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TURKEY 2013


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IST Travel has evolved from our experiences of over 05
years.
It was created from experts who specialize in individual
incoming travel business. IST Travel is offering a variety of
combinations for all group sizes as well as leisure and
recreational packages for individual hotel reservations. The
highlights of IST Travel are our ability to organize almost
any specialized wish for the individual travelers and groups.
The connections and relations with the owners of all local
accommodations are outstanding and, on a personal basis,
this has created for IST Travel the unique ability to always
achieve the best possible conditions and prices for our
clients. We assure, that you will be pleased and will enjoy
the services of IST Travel as our goal is to provide the good
customer care and service.
We offer you :
• Turkey Cultural Tours.
• Escorted tours all over Turkey.
• Turkey Package tours programs.
• Accommodation reservations all over Istanbul.
• Wedding and Honeymoon arrangements in the most
picturesque locations in Turkey.
• Turkey vacation programs to over Turkey.
• Car rental reservations and delivery to any location of
your choice (airport, port or hotel) wherever Turkey.
• Tickets for ferries, buses, Trains and airplanes combined
with the accommodations.
• bookings ;enable you to plan;your own tour around
Turkey.
• Transfers, Excursions and guided sightseeing on the
place you visit. Cruises, airplane and rental car in almost
all the destinations. From large scientific commercial
conventions to conferences of small groups of
individuals.
• Accommodation reservations all over Turkey.
• Yachting to Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea and Aegean
Sea.

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Wonders of Cappadocia

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DAYS
ITINERARY
DAY 1: Flight to Istanbul. Transfer to hotel.
Hotel accommodation in Istanbul.
Day 2: Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the ancient
Hippodrome, where we can see the Egyptian
Obelisk, the German Fountain and the
Serpentine Column. Will visit the incredible
Blue Mosque, Istanbul and unique symbol in
the world that contains 6 minarets. Then take
a guided tour to the amazing Mosque of St.
Sophia, who wish may access the interior
according to local cost of entry. Will finish our
day with a visit of the star, the Spice Bazaar,
constituted by the Ottomans for five
centuries and used ever since. Enjoy free
time. Hotel accommodation in Istanbul.
DAY 3: Breakfast at hotel. Sightseeing tour to
the complex of buildings of the Topkapi
Palace, built on high ground and seat of
government for centuries. Enjoy free time for
passengers who wish to access optionally
inside as the local rate. We will then visit the
Rustem Pasha Mosque, famous for its many
different landforms tiles and decorated with
floral motifs. Then we will make one of the
most famous activities of Istanbul, a boat trip
on the Bosphorus waterway separating
Europe and Asia. During this journey you will
appreciate the palaces of the Sultans, and old
wooden houses and enjoy the story in a
different way. Hotel accommodation in
Istanbul.

DAY 5: Breakfast at hotel. Visit this fascinating
region and original landscape, formed by the
lava thrown out by volcanoes Erciyes and
Hasan 3 million years ago. Visit the Goreme
valley, incredible Byzantine monastic complex
composed of rock-cut churches with beautiful
frescoes. Visit Avcilar valleys and Güvercinlik,
which have a spectacular landscape of fairy
chimneys calls. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight
at hotel in Cappadocia.
DAY 6: Breakfast at hotel. Free time to
continue to enjoy this beautiful area. There
ome interesting activities performed as hotair ballooning at dawn, or hiking trails. Dinner
at the hotel. Overnight at hotel in
Cappadocia.
DAY 7: Breakfast at hotel. Shuttle Bus to
Istanbul. Transfer to hotel. Hotel
accommodation in Istanbul.
DAY 8: Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the
airport. Flight to country of origin.

PACKAGE RATE INCULUDED
Airport transfer from Istanbul Ataturk
airport
7 breakfasts and 3 lunches
4 nights in Istanbul in Bed and
Breakfast
3 nights stay in the Cappadocia region.
PACKAGE TOURS: Tour in Istanbul to
ancient Hippodrome, Blue Mosque,
Saint Sophia panoramic tour, Spice
Bazaar, Panoramic visit to Topkapi
Palace, Rustem Pasha Mosque, boat
trip on the Bosphorus. In Ankara visit
Ataturk's Mausoleum. In Cappadocia,
visit Goreme Valley, Avcilar and
Guvercinlik.
Transportation in a fully airconditioned, non-smoking coach
Professional English-speaking tour
guides
PACKAGE RATE Excluding
International airfare.
Entry Visa to Turkey.
Tipping during the trip.
All optional visits.
Any other expenses not mentioned in
the ITINERARY.

