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About Pera Air & Tourism
TURKEY
2015
KAKTUS TOURISM TRAVEL AGENCY
PERA AIR & TOURISM INC
Dear Colleagues,
We are entering yet another new season and
as ever we are full of hope that it is going to
be the best, the most successful and productive.
We know that a successful organization is
achieved only as the result of a team game
itself, with all players understanding the goal.
The game involves 1001 details to be considered - the goal, of course, being that all participants are winners! And you, our dear
partners, are as much part of this game.
This brochure aims to give you better understanding why Turkey might be considered as
an excellent touristic destination. Our approach is unique. Rather than simply describing our various destinations, our suggested
itineraries focus on the amazing experiences
that Turkey has to offer. We hope you’ll find
our brochure different and more useful than
those of other tour operators.
Turkey has a lot to offer both to cultural and
corporate groups from visits of historical
sites to discovering the inland areas, in addition to sports activities and the attractions of
numerous beach resorts. This variety is supported by PERA-Kaktus Tourism, a highly
professional incoming & destination management company established to take care of all
the details for a truly successful event.
Sincerely yours,
Tatiana Tsagaeva
Managing Partner
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Destination Management Company (DMC)
and corporate travel expert, Pera Air &
Tourism (operating under the trade
name “Kaktus Tourism Travel”) is a privately-owned company and was founded in
1994 by a team of professionals with many
collective years of experience in the travel
industry who since then have successfully
operated at the Turkish market. Pera-Kaktus
Tourism is a member of TURSAB and offers
full DMC, tour operator and travel agency
services, always focusing on organising all
the details required in the successful delivery of any kind of event. With its dynamic
and creative team which is led by a professional senior management that includes
company owners with over 35 years of destination knowledge and experience, PeraKaktus Tourism has become one of Turkey’s
experts for travel and MICE and is renowned
for its professionalism and impeccable delivery.
Pera - Kaktus Tourism is a corporate travel
expert which along with its unequalled service, always offers the most appropriate
solution for your event. The agency’s large
global network encompasses business partners in Turkey, USA, UK, Austria, Germany,
Ireland, Bulgaria, Russia and China. With this
network Pera Air & Tourism is able to guarantee exceptional delivery of your brief and
any special requirements. The agency takes
particular pride in being able to offer its
clients the most advantageous rates available.
Our Vision: We know that a successful organisation is achieved only as the result of a
team game itself, with all players understanding the goal. The game involves 1001
details to be considered - the goal, of course,
being that all participants are winners!”
Our Mission: to provide the creativity, high
standards and professionalism demanded
both by our clients and of ourselves organising Cultural & Religious Tours, Local & International Meetings, Conferences, Product
Launches and Incentive Programs throughout Turkey.
Why Turkey
Content
daily tours
introduction
stopovers
hotels
regular departures
Introduction
2-7
Daily Tours
8 - 11
Stopovers
12 - 15
Regular Departures
16- 19
Hotels
EXCELLENT REASONS TO COME
TURKEY is a kaleidoscope of cultural diversity, art history and ancient civilizations…
Culture & Art: Turkey's history of human habitation goes back 25,000 years. Some of the earliest-known human communities are here. Hittites, Phrygians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Crusaders, Seljuks, Mongols, Ottomans and others
have all left their works of art and culture in what is now the Turkish homeland. Modern Turkey has all this—and more
mobile phones than you've ever seen in one place before.
Special-Interest Activities: With nearly 8400 km (5200 mi) of coastline, water sports and yachting are big favourites.
Hiking, white-water rafting, mountain-climbing and bicycling are all important, and growing, as is skiing
Anatolia has been the birthplace of the three major religions: Christianity, Judaism and Islam. This fact alone, lends
Turkey its unique and invaluable cultural and archaeological heritage. Because of its secular position in the world, the
Turkish attitude toward religion has been on of tolerance.
Twenty civilizations and 10,000 years of history have left Turkey with a breathtaking legacy of ancient ruins and
archaeological sites, many of which are still under excavation.
“Crossroads of Civilizations”. Ancient Greeks, Persians, Arabs, Romans, Byzantines, and the Ottomans.
More Roman sites than Italy… More ancient Greek sites than in Greece
Proximity. Istanbul is easy to reach from all around the world. It is 11 hours from the East coast of North America and
Singapore, around 6 hours from Delhi and 2 - 3 hours from Europe.
Flights. Almost all major international airlines serve Istanbul, and the National carrier, Turkish Airlines (THY), offers
direct flights from over 66 international cities. Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport is only ½ hour by road from downtown Istanbul. Domestic flights are available every day and take just 40- 60 minutes. Istanbul’s International airport with its 18
gates terminal is able to handle 15 million passengers.
Safety. Has the lowest European crime rate, among the very lowest in the world.
Hotels. All main International chains are in Istanbul, all offering luxury and an excellent standard of service
Hospitality. In Turkish tradition, each guest is a gift of God. Genuinely warm and friendly, Turkish hospitality guarantees memories for a lifetime.
Value for money. The very best in Europe, one of the best worldwide. The right place to treat you!
Food. One of the 3 best cuisines in the world. All foods freshly prepared. Wide range of starters (meze), fish, meat, all
types of fruit and vegetables imaginable, desserts to suit everyone’s palate
Theme
THE ONLY PLACE IN THE WORLD WHERE TWO CONTINENTS MEET!
SO LET US MEET WHERE THE CONTINENTS MEET!
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Main Regions of Turkey
General Information
Turkey, known officially as the Republic of Turkey, is a Eurasian country that stretches across the Anatolian
peninsula in Western Asia and Thrace in the Balkan region of southeastern Europe. Turkey is bordered by eight
countries: Bulgaria to the northwest; Greece to the west; Georgia to the northeast; Armenia, Azerbaijan and Iran
to the east; and Iraq and Syria to the southeast. The Mediterranean Sea and Cyprus are to the south; the Aegean
Sea to the west; and the Black Sea is to the north. Separating Anatolia and Thrace are the Sea of Marmara and
the Turkish Straits (the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles), which are commonly reckoned to delineate the boundary between Europe and Asia, thereby making Turkey a country of significant geostrategic importance. The
actual area of Turkey inclusive of its lakes, is 814,578 square kilometers, of which 790,200 are in Asia and
24,378 are located in Europe.
Geography: Although it is made up mainly of mountains and hills, Turkey can be divided into seven distinct
geographic regions: Thrace and the borderlands of the Marmara Sea, the Aegean and Mediterranean region, the
Black Sea region, western Anatolia, the central Anatolian plateau, the eastern highlands, and southeast Anatolia.
Thrace and the borderlands of the Marmara Sea contain a central plain of gently rolling hills. The region’s eastern portion reaches 2,543 meters (8,343 feet) atop Mount Uludag. The coastlands of the Aegean and Mediterranean region are narrow and hilly, while those of the Black Sea rise steeply to the heights of the Pontic Mountains. Western Anatolia consists of irregular ranges and interior valleys separating the Aegean coast from the
central Anatolian plateau, Turkey’s largest geographic region. The plateau is completely surrounded by mountains. The eastern highlands are the country’s most mountainous and rugged region and the site of Mount Ararat, Turkey’s highest peak at 5,137 meters (16,854 feet). Southeast Anatolia is a rolling plateau enclosed on the
north, east, and west by mountains.
Climate: Although Turkey is situated in a geographical location where climatic conditions are quite temperate,
the diverse nature of the landscape , and the existence in particular of the mountains that run parallel to the
coasts, results in significant differences in climatic conditions from one region to the other. While the coastal
areas enjoy milder climates, the inland Anatolian plateau experiences extremes of hot summers and cold winters with limited rainfall.
Language: Turkish, the official language of the country, is related to the Uralic-Altaic languages spoken across
Asia from Finland to Dongbei Pingyuan. Arabic is spoken in the regions bordering Syria. English is an increasingly popular second or third language.
Turkey on international arena: •Council of Europe (1949) •NATO (1952) •OECD (1961) •OSCE (1973)
(*) •G20 Industrial nations (1999) •EU Full membership negotiations in 2005 •EEC Associate member since
1963 •EU Customs union agreement in 1995
(*) Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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The Marmara Region occupies the northwest corner of the country and represents 8.5% of the total area of Turkey with its
67.000 square kilometers of
land. Being a point of juncture between Europe and
Asia, this area has seen
thousands of tribes and their
civilizations
passing
through, from one continent
to the other.
Main Sights: Iznik (Nicaea),
Thrace, Troy, Dardanelles,
Abydos, Alexandria Troas,
Bithynia
Aegean Region. Aegean
shores are among the loveliest landscapes in the country. The magnificent coastline, lapped by the clear
water of the Aegean Sea, abounds in vast and pristine beaches surrounded by olive groves, rocky crags and pine woods. Dotted
with idyllic fishing harbors, popular holiday villages and the remains of more than 5,000 years of history, culture and mythology, this region offers a holiday with something for everyone - nature lovers, sun worshippers, photographers, sports enthusiasts, sailors and archaeologists. Along the whole length of the coast, accommodations to suit every taste and price range can be
found.
Main Sights: Aphrodisias, Assos, Bodrum (Halicarnassus), Caunos, Cesme, Datca, Cnidos, Ephesus, Foca (Phokaia), Kusadasi,
Labranda, Marmaris, Nyssa, Pamukkale (Hierapolis), Colossae, Pergamum, Priene, Miletus, Didyma, Sardis, Teos (Sigacik),
Pygale, Aizanoi
Mediterranean region takes its name from the Mediterranean Sea, and occupies 15% of the total area of Turkey with its
120.000 square kilometers of land. West and Mid-Taurus mountains run parallel to the coast line. Because of high and steep
mountains, the valleys between the sea and mountain range are very narrow, the width varies between 120-180 kilometers.
There are some important rivers rising especially during the Spring when the snow is melting, and many lakes on the highlands with a great nature. The population is concentrated especially at the locations suitable for agriculture, tourism, industry and commerce. Main Sights: Demre (Myra), Fethiye (Telmessos), Kas, Kalkan, Aperlai, Isinda, Patara, Xanthos, Letoon,
Pinara, Tlos, Kekova, Simena, Olympos, Chimaera, Phaselis, Termessos, Selge, Perge, Aspendos, Side, Alanya, Pisidian Antioch, Sagalassos, Iskenderun, Cilicia, Lycia, Pamphylia
Black Sea Region. Northern Anatolian region along the Black Sea occupies 18% of the total area of Turkey with its 141.000
square kilometers of land. This northern coastal region has a steep and rocky coast, and rivers cascade through gorges of
the coastal ranges. A few of the large rivers, those cutting back through the Pontus Mountains (Dogu Karadeniz Daglari),
have tributaries that flow in broad, elevated basins. Access inland from the coast is limited to a few narrow valleys, and, as a
result, the coast has always been isolated from the interior. The population and cities are concentrated along the coast line.
