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Turkish Discovery Summer 2012
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Intense, loveable, inventive, wondrous and spiritual. If Turkey was as famous celebrity, this is how its fans would describe it. But why depend upon descriptions? Take an unforgettable journey to this beautiful land of discoveries and listen to its heartbeat by visiting its incredible ancient cities, beautiful forts, museums and mosques, quaint bazaars (marketplaces) and cruising on its pristine waters. And it's not always that you get to be in a country having a whole city dedicated to love ('sevi' in Turkish). Be there!
Inclusions
- Tour departs every Friday and Sunday
- Economy-class airfare on Turkish Airlines (From Mumbai and Delhi only)
- Sector ticket: Istanbul - Ankara (Day 3) & Antalya - Istanbul (Day 8)
- Current applicable airport taxes
- Single-entry Turkey Visa
- Enjoy 7 breakfasts, 5 Local lunches and 5 Local dinners
Rates & Dates
Itinerary
- Day 1, India /Istanbul
- Day 2, Istanbul
- Day 3, Istanbul / Ankara / Cappadocia
- Day 4, Cappadocia
- Day 5, Cappadocia / Konya / Pamukkale
Package categories: Deluxe
- Tour departs every Friday and Sunday
- Sector ticket: Istanbul - Ankara (Day 3) & Antalya - Istanbul (Day 8)
- Single-entry Turkey Visa
- Accommodation for 2 nights at 4 star hotel or similar in Istanbul
- Accommodation for 1 nights at 4 star hotel or similar in Pamukkale
- Istanbul half-day city tour with visits to Byzantine Hippodrome, Blue Mosque and Grand Covered Bazaar (closed on Sundays and National Holidays) and St. Sophia (closed on Mondays)
- City tour of Cappadocia includes visits to Anatolian Civilizations Museum, Mausoleum of Ataturk, Seljukian Caravanserai Agzikarahan, Kaymakli Underground City, Pigeon Valley near Uchisar, Goreme Open-Air Museum, Pasabagi Valley and Avonos Village.
- Pamukkale tour Includes visit to Cotton Fortress and Hierapolis
- Antalya tour Includes visit to unspoiled ruins of Perge, Theater of Aspendos and Manavgat Waterfalls
- Transfers on private basis
- Economy-class airfare on Turkish Airlines (From Mumbai and Delhi only)
- Current applicable airport taxes
- Enjoy 7 breakfasts, 5 Local lunches and 5 Local dinners
- Accommodation for 2 nights at 4 star hotel or similar in Cappadocia
- Accommodation for 2 nights at 4 star hotel or similar in Antalya
- Bosphorus cruise along the shores of Europe and Asia and visit to Spice Market (closed on Sundays and National Holidays)
- Konya tour includes visit to Sultanhani Caravanserai, Mausoleum of Mevlana, and Karatay Theological School
- Other places to see include Aphrodisias
- Services of an English-speaking guide
Day 1, India /Istanbul
Meals: No meals
Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to the hotel (early check-in subject to availability). In the afternoon, go for Bosphorus Cruise along the Bosphorus, the winding water strait separating Europe and Asia. The Bosphorus coastline is a delightful mixture of the past and the present where one can enjoy the splendour and quaint beauty of the ancient wooden mansions, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages and later visit the Spice Market. Have a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2, Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast
After enjoying a buffet breakfast, visit St. Sophia(Closed on Monday), Byzantine Hippodrome, in which stand the obelisk brought from Egypt by Theodosius and the Serpent Column taken from Delphi brought by Constantine. Next, visit the Blue Mosque, which has six minarets and a middle dome of 109 feet and Grand Covered Bazaar (closed on Sundays) dating back to 15th century. It covers over 4,000 shops under one roof. Spend the afternoon at leisure and have a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3, Istanbul / Ankara / Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
After breakfast transfer to Ataturk Airport for early flight to Ankara. It is the capital of Turkey and one of the fastest growing cities in the world with a history that can be dated back to 3000 years. Visit to the world famous Anatolian Civilizations Museum, also known as Hittite Museum and the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the burial place of the Turkish hero. Later, leave for Cappadocia and have lunch en route. After a picturesque trip along the Salt Lake visit to the 13th century Seljukian Caravanserai Agzikarahan. Arrive into Cappadocia region and have a comfortable overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 4, Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
