Istanbul
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Istanbul
April – October 2012 ITINERARY TURKEY - Special 1 TURKEY ITINERARY Turkey Turkey has so much to offer her visitors; breathtaking natural beauties, unique historical and archaeological sites, steadily improving hotel and touristic infrastructure and a tradition of hospitality and competitive prices. Therefore, it is not surprising that this country has recently become one of the world’s most popular tourism destinations. Due to Turkey’s diverse geography, one can experience four different climates in any one day. The rectangular shaped country is surrounded on three sides by three different seas. Its shores are laced with beaches, bays, coves, ports, islands and peninsulas. The summers are long, lasting as long as eight months in some areas. Dear Clients It gives me pleasure indeed to share with you all that Holiday Factory was welcomed with open arms by the people of UAE when we started out last year and the last summer season has been exceedingly overwhelming. I take this opportunity to thank you all for the trust shown. Well, it’s the time for that well deserved break with your family for this season and to top up more fun and excitement, we have designed an extensive range of packages to make it even more amazing. Our Summer 2012 brochure (which will be released in March / April) will offer some fascinating destinations to choose from while treating you to some great tasting cuisines. Since we have experienced massive enquiries and organized most number of travel programs for Turkey, we thought of bringing out a summarized version of our combination itineraries for this popular holiday destination. Here in we have 11 carefully designed combination itineraries with your comfort and convenience in mind. Also, our strong relationships with hotels, airlines and restaurants has enabled us to provide you with the lowest prices around. In case you are not content with the combinations offered, tell us your possible travel plan and we will be more than happy to offer you a quote within 12 hours of calling in. We hope you enjoy our Turkey Catalogue thoroughly. Call us on 04 - 7014000 or mail us at [email protected] & get more details.. Our committed team is waiting to assist you. Hakan Bakar - CEO 2 Turkey is also blessed with majestic mountains and valleys, lakes, rivers, waterfalls and grottoes perfect for winter and summer tourism and sports of all kinds. From the mountains in the east to the multi-million city of Istanbul in the west, from the mild climate of the black sea coast in the north to the Mediterranean in the south – Turkey offers a wide rangeof contrasts. Istanbul The city’s over-abundance of important historic buildings and exciting new art galleries and museums provides visitors with more than enough to see during the day, but it’s at night that the place swings into high-velocity, mega-stylish action. Bursa The first capital of the Ottoman Empire, the city can be considered the birthplace of modern Turkish culture. Enjoy an original dönerkebap on a bed of fresh pide bread, topped with tomato sauce, yogurt and melted butter. Indulge yourself in a traditional thermal spa that Bursa is famous for and visit one of the most beautiful mosques in the world. Yalova The first settlement in the region dates back to the Prehistoric Period, in around 3000 BC. The city is famous for its hot springs in Thermal district, which gets its name from the Latin word thermae. Abant Is a favorite vacation and excursion spot travelers thanks to the natural beauty of its surroundings, which are covered with dense forests. The lake covers an area of 1.28 km² and its deepest spot is 18 m. Igneada Is a small town within in Turkey’s Kırklareli Province. It lies on the Black Sea coast and is approximately 5 km south of the Rezovo River which forms the border with Bulgaria. Cappadocia The area is a popular tourist destination, as it has many areas with unique geological, historic, and cultural features. The best historic mansions and cave houses for tourist stays are in Urgup, Goreme, Guzelyurt, and Uchisar. Hot-air ballooning is very popular in Cappadocia and is available in Goreme. Trekking is enjoyed in Ihlara Valley, Monestry Valley (Guzelyurt), Urgup, and Goreme. Antalya Is a city on the Mediterranean coast of southwestern Turkey. It was the world’s fourth most visited city by number of international arrivals in 2010. Antalya offers a variety of beaches and other natural highlights. There are a number of mosques, churches, madrasahs, masjids, hans (caravanserai) and hamams (Turkish bath) in the city. Kaleiçi, the harbor, which the city walls enclose, is the oldest part of the city. Kaleiçi features many historic houses with traditional Turkish and local Greek architecture. 