEL www.goldenhornhotel.com
CAPPADOCIA YUSUF PASA KONAGI www.yusufyk.com
KUSADASI PINE BAY MARINA HOTEL www.pinebay.com
DUBAI HAWTHORN HOTEL www.hawthorn-deira.com
(Hotels may change depending on the availibility. And price may change accordingly. This information will be given to you during the reservation) |
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DEPARTURE DATES & PRICE LIST |
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Departure from 15.10.07 to 24.12.08
Every Wednesday,Thursday & Sunday |
P.P. In
Double
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P.P. In
Triple
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| 15.09.2007 - 31.03.2008 |
1855 $ |
1660 $ |
| Formula 1 & Christmas Period |
please ask |
please ask |
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**Above prices may change during the fair, bayram times in Dubai. |
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INCLUDED SERVICES |
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- 10 Nights, 4 Star Hotel Accommodation including breakfast.
- Domestic flight tickets, Istanbul to Izmir to Kayseri to Istanbul.
- All sightseeing tours as described in the itinerary.
- All admission fees to the visited sites.
- English speaking tour guide on your excursions.
- All meals as stated in the itinerary.
- All Transportation as described in the itinerary by air-conditioned, non smoking vehicle.
- All taxes and service fees.
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WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED |
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- International airfares
- Airport tax
- Visa
- Any tips to guide
- Optional tours
- Driver or staff at hotels
- Items of a personal nature
- Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)
- Medical services.
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First Hand, Local 