After having breakfast in the hotel, visit to the Pigeon Valley near Uchisar; then proceed to the Open Air Museum in Goreme through Avcilar Valley and visit to the early Christian churches decorated with unique frescoes depicting various scenes from the Bible. After lunch in a restaurant, visit to Kaymakli Underground City, the place where early Christians hid from persecutors. Visit Pasabagi in Zelve region and Avanos with shopping facilities for the world-wide famous handicrafts. Enjoy a delicious dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5, Cappadocia / Konya / Pamukkale
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
After having breakfast, depart to Pamukkale. On the way, visit the 13th century Seljukian masterpiece Sultanhan Caravanserai and arrive in Konya. After lunch, visit the Mausoleum of Mevlana- the world famous mystic and proceed to Karatay Theological School in which beautiful tiles are on display. Drive to Pamukkale. Have a delicious dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6, Pamukkale / Antalya
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
After breakfast, proceed to visit ancient Hierapolis with the Theatre, Apollo Temple and magnificent Necropolis, the graveyard. Then, drive to Aphrodisias and lunch. Later, visit the ruins and the museum. Drive to Antalya. Have a delicious dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7, Antalya
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
After breakfast, embark on a full day discovery of the ancient Hellenistic and Roman treasures, including the unspoiled ruins of Perge, the magnificently preserved 15,000 person theatre of Aspendos and Manavgat Waterfalls. Return to the hotel for a delicious dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.
Day 8, Antalya / Istanbul / India
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, spend the day at leisure and later transfer to the airport and board the flight back home.
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Package categories: Deluxe
Hotel: Mosaic Hotel, Istanbul
City: Istanbul
Star Category:
It offers a gym and a spa with an indoor pool and Turkish hammam. Mosaic Hotel features tastefully decorated guest rooms with an LCD TV, mini bar and private bathrooms. Some rooms have a balcony. The Mosaic has a complete spa with a sauna and solarium. The hotel’s gym features cardiovascular equipment and free weights. Guests of the Mosaic can start their day with a rich buffet breakfast. For lunch and dinner, the restaurant offers an a la carte menu as well as an open-buffet. Live music entertainment is also a regular feature at Mosaic Hotel.
This modern hotel in central Istanbul is 1 km from the Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar. The Sulemaniye Mosque is 1 km from the Mosaic.
Hotel Facilities
24-Hour Front Desk | Newspapers | Terrace | Facilities for Disabled Guests | Elevator | Express Check-In/Check-Out | Safety Deposit Box | Heating | Luggage Storage | Shops in Hotel | | Air Conditioning | Designated Smoking Area | Snack Bar | Room Service | Meeting/Banquet Facilities | Laundry | Dry Cleaning | Barber/Beauty Shop | VIP Room Facilities | Breakfast in the Room | Ironing Service | Bridal Suite | Currency Exchange | Souvenirs/Gift Shop | Shoe Shine | Car Hire | Tour Desk | Fax/Photocopying | Ticket Service | Concierge Service
Recreational Facilities
Sauna | Fitness Centre | Solarium | Spa & Wellness Centre | Massage | Hot Tub | Turkish/Steam Bath | Swimming Pool
Room Amenities
Safety Deposit Box | Air Conditioning | Desk | Heating | Shower | Bath | Hairdryer | Free toiletries | Toilet | Bathroom | Telephone | Satellite TV | Mini bar Dining
1 Restaurant | 1 Bar
Mosaic Restaurant: The restaurant serves authentic Turkish cuisine.
Mosaic Bar: The bar has a casual atmosphere and serves tea, snacks, cocktails, with live entertainment.
Internet: Free Wi-Fi Internet | Parking: Parking at a charge
Hotel: Peri Tower Hotel
City: Cappadocia
Star Category:
Peri Tower Hotel is in the beautiful city of Cappadpocia. This hotel is distant from the hustles and makes for an ideal peaceful stay for tourists. The interiors, fireplace, pool side bar and Turkish cuisine are the specialities of Peri Tower Hotel. The Hotel has 106 rooms and 20 suites with all amenities and humble interiors. In the vicinity of Peri Tower Hotel, there are various beautiful sites of Cappadocia including underground cities, fairy chimneys and vineyards.