Main Sights: Bithynia, Pontus, Safranbolu and traditional Turkish houses
Central Anatolia Region. Although termed a plateau, this region is actually quite diverse. Stretching inland from the Aegean, it occupies the area between the two zones of folded mountains, extending east to the point where the two mountain
ranges converge. Central Anatolian region occupies 19% of the total area of Turkey with its 151.000 square kilometers of
land, it's the second largest region of Turkey after Eastern Anatolia. The plateau-like, arid highlands of Anatolia are considered the heartland of the country. Main Sights: Cappadocia, Tuz (Salt)Lake, Catalhoyuk, Gordion (Gordium), Hattusas,
Phrygia and the Phrygians
Eastern Turkey, where the Pontus and Taurus Mountains converge, is rugged country with higher elevations, a more
severe climate, and greater precipitation than on the Anatolian plateau. The average elevation of the peaks is greater than
2,000 meters. Mount Ararat is located in this area. Many of the peaks are extinct volcanoes that have been active in the
recent past, as evidenced by widespread lava flows. Eastern Anatolian is the largest region of Turkey occupying 21% of the
total area of the country with its 163.000 square kilometers of land. Main Sights: Mount Ararat, Akdamar, Ani site, Van Lake,
Tigris
Southeast Region. This region is geographically the smallest region of Turkey representing only 9.7% of the total area of
Turkey with its 75.000 square kilometers of land certainly not that small with respect to natural and historical beauties it
possesses. This region of ancient cities, is adorned by attractive natural figures, constituting a real mixture of sights and
past combined with originality. Thanks to GAP (Southeastern Anatolian Project) the area is having great changes positively;
many farming lands and dam lakes were formed lately with this project. Valleys and Plateaus occupy large areas in the
south of southeast Taurus mountains. Main Sights: Commagene, Nemrut Dag (Mount Nemrut), Hasankeyf, Zeugma, Gobeklitepe
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Main Cities of Turkey
Daily Tours in & beyond Istanbul
Istanbul, historically also known as Byzantium and Constantinople) is the largest city in
Turkey and fifth largest city proper in the world with a population of 12.6 million. Istanbul is
also a megacity, as well as the cultural and financial centre of Turkey. The city covers 39
districts of the Istanbul province. It is located on the Bosphorus Strait and encompasses the
natural harbour known as the Golden Horn, in the northwest of the country. It extends both
on the European (Thrace) and on the Asian (Anatolia) sides of the Bosphorus, and is thereby
the only metropolis in the world that is situated on two continents. In its long history, Istanbul has served as the capital city of the Roman Empire (330–395), the Eastern Roman
(Byzantine) Empire (395–1204 and 1261–1453), the Latin Empire (1204–1261), and the
Ottoman Empire (1453–1922). The city was chosen as joint European Capital of Culture for
2010. The historic areas of Istanbul were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985.
Ankara is the capital of Turkey and the country's second largest city after Istanbul with
population of 5,751,360,. The history of Ankara and its surroundings stretches back to the
Hatti civilisation of the Bronze Age. Two thousand years before the Jesus, the Hittites become the dominant power of the region, and were then followed by the Phyrgians, Lydians
and Persians. In the 3rd Century BC, a Celtic race known as the Galatians made Ankara their
capital city. The name Ankara comes from the word 'Ancyra', which means 'anchor.'
Izmir, historically Smyrna, is Turkey's third most populous city and the country's second
largest port city after Istanbul. It is located along the outlying waters of the Gulf of Izmir, by
the Aegean Sea. The total population of the province is 3,795,978.
Izmir has almost 3,500 years of urban history. Lying on an advantageous location at the head
of its gulf running down in a deep indentation midway on the western Anatolian coast, the
city has been one of the principal mercantile cities of the Mediterranean Sea for much of its
history. Modern Izmir also incorporates the nearby ancient cities of Ephesus, Pergamum, Sardis and Klazomenai.
Antalya, Turkey's the most popular resort in the Mediterranean region (ancient Pamphylia),
is an attractive city with shady palm-lined boulevards, a prize-winning marina on the Mediterranean. In the picturesque old quarter, Kaleici, narrow winding streets and old wooden
houses abut the ancient city walls. Since its founding in the second century B.C. by Attalus II,
a king of Pergamum, who named the city Attaleai after himself, Antalya has been continuously inhabited. The Romans, Byzantines and Seljuks in turn occupied the city before it came
under Ottoman rule.
Bodrum. The reputation of Bodrum boatyards dates back to ancient times, and today, craftsmen still build the traditional yachts: the Tirhandil with a pointed bow and stern, and the
Gullets with a broad beam and rounded stern. An impressive medieval castle built by the
Knights of Rhodes guards the entrance to Bodrum's dazzling blue bay, in which the Aegean
and the Mediterranean Seas meet. The town's charm is well-known, attracting a diverse
population of vacationers who stroll along its long palm-lined waterfront, while elegant
yachts crowd the marina.
Trabzon, historically known as Trapezus and Trebizond, is a city on the Black Sea coast.
Trabzon, located on the historical Silk Road, became a melting pot of religions, languages and
culture for centuries and a trade gateway to Iran in the southeast, Russia and the Caucasus to
the northeast. The Venetian and Genoese merchants paid visits to the city and sold silk, linen
and woolen fabric. During the Ottoman period, Trabzon, because of the importance of its
port, became a focal point of trade to Iran, India and the Caucasus. Trabzon formed the basis
of several states in its long history, and was the capital city of the Empire of Trebizond.
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Half Day Morning Tour NO: 1. THE IMPERIAL TOUR
VISIT OF THE HAGIA SOPHIA, BLUE MOSQUE, HIPPODROME & GRAND COVERED BAZAAR
Hippodrome—the Imperial Centre, termed the Old City, evidence of the illustrious past that
imbue the entire area with a sense of history
Hagia Sophia Museum - (Closed on Mondays)
The church of Holy Wisdom is undoubtedly one of the greatest architectural creations in the
world. Rebuilt by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian circa AD 535, it was transformed into a
mosque after the Ottoman conquest of the city in 1453.
Blue Mosque is thought by many to be the most splendid of the imperial mosques in the city
with its graceful cascade of domes and semi domes and its 6 slender minarets. Founded by
Sultan Ahmet I between 1609 & 1616.
Istanbul Grand Covered Bazaar (closed on Sundays). Istanbul’s legendary bazaar, a labyrinth
of over 4,000 little shops, occupying 30.7 hectares, is everything one dreams an oriental market
could be and indeed one of the most fascinating and irresistible attractions of Istanbul. Established by Mehmet the Conqueror in mid- 15th century, it is a small city in itself: according to a
survey made in 1880 the bazaar contained at that time 4,399 shops, 2,195 ateliers, 497 stalls, 12
storehouses, 18 fountains, 12 small mosques, a primary school and a hamam (Turkish bath).
Tour is operated on the daily basis (except Monday) in AM only. Hotel pick up between 0800 & 0830 depending on the hotel
location
Price per person: 30.– Euro (lunch excluded)
Half Day Afternoon Tour NO: 2. THE OTTOMAN WONDERS!!!
VISIT OF TOPKAPI PALACE MUSEUM & LITTLE HAGIA SOPHIA MOSQUE
Topkapi Palace Museum - (Closed on Tuesdays). The Great Palace of the Ottoman Sultans is
the most extensive and fascinating monument of Ottoman civil architecture in existence. In
addition to its architectural and historical interest, it contains as a museum, superb and unrivalled collections of porcelains, armour, fabrics, jewels, illuminated manuscripts, calligraphy and
many objects of art formerly belonging to the Sultans. Topkapı was built between 1459 and 1465
as the seat of government of the newly installed Ottoman regime.
Little Hagia Sophia Mosque, formerly the Church of the Saints Sergius and Bacchus, is a former Eastern Orthodox Church
dedicated to Saints Sergius and Bacchus in Constantinople, converted into a mosque during the Ottoman Empire.
Tour is operated on the daily basis (except Tuesday) in PM only. Hotel pick up between 1300 & 1330 depending on the hotel
location .
Full Day Tour Combination of Tour NO: 1 & NO: 2
VISIT OF HIPPODROME, THE HAGIA SOPHIA, BLUE MOSQUE, GRAND COVERED BAZAAR, TOPKAPI PALACE MUSEUM & LITTLE HAGIA SOPHIA MOSQUE
Tour is operated on daily basis (except Tuesday). Hotel pick up between 0800 & 0830 depending on the hotel location.
Price per person: 60.– Euro (lunch included)
Half Day Morning Tour NO: 4-M
CITY WALS, VISIT OF SPICE EGYPTIAN BAZAAR & BOSPHORUS CRUISE BETWEEN THE CONTINENTS
Drive along the Byzantine City Walls that extend from the Sea of Marmara to the Golden Horn, a total distance of about 6
and a half kilometers. The Spice-Egyptian Bazaar (Closed on Sundays). An exotic food market and bazaar selling spices,
dried fruit, cheeses, olives as well as towels, slippers, baskets and some jewelry. Outside, on the left, there is a wonderful
flower and bird market. Lots of local color! Embark on board at the nearest pier; Bosphorus Cruise between the Continents (1,5 hrs). One of the world’s most eulogized stretches of water, the Bosphorus is a source of pride for Istanbul’s
residents and of admiration for its visitors. The 30-km strait divides Europe and Asia and connects the Marmara and Black
Seas (only way in/out to/from Black Sea) is one of the city highlights.
Tour is operated on the daily basis in AM or PM. Hotel pick up between 0800 & 0830 depending on the hotel location.
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Half Day Afternoon Tour NO: 4-A. BOSPHORUS CRUISE BETWEEN THE CONTINENTS & CABLE CAR RIDE
Drive along the Byzantine City Walls that extend from the Sea of Marmara to the Golden Horn, a total distance of about 6 and a
half kilometers.
In Eyup district take a cable car (teleferik) up to the top of the hill where a famous Pierre Loti Cafe is situated at Sultan Cemetery near the Eyup Mosque, offers a commanding view of the Golden Horn and the Istanbul Skyline. It takes its name from the
famous French novelist and naval officer Pierre Loti.
Then, we cruise the Bosphorus and from the deck of our cruise boat take in the sights and sounds of this legendary waterway
that is lined with historic villages, grand wooden mansions, imposing fortresses, like Rumeli & Anadolu Hisari (fortresses) and
the Baroque palaces of the late Ottoman Sultans like Dolmabahce & Beylerbeyi Palaces.
Tour is operated on the daily basis in PM. Hotel pick up between 1300 & 1330 depending on the hotel location.
Half Day Morning Tour NO: 5-M. DOLMABAHCE PALACE MUSEUM
Dolmabahçe Palace, a blend of various European architectural styles, was built in 1843 - 1856 by Karabet Balyan, the court
architect of Sultan Abdulmecid. The three –storied palace built on a symmetrical plan has 285 rooms and 43 halls. The palace
has survived intact with its original decorations, furniture and the silk carpets and curtains. It’s surpassed many other palaces
in the world in wealth and magnificence.