DAY 4: Breakfast at hotel. Shuttle Bus to
Ankara. Visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk. In
1953 was inaugurated this mausoleum
dedicated to the founder of modern Turkey,
Ataturk. It is a block of marble columns of 40
tons, which is reached by a long street with
lions at sides, ending in a huge plaza. A must
visit in the capital of Turkey. Shuttle Bus to
Cappadocia. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight at
hotel in Cappadocia.

Price per person
In double occupancy

Peak period
supplement

Hotel
(or Similar)

Category 3*
Category 4*
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Wonders of Turkey

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DAYS

Itinerary
Day 8 - Cappadocia (B-L)

Day 1 - Arrival in Istanbul
Pick up from the airport (or cruise port) and transfer
to your hotel by private car.
Overnight stay in Istanbul

Day 2 - Old City Tour (B-L)
Visit Haghia Sophia Museum, Blue Mosque, the
Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace
(harem not included.)
Overnight stay in Istanbul

Day 3 - Bosphorus & Two Continents Tour (BL)
Visit the Spice Bazaar, enjoy the Bosphorus by Boat,
Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge and Camlica
Hill.
Overnight stay in Istanbul

Day 4 - Ephesus (B-L)
Early morning airport transfer for your flight to Izmir.
Then visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of
the seven ancient wonders of the world. Then visit
Ephesus Ancient City, the best-preserved GrecoRoman city in the world. Here you will explore the
Agora, Odeon, Celsius Library, Hadrian Temple,
Roman Baths, Grand Theatre & Marble Street. After a
lunch break, visit the House of Virgin Mary, where
she is thought to have spent her final years.
Overnight stay in Kusadasi

Day 5 - Pamukkale (B-L-D)
Morning drive to Pamukkale, then lunch. In the
afternoon, tour the 'Cotton Castle.' Bring swimwear
as you may have time to swim in the Antique Pool
(extra fee applies.) Also visit the ancient ruins of the
City of Hierapolis with its theatre and Necropolis.
Overnight in Pamukkale

Full Day Cappadocia Tour - (South)
Visit Derinkuyu Underground City and the beautiful Valley
of Ihlara, formerly known as Peristerema. Explore the
famous rock-hewn churches and hike 4 km through the
valley. On the way back, visit monasteries in Selime
Village and a 13th century Caravansaray on the Silk Road.
After the tour, transfer to airport for your flight back to
Istanbul.
Overnight stay in Istanbul

Day 9 - Istanbul (B)
Pick up from the hotel according to your flight (or cruise)
schedule and transfer to the airport (or cruise port).

Legend: B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner
You can customize this trip with additional days! Slow the
pace with rest days in locations of your choice, or add
additional sightseeing days along the route. Anything is
possible!

DAY 02 ISTANBUL
Breakfast. Optional full day excursion with lunch
included: The Mosque of St. Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the
Hippodrome, the Topkapi Museum and Grand Bazaar.
Covered Bazaar, built in 1660, can be seen as a small
town covered by domes, streets, plazas, 18 gates and
four thousand stores inside. Accommodation.

DAY 03 ISTANBUL

Morning flight from Pamukkale to Cappadocia (via
Istanbul.) Free afternoon.
Overnight stay in Cappadocia

Breakfast. Optional full day excursion with lunch included,
start our visit to the Spice Bazaar, where they sold spices
imported from Egypt during the Ottoman era. Lunch in a
typical restaurant fish to shore. Finally, to embark on a
fascinating cruise along the Bosphorus, the strait that
separates the European and Asian parts of the city.
Accommodation.