3 ITINERARY Izmir Is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. Standing on Mount Yamanlar, the tomb of Tantalus was explored by Charles Texier in 1835 and is an example of the historic traces in the region prior to the Hellenistic Age, along with those found in nearby. The Agora of Smyrna is well preserved, and is arranged into the Agora Open Air Museum of İzmir, although important parts buried under modern buildings are waiting to be brought to daylight. Serious consideration is also being given to uncovering the ancient theatre of Smyrna where St. Polycarp was martyred, buried under an urban zone on the slopes of Kadifekale. It was distinguishable until the 19th century, as evident by the sketching’s done at the time. On top of the same hill soars an ancient castle which is one of the landmarks of İzmir. Content Istanbul 3 night’s / 4 days Istanbul 7 night’s / 8 days Istanbul - Abant 7 night’s / 8 days Istanbul – Antalya 7 night’s / 8 days Istanbul - Bursa 7 night’s / 8 days Istanbul – Ignedag (Black Sea) 7 night’s / 8 days 4 5 6 7 8 9 Climate Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Day 17 21 26 28 30 32 27 24 Night 10 17 19 22 25 27 18 16 Istanbul – Cappadocia 7 night’s / 8 days 10 Avg. rainy days 12 8 3 2 3 3 6 8 Istanbul – Izmir 7 night’s / 8 days 11 12 Istanbul – Bursa – Yalova 9 night’s / 10 days Istanbul – Bursa – Yalova - Abant 13 night’s / 14days 13 Pricing 14 15 Pricing 3 Istanbul - 03 NIGHTS / 04 DAYS ITINERARY Day 1 Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 2 Bosporus tour, Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc.. Bosporus Cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residential and luxurious apartments and after lunch Camlica Hill and Shopping center. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 3 Free day for shopping or optional tour.Overnight in Istanbul. Day 4 After breakfast transfer to airport. Inclusions • • • • • • Return flight ticket on economy class 3 nights’ accommodation with breakfast All transfers and transportation in Turkey by a/c tour coach, Meals as stated on the itinerary. All entrance fees to the Sites and to the museums mentioned on the above program, Comprehensive sightseeing as itinerary, Arabic or English speaking professional guide throughout. om AED fr Starting 1,617 15 n 14/ ge o ist pa Pricel 4 Istanbul - 07 NIGHTS / 08 DAYS ITINERARY Day 1 Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 2 Istanbul City tour: Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. We visit the Topkapi Palace, where Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc.... and Hippodrome, where chariot races and the Byzantine riots took place and free time in Grand bazaar with its 3,500 shops. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 3 Bosporus tour: Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc.. Bosporus Cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residential and luxurious apartments and afternoon Camlica Hill and shopping center. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 4 Princess Island Tour: Cruise in the Marmara Sea to Princes’ Islands, stop at Büyükada, the popular summer resort with sandy beaches and pinewood scenery, once the pleasure island of Byzantine Princes. Tour of the island with horse-drawn carriages. Evening return to Istanbul and transfer to hotels. Also seen during the tour: Topkapi Palace, Leander’s Tower, Uskudar from the sea. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 5 Free day in for leisure. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 6 Optional Bursa &Yalova Thermal Tour (including lunch). Overnight in Istanbul. Day 7 Free day for leisure. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 8 After breakfast transfer to Istanbul Airport. Inclusions • • • • • • Return flight ticket in economy class. 