Yildiz Royal Garden is a nice oxygen break from the noise and rat-race of the city. Take a walk in the imperial gardens ornamented with some kioks and beautiful vegetation in the middle of Istanbul. Witness the beauty of Yıldız Royal Garden as reminder of the formidable Ottoman Empire.
Shopping: Turkey is one of the best leather producing country in the world. We will watch a fashion-show in an outlet center
which produces and manufactures a variety of high quality leather ware. So it’s a good opportunity to have a look at the reasonable priced good quality leather accessories.
Dolmabahçe (Bezm-i Alem Valide) Mosque is visited in the winter season instead of the Yıldız Royal Garden.
Tour is operated on the daily basis (except Monday & Thursday) in AM. Hotel pick up between 0800 & 0830 depending on the hotel
location.
Half Day Afternoon Tour NO: 5-A. TOUR OF ASIAN SIDE. VISIT OF CAMLICA HILL & BEYLERBEYI PALACE
Drive to the Asian part of Istanbul over the Intercontinental Bosphorus Bridge.
STOP FOR AFTERNOON COFFEE ON CAMLICA HILL. Stop at the Çamlica Hill, the highest point of Istanbul for panoramic view,
and enjoy a glass of traditional Turkish tea. Beylerbeyi Palace (Closed Mondays & Thursdays). A restored palace of the late
Ottoman sultans, built on the Asian side in 1861-65 of white marble to host Princess Eugenie (Napoleon III ‘ wife) on her long
visit in Constantinople. Later it was used mainly as a summer lodge and as a Residence for visiting dignitaries including Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria, the Shah of Persia, King Edward VIII and Mrs. Simpson of England. In recent years the palace has
been splendidly restored, one can admire the elaborate furniture and decoration as Hereke silk carpets, Bohemian crystal
chandeliers, French clocks, vases from China and some superb murals.
Tour is operated on the daily basis (except Monday & Thursday) in PM only. Hotel pick up between 1300 & 1330 depending on
the hotel location.
Full Day Tour. NO: 6 Combination of Tour NO: 4-M & NO: 4-A
Spice (Egyptian ) Market, City Walls, Bosphorus Cruise, Beylerbeyi Palace, Çamlica Hill
Tour is operated on daily basis (except Monday & Thursday). Hotel pick up between 0800 & 0830 depending on the
hotel location.
Full Day Tour NO: 7 Combination of Tour NO: 5-M & NO: 4-A
Dolmabahçe Palace, Bosphorus Cruise, City Walls, Cable Car
Tour is operated on daily basis (except Monday & Thursday). Hotel pick up between 0800 & 0830 depending on the hotel location.
Full Day Tour NO: 8. THE PRINCES’ ISLANDS.
After a short drive to the pier by coach and embarkation on a ferryboat and sail to the Princes' Islands in the Marmara Sea, the
most famous of all the beauty spots in the vicinity of Istanbul, a group of nine islands, four of them inhabited. A favorite summer
place since Byzantine times, the islands are a heaven of quiet. With their beautiful villas and pine groves, they offer lovely walks
all year round. No private cars are allowed, so transportation is either by foot, horse drawn carriage or donkey!
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Our destination is an island of Buyukada (Big Island). Buyukada consists of two peaks. The one
nearest to the ferry landing, Hristos, is topped by the former Greek Orphanage, a huge wooden
building now in decay. The other is topped by the Ayia Yorgi Church. Tour of the Island by Horse
and Cart and later, enjoy a fabulous fish at one of the sea shore restaurants. Return to Istanbul late
afternoon.
Tour is operated on the daily basis. Hotel pick up between 0800 & 0830 depending on the hotel location
Night Tour NO: 9. (between 20:00-24:00). ISTANBUL BY NIGHT. ORIENT SHOW AT AN EXCLUSIVE NIGHT CLUB
You will enjoy authentic Turkish cuisine, including the delicious array of appetizers known as meze. The Turks are justly
proud of their food. They are equally proud of their traditional music, and fold musicians from different regions of Anatolia
will perform for us. And of course, no night out in Istanbul would be complete without Turkish belly-dancers. We will be
entertained by some of the city’s finest.
Tour is operated on daily basis. Hotel pick up between 19:15 & 19:45 depending on the hotel location.
Price per person: 65.– Euro (return transportation hotel—venue—hotel, set menu dinner, 2 local drinks, floor show)
Night Tour NO: 10 (between 20:00—24:00). DINNER CRUISE ON BOSPHORUS BY NIGHT
The four hour journey between Europe and Asia, passing under the two bridges, viewing Ottoman palaces, historical
places, summer houses, waterside mansions and villas located at both sides of the Bosphorus.
You will have magical moments with the panoramic view of Bosphorus at night, dinner and entertaining show program
together.
Tour is operated on daily basis (however in winter might be subject to weather condition). Hotel pick up between 19:15 &
19:45 depending on the hotel location.
Price per person: €70.- Includes: return transportation from/to hotel, set menu dinner with 2 local alcohol drinks,
floor show.
Price per person: €50.– Includes: return transportation from/to the hotel, set menu dinner with 2 local non-alcohol
drinks, floor show.
Full Day Tour NO: 11. BURSA— FIRST CAPITAL OF OTTOMAN EMPIRE (duration— 10-11 hours)
Early departure from the hotel and travel by ferry to Yalova, then by luxury coach to Bursa, the
first capital of the Ottoman Empire and one of the great treasure houses of Islamic architecture.
We will visit the Green Mosque and the neighboring Green Mausoleum, both worldrenowned for their superb tile decoration, as well as the late 14th century Great Mosque and
the Koza Han, which for centuries was the center of the silk trade. After enjoying a cable car
ride up the slopes of Mount Olympus (Turkish Uludag), we drive to the village of Cumalıkızık. This is one of the best preserved Ottoman villages in Turkey with scores of picturesque houses built in the traditional style. Lunch is at one of Bursa’s finest Turkish restaurants,
where we will enjoy the finest Ottoman cuisine in a historic setting where Sultan Murat the
Second once dined. Return to Istanbul late in the evening
Tour is operated on Monday, Thursday & Saturday with minimum 8 people. Hotel pick up between 0700 & 0730 depending on
the hotel location.
Price per person: 85.-Euro
Full Day Tour NO: 12. GALLIPOLI TOUR (duration—11 hours)
Pick-up from the hotel and drive to Gallipoli. Some part of the road winds along the northern shores of the Marmara Sea
through the Turkish Thrace region. Visit the Gallipoli Historic National Park that includes Kaba Tepe Gallipoli Museum, which commemorates the Gallipoli Campaign, now considered a defining moment in the modern history of not only
Turkey but of Australia and New Zealand as well; Brighton Beach, Anzak Cove, Ariburnu Cemetery, Anzak Commemoration
Site, and Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston’s Jolly, the Nek and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial.
Price per person: 100.–Euro
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Full Day Tour NO: 13. ON THE FOOTSTEPS OF HOMER’S ILIAD—RUINS OF ANCIENT TROY (duration—14 hours)
Pick-up from the hotel and drive to visit ancient Troy. Some part of the road winds along the
northern shores of the Marmara Sea through the Turkish Thrace region. Take a 40 minutes
ferry boat trip to cross the Dardanelles to Asian side and to Çanakkale. The Dardanelle
Straits were a strategic crossing point for the allied armies to cross from Europe to Asia
Minor. Over a nine month campaign, more than half a million soldiers lost their lives in the
fight to control this strait of water and nearby Gallipoli peninsula.
Visit the site of Troy, the legendary town in the Iliad of Homer. The first excavations were
made by German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann in 1871 revealing that Troy was not just a myth. See the excavations showing several layers of this civilization and the replica of the infamous Wooden Horse. The Trojan horse, the
Trojan War and Helen of Troy were all but a small part of the city’s history.
Price per person: 110.–Euro
Stopovers
ISTANBUL STOPOVER 3 nights / 4 days Arrive in Istanbul any day
Minimum 2 people on the tour
Day 1. Arrival (No Mels)
Arrive in Istanbul Intl airport, meet and greet and br transferred to the hotel for overnight
Day 2. Full Day Tour (B, L)
Hippodrome—the Imperial Centre, termed the Old City, evidence of the illustrious past that imbue the entire area with a
sense of history
Hagia Sophia Museum - (Closed on Mondays)
The church of Holy Wisdom is undoubtedly one of the greatest architectural creations in the
world. Rebuilt by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian circa AD 535, it was transformed into a
mosque after the Ottoman conquest of the city in 1453.
Full Day Tour NO: 14. MEETING WITH LUNAR LANDSCAPE—CAPPADOCIA
Blue Mosque –The Blue Mosque is thought by many to be the most splendid of the imperial
mosques in the city built 1609 & 1616. This masterpiece of Turkish architecture includes six
minarets and an interior with over 20,000 glazed blue porcelain "Iznik" tiles.
Catch an early flight to the city of Kayseri or Nevsehir on the Central Anatolia, and then
drive to Cappadocia. The visits will include: valleys, surrounded by the “table top” mountains, Goreme Open air museum, Underground City of Kaymakli, Village of Avanos, Uchisar
Castle (known also as “troglodyte village).
Göreme Open Air Museum is a complex of medieval painted cave churches carved out by
Orthodox monks.
Kaymaklı Underground City. The houses in the village are constructed around the nearly one hundred tunnels of the
underground city. The tunnels are still used today as storage areas, stables, and cellars.
Pasabag Valley contains some of the most striking fairy chimneys in Cappadocia with twin and even triples rock caps.
After lunch we will drive to Avanos a center of terracotta art since 3,000 BC, for a demonstration is a traditional pottery workshop. Uchisar Castle gives you a panoramic view of the valleys of Cappadocia. Return to airport for Istanbul
flight. Return to Istanbul late in the evening.
Tour is operated on the daily basis. Hotel pick up between 05:00 & 0530 depending on the flight time and hotel location.
Price per person: 390.– Euro
Full Day Tour NO: 15. EPHESUS—STORY OF BYGONE YEARS VISIT OF ANCIENT CITY OF EPHESUS, THE HOUSE OF
VIRGIN MARY
Catch the early morning flight to Izmir, city on the Aegean coast, and then drive south to the
antique city of Ephesus
Ephesus is the only Greco-Roman site in the world that gives an idea of the grandeur of
bygone centuries. Ephesus is another city of the Seven Churches of the Revelation and an
ancient largest port with a population over 250.000. The city played major role in the development of architecture, religions, economic systems and arts. St. Paul lived here, and walked
through the marble streets. Tour the ancient city with its legendary marble streets, the
magnificent theatre, Hadrian’s temple and the library of Celsius.
The House of Virgin Mary – now Chapel. It is the place where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may
have come in the area together with Saint John, who spent several years in the area to spread Christianity. Mary preferred this remote place rather than living in crowded place.