Day 7 - Cappadocia (B-L)

DAY 04 ESTAMBUL- ANKARA-CAPPADOCIA

05:00 Hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia (optional
- 150 Euro surcharge applies)
Hotel pickup, then a quick snack and safety briefing.
Watching the balloon inflate, then you're off! Soaring
over fairy chimneys, and dipping low to skim cave
dwellings. This may be your favourite part of your
Turkey trip - it will certainly be unforgettable.
Celebrate a soft landing with a quick drink, and return
to your hotel for breakfast around 8.30am.
Full Day Cappadocia Tour - (North)
Visit Zelve open air museum, which once housed one
of the largest communities in the region. Visit
Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy-chimneys.
Drive to Pasabag (Monks Valley) to see the most
interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Visit
Goreme Open-Air Museum and the natural Castle at
Uchisar.
Overnight stay in Cappadocia

Breakfast at the hotel and early departure by bus to
Ankara. Arrival in Ankara. After breakfast visit to the
Turkish capital of the Mausoleum of Ataturk (founder of
modern Turkey). Continación to Cappadocia. Overnight

Day 6 - Cappadocia (B)

DAY 05 CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast. Departure to visit this fantastic region for its
fascinating and original landscape, formed by the lava
thrown out by volcanoes Erciyes and Hasan 3 million
years old and visit the underground city of Ozkonak. In
the afternoon visit the many monasteries and chapels in
Goreme, dug into the rocks and decorated with frescoes
of the tenth century We pass by the fortress of Uchisar
and Avcilar Valley and the town of Avanos pottery
workshops and rugs and handicrafts. Dinner and
overnight.

Price per person
In double occupancy

Peak period
supplement

- 8 Nights Accommodation.
- Professional English speaking
guide on tours.
- Full day guided tours
mentioned in the itinerary.
- All flight tickets mentioned in
the itinerary.
- All transportation & transfers.
- All meals mentioned in the
itinerary.
- All museum and entrance fees
where necessary.
- All Local taxes & No hidden
costs!
Not Included
- International Airfare & taxes.
- Optional Balloon flight over
Cappadocia
- Visits and services not
mentioned in program.
- Travel Insurance
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities to the guide and
driver
- Visa fee

Hotel
(or Similar)

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ISTANBUL MINI TOUR

05
Days

Itinerario
Day 1 - Arrival in Istanbul
Pick up from the airport and transfer to your
hotel by private car.
Overnight stay in Istanbul
Day 2 - Old City Tour (B-L)
Visit Haghia Sophia Museum, Blue Mosque, the
Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace
(harem not included.)
Overnight stay in Istanbul
Day 3 - Free day (B-D)
Free day for wandering the streets of the Old
City, getting lost in the Grand Bazaar or taking a
leisurely Turkish bath in an historic hamam. Play
backgammon and drink tea, or travel into the
New City around Istiklal Street to experience
Istanbul the way the locals do.
19:45 - Evening pickup from your hotel for a
Turkish Night Show. A fun-filled evening
watching belly dancers, traditional folk dancing
and music on old-fashioned Turkish instruments.
Includes dinner and drop-off back at your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul

Tour Includes
- 4 Nights Accommodation.
- Professional English speaking guide on
tours.
- Full day guided tours mentioned in the
itinerary.
- All transportation & transfers.
- All meals mentioned in the itinerary.
- Turkish Night Show & Dinner.
- All museum and entrance fees where
necessary.
- All Local taxes & No hidden costs!

Day 4 - Bosphorus & Two Continents Tour (B-L)
Enjoy the Bosphorus by Boat. Visit the Spice
Bazaar, Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge
and Camlica Hill.
Overnight stay in Istanbul
Day 5 - Istanbul - End (B)
Pick up from the hotel according to your flight
schedule and transfer to the airport.
Legend: B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner

Price per person
In double occupancy
Category 3*

Peak period
supplement

Hotel
(or Similar)

Not Included
- International Airfare & taxes.
- Visits and services not mentioned in
program.
- Travel Insurance.
- Personal expenses.
- Gratuities to the guide and driver.

Category 4*
Category 5*

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Optional Excursions
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Istanbul in One Day Sightseeing Tour: Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand
Bazaar Full-day eight-hour tour of Istanbul and its four main attractions Superb Blue
Mosque , Historic Hagia Sophia and its Byzantine mosaics , Underground Cistern Ottoman
architecture and museums of Topkapi Palace. Shopping in the Grand Bazaar
Lunch included
English-speaking guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

- Day trip from Istanbul to Ephesus and the House of Virgin Mary
Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where Mary spent her final days
Explore the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
See the Library of Celsus and the Great Theater
Enjoy an authentic Turkish lunch (included)
Round-trip flights from Istanbul to Izmir included

- Round-trip full-day tour from Istanbul to Cappadocia
Discover Özkonak Underground City, an ancient site built on the slopes of Mt Idis
Visit Uchisar, the tallest point in Cappadocia, and Devrent Valley, home to unusual natural
rock formations.
Learn about Cappadocia's history at the Open-Air Museum in Goreme
Round-trip flight from Istanbul included
Small-group tour limited to 20 people ensures a more personalized experience
- 2-day tour to Troy and Gallipoli from Istanbul
Anzac Cove, the Lone Pine Australian Memorial at Gallipoli
See the re-creation of the famous Trojan Horse in Troy
All admission fees, transportation and guide included
- Combine two best-selling Istanbul tours for a discounted price
See top Istanbul attractions on a city sightseeing tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi
Palace and the Grand Bazaar
Explore the Basilica Cistern where scenes from the James Bond movie From Russia with
Love were filmed, and visit Istanbul’s Hippodrome
Enjoy the perfect introduction to Turkish culture and cuisine with a dinner and show combo
Relax over a 4-course traditional meal and watch a live belly dancing and Anatolian folklore
performance
- Istanbul evening drive with dinner and floorshow
Four-course dinner with wine
Exotic floorshow featuring belly dancers and an Anatolian cultural folklore group
Pickup and drop off from central Istanbul hotels
- Istanbul City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
1.5-hour city highlights tour of Istanbul
Tour by double-decker bus with several hop-on, hop-off points
Hop on and off at Taksim Saquare, Hagia Sophia, Dolmabahce Palace, Old Pera, Edirnekapi and
Kumkapi. Choice of morning and afternoon tours
Commentary in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Russian,
Hebrew, Arabic and Dutch

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Optional Excursions
- Istanbul Two Continents Half-Day Tour
Four-hour afternoon tour of Beylerbeyi Palace and views from Camlica Hill
Travel from Istanbul's European shores over the Bosphorus to the Asian side of the city
Elegant Beylerbeyi Palace and its waterfront location
Panoramic views over Istanbul from Camlica Hill
English-speaking guide
Pick-up and drop-off from central Istanbul hotels
- Bosphorus Cruise and Istanbul's Egyptian Bazaar
Combined four-hour Bosphorus sightseeing cruise and Egyptian Bazaar tour
Shop for bargains in the Egyptian spice bazaar
Cruise the Bosphorus past the famous Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi palaces
Choice of morning or afternoon tours
English-speaking guide
Pickup and drop off from central Istanbul hotels
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Izmir Shore Excursion: Day Trip to Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary
Izmir shore excursion to Ephesus and House of the Virgin Mary
Guided tour of Ephesus' ancient sights
Explore the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Enjoy a
lunch of authentic Turkish cuisine (included)
Transport by air-conditioned coach
English-speaking local tour guide
Covered by Viator's worry-free policy: guaranteed on-time return to your ship

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Princes’ Island Tour from Istanbul: Buyukada
Full-day trip from Istanbul to Büyükada by ferry
Marvel at top Istanbul sights from the water like Topkapi Palace and Kiz Kulesi
Spend time at leisure on the largest of the Princes’ Islands and embrace laid-back island
life Explore Büyükada by horse-drawn carriage and admire the island’s Ottoman-era
mansions Hear the island’s history from your guide and learn of its role as a place of
exile for banished Turkish aristocrats
Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned coach included

- Full-day trip from Kusadasi to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pamukkale in Denizli
Province
See Pamukkale’s bright white travertine terraces with your guide
Take a dip in the naturally formed spa pools in the ancient city of Hierapolis
Stroll around the ruins of Hierapolis and see its intriguing necropolis and vast Roman theater
Hotel pickup and drop-off by luxury air-conditioned coach
Small-group tour with a maximum of 14 people ensures a more personalized experience

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CONDITIONS
Prices valid from 01/01 to 31/12 2013.

Prices may be changed due to rate increases,
changing classes and rates, and other
circumstances beyond IST Travel.
The peak periods are valid only during 2013
and may change in the coming years.

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