7 nights’ accommodation with breakfast All transportation in Turkey by a/c tour coach, Meals as stated on the itinerary. All entrance fees to the Sites and to the museums mentioned on the above program. Comprehensive sightseeing as itinerary, Arabic or English speaking professional guide throughout. om AED fr Starting 2,381 e t pag ricelis /15 on 14 P 5 Istanbul - Abant 07 NIGHTS / 08 DAYS ITINERARY Day 1 Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul. Day 2 Istanbul City Tour: Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. We visit the TopkapiPalace,where Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc.... and Hippodrome, where chariot races and the Byzantine riots took place and free time in Grand bazaar with its 3.500 shops. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 3 Bosporus Tour: Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc.. Bosporus Cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residential and luxurious apartments and afternoon Camlica Hill and Shopping Center. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 4 Princess Island Tour: Cruise in Marmara Sea to Princes’ Islands, stop at Büyükada, the popular summer resort with sandy beaches and pinewood scenery, once the pleasure island of Byzantine Princes. Tour of the island with horse-drawn carriages Evening return to Istanbul and transfer to hotels. Also visioned during the tour: Topkapi Palace, Leander’s Tower, Uskudar from the sea. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 5 Transfer to Abant . Dinner and overnight in Abant. (Taksim Abant Palace Hotel 5* HB or Buyuk Abant Hotel 5* HB) Day 6 Free day in Abant for relaxing .Dinner and overnight in Abant. (Taksim Abant Palace Hotel 5* HB or Buyuk Abant Hotel 5* HB) Day 7 Inclusions • • Transfer to Istanbul . 0vernight in Istanbul. Day 8 After breakfast transfer to Istanbul Airport. • • • • • Return flight ticket in economy class 7 nights’ accommodation (5 nights at Istanbul Hotel BB + 2 nights at TaksimAbant Palace 5* HB or BuyukAbant 5* HB ) All transportation in Turkey by a/c tour coach, Meals as stated on the itinerary, All entrance fees to the sites and to the museums mentioned on -the above program, Comprehensive sightseeing as itinerary, Arabic or English speaking professional guidethroughout. D rom AE f Starting 3,596 4/15 e on 1 g ist pa Pricel 6 Istanbul - Antalya 07 NIGHTS / 08 DAYS ITINERARY Day 1 Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul. Day2 Istanbul City Tour: Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. We visit the TopkapiPalace,where Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc.... and Hippodrome, where chariot races and the Byzantine riots took place and free time in Grand bazaar with its 3.500 shops. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 3 Bosporus Tour: Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc.. Bosporus Cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments and afternoon Camlica Hill and shopping center. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 4 Princess Island Tour: Cruise in Marmara Sea to Princes’ Islands, stop at Büyükada, the popular summer resort with sandy beaches and pinewood scenery, once the pleasure island of Byzantine Princes. Tour of the island with horse-drawn carriages Evening return to Istanbul and transfer tohotels. Also seen during the tour: Topkapi Palace, Leander’s Tower, Uskudar from the sea. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 5 Transfer to Istanbul Airport and flight to Antalya. Dinner and overnight in Antalya. (Best Western Khan Hotel 4* HB) Day 6 Antalya city & waterfalls Tour. Dinner and overnight in Antalya. (Best Western Khan Hotel 4* HB) Day 7 Flight to Istanbul. Transfer to Istanbul hotel. overnight in Istanbul. Day 8 After breakfast transfer to Airport.. Inclusions • • • • • • • • Return flight ticket in economy class Return Istanbul - Antalya - Istanbul domestic flight ticket. 7 nights’ accommodation ( 5 nights at Istanbul Hotel BB + 2 nights at Antalya Best Western Khan Hotel 4* HB ) All transportation in Turkey by a/c tour coach, Meals as stated on the itinerary, All entrance fees to the sites and to the museums mentioned on the above program, Comprehensive sightseeing as itinerary, Arabic or English speaking professional guide throughout. D rom AE f Starting 3,516 4/15 e on 1 g ist pa Pricel 7 Istanbul - Bursa 07 NIGHTS / 08 DAYS ITINERARY Day 1 Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 2 Istanbul City Tour: Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. We visit the TopkapiPalace,where Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc.... and Hippodrome, where chariot races and the Byzantine riots took place and free time in Grand bazaar with its 3.500 shops. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 3- ISTANBUL Princess Island Tour: Cruise in Marmara Sea to Princes’ Islands, stop at Büyükada, the popular summer resort with sandy beaches and pinewood scenery, once the pleasure island of Byzantine Princes. Tour of the island with horse-drawn carriages Evening return to Istanbul and transfer to hotels. Also seen during the tour: Topkapi Palace, Leander’s Tower, Uskudar from the sea. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 4 Departure by ferry-boat via Yalova, enjoying the lovely countryside view. Drive to Bursa, former Ottoman Capital. Climb to Uludag, the legendary Mount Olympos, by Teleferik (Cable Car), lunch at the mountain and return to Bursa and visit to Ulucami (Grand Mosque), the Green Mosque and the Green Mausoleum, the old Silk Market in the Covered Bazaar. Overnight in Bursa. (Anatolia Hotel 4* BB) Day 5 Free day in Bursa City for shopping.Overnight in Bursa.( Anatolia Hotel 4* BB ) Day 6 Transfer to Yalova City and free time in Famous Yalova Thermal Baths. Departure by ferry-boat to Istanbul and Overnight in Istanbul. Day 7 Bosporus tour: Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc.. Bosporus Cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residential and luxurious apartments and afternoon Camlica Hill and Shopping center. Overnight in Istanbul. DAY 8 After breakfast transfer to airport. Inclusions • • • • • • • Return flight ticket in economy class. 7 nights’ accommodation (5 nights at Istanbul hotel BB + 2 Nights at Bursa Anatolia Hotel 4* BB) All transportation in Turkey by a/c tour coach, Meals as stated on the itinerary, All entrance fees to the sites and to the museums mentioned on the above program, Comprehensive sightseeing as itinerary, Arabic or English speaking professional guidethroughout. om AED fr Starting 3,181 ge ist pa Pricel 8 /15 on 14 Istanbul - Igneada (Black Sea) 07 NIGHTS / 08 DAYS ITINERARY Day 1 Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul. Day 2 Istanbul City tour: Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. We visit the TopkapiPalace,where Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc.... and Hippodrome, where chariot races and the Byzantine riots took place and free time in Grand bazaar with its 3.500 shops. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 3 Bosporus tour: Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc.. Bosporus Cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments and afternoon Camlica Hill and Shopping Center. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 4 Princess Island Tour: Cruise in Marmara Sea to Princes’ Islands, stop at Büyükada, the popular summer resort with sandy beaches and pinewood scenery, once the pleasure island of Byzantine Princes. Tour of the island with horse-drawn carriages Evening return to Istanbul and transfer tohotels. Also seen during the tour: Topkapi Palace, Leander’s Tower, Uskudar from the sea. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 5 Transfer to Igneada. Dinner and Overnight in Igneada. ( Igneada Resort Hotel & Spa Hotel 5* HB ) DAY 6 Free day in Igneada for swimming and relaxing. Dinner and overnight in Igneada. ( Igneada Resort Hotel & Spa Hotel 5* HB ) DAY 7 Transfer to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul. DAY 8 After breakfast transfer to Istanbul airport. Inclusions • • • • • • • Return flight ticket in economy class 7 nights’ accommodation ( 5 nights at Istanbul Hotel BB + 2 nights at Igneada Resort Hotel & Spa Hotel 5* HB ) All transportation in Turkey by a/c tour coach, Meals as stated on the itinerary, All entrance fees to the sites and to the museums mentioned on the above program, Comprehensive sightseeing as itinerary, Arabic or English speaking professional guidethroughout. om AED fr Starting 3,516 ge ist pa Pricel /15 on 14 9 Istanbul - Cappadocia 07 NIGHTS / 08 DAYS ITINERARY Day 1 Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul. Day 2 Istanbul City Tour: Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. We visit the Topkapi Palace,where Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc.... and Hippodrome, where chariot races and the Byzantine riots took place and free time in Grand bazaar with its 3,500 shops. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 3 Bosphorus Tour: Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc.. Bosporus Cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residential and luxurious apartments and afternoon Camlica Hill and Shopping Center. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 4 Princess Island Tour: Cruise in Marmara Sea to Princes’ Islands, stop at Büyükada, the popular summer resort with sandy beaches and pinewood scenery, once the pleasure island of Byzantine Princes. Tour of the island with horse-drawn carriages Evening return to Istanbul and transfer tohotels. Also seen during the tour: Topkapi Palace, Leander’s Tower, Uskudar from the sea. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 5 Pick up from hotel in the morning for flight to Kayseri. Arrival in Kayseri and meet by your guide.Departure for Cappadocia. Breakfast fully Guided tour to north Cappadocia short rest before starting the tour to visit Devrent Valley, Zelve Open-Air Museum, Monk’s valley (Pasabagi) where you will find the world known fairy chimneys. Break for lunch in Avanos and then continue on to the Goreme Open-Air Museum where you will visit the numerous rock carved churches and monasteries. Depart for a panoramic view of Esentepe and then on to Uchisar, a natural rock castle at the end of the tour back to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Cappadocia.( Gomeda Hotel 4* HB or Tacsaray Hotel 4* HB) Day 6 After Breakfast Another full day tour this time to visit the famous Derinkuyu Underground City. Afterwards a short hike through the green Ihlara Valley along the stream visiting some of the churches along the way.Stop in Belisirma for lunch and then on to Selime for a panoramic view. Stop at the Agzikarahan Caravansarai is included. At the end of the tour. Dinner and overnight stay in Cappadocia. ( Gomeda Hotel 4* HB or Tacsaray Hotel 4* HB) Inclusions • • • • • • Return flight ticket in economy class Return Istanbul - Kayseri - Istanbul domestic flight ticket. -7 nights’ accommodation ( 5 nights at Istanbul Hotel BB + 2 nights at Gomeda Hotel 4* HB or Tacsaray Hotel 4* HB ) All transportation in Turkey by a/c tour coach, -Meals as stated on the itinerary, All entrance fees to the sites and to the museums mentioned on the above program, Comprehensive sightseeing as itinerary, Arabic or English speaking professional guide throughout. Day 7 Transfer to Kayseri Airport and flight to Istanbul. Transfer to Istanbul Hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 8 After breakfast transfer to Istanbul Airport. om AED fr Starting 3,936 ge ist pa Pricel 10 /15 on 14 Istanbul - Izmir 07 NIGHTS / 08 DAYS ITINERARY Day 1 Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul. Day 2 Istanbul City Tour: Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. We visit the TopkapiPalace,where Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc.... and Hippodrome, where chariot races and the Byzantine riots took place and free time in Grand bazaar with its 3,500 shops. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 3 Bosporus Tour: Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc.. Bosporus Cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residential and luxurious apartments and afternoon Camlica Hill and shopping center. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 4 Princess Island Tour: Cruise in Marmara Sea to Princes’ Islands, stop at Büyükada, the popular summer resort with sandy beaches and pinewood scenery, once the pleasure island of Byzantine Princes. Tour of the island with horse-drawn carriages Evening return to Istanbul and transfer to hotels. Also seen during the tour: Topkapi Palace, Leander’s Tower, Uskudar from the sea. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 5 Transfer to Istanbul Airport and flight to Izmir, transfer to Izmir hotel. Dinner and Overnight in Izmir. ( Aksan Hotel 4* BB ) Day 6 Izmir City Tour. Overnight in Izmir. ( Aksan Hotel 4* BB ) Day 7 Free day in Izmir for shopping or optional tours. Overnight in Izmir.( Aksan Hotel 4* BB ) Day 8 After breakfast transfer to Izmir Airport. Inclusions • • • • • • • • Return flight ticket in economy class. Return Istanbul / Izmir / Istanbul domestic flight ticket. 