Then, stop at the site of the Temple of Arthemis (Diana), which was considered one of the seven wonders of the
ancient world. After the tour, transfer to Izmir Airport for your flight to Istanbul. Return to Istanbul late in the evening
Tour is operated on daily basis . Hotel pick up between 0630 & 0700 depending on the flight time and hotel location.
Price per person: 350.– Euro
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The Topkapi Palace Museum (closed Tuesdays) was both the symbolic and the actual
centre of the Ottoman Empire for nearly 4 centuries. It is a beautiful setting in which to wander
and contemplate the majesty of the Ottoman sultanate. Topkapi was built between 1459 and
1465 as the seat of government of the newly installed Ottoman regime. See the kitchens, arms
& armory, Ottoman cloths gallery and the Treasury section.
Istanbul’s legendary Grand bazaar (closed Mondays) is a labyrinth of over 4,000 little
shops, occupying 30.7 hectares, is everything one dreams an oriental market could be and
indeed one of the most fascinating and irresistible attractions of Istanbul. Established by
Mehmet the Conqueror in mid- 15th century, it is a small city in itself!
Day 3. Full Day Tour (B, L)
Spice Market known as well as Egyptian Bazaar (Closed on Sundays). Used as the Spice Market since 1665 : An exotic
food market and bazaar selling spices, dried fruit, cheeses, olives as well as towels, slippers, baskets and some jewellery.
Outside, on the left, there is a wonderful flower and bird market. Lots of local colour
Straight of Bosphorus - one of the world’s most eulogized stretches of water, the Bosphorus is
a source of pride for Istanbul’s residents and of admiration for its visitors. The 30-km strait
divides Europe and Asia and connects the Marmara and Black Seas (only way in/out to/from
Black Sea) is one of the city highlights.
The Bosphorus has, for all ages, been the subject of legend and art. A striking feature of
Istanbul, the Bosphorus coast is lined by “yalıs” (old Ottoman wooden residences) flirting with
the sea each with a tale of their own, marble palaces, sultans’ summer residences, gardens etc.
Beylerbeyi Palace (Closed Mondays & Thursdays). A restored palace of the late Ottoman
sultans, built on the Asian side in 1861-65 of white marble to host Princess Eugenie (Napoleon
III’ wife) on her long visit in Constantinople. Later it was used mainly as a summer lodge and as
a Residence for visiting dignitaries including Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria, the Shah of
Persia, King Edward VIII and Mrs. Simpson of England. In recent years the palace has been
splendidly restored, one can admire the elaborate furniture and decoration as Hereke silk
carpets, Bohemian crystal chandeliers, French clocks, vases from China and some superb
murals.
Çamlica Hill - the highest point in Istanbul. At the top of it you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul
and the Bosphorus from the beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional style.
Day 4. Departure (B)
Price includes: private return transfers Ataturk Airport-hotel-Ataturk Airport (arrival transfers with English speaking
assistant), 3 nights of accommodation with daily open buffet breakfast, 2 days touring (SIC) with English speaking guide,
museum entrance fees & lunch (all drinks are excluded).
15.03.15 – 14.11.15
5* hotel
4* hotel
3* hotel
Boutique
Notes
In double room PP
Single supplement
Extra bed in double
540. - Euro
330.– Euro
320.- Euro
440. - Euro
215. - Euro
286. -Euro
260. - Euro
70. –Euro
225.- Euro
375.– Euro
120.– Euro
225.– Euro
These rates are not valid during
Easter period 02.04.-08.04.2015
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Stopovers
Stopovers
IZMIR STOPOVER 1 night / 2 days Arrive in Izmir any Sunday or Wednesday
Day 1. Arrival in Izmir with morning flight | Full Day Tour (L, D)
Arrive at Izmir airport, meet and greet and start your tour of Bergama
The ancient PERGAMUM was the most favored of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor. Christianity reached Pergamum very
early and its Church was praised for its extraordinary forbearance during times of persecution. It was here that Rome
executed the first Christians. The Acropolis of the Hellenistic city perched 1000 feet above the town. Remains include the
Altar of Zeus, palaces, the Temples of Trajan and Dionysus and the world’s steepest amphitheater. The Temple of Zeus was
one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. The German engineer, Carl Humann, brought the altar now known as the
Altar of Pergamum to Berlin.
The Asklepion is a famed ancient medical center built in honor of Asclepius, the god of healing. It was also the world's
first psychiatric hospital.
Arrive at the hotel in Kusadasi for dinner and overnight.
Day 2. Full Day Tour | Departure for Istanbul (B, L)
Breakfast at the hotel and join the tour of Ephesus and beyond
Ephesus is the only Greco-Roman site in the world that gives an idea of the grandeur of
bygone centuries. Ephesus is another city of the Seven Churches of the Revelation and an
ancient largest port with a population over 250.000. The city played major role in the
development of architecture, religions, economic systems and arts. St. Paul lived here, and
walked through the marble streets. Tour the ancient city with its legendary marble streets, the
magnificent theatre, Hadrian’s temple and the library of Celsius.
The House of Virgin Mary – now Chapel. It is the place where Mary may have spent her last
days. Indeed, she may have come in the area together with Saint John, who spent several years in the area to spread
Christianity. Mary preferred this remote place rather than living in crowded place.
Price includes: Return transfer in Izmir, 1 night of accommodation with daily breakfast, 2 days touring (SIC) with English
speaking guide, museums entrance fees, 2 lunches (all drinks are excluded)
Day 1. Arrive in Cappadocia. Full Day Tour (L)
15.03.15 – 14.11.15
5* hotel
4* hotel
3* hotel
Notes:
In double room PP
Single supplement
215. - Euro
50. –Euro
225. - Euro
43. - Euro
155.– Euro
20.- Euro
Extra bed in double
190. - Euro
175. -Euro
145.– Euro
Airfare Istanbul—Izmir—Istanbul
starts from €100.– in economy
class
CAPPADOCIA STOPOVER 1 night / 2 days Arrive in Cappadocia any day
Arrive in Cappadocia with early flight (not later than 08:30 am) meet and greet and start
Cappadocia tour visiting
Göreme Valley “open air museum” is a nicely packaged instant version of what the whole
area has to offer with its bizarre and charming churches and chapels carved into stone. It also
holds the region's best collection of painted cave churches. Continue to Pasabag Valley that
contains some of the most striking fairy chimneys in Cappadocia with twin and even triples
rock caps. This style is unique even for Cappadocia and these fairy chimneys are named
mushroom shaped fairy chimneys. Next see Uchisar Castle “troglodyte” village that
provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area with Mount Erciyes in the distance.
Many rooms hollowed out into the rock are connected to each other with stairs, tunnels and passages. Avanos is a village
famous for its’ red pottery and traditional Turkish carpets. Arrive at the hotel for overnight
Day 2 Full Day Tour. Departure (B, L)
Breakfast at the hotel and join a day tour visiting Red valley and exploring the famous rock-cut churches while hiking 5
km through the Gulludere Valley. Then visit Cavusin Village. Old Village with its rock-cut dwellings & stone houses was
abandoned several decades ago. Next, drive to Pigeon Valley, one of the most amazing places ever been seen; the rock
formations, combined with awe inspiring views. Continue to Kaymakli (or Derinkuyu) Underground City, carved out
underneath a rock hill (Kaymakli Castle). Here the first Christians found refuge from the persecution of the Roman
soldiers. After the tour, transfer to airport for a flight to Cappadocia.
Price includes: Return transfer in Cappadocia 1 night of accommodation with daily breakfast, 2 days touring (SIC) with
English speaking guide, museums entrance fees, 2 lunches (all drinks are excluded)
15.03.15 – 14.11.15
5* cave style hotel
4* cave style hotel
3* cave style hotel
Notes:
In double room PP
Single supplement
Extra bed in double
260. - Euro
135. –Euro
190. - Euro
200. - Euro
85. - Euro
190. -Euro
165.– Euro
35.-Euro
140.– Euro
Airfare Istanbul—Kayseri
(or Nevşehir)- Istanbul starts
from €110.– in economy class
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CAPPADICIA STOPOVER 2 nights / 3 days Arrive in Cappadocia any day
Cappadocia is unusually Christian name on the map of Turkey and the name entirely justifies
the context. First a Roman province, later a part of Byzantine Empire, Cappadocia is a cradle of
Christianity in Asia Minor where the Apostles St. Andrew (First-Called), St. Peter & Paul, Phillip
& Barnabas were preaching the world of our Lord. Cappadocia is truly the land of the Great
Saints. This is a birth place of St. Longin, Holy Great Martyrs St. George and Mercury as well as
Basil of Caesarea, also called Saint Basil the Great along with Gregory Nazianzus and Gregory of
Nyssa, St. Sawa, Theodosius the Great (Rev.) and Michael Malein collectively referred to as the
“Great Cappadocian Fathers”. All in all there are more than 300 Cappadocian saints and martyrs
within III–X century. Almost 3 thousand unique rock and cave churches and monasteries still exist all around Cappadocia.
OPTIONAL /CAPPADOCIA HIGHTLIGHT—A HOT AIR BALLOON CHAMPAGNE FLIGHT
The Flight of Lifetine!!! Every flight is a wonderful adventure as you float majestically over this
surreal topography feeling the stillness of the world, and the distant sound of villages waking up
beneath your sunrise pass. Sometimes, flying low through this extraordinary landscape you may
even find yourself picking apricots from the treetops. Without doubt, this is some of the best hot
air ballooning in the world. Discover the stunning landscape of the Cappadocia region from a hot
-air balloon! Admire Cappadocia beautiful scenery of tall, volcanic rock spires and high plateaus
from the air on a 1-hour flight. Toast to your unforgettable experience with a glass of
Champagne during the post-flight celebration and receive a souvenir medal. Your Cappadocia hot-air balloon flight includes
a complimentary pre-flight buffet breakfast and convenient round-trip hotel transportation. Don’t miss the flight of a
lifetime!
Day 1. Arrival in Cappadocia, transfer to the hotel, overnight
Day 2. Full Day Tour | FIRST MEETING WITH LUNAR LANDSCAPE (B, L)
After breakfast at the hotel join a tour first visiting see Devrent Valley, which is also known as
Imaginary Valley and also as Pink Valley does not have cave churches like the other valleys of
Cappadocia. There are no Roman castles or Roman tombs in Devrent Valley, either. Actually it
was never inhabited. So what makes it so famous? The lunar landscape!
Continue to Göreme Valley “open air museum”, a nicely packaged instant version of what the
whole area has to offer with its bizarre and charming churches and chapels carved into stone. It
also holds the region's best collection of painted cave churches. Medieval orthodox Christian
monks (1000 - 1200 AD) carved the caves from the soft volcanic stone and decorated them with
elaborate Byzantine frescoes. Later, see Pasabag Valley that contains some of the most striking
fairy chimneys in Cappadocia with twin and even triples rock caps. This style is unique even for
Cappadocia and these fairy chimneys are named mushroom shaped fairy chimneys. Some of
them split into smaller cones in their upper sections, in which hermits once hid. The hermitage
of Simeon monks was also here. A chapel dedicated to St. Simeon (Simon), and a hermit’s shelter
is built into one of the fairy chimneys with three heads. Next destination will be Uchisar Castle
“troglodyte” village - The top of the Uchisar Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the
surrounding area with Mount Erciyes in the distance. Many rooms hollowed out into the rock are connected to each other
with stairs, tunnels and passages. Avanos is a village famous for its’ red pottery and traditional Turkish carpets. Return to
the hotel for overnight.