Hotel Facilities
Shopping Center | Fireplace | Airport Transport | 24 hour front desk | Babysitting | Complimentary Breakfast | Laundry & dry-clean service | Hair Salon | Parking | Conference facilities | Wi-Fi Internet Access | Library | Shopping Center | Fireplace
Recreational Facilities
Gymnasium | Sauna | Swimming Pool |Steam Room | Massage Room |Beauty Parlour | Volleyball Court | Tennis Court | Game Room
Room Amenities
Private Bathroom | Air Conditioning | Direct Dial Telephone | Minibar | Music | Satellite TV | Hair Dryer
Room Service: 24 hours
Dining: 2 Restaurants | 2 Bars | 1 Terrace Café | 1 Pool Bar
Restaurants: Panorama Restaurant | Garden Restaurant | Terrace Cafe |
Bars: Katpatuka Bar | Satrap Wine Center
Conferences & Banquets: 2 meeting halls
Tabal Congress Hall: For meetings up to 300 Pax
Ariarathes Hall: For meetings Up to 75 Pax
Check-in Time: From 2:00 PM | Check-out Time: Till 10:00 AM
Hotel: Tripolis Hotel
City: Pamukkale
Star Category:
Located among terraces of carbonate minerals in Pamukkale, Tripolis Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with a private balcony. It features an outdoor thermal pool, an indoor pool, and a traditional hammam. The rooms at Tripolis feature a modern interior. All rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a seating area, and an electric kettle. The restaurant serves traditional specialities from the Denizli region as well as international cuisine. The bar offers a variety of soft drinks and local spirits. Guests can enjoy a relaxing massage at the wellness centre, which also offers a sauna and a Jacuzzi.
PamukkaleÂ’s celebrated hot springs are just a 10-minute walk from Tripolis Hotel, and the city centre is a 5-minute drive away. Free parking is available on site and a shuttle service can be arranged upon request.
Hotel Facilities
24-Hour Front Desk | Newspapers | Garden | Non-Smoking Rooms | Facilities for Disabled Guests | Family Rooms | Elevator | Safety Deposit Box | Heating | Luggage Storage | Air Conditioning | Room Service | Meeting/Banquet Facilities | Laundry Service | Dry Cleaning Service | Breakfast in the Room | Ironing Service | Car Hire | Tour Desk | Fax/Photocopying | Ticket Service | Nightclub / DJ | Shuttle Service | Special Diet Menus
Recreational Facilities
Sun Terrace | Sauna | Spa & Wellness Centre | Massage | Hot Tub | Turkish/Steam Bath | Swimming Pool
Room Amenities
Rooms: Double, Twin, Family
Safety Deposit Box | Air Conditioning | Seating Area | Heating | Carpeted Floor | Shower | Hairdryer | Bathrobe | Free toiletries | Toilet | Bathroom | Slippers | Telephone | Satellite TV | LCD /Plasma /Flat-screen TV | Mini bar | Electric Kettle | Wake Up Service | Balcony
Dining
1 Restaurant | 1 Snack Bar
The hotel has a snack bar and a restaurant.
Internet: Free Wi-Fi Internet | Parking: Free of Charge
Hotel: Best Western Plus Khan Hotel
City: Antalya
Star Category:
This 4-star resort is situated in Antalyas centre and offers a terrace swimming pool overlooking the city and spacious rooms with balconies. Private parking and Wi-Fi access are free. Falez Restaurant serves daily buffet breakfast and all-day Turkish specialities. Cocktails and light snacks are available at Best Western’s Aspendos Bar, which features panoramic city and sea views.
Hotel Facilities
Bar | 24-Hour Front Desk | Terrace | Non-Smoking Rooms | Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests | Elevator | Express Check-In/Check-Out | Safety Deposit Box | Luggage Storage | Air Conditioning | Designated Smoking Area | Restaurant (à la carte) | Restaurant (buffet) | Room Service | Meeting/Banquet Facilities | Business Centre | Laundry | Dry Cleaning | Breakfast in the Room | Ironing Service | Bridal Suite | Currency Exchange | Car Hire | Tour Desk | Fax/Photocopying | Shuttle Service (surcharge)
Room Amenities
Best Western Khan Hotels air-conditioned rooms offer views of the Mediterranean Sea or Bey Mountains. Each has a TV with satellite channels. The en suite bathroom is stocked with bathroom amenities.