7 nights’ accommodation ( 4 nights at Istanbul Hotel BB + 3 nights at Aksan Hotel 4* BB ) All transportation in Turkey by a/c tour coach, Meals as stated on the itinerary, All entrance fees to sites and to the museums mentioned on the above program, Comprehensive sightseeing as itinerary, Arabic or English speaking professional guide throughout. om AED fr Starting 4,747 ge ist pa Pricel /15 on 14 11 Istanbul - Bursa - Yalova 09 NIGHTS / 10 DAYS ITINERARY Day 1 Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul. Day 2 Istanbul City Tour: Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. We visit the TopkapiPalace,where Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc.... and Hippodrome, where chariot races and the Byzantine riots took place and free time in Grand bazaar with its 3,500 shops. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 3 Princess Island Tour: Cruise in Marmara Sea to Princes’ Islands, stop at Büyükada, the popular summer resort with sandy beaches and pinewood scenery, once the pleasure island of Byzantine Princes. Tour of the island with horse-drawn carriages Evening return to Istanbul and transfer to hotels. Also seen during the tour: Topkapi Palace, Leander’s Tower, Uskudar from the sea. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 4 Departure by ferry-boat via Yalova, enjoying the lovely countryside view. Drive to Bursa, former Ottoman Capital . Climb to Uludag, the legendary Mount Olympos, by Teleferik (Cable Car), lunch at the mountain and return to Bursa and visit to Ulucami (Grand Mosque), the Green Mosque and the Green Mausoleum, the old Silk Market in the Covered Bazaar. Overnight in Bursa.( Anatolia Hotel 4* BB ) Day 5 Free day in Bursa City for shopping.Overnight in Bursa.( Anatolia Hotel 4* BB) Day 6 Inclusions • • • • • • • Return flight ticket in economy class 9 nights’ accommodation ( 5 nights at Istanbul hotel BB + 2 nights at Bursa Anatolia Hotel 4* BB + 2 nights at Yalova Elegance Resort Hotel 4* BB ) All transportation in Turkey by a/c tour coach Meals as stated on the itinerary All entrance fees to sites and to the museums mentioned on the above program, Comprehensive sightseeing as itinerary Arabic or English speaking professional guide throughout. Transfer to Yalova City and free time in famous Yalova Thermal Baths. Overnight in Yalova.(Yalova Elegance Resort Hotel 4* BB) Day 7 Free day in Yalova. Overnight in Yalova .(Yalova Elegance Resort Hotel 4* BB ) Day 8 Departure by ferry-boat to Istanbul and Overnight in Istanbul. Day 9 Bosporus Tour: Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc..Bosporus Cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residential and luxurious apartmentsand afternoon Camlica Hill and Shopping center. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 10 After breakfast transfer to airport. D rom AE f Starting 3,795 4/15 e on 1 g ist pa Pricel 12 Istanbul - Bursa - Yalova - Abant 14 NIGHTS / 15 DAYS ITINERARY Day 1 Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul. Day 2 Istanbul City Tour: Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. We visit the TopkapiPalace,where Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc.... and Hippodrome, where chariot races and the Byzantine riots took place and free time in Grand bazaar with its 3.500 shops. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 3 Princess Island Tour: Cruise in Marmara Sea to Princes’ Islands, stop at Büyükada, the popular summer resort with sandy beaches and pinewood scenery, once the pleasure island of Byzantine Princes.Tour of the island with horse-drawn carriages Evening return to Istanbul and transfer to hotels. Also to be seen during the tour: Topkapi Palace, Leander’s Tower, Uskudar from the sea. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 4 Departure by ferry-boat via Yalova, enjoying the lovely countryside view. Drive to Bursa. Climb to Uludag, the legendary Mount Olympos, by Cable Car, lunch at the mountain and return to Bursa and visit to Ulucami (Grand Mosque), the Green Mosque and the Green Mausoleum, the old Silk Market in the Covered Bazaar. Day 5 + 6 Free day in Bursa City for shopping. Overnight in Bursa.( Anatolia Hotel 4* BB ) Day 7 + 8 Transfer to Yalova City and free time in Famous Yalova Thermal Baths. Overnight in Yalova.Free day in Yalova. Overnight in Yalova .(Yalova Elegance Resort Hotel 4* BB ) Day 9 Transfer to Abantlake. Dinner and Overnight in Abant.(TaksimAbant Palace Hotel 5* HB or BuyukAbant Hotel 5* HB ) Day 10 Free day in Abant for relaxing. Dinner and Overnight in Abant. (Taksim Abant Palace Hotel 5* HB or Buyuk Abant Hotel 5*HB) Day 11 Transfer to Istanbul hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 12 Bosphorus Tour.Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc..Bosphorus Cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residential and luxurious apartments and afternoon Camlica Hill and Shopping center. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 13 + 14 Free day in Istanbul for leisure. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 15 After breakfast transfer to airport. Inclusions • • • • • • • Return flight ticket in economy class 14 nights’ accommodation ( 7 nights at Istanbul hotel BB + 3 nights at Bursa Anatolia Hotel 4* BB + 2 nights at Yalova Elegance Resort Hotel 4* BB + 2 nights at Taksim Abant Palace 5* HB or Buyuk Abant Hotel 5* HB ) All transportation in Turkey by a/c tour coach, Meals as stated on the itinerary, All entrance fees to sites and to the museums mentioned on the above program, Comprehensive sightseeing as itinerary, Arabic or English speaking professional guide throughout. D rom AE f Starting 5,760 4/15 e on 1 g ist pa Pricel 13 Pricing Prices in AED. Flights based on Fly Dubai except Istanbul-Izmir program is based on Turkish Airlines. Hotel in Istanbul based on 3-star Hotel Kecik, 4-Star Hotel Ikbal Deluxe, 5-Star Hotel Holiday Inn City. Other hotels in package as per program. Choosing a different hotel in Istanbul from our program is possible. Supplement will apply. ITINERARY 3 Star Hotel in Istanbul 4 Star Hotel in Istanbul 5 Star Hotel in Istanbul Period A Period B Period C Period A Period B Period C Period A Period B Period C 01.04-10.06 11.06-15.07 11.08-30.08 20.10-30.10 16.07-10.08 31.08-19.10 01.04-10.06 11.06-15.07 11.08-30.08 20.10-30.10 16.07-10.08 31.08-19.10 01.04-10.06 11.06-15.07 11.08-30.08 20.10-30.10 16.07-10.08 31.08-19.10 Istanbul 03 nights / 04 days Double room per person 1,617 2,580 1,617 1,990 2,953 2,028 2,472 3,435 2,472 Single room 1,981 2,943 1,981 2,491 3,454 2,529 3,329 4,292 3,329 Add. Adult (in double room) ( max. 1 adult ) 1,500 2,463 1,500 1,855 2,818 1,894 2,273 3,236 2,273 Add. Child 2-6 years (in double room) ( max. 2 child) 893 1,856 893 893 1,856 893 893 1,856 893 Add. Child 7-12 years (in double room) (max. 2 child) 1,315 2,278 1,315 1,614 2,577 1,653 1,895 2,858 1,895 Istanbul 07 nights / 8 days Double room per person 2,381 3,344 2,501 2,677 3,640 2,797 3,706 4,669 3,826 Single room 2,969 3,932 3,089 3,706 4,669 3,826 6,267 7,230 6,387 Add. Adult (in double room) ( max. 1 adult ) 2,121 3,084 2,241 2,381 3,344 2,501 3,976 4,938 4,096 Add. Child 2-6 years (in double room) ( max. 2 child) 893 1,856 1,013 893 1,856 1,013 893 1,856 1,013 Add. Child 7-12 years (in double room) (max. 2 child) 1,637 2,600 1,757 1,785 2,748 1,905 2,300 3,262 2,420 Istanbul-Abant 07 nights / 8 days Double room per person 3,596 4,559 3,716 3,795 4,757 3,915 4,532 5,495 4,652 Single room 4,422 5,384 4,542 4,947 5,910 5,067 6,267 7,230 6,387 Add. Adult (in double room) ( max. 1 adult ) 3,260 4,223 3,380 3,450 4,413 3,570 3,976 4,938 4,096 Add. Child 2-6 years (in double room) ( max. 2 child) 893 1,856 1,013 893 1,856 1,013 893 1,856 1,013 Add. Child 7-12 years (in double room) (max. 2 child) 2,244 3,207 2,364 2,344 3,307 2,464 2,713 3,675 2,833 Istanbul-Antalya 07 nights / 8 days Double room per person 3,516 4,479 3,636 3,728 4,691 3,848 4,461 5,424 4,581 Single room 4,104 5,066 4224, 4,629 5,592 4,749 5,950 6,912 6,070 Add. Adult (in double room) ( max. 1 adult ) 3,251 4,214 3,371 3,441 4,404 3,561 3,967 4,930 4,087 Add. Child 2-6 years (in double room) ( max. 2 child) 1,493 2,456 1,613 1,493 2,456 1,613 1,493 2,456 1,613 Add. Child 7-12 years (in double room) (max. 2 child) 2,911 3,874 3,031 3,074 4037 3,194 3,638 4,601 3,758 Istanbul-Bursa 07 nights / 8 days Double room per person 3,181 4,143 3,301 3,388 4,351 3,508 4,126 5,089 4,246 Single room 3,980 4,943 4,100 4,501 5,464 4,621 5,826 6,789 5,946 Add. Adult (in double room) ( max. 1 adult ) 2,867 3,830 2,987 3,057 4,020 3,177 3,578 4,541 3,698 Add. Child 2-6 years (in double room) ( max. 2 child) 893 1,856 1,013 893 1,856 1,013 893 1,856 1,013 Add. Child 7-12 