Day 3. Full Day Tour | Departure | REMOTE CANYONS OF CAPPADOCIA (B, L)
Breakfast at the hotel and join a tour that will involve 5 km hiking in the Ihlara Valley (Ancient
Peristrema). The whole canyon is honeycombed with rock-cut underground dwellings and
churches from the Byzantine period. Also see Selime Monastery near Belisirma Village.
Later, visit the Underground city of Derinkuyu, one of numorous underground cities of
Cappadocia region, it was carved out underneath a rock hill (Kaymakli Castle). Here the first
Christians found refuge from the persecution of the Roman soldiers. After the tour transfer to
the airport for flight to Istanbul
Pricece includes: 2 nights of accommodation with an open buffet breakfast daily, return transfer Nevsehir Airport—
Hotel—Nevsehir Airport, 2 days touring (SIC) with English speaking guide, museums entrance fees, 2 lunches (all drinks are
excluded)
15.03.15 – 14.11.15
In double room PP
5* cave style hotel
345. - Euro
4* cave style hotel
299. - Euro
Single supplement
210. –Euro
165. - Euro
35. -Euro
Extra bed in double
250. - Euro
265. -Euro
165. -Euro
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3* cave style hotel
215. - Euro
Notes:
Airfare Istanbul—Kayseri
(or Nevşehir)-Istanbul starts
from €110.– in economy
class
Stopovers
Regular Departures
IONIAN EXPERIENCE 4 nights / 5 days Arrive in Izmir any Sat—Mon—Tue—Fri
HIGHLIGHTS OF TURKEY Arrive in Istanbul any Thursday
Istanbul - Ankara-Cappadocia-Pamukkale-Kusadasi-Canakkale-Istanbul | 9 Nights /10 Days
Aegean Coast. It comes as no surprise that there are so many historical sites on the Aegean coast of Turkey.
Throughout the history, the area was home to various civilizations of which the most recognized are the Romans. It is
also remarkable that there are more Greek ruins in Turkey than in Greece!
Day 1. Arrival, transfer to hotel
Meet and greet at the airport and be transferred to the hotel
Daı 1. Arrival in Izmir, transfer to the hotel in Kusadasi (D)
Day 2. Full Day Tour | HIGHLIGHTS OF EPHESUS (B, L, D)
Durıng this tour you will visit Ephesus Open-air museum, House of Virgin Mary and the site of the ancient temple of of
Arthemis (Diana)
After breakfast at the hotel, join a tour and first, drive to Ephesus, which is the only GrecoRoman site in the world that gives an idea of the grandeur of bygone centuries. Ephesus is
another city of the Seven Churches of the Revelation and an ancient largest port with a
population over 250.000. The city played major role in the development of architecture,
religions, economic systems and arts. St. Paul lived here, and walked through the marble
streets. Tour the ancient city with its legendary marble streets, the magnificent theatre,
Hadrian’s temple and the library of Celsius
After lunch at one of the local restaurants, continue to the House of Virgin Mary . Now a
Chapel, it is the place where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come in the area together with
Saint John, who spent several years in the area to spread Christianity. Mary preferred this remote place rather than
living in crowded place.
Then, stop at the site of the Temple of Arthemis (Diana), which was considered one of the seven wonders of the
ancient world. Return to the hotel for dinner & overnight.
Day 2. Full Day Tour of Istanbul (B, L)
After breakfast join the tour of Istanbul Hightlights and visit of Turkey's most famous museums and mosques, Topkapi
Palace Museum, Hagia Sophia Cathedral Museum, the Blue Mosque. Stroll around the ancient Hipodromme, the
original venue for Roman chariot races and, latterly, an open air museum for the Byzantine Emperors whose collection
included the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine and Constantine Columns and German Fountain
added here in the mid 19th century. Finish a day at Istanbul legendary Grand Covered
Bazaar. Return to the hotel for overnight
Day 3. Full Day Tour | STORIES OF ANCIENT PERGAMUM (B, L, D)
Breakfast at the hotel and start another tour day driving to Bergama, an ancient Pergamum dated back to 339 BC but
some experts suspect that life in the city began long before then.
It was here where parchment was invented and presented to the world. See the stunning
Acropolis, constructed on the steep hill, with numerous official, religious, social, and
commercial buildings. Stroll through the ruins of the temple of Athena with six ten-meter
Dorian columns; Arsenals and Theatre, a splendid example of the Hellenistic architecture
that one accommodated 15.000 spectators; the library of Pergamum vied to library in
Alexandria; the Trajan Temple, the place of Alter of Zeus (now exhibited in Pergamum
Museum in Berlin); upper Agora, dedicated to the God of Commerce Hermes; and
Gymnasium
Have lunch at the local Turkish restaurant and next, visit the Asclepion, dedicated to the God of healing and health –
Asclepius, son of Apollo. Pergamum was the hometown of Galen, renowned doctor and surgeon and site of his temple
devoted to healing. Return to Kusadasi for dinner and overnight
Later, have a unique chance to travel between Europe & Asia within minutes. Drive by
coach via the Intercontinental Bosphorus Bridge to Çamlica Hill on the Asian side to see
the beautiful panoramic view of Istanbul. Visit the Beylerbeyi Palace – the summer residence of Ottoman Sultans with
original furniture and magnificent gardens Return to hotel for overnight
Day 3. Full Day Tour of Istanbul (B, L)
Breakfast at the hotel and join a tour. Your first visit will be to hustling and bustling Spice
Market, also known as Egyptian Bazaar, built in 1665. Spices, dried fruits, cheeses,
sausages, jams, nuts and seeds, lokum (Turkish delight) and other edibles fill most of the
shops.
Day 4. Istanbul | Ankara | Cappadocia (B, L, D)
Catch an early flight to Ankara, the capital of Turkish Republic. Upon arrival start a tour of
the city and visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations which displays rich and unique
collections such as the treasures in the Hittite section. Then, briefly stop to see the
Anitkabir, the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the father of modern Turkey. Continue to
Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight.
Day 5. Cappadocia (B, L, D)
Enjoy a day at Cappadocia, seeing Devrent Valley with its
unique fairy-chimneys and the best-formed and most thickly
clustered. Continue to Pasabag Valley where the most unusual
mushroom shaped pinnacles can be seen. Lunch in a local
restaurant. In the afternoon visit Göreme open air museum, a
nicely packaged instant version of what the whole area has to
offer with its bizarre and charming churches and chapels
carved into stone. It also holds the region's best collection of
painted cave churches. Continue to the Underground City of Kaymakli. This fascinating
subterranean city was built in the 7th century as a refuge for Christians fleeing the persecution. Then, see Uchisar Rock-Castle and enjoy a great panoramic view of the valleys of
Cappadocia. Then, visit the artisans and carpet factory in the traditional rock carved
village of Avanos, famous for its’ red pottery and traditional Turkish carpets. Return to the
hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 4. Full Day Tour | LAND OF COTTON CASTLE—PAMUKKALE (B, L, D)
Early breakfast at the hotel and join a tour that takes you to one of the most bizzare places in the world called
Pamukkale where dazzling white calcareous castles are formed by limestone-laden thermal springs, creating the
unbelievable formation of stalactites, potholes and cataracts.
After lunch at one of the local Turkish restaurants, walk around ancient Hierapolis, which name means "sacred city,"
was believed by the ancients to have been founded by Hierapolis the god Apollo. It was famed for its sacred hot
springs, whose vapours were associated with Pluto, god of the underworld. See the architectural genius of the theatre,
the magnificently well preserved Necropolis.
Arrive at the hotel in Pamukkale for dinner and overnight
Day 5. Departure | Flight from Denizli to Istanbul (end of the services)
Early morning rise and breakfatst and transfer to Denizli airport for a flight to Istanbul where you can either catch
your connection outbound and stay another couple of days
15.03.15 – 14.11.15
In double room PP
5* hotel
395. - Euro
4* hotel
345. - Euro
3* hotel
295. - Euro
Single supplement
105. –Euro
80. - Euro
60. -Euro
Extra bed in double
330. - Euro
299. -Euro
260. -Euro
Day 6. Cappadocia | Konya | Pamukkale (B, L, D)
Depart for a day long drive to Pamukkale and first, stop to visit the well preserved 13th
century Sultanhani Caravanserai that was used to provide secure overnight to the
caravans travelling on the Silk Road. Continue to Konya, held sacred by Sufi Muslims.
Notes:
Airfare Istanbul—Izmir;
Denizli—Istanbul starts
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Board a boat, which crosses the Bosphorus. En route take photos of the natural beauty,
and see the 15th cent Rumelihisar fortress, summer palaces and old wooden houses., most
famous of them Dolmabahce Palace, yet another residence of the Ottoman Sultan, pass by
the Ortakoy area with its restaurants, bars and cafes. It was also the area for the three
religions with church, mosque and a synagogue at the same area.
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Regular Departures
Regular Departures
One of the world's most ancient cities and Turkey's most religious sites, it is home and resting place of the prolific
spiritual teacher known as Mevlana (or Rumi), the great mystic who inspired the rituals of the "whirling Dervishes".
Continue to Pamukkale for dinner and overnight.
Day 7. Pamukkale | Kusadasi (B, L, D)
Pamukkale also known as the “Cotton Castle”, because of the limestone hot springs
calcium-laden waters which cascade from one white-edged terrace pool to the next.
Tour the Ancient Hierapolis, founded as a healing care centre in 190 BC, famous for
amazing hot mineral springs and spas. Visit the ruins of one of the largest Roman cities in
Asia Minor. See the amphitheatre, the city gates, and the columned streets, in an area of
over one mile.
Continue to Aphrodisias, one of the oldest sacred sites in Turkey. Dedicated to the ancient
Mother Goddess and then the Greek goddess Aphrodite, it was the site of a magnificent
Temple of Aphrodite and the home of a renowned school of marble sculpture. Drive to
Kusadasi for dinner and overnight
TURKISH DELIGHTS Arrive in Cappadocia any Tuesday
Cappadocia-Kusadasi-Istanbul | 7 Nights / 8 Days
Day 1. Tuesday | Arrival, transfer to hotel
Arrive in Istanbul Ataturk Intl Airport, connect to domestic flight to Kayseri (ASR) or Nevsehir (Nav). Upon arrival meet
and greet and transfer to the hotel for overnight.
Day 2. Wednesday. Full Day Tour of Cappadocia (B, L)
Breakfast at the hotel and join the tour of Cappadocia that includes visit to Devrent Valley,
which is also known as Imaginary Valley and also as Pink Valley does not have cave churches
like the other valleys of Cappadocia. There are no Roman castles or Roman tombs in Devrent
Valley, either. Actually it was never inhabited. So what makes it so famous? The lunar landscape! Next, visit Göreme “open air museum”, a nicely packaged instant version of what the
whole area has to offer with its bizarre and charming churches and chapels carved into stone.
It also holds the region's best collection of painted cave churches. Continue to Pasabag “fairy
chimneys” with twin and even triples rock caps. This style is unique even for Cappadocia and
these “fairy chimneys” are named mushroom shaped fairy chimneys. Later, enjoy a breathtaking view from the top of the natural citadel of Uchisar, a rock-castle which has the numerous hollowed-out containers, rock tombs and a large water cistern all welcome you as
silent witnesses to history and human life giving you a panoramic view of the valleys of
Cappadocia. Afternoon, visit the artisans and carpet factory in the traditional rock carved
village of Avanos. Return to hotel for overnight.
Day 8. Kusadasi (B, L, D)
Visit Ephesus, which is the only Greco-Roman site in the world that gives an idea of the
grandeur of bygone centuries. Ephesus is another city of the Seven Churches of the
Revelation and an ancient largest port with a population over 250.000. St. Paul lived here,
and walked through the marble streets. Tour the ancient city with its legendary marble
streets, the magnificent theatre, Hadrian’s temple and the library of Celsius.
Then, see the Archaeological Museum of Seljuk and St. John Basilica – it is believed that
the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in
the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.
Continue to the House of Virgin Mary – now Chapel. It is the place where Mary may have
spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come in the area together with Saint John, who
spent several years in the area to spread Christianity. Mary preferred this remote place
rather than living in crowded place. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight
Day 3. Thursday. Full Day Tour of Cappadocia | Flight to Izmir (B, L)
Breakfast at the hotel and join another day tour of Cappadocia visiting the Red Valley where
we will explore the famous rock-cut churches and hike 5 km through the Gulludere Valley.
Then, visit a small village of Cavusin. . Like many ancient villages of Cappadocia, old Cavusin
was abandoned several decades ago due to avalanches. The current village of Cavusin is
located on the road. Old Cavusin, with its rock-cut dwellings and stone houses, had several
hermitages. The two most important churches in Cavusin are the Great Basilica dedicated to
St. John the Baptist (located on the cliff above the village) and the "Great Pigeon House"
commemorating a visit of the famous Cappadocian Emperor Nicephorus Phocas. The beautiful and elegantly carved facades of the houses of old Cavusin furnish evidence of how impressive the village once was.
Next stop of today’s tour is Pigeon Valley, one of the most amazing places ever been seen;
the rock formations, combined with awe inspiring views. The Pigeon Valley in Cappadocia
consists of plenty of pigeon houses. In ancient days, pigeons were trained in this region to
deliver letters and messages which was a major mode of communication. Next destination
will be the Underground City of Kaymaklı the widest underground city of Cappadocia
region; it was carved out underneath a rock hill. In the underground city there are some
main galleries and inside them same sub division were carved out make the city very complicated to make the enemies confused. There were also some wide areas where some of the
important matters were talked and ceremonies were hold.
After the tour be transferred to Kayseri Airport (ASR) for a flight to Izmir (2135/2305). Upon
arrival, meet & greet and transfer to the hotel in Kusadasi.
Day 9. Kusadasi | Pergamum | Canakkale (B, L, D)
Drive to Pergamum, whiach was was one of the most graceful cities in the world. Visit
Asklepion is a famed ancient medical center built in honor of Asclepius, the god of healing.
It was also the world's first psychiatric hospital and the Red Basilica dedicated to the
Egyptian god Serapis. Continue to Troy, one of the most famous archaeological sites in the
world. First excavations at the site were undertaken in 1870. Immortalised by Homer in
the Iliad, Troy has had a profound cultural influence on the creative arts throughout the
world. Dinner & overnight in Canakkale
Day 10. Canakkale | Istanbul | Departure (B)
Drive to Istanbul and to International airport for outbound flight (arrival at the airport
around 1430)
Day 4. Friday. Full Day Tour of Pamukkale & Hierapolis (B, L, D)
Breakfast at the hotel and join the tour of Pamukkale often called “Cotton Castle” and visit the
snow-like travertine of calcium. Then, tour the ancient Hierapolis, founded as a healing care
center in 190 B.C. , famous for amazing mineral springs and spas. Return to Kusadasi for
dinner & overnight.
Price includes: 9 nights of accommodadion with an open buffet breakfast daily, private transfers in Istanbul Ataturk
airport-hotel-Ataturks airport, arrival transfer in Ankara, drop off at Ataturk airpiort at the end of the program, 9 days
touring on regular (SIC) basis with English speaking guide in fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle, museums
entrance fees, 6 dinners at the hotels outside of Istanbul, 8 lunches during the tours (all drinks are excluded).
15.03.15 – 14.11.15
In double room PP
Single supplement
Extra bed in double
4* Hotels
925. –Euro
310. –Euro
775.– Euro
Day 5. Saturday. Full day Tour of Ephesus and Beyond | Flight to Istanbul (B, L, D)
Breakfast at the hotel and join the tour visiting Ephesus, which is the only Greco-Roman site
in the world that gives an idea of the grandeur of bygone centuries. Walk through the marble
streets, tour the ancient city with its legendary marble streets, the magnificent theatre, Hadrian’s temple and the library of Celsius. Continue to the House of Virgin Mary – now Chapel. It
is the place where Mary may have spent her last days. After the tour, be transferred to Izmir
airport for a flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for overnight .
Note:
Airfare Istanbul—Ankara starts
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Regular Departures
5* Hotels
Day 6. Sunday. Full Day Istanbul Tour (B, L)
Breakfast at the hotel and start your tour of Istanbul and visit Turkey's most famous museums and mosques: the
Imperial Hippodrome – witness of the illustrious past that imbue the entire area with a
sense of history. See the impressive granite Obelisk of Theodosius carved in Egypt around
1450 BC; so-called "Serpentine Column". The three intertwined bronze serpents form the
column. This column was brought from the Temple of Apollo Delphi Greece dedicated to God
by the 31 Greek cities who defeated the Persians at Platea in 479 BC; the "Colossus" or "the
column of Constantine Porphyrgenitus; the "German Fountain" or "Fountain of Kaiser
Wilhelm II" that commemorates the alliance of German Empire and Ottoman Empire against
the allied powers of Russia, Great Britain, France and Japan before the World War I.
Next, visit Hagia Sophia Cathedral Museum, the church of Holy Wisdom which, undoubtedly
is one of the greatest architectural creations in the world. Nowhere is Istanbul's exceptional
status as former capital of both the Christian and Islamic empires more evident than in this
monumental basilica crowned with four minarets. Built by the Emperor Justinian circa AD
535, it was converted to a mosque by the conquering Ottoman armies in 1453. But it's only
when you enter the building that you get a true sense of its awesome proportions. For a
thousand years its dome was the largest in the world - 30 m in diameter, surpassed only in the
16th century with the construction of St Peter's in Rome.
Directly facing Hagia Sophia, raises another architectural masterpiece, the Mosque of Sultan
Ahmet or better known as Blue Mosque, perhaps the most instantly recognizable - and
unforgettable - silhouette on Istanbul's skyline.
Later, have a unique chance to travel between Europe & Asia within minutes. Drive by coach
via the Intercontinental Bosphorus Bridge to Çamlica Hill on the Asian side to see the
beautiful panoramic view of Istanbul. Visit the Beylerbeyi Palace – the summer residence of
Ottoman Sultans with original furniture and magnificent gardens
Return to hotel for
overnight
Day 7. Monday. Full Day Istanbul Tour (B, L)
Breakfast at the hotel and join another day tour of Istanbul. Your first visit will be to hustling
and bustling Spice Market, also known as Egyptian Bazaar, built in 1665. Spices, dried
fruits, cheeses, sausages, jams, nuts and seeds, lokum (Turkish delight) and other edibles fill
most of the shops. Lately there are also shops selling stuff other than spices: jewellery, towels,
slippers and baskets. Then, walk to the nearest pier to take a regular touristic ferry boat that
will take you for 1h30m enjoyable trip on Bosphorus Strait. From your cruise boat, you will
view the dramatic sights lining the Bosphorus’ wooded shores: mosques, the Bosphorus Bridge that for a time was the
world longest and the massive Rumeli Hisari. Noteworthy are the 19th century mansions of the Ottoman elite and the
Sultan’s fanciful gingerbread palaces and hunting lodges; most famous of them is Dolmabahçe Palace, yet another
residence of the Ottoman Sultans. Pass by the Ortakoy area with its restaurants, bars and
cafes. It was also an area were, through centuries three religions have peacefully coexisted:
there are still active church, mosque & synagogue at the same area.
In the afternoon, visit Topkapi Palace. The Great Palace of the Ottoman Sultans is the most
extensive and fascinating monument of Ottoman civil architecture in existence. In addition to
its architectural and historical interest, it contains as a museum, superb and unrivalled
collections of porcelains, armor, fabrics, jewels, illuminated manuscripts, calligraphy and
many objects of art formerly belonging to the Sultans. Topkapi was built between 1459 and
1465 as the seat of government of the newly installed Ottoman regime.
See Little Hagia Sophia Mosque, formerly the Church of the Saints Sergius and Bacchus, is a former Eastern Orthodox
Church dedicated to Saints Sergius and Bacchus in Constantinople,
converted into a mosque during the Ottoman Empire.
Day 8. Tuesday. Departure
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport
Price includes: 7 nights of accommodadion with an open buffet breakfast daily, private transfers in Istanbul, Cappadocia
and Kusadasi 6 days touring on regular (SIC) basis with English speaking guide in fully air-conditioned, non-smoking
vehicle, museums entrance fees, 6 lunches during the tours (all drinks are excluded)., all flights are excluded.
15.03.15 – 14.11.15
In double room PP
Single supplement
Extra bed in double
5* Hotels
1.170. –Euro
410. –Euro
970.– Euro
4* Hotels
960.– Euro
318.– Euro
840.– Euro
3* Hotels
735.– Euro
160.– Euro
630.– Euro
Notes:
Domestic flights Istanbul-Kayseri (ASR)
or Nevseehir (NAV); ASR-ADB (Isnir);
ADB—IST (Ataturk) price starts from
€225 per person in economy
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CVK HOTEL PARK BOSPHORUS 5*
Location: near Taksim area. Ataturk Intl Apt (IST) 25 km , Sabiha Gokcen Intl Apt
(SAW) 50 km, and Old City Quarters - Sultanahmet 10 km, Taksim Underground
entrance - 20 m
General Facilities: choice of Bosphorus, Garden and City View rooms and suites.
2 swimming pools and Safira Spa Centre, 6 spots to dine and drink.
Room Facilities: Comfortable beds, LCD TV, Satellite TV channels, Telephone,
free Wi-Fi, Electric kettle with free tea and coffee set-up, Bath room amenities, Air
conditioning, Desk, Wardrobe, Hair dryer, Minibar, Room service.
ELITE WORLD ISTANBUL HOTEL 5*
Location: Taksim area. Ataturk Intl Apt (IST) – 25 km, Sabiha Gokcen Intl Apt
(SAW)- 50 km, Old City Quarters – Sultanahmet - 10 km
General Facilities: 232 Deluxe Rooms, 1 Presidential Suite, 3 Corner Suites, 7
Connected Rooms, 2 Rooms for Handicapped 3 restaurants, bar and a bar/
lounge. Medical emergency line in the rooms, laundry and dry cleaning, Business
Center, Fitness Center and Vitamin Bar.
Room Facilities: Air conditioning system, Hair dryer, Voice message system,
Towels & slippers, Tea-coffee setup and kettle, Interactive TV, Electronic door
lock system, 24-hours room service, Minibar, Digital safe, Telephone and high
speed Wi-Fi.
GRAND HYATT HOTEL ISTANBUL 5*
Location: Taksim areal, Ataturk Intl Apt (IST) 25km, Sabiha Gokcen Intl Apt
(SAW) 55 km, Old City Quarters- Sultanahmt -10 km
General Facilities: 360 Luxury rooms & suites with city view. Dining options: Restaurant 34, The Mezzanine Bar & Lounge, Library Bar and Gazebo.
Other services: hair, beauty salon, outdoor swimming pool, sun terrace, floodlit
tennis courts.
Room Facilities: Safety deposit box, Mini bar, Complementary tea & coffee set
up, Iron and ironing board, a choice of pillows, a wide variety of international
satellite TV channels, individual A/C controls and 24-hour room service.
RADISSON BLU PERA 5*
Location: Taksim Square–1 km, Ataturk Intl Apt (IST)- 24 km, Sabiha Gokcen
Intl Apt (SAW) – 55 km. Underground Station – 100 m.
General Facilities: 130 rooms and suites with city & Golden Horn view, Vega
and Turkish cuisine Hamdi Terrace Restaurant, on-site wellness center, concierge services, indoor pool, Botanica Fitness & SPA
Room Facilities: Air conditioning,, Bottled water, High-speed wireless Internet,
Coffee and tea provisions, Digital laptop safe deposit box.
THE MARMARA ISTANBUL TAKSIM 5*
Location: on Taksim Square. Ataturk Intl Apt (IST) – 25 km, Sabiha Gokcen Intl
Apt (SAW) - 50 km, Old City Quarters – Sultamahmet - 10 km. Underground
Station – 20 m
General Facilities: 376 deluxe rooms and 82 Club rooms with city & Sea View,
exclusive Panorama Restaurant and roof bar, the meeting facilities and business
services, a fully equipped gym.
Room Facilities: High speed broadband wireless internet access, Air
conditioning, Satellite TV, In-room safe, Hair dryer, Minibar, 24-hour in-room
dining, Inernational direct dial phone
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4* Hotels around Taksim
4* Hotels in the Downtown
ERESIN TAXIM HOTEL 4*
HOTEL ARCADIA BLUE 5*
Location: Nearby Taksim square. Walking distance from Metro station. 20 km Ataturk Intnl Apt (IST), 50 km - Sabiha Gokcen Intnl Apt (SAW) and 10 km - Old City
Quarters - Sultanahmet
General Facilities: 70 comfortable rooms, 2 restaurants along with a coffee shop/
cafe and a bar/lounge, indoor pool, a spa tub, and a steam room
Room Facilities: Satellite TV, Air-condition, Minibar, Tea & Coffee Making Facilities,
Safebox, Hairdryer, Private Bathroom with Shower, Wi-Fi
Location: Sultanahmet area 200m, 5km – Taksim Square, 15km –
Ataturk Intl Airport, 50km – Sabiha Gokcen Intl Airport
General Facilities: 55 rooms, sea view, Rooftop restaurant with views
of Marmara Sea, Fine Dine Istanbul Restaurant views of Hagia Sophia,
Blue Mosque, Bosphorus and Marmara Sea, Spa, Fitness, Business
center, Laundry & Dry cleaning, Lobby bar, Pastry shop,
Room Facilities: Air condition, Central heating system, Mini bar, Satellite TV, Direct telephone and wireless internet connection, Safe-deposit
box, Special marble bath with a bathtub, bathing phone, Hair dryer.
HOTEL LADY DIANA 4*
RAMADA ISTANBUL TAKSIM 4*
Location: Nearby Taksim area. 0,2km - Taksim Square. Walking distance from Metro
station. 20 km - Ataturk Intnl Apt (IST), 50 km - Sabiha Gokcen Intnl Apt (SAW) and 10
km - Old City Quarters – Sultanahmet
General Facilities: 108 rooms, indoor pool, this hotel has a health club and a sauna. 1
restaurant and 1 Terrace Cafe & Bar
Room Facilities: All rooms have business desks, LCD TV, Iron board, Minibar, Air
conditioning system, Complimentary tea & coffee, coffee mate, sugar varieties and a
bottle of water, Safebox, 24-hours room service, Free wireless Internet
LARES PARK TAKSIM ISTANBUL 4*
Location: Nearby taksim area. 0,2 km - Taksim Square. Walking distance from Metro
station. 20 km - Ataturk Intnl Apt (IST), 50 km - Sabiha Gokcen Intnl Apt (SAW) and
10 km - Old City Quarters-Sultanahmet
General Facilities: 138 Superior rooms, 14 Deluxe Rooms, 4 Junior Suites, 4 Lares
Suites, 2 Presidential Suites and 2 Disabled rooms. 2 restaurants & 1 cafe, Business
center with full office facilities, fully equipped health club
Room Facilities: Air condition, Minibar, Electronic Safe, Direct dial phone, Voice mail,
Pillow menu, Tea & coffee making facilities, Hair dryer and 2 bottles of water.
KONAK HOTEL 4*
Location: 100m – Sultanahmet Square, 100m – Sultanahmet Tram
Station, 3km - Taksim Square, 1km – Public Sea Ports, 18km – Ataturk
Intl Apt, 50km – Sabiha Gokcen Intl Apt
General Facilities: 70 standard rooms, 5 Suites, Turkish Bath, Sauna and
Massage Room, Gym (Fitness Center), Meeting Room, Restaurant, Bars,
Massage, Cafe, Laundry Service
Room Facilities: Air condition, Electronic door lock system, LCD TV,
Hair Dryer, Minibar, Satellite TV, Safe box, Direct Dial Telephone, Wi-Fi
access, Pillow menu, 24-hours room service, Wake-up service.
PRINCE HOTEL ISTANBUL 4*
Location: Sultanahmet area. 200 m – Old City Quarters, 100 m–Tram
Station, 4 km - Taksim Square, 1 km – Public Sea Ports, 18 km – Ataturk
Intl Apt, 50 km – Sabiha Gokcen Intl Apt
General Facilities: 123 guestrooms, Health club, Sauna, Restaurant,
Coffee shop/Cafe, Bar/Lounge, Business Corner, Laundry & Dry Cleaning.
Room Facilities: Air condition, Satellite LCD TV channels, Hair Dryer,
Minibar, Kettle and coffee, Direct dial phone, Extra phone in the bathrooms, Safe box, Desk, Reading lamp
YASMAK SULTAN HOTEL 4*
Location: Sultanahmet area. 250m – Tram Station, 500m – Sultanahmet
Square, 4km – Taksim Square, 15km – Ataturk Intl Apt, 50km Sabiha
Gokcen Intl Apt.
General Facilities: 79 guestrooms, Spa, Indoor pool, 2 restaurants,
Cafe, Lounge /bar, Laundry & Dry-cleaning service, Wellness center.
Room Facilities: Air condition, Satellite TV, Minibar, Hair Dryer, Safe
Box, Coffee & Tea Maker, Shower, Phone in Bathrooms, Slippery, Wakeup service, Pillow menu, Private Bathrooms, Wi-Fi access.
Location: Nearby Taksim area. 0,4 km - Taksim Square. 0,3 km - Taksim Underground
Station. 20 km - Ataturk Intnl Apt (IST), 50 km - Sabiha Gokcen Intnl Apt (SAW) and 10
km - Old City Quarters-Sultanahmet
General Facilities: 117 rooms, 3 Suits, 4 Deluxe, 16 connected rooms, 2 restaurants,
Cookie - Tea hour between 16.00 and 18.00 at the lobby, Wake-up service, 24-hours
health support by Medline
Room Facilities: Study table, LCD TV, Satellite TV, Wireless internet, Digital safe
(laptop size), Kettle and complimentary tea-coffee, Minibar, Direct telephone line,
Hairdryer, Bathtub, Slippers and Air condition.
HOTEL DELUXE GOLDEN HORN 4*
MERCURE ISTANBUL TAKSIM 4*
Location: Nearby Taksim area. 0,7 km - Taksim Square. 0,8 km - Taksim Underground
Station. 20 km - Ataturk Intnl Apt (IST), 50 km - Sabiha Gokcen Intnl Apt (SAW) and
10 km - Old City Quarters - Sultanahmet
General Facilities: 137 rooms, Bosphorus view and City view, 1 restaurant, 2 bars,
Laundry and Dry cleaning service, Business center, Fitness Center
Room Facilities: Air condition, Safebox, Satellite/cable color TV, Wireless, Minibar,
Telephone, Work desk, Tea & coffee making facilities, Shower, Hair dryer, Operator
wake-up call, Emergency info in rooms.
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Location: Sultanahmet area.100m – Old City Quarters, 100m – Tram
Station, 5 km – Taksim Square, 15 km – Ataturk Intl Apt, 50 km – Sabiha
Gokcen Intl Apt.
General Facilities: 70 guestrooms, restaurant with Bosphorus, Sultanahmet and Prince Islands view, Lobby Cafe, Laundry – Ironing & Drycleaning service, Fitness Center
Room Facilities: Air condition, Safebox, Central heaiting, Cable TV, LCD
TV, Hair Dryer, Minibar, 24-hours Room service, Direct Dial Phone,
Slippers, Free Wi-Fi, Make-up Table, Garden view or City view
3* Hotels
Boutique & Authentic Hotels
OLYMPIAT HOTEL 3*
MAVI EV (BLUE HOUSE) HOTEL * AUTHENTIC
Location: Near Taksim Square-2 km. 50 m – Underground Station, 500 m – pedestrian
Istiklal Street, 5 km – Old City Quarters Sultanahmet, 20 km - Ataturk Intl Apt, 50 km –
Sabiha Gokcen Intl Apt.
