Glorious Istanbul, Turkey
Arrival to Istanbul Ataturk airport then proceed to hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Istanbul: a enthralling city built on two Continents, Asia and Europe, separated beautifully by the Bosphorus Strait. This is one of the glorious cities in the world where you can see a modern western city combined with a traditional eastern city, it’s a melting pot of many civilizations and different people.
Overnight stay.
After breakfast, visit the Roman Hippodrome where Horse Chariot races were held in Constantinople. Later visit the very famous Sultan Ahmed Mosque a.k.a. ‘The Blue Mosque’, and visit Topkapi Palace, the residence of Ottoman sultans for almost four centuries.
Later visit the famous local production center for leather garments and handmade Turkish Carpets.
Return to your hotel and overnight stay.
After breakfast, get ferry to Princes’ Island. Visit the most beautiful Island with authentic kiosks, pavillions and natüre. Taste the very delicious local foods at the lunch and rent electric car (on your own) to see all around the Island.
Afterwards, get ferry back to Istanbul and drive back to your hotel.
Overnight stay.
After breakfast, visit the very old abd very famous Spice Bazaar (Market). You can buy various types of spices, herbs, Turkish delights, coffee sets, chess sets, backgammon sets, coffee pots, sets and more on.
Later, take a boat for Bosphorus Cruise (one hour) followed by a visit to Grand Bazaar of İstanbul which is covered by hemispheric domes-houses. Visit to Pierre Loti Hill and Maqm Abu Ayyub Al Ansar.
Return to your hotel and overnight stay.
After breakfast, discover Istanbul by yourself till your transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
Package Cost
| Package Cost
(on Double sharing) |
Hotel Category | Hotel Name | Remarks |
| Rs. 31,500 per person | 4* deluxe | Nidya Hotel Bosphors / The Peak hotel or similar | Cost based on a minimum of 02 paying guests, sharing a double room.
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| Rs. 46,500 per person | 5* | Crowne Plaza or similar | Cost based on a minimum of 02 paying guests, sharing a double room.
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Validity of the package cost: 31 August 2021 to 01 April 2022.
Inclusions:
- Welcome drink on arrival.
- 4 nights & 5 days accommodation as per package.
- Wi-Fi at the hotel.
- Daily buffet breakfast at hotel’s restaurant.
- Lunch at local restaurant on Day 2, 3 & 4.
- Private airconditioned vehicle for sightseeing and transfers
- Professional licensed English speaking guides for your sightseeing service.
- Entrance fee for museums and sightseeing.
- 01 Hour Bosphorus cruise tour.
- Two way Ferry ticket for sea passing for visit to Princes’ Island.
- Bottled water in the room with amenities.
Cost Exclusions:
- Goods & Services tax @ 5%
- TCS @ 5% on all international packages for Indian clients (claimable)
- Air-tickets
- Visa & Insurance
- Any expense of personal nature not mentioned in the inclusions.
- Tips / Gratuities.
- Any meals / excursions not mentioned in the inclusions.
General Note:
- Check-in time is 15.00 hours and Check-out time is 12.00 noon
- Early check-in and late check-out will be subject to availability and at the discretion of the hotel.
- Twin beds are subject to availability.
- Rooms and rates will be subject to availability at the time of doing confirmed booking.
- Rates are not applicable during events and exhibition period.
Payment Terms:
- 25% advance deposit upon booking + 100% visa charges.
- 50% payment 21 days before arrival
- 25% balance payment 7 days before arrival
Cancellation Clause:
- 21 days prior to arrival: 25% advance deposit on booking + 100% visa charges,
- Between 20 – 7 days of arrival: 40% of the package cost + 100% visa charges,
- Between 7 – 3 days of arrival: 70% of the package cost + 100% visa charges,
- Between 48 hours or less of arrival: 100% of the package cost + 100% visa charges.
Mode of Payment:
- NEFT / IMPS / RTGS
- Credit card (3% bank charges applicable)
Visa types, process & requirements:
- Indians who possess valid visa or residence permit of UK / USA / Schengen Country / Ireland are eligible for an e-Visa.
- E-visa is an official document permitting entry into and travel within Turkey.
- The e-Visa is an alternative to visas issued at Turkish missions and at the ports of entry.
- Applicants obtain their visas electronically after entering required information and making payments by a credit or debit card. Your e-Visa will be emailed to you when your visa application has been completed successfully.
- Passport control officers at ports of entry can verify your e-Visa on their system. However, you are advised to keep your e-Visa with you either as a soft copy (tablet PC, smart phone, etc.) or as a hard copy in case of any failure on their system.
- As in the case of other visas, respective Turkish officials at the ports of entry reserves the right to deny entry into Turkey to a holder of an e-Visa without any explanation.
- If you do not possess valid visa or residence permit of UK / USA / Schengen Country / Ireland, then you will need to apply for a Turkey visa through Turkey embassy.
- Visa processing may take anywhere between 3 – 5 working days to get approved.
Documents required for E-Visa:
- Scanned copy of the first and last page of your Passport;
- Two (2) recent colour photographs (2.5 x 2.5 inch), 80% face coverage, taken against a white background
- Confirmed return flight ticket;
- Hotel reservation;
- Valid Visa or Residence permit of UK / USA / Schengen Country / Ireland.
Documents required for Turkey Visa (Sticker visa):
- Passport;
- Visa applicable form (dully filled in)
- Two (2) recent colour photographs (2.5 x 2.5 inch), 80% face coverage, taken against a white background
- Confirmed return flight ticket;
- Hotel reservation;
- Income tax returns (last 3 years)
- 6 months of bank statement
- Cover letter with the purpose of travel