years (in double room) (max. 2 child) 2,037 3,000 2,157 2,141 3,104 2,261 2,509 3,472 2,629 Notes: Packege details and included services as mentioned in the itinerary. All advertised prices in our brochure are calculated in UAE Dirham’s using the following exchange rates: 1 US Dollar = 3.68 AED and 1 Euro = 5.0 AED. If on the day of booking there is a change in the exchange rates then the price will be revised accordingly using the official exchange rates in AED. For the majority of our packages our customers will have a choice of more than one airline. Depending on the actual airfare and air- line chosen by our 14 Pricing Prices in AED. Flights based on Fly Dubai except Istanbul-Izmir program is based on Turkish Airlines. Hotel in Istanbul based on 3-star Hotel Kecik, 4-Star Hotel Ikbal Deluxe, 5-Star Hotel Holiday Inn City. Other hotels in package as per program. Choosing a different hotel in Istanbul from our program is possible. Supplement will apply. ITINERARY 3 Star Hotel in Istanbul 4 Star Hotel in Istanbul 5 Star Hotel in Istanbul Period A Period B Period C Period A Period B Period C Period A Period B Period C 01.04-10.06 11.06-15.07 11.08-30.08 20.10-30.10 16.07-10.08 31.08-19.10 01.04-10.06 11.06-15.07 11.08-30.08 20.10-30.10 16.07-10.08 31.08-19.10 01.04-10.06 11.06-15.07 11.08-30.08 20.10-30.10 16.07-10.08 31.08-19.10 Istanbul-Igneada 07 nights / 8 days Double room per person 3,516 4,479 3,636 3,600 4,563 3,720 4,338 5,300 4,458 Single room 4,104 5,066 4,224 4,647 5,610 4,767 5,950 6,912 6,070 Add. Adult (in double room) ( max. 1 adult ) 3,070 4,033 3,190 3,256 4,219 3,376 3,781 4,744 3,901 Add. Child 2-6 years (in double room) ( max. 2 child) 893 1,856 1,013 893 1,856 1,013 893 1,856 1,013 Add. Child 7-12 years (in double room) (max. 2 child) 2,205 3,168 2,325 2,247 3,210 2,367 2,615 3,578 2,735 Istanbul-Cappadocia 07 nights / 8 days Double room per person 3,936 4,899 4,056 4,148 5,111 4,268 4,881 5,844 5,001 Single room 4,444 5,406 4,564 4,969 5,932 5,089 6,290 7,252 6,410 Add. Adult (in double room) ( max. 1 adult ) 3,834 4,797 3,954 4,024 4,987 1,444 4,550 5,512 4,670 Add. Child 2-6 years (in double room) ( max. 2 child) 1,493 2,456 1,613 1,493 2,456 1,613 1,493 2,456 1,613 Add. Child 7-12 years (in double room) (max. 2 child) 3,234 4,196 3,554 3,397 4,360 3,517 3,961 4,923 4,081 Istanbul-Izmir 07 nights / 8 days Double room per person 4,747 5,351 4,891 4,915 5,518 5,058 5,502 6,106 5,646 Single room 5,339 5,942 5,482 5,759 6,362 5,902 6,814 7,417 6,957 Add. Adult (in double room) ( max. 1 adult ) 4,412 5,015 4,555 2,579 3,182 2,722 4,981 5,585 5,125 Add. Child 2-6 years (in double room) ( max. 2 child) 2,433 3,036 2,576 2,433 3,036 2,576 2,433 3,036 2,576 Add. Child 7-12 years (in double room) (max. 2 child) 4,075 4,678 4,218 4,204 4,807 4,347 4,656 5,259 4,799 Istanbul-Bursa-Yalova 09 nights / 10 days Double room per person 3,795 4,757 3,915 4,002 4,965 4,122 7,084 8,047 7,204 Single room 4,832 5,795 4,952 5,358 6,321 5,478 10,158 11,121 10,278 Add. Adult (in double room) ( max. 1 adult ) 3,287 4,249 3,407 3,477 4,439 3,597 5,976 6,939 6,096 Add. Child 2-6 years (in double room) ( max. 2 child) 893 1,856 1,013 893 1,856 1,013 893 1,856 1,013 Add. Child 7-12 years (in double room) (max. 2 child) 2,344 3,307 2,464 2,448 3,410 2,568 3,989 4,952 4,109 Istanbul-Bursa-Yalova-Abant 14 nights / 15 days Double room per person 5,760 6,722 5,880 5,980 6,943 6,100 7,084 8,047 7,204 Single room 7,575 8,537 7,695 8,308 9,270 8,428 10,158 11,121 10,278 Add. Adult (in double room) ( max. 1 adult ) 4,978 5,941 5,098 5,243 6,206 5,363 5,976 6,939 6,096 Add. Child 2-6 years (in double room) ( max. 2 child) 893 1,856 1,013 893 1,856 1,013 893 1,856 1,013 Add. Child 7-12 years (in double room) (max. 2 child) 3,326 4,289 3,446 3,437 4,400 3,557 3,989 4,952 4,109 customer the package price may change. If any of our airline partners publicly announce higher fuel surcharges or additional taxes after March 10th 2012 (commencement date of our current summer brochure) these surcharges will be added to the package price. Our aim is to deliver the highest quality at the most affordable rates whilst at the same time remain very transparent with our cost. 15 ITINERARY Holiday Factory Package Tours L.L.C. 16 Dubai Festival City Mall, Office SC 031, P.O Box 35937, Dubai – UAE T: +04-701 4000, E: [email protected] www.holiday-factory.com