General Facilities: 177 rooms, La Coq Restaurant with a wide array of specialities for
open buffet breakfast & a la carte menu, Lobby Nostaljia Bary, Pool Bar, indoor
Swimming Pool, Turkish Bath (Hamam), Sauna and Massage Rooms, Daily Laundry &
Dry Cleaning Services, Car-Rental Services
Room Facilities: City view & Golden Horn view, Air condition, Satellite TV, Safety box,
Minibar,Tub/Shower Bath, Wireless internet, Hair Dryer, Telephone, Child bed, 24hours room service
Location: Sultanahmet area. 100 m – Old City Quarters, 4 km –Taksim Square, 17 km Ataturk Intl Apt, 55 km – Sabiha Gokcen Intl Apt.
General Facilities: 26 authentically furnished guest rooms, 1 suite facing Marmara
Sea and Blue Mosque, Rooftop and patio restaurants, Lobby bar
Room Facilities: Air condition, Minibar, TV Cable System, Hair Dryer, Radio / Music
System, Direct Dial Telephone, Toilet / Shower
OTTOMAN HOTEL IMPERIAL * BOUTIQUE
CENTRUM HOTEL 3*
Location: Sultanahmet area. 100 m – Old City Quarters, 200 m – Tram Station, 4 km –
Taksim Square, 17 km - Ataturk Intl Apt, 55 km – Sabiha Gokcen Intl Apt.
General Facilities: 49 guestrooms, 2 restaurants and 1 Lounge, Laundry service,
Foreign Currency Exchange, Welcome drink, Library and Business Amenities.
Room Facilities: Air condition, LCD flat screen Satellite TV, Digital Safe box, Shower,
Full Bath Amenities, Hair Dryer, Minibar (charged in extra); High speed Wi-Fi,
Bathrobe & Slippers, Tea & Coffee maker, Pillow menu, Direct phone, Complimentary
bottled water, Wake-up call
Location: Sultanahmet area. 300m – Old City Center, 200m – Tram Station, 3 km –
Taksim Square, 17 km – Ataturk Intl Apt, 55 km – Sabiha Gokcen Intl Apt.
General Facilities: 1suite and 48 standard rooms, Restaurant, Roof Bar,
complimentary Wireless Internet in public areas, 24-hour room service, Sauna.
Room Facilities: City view, Air condition, Telephone, Satellite channels, Cable
channels, Flat-screen TV, Safe box, Desk, Heating, Wardrobe/Closet, Shower,
Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Slippers, Minibar, Wake-up service
CELAL SULTAN HOTEL * AUTHENTIC
GRAND HALIC HOTEL 3*
Location: Near Taksim Square-2 km. 50 m – Underground Station, 500 m – pedestrian
Istiklal Street, 5 km – Old City Quarters Sultanahmet, 20 km - Ataturk Intl Apt, 50 km –
Sabiha Gokcen Intl Apt.
General Facilities: 177 rooms, La Coq Restaurant with a wide array of specialities for
open buffet breakfast & a la carte menu, Lobby Nostaljia Bary, Pool Bar, indoor
Swimming Pool, Turkish Bath (Hamam), Sauna and Massage Rooms, Daily Laundry &
Dry Cleaning Services, Car-Rental Services
Room Facilities: City view & Golden Horn view, Air condition, Satellite TV, Safety box,
Minibar,Tub/Shower Bath, Wireless internet, Hair Dryer, Telephone, Child bed, 24hours room service
Location: Sultanahmet area. 100 m – Old City Quarters, 300 m – Tram Station, 4 km –
Taksim Square, 17 km - Ataturk Intl Apt, 55 km – Sabiha Gokcen Intl Apt.
General Facilities: 55 rooms; 2 suites, 22 superior and 31 standards. Coffee and tea
service as well as any local and international drinks in Lobby Bar, Turkish & Ottoman
foods in Terrace Restaurant, Library and Business Amenities.
Room Facilities: Direct dial telephone, Air condition, Private bathroom, Hair Dryer,
Cable TV, Minibar and double glazing windows , Some rooms with balcony and 24
hours room service.
ALBATROS PREMIER HOTEL* BOUTIQUE
Location: Sultanahmet area, 300 m – Tram Station, 4 km – Taksim Square, 17 km –
Ataturk Intl Airport, 55 km – Sabiha Gokcen Intl Apt.
General Facilities: 55 Superior rooms & suites, Terrace Restaurant with view of
Marmara Sea, Cafe, Snack bar, Coffee/tea in the lobby, Laundry & Dry-cleaning service.
Room Facilities: Working desk, Telephone, Telephone in Bathroom, Air condition,
Safebox, Hair Dryer, Bath towel & slipper, Minibar, 24-hours room service, High speed
Wi-Fi, All Satellite TV Channels via Satellite TV Receiver System
HOTEL YUKSEL 3*
Location: Aksaray area. 2 km - Old City Quarters Sultanahmet, 4 km - Taksim Square,
17 km – Ataturk Intl Apt, 55 km – Sabiha Gokcen Intl Apt.
General Facilities: 77 rooms, Restaurant, Bar, Meeting Room, Dry-cleaning service,
Free Wi-Fi, 24- hours room service.
Room Facilities: City view, Air condition, Satellite TV, Safety box, Wireless internet,
Hair Dryer, Minibar
ACRA HOTEL * BOUTIQUE
SAMIR HOTEL 3*
Location: Aksaray area, 2 km - Old City Quarters Sultanahmet, 4 km - Taksim Square,
200 m – Tram Station, 20 km - Ataturk Intl Apt, 55 km – Sabiha Gokcen Intl Apt.
General Facilities: 40 guestrooms, Restaurant, Roof Bar, Game Room, 24 hr room
service, Free Wi-Fi,
Room Facilities: Mini bar, Safety deposit box, Private bathroom, Toilet, Air condition,
Free Wi-Fi and Work desk
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Location: Sultanahmet area, 150 m – Hippodrome Square, 200 m – Tram Station, 4
km – Taksim Square, 17 km – Ataturk Intl Apt.
General Facilities: 25 guest room with Old city view, or sea view, hotel raises on the
remains of the Byzantine Great Palace of Constantinople also known as the Sacred
Palace, with 2000 years old remains of the palace at the ground restaurant,
Room Facilities: decoration as Ottoman Mansion, equipped with a private bathroom,
seating area, direct dial telephone, whisper quiet central air-conditioning, LCD TV &
Cable TV system with international channels, laptop size safe deposit box, minibar and
tea/coffee making facilities, central heating, hair-dryer, free wireless high speed
internet access. Approximate room size is 18 m².
Luxury Hotels
FOUR SEASONS SULTANAHMET LUXURY DELUXE
Location: center of the Old City Sultanahmet. 6 km – Taksim Square, 15 km –
Ataturk Intl Apt, 47 km – Sabiha Gokcen Intl Apt.
General Facilities: 65 guest rooms & suites, 3 Restaurants, 6 massages available to
guests and 1,114m2 Fıtness Center
Room Facilities: Air condition, Refrigerated private bar, plasma TV, MP3 player
docking station & DVD- CD player, In-room safe, terry bathrobes, Espresso machine,
Wired or wireless Internet access, Multi-line telephone(s) with voicemail, Hair dryer.
SIRKECI MANSION (KONAK) LUXURY HOTEL
Location: Sultanahmet area. 500m – Old City Quarters, 5 km Taksim Square, 15 km
Ataturk Intl Apt (IST), 50 km – Sabiha Gokcen Intl Apt (SAW).
General Facilities: 32 guestrooms, 1 Restaurant, 1 Terrace Bar, Indoor swimming
pool, Fitness Center, Sauna and Business Center.
Room Facilities: Air condition, Hair dryer, Room safe, Electronic door lock, LCD TV
with Satellite Channels, Bathrobe, Mini Bar, Water, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities,
High Speed Wi-Fi Internet Access, Bathroom Amenities, Phone, Wake-up service
HOTEL SULTANIA* BOUTIQUE DELUXE
Location: Sultanahmet area. 200m - Tram Station, 600 m – Old City Quarters, 4 km
– Taksim Square, 15 km – Ataturk Intl Apt, 50 km – Sabiha Gokcen Intl Apt.
General Facilities: 42 luxury rooms, Fully-equipped meeting rooms, Indoor
swimming pool, Wellness center, Sauna, Laundry & Dry Cleaning Service, 2
Restaurants.
Room Facilities: Air condition, Bath Amenities, Bathroom with Bathtub or Shower,
LCD 32 “high-definition with Satellite Channels, Direct dial telephone, Coffee
Facilities, Hair-dryer, Mini-Bar, Safe Box, USB DVD Player, Wi-Fi internet access
HOTEL LEVNI * BOUTIQUE DELUXE
Location: Sultanahmet area. 350 m – Tram station, 500 m – Old City Quarters, 4 km
– Taksim Square, 15 km – Ataturk Intl Apt, 50km – Sabiha Gokcen Intl Apt.
General Facilities: 75 rooms, 1 Restaurant, 1 Cafe & Bar, Complimentary Turkish
Hamam, Sauna, Indoor pool, Fitness, Body Treatment service, 5’oclock tea, Internet
Cafe and Business center
Room Facilities: Air condition, Safe box, Desk, Hair dryer, Make-up mirror,
Bathrobes, Slippers, Flat-screen TV with satellite channels, Minibar at surcharge,
Tea and coffee maker. Telephone, Wi-Fi access, Bathtub or shower.
Pera-Kaktus Tourism Specifications:
Tailor made programs
Cultural / Leisure/ Religious/ Special Interests
Business Group Travel,
Theme Creations for Incentive Groups,
Special Events & Product Launches,
Special Activity & Active Outdoor Programs,
Theme Decoration,
Supplying/Designing Gifts with Special Packaging,
Hotel Bookings for Individual,
Business & Groups Travels all over the world,
Meetings, Congresses Organization,
Technical Equipment Rental,
Airport Services/Airline Representation,
Air, Train ticketing and Visa support,
All modes of Land Transportation,
On site Coordination.
Pera Air & Tourism Inc
Kaktus Tourism Travel Agency
HOTEL SUMAHAN ON WATER* BOUTIQUE DELUXE
Location: Near Uskudar on Asian Side, 2.2 km – Beylerbeyi Palace, 5 km –Uskudar Pier, 4,7 km – Bosphorus Bridge, 37
km – Ataturk Intl Apt, 37 km – Sabiha Gokcen Innl Apt.
General Facilities: 24 rooms each with its own personality,
most with fire places, Bosphorus view, 2 Restaurants, Wellness,
Scheduled complimentary boat transfer across the Bosphorus,
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Service.
Room Facilities: Safe deposit box, Satellite TV, Air
Conditioning, Minibar, Direct dial telephone, Hair dryer, Wi-Fi
access, CD player, Bathroom with bathtub
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Address: Cumhuriyet Mah.Nakiye Elgun Sk.22
Osmanbey Apt.D.1 Sisli 34380 Istanbul Turkey
Phone: +90 212 241 05 66 Pbx
Fax: +90 212 241 72 88
Mail: [email protected] | [email protected]
Webpage: www.peraair.com
TURSAB: A-2713
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