Television | Satellite Channels | Bathroom amenities
Internet: Available | Parking Facility: Available
Check-In Time: From 1:00 p.m. | Check-Out Time: Until 12:00 p.m.
- Destination:
- Istanbul
- Cappadocia
- Pamukkale
- Antalya
Istanbul
Istanbul is legendary.
Famous the world over for its vibrant amalgamation of cultures, former Constantinople is the pride of Byzantium, that's located on both sides of the Bosphorus, the narrow strait between the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea.
The centre of the old world, Istanbul is an important metropolis famous for its historic monuments and charming natural beauty. The only city in the world that spreads across two continents - Europe and Asia, demarcated by the famous Bosporus! With almost 2500 years to its credit, this beautiful Byzantine city has a rich eventful history. Capital of the Romans, Byzantine and Turkish Ottoman empires, this dome studded city is full with charm of old bygone monuments, ancient squares and streets, excellent eating joints and a length of modern buildings.
Must See
There are endless numbers of monuments to be seen here, and every stone on very streets has an epic tale to tell of battles fought and glories lost. The famous Hagia Sofia towers over the city, with its enormous dome and incredibly tall minarets. Other famous sites include Topkapi Palace, Sultanahmet Mosque, Galata Tower, and the Galata Whirling Dervish Hall. In fact, the entire Bosphorus is lined with numerous waterside palaces, which are all worth visiting. A boat tour will be most rewarding. Also visit a hamam, a Turkish bath, at least once on your vacation there. Other must visits include the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, Rumeli Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace, Hippodrome, Camlica Hill - the highest point of Istanbul that provides a panoramic view, and the Dolmabahce Palace.
Shopping
Shopping is Istanbul is an experience in itself. Gazing at the stark contrast of the modern with the traditional, explore the Nuruosmaniye Gate of Grand Bazaar (Capali Carsi) browsing through jewellery, pottery, spice, leather and carpets. The bazaar is one of the largest covered markets in the world with more than 58 streets and 4,000 shops, and has between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily! Built between 1455 and 1461by Sultan Mehmed, the bazaar contains two sections - domed masonry structures built for storage and safe keeping.
The Spice Bazaar/ Egyption Bazaar (Misir Carsisi) is the second largest covered shopping areas in Turkey an attributes its name to Egypt from where the spices were initially imported. In the Byzantine period, the Spice Bazaar was also the centre of corn trade.
Eating
Turkish cuisine is considered one of the richest and oldest cooking traditions in the world! The authentic Istanbul cuisine is an outcome of the cuisine of Jews, Greeks and Armenians who were an integral part of Ottoman society. Beginning with soups, a traditional Turkish cuisine is a heady cocktail of soups, appetizers, wholesome meals, desserts and distinct drinks.
Kebab, Baklava, Lokum and Raki are the most commonly associated Turkish delicacies. Others include olive oil dishes, rice pilafs, stuffed vegetables, pickles, fruit preserves, compote, sherbet, boza (a thick beverage made of barley) coffee, pastries, puddings and syrupy desserts.
The exclusive Turkish food is a fine combination of wraps with fillings – the classical wrap is meat or rice wrapped in vine, cabbage or collard leaves although lettuce, nut, chestnut, cherry and sometimes violet leaves. There are as many as 15 variants of wraps as of today! There is an a rich variety of meat dishes in the form of grills, fried meats, kebabs, stews cooked in a crock or a pan.
Fast Facts
Main Languages: Turkish, Kurdish, Arabic, Armenian and Greek. English is spoken in the touristy places.
When to Go: September, when the city experiences Spring.
Local Transport: Istanbul is blessed with a good network of transport system. Besides bus, you can travel in a tram, ferry, cabs etc. Try buying an Akbil pass, a pre-buying ticket and avoid those smelly long queues waiting for public transport.
Phone Code: Istanbul (Asian side) +90216 and Istanbul (European side) +90212
Currency: New Turkish Lira (YTL is approximately 48 INR).
Voltage: 230 V/ 50 Hz
Time Zone: UTC/GMT + 2 hours with + 1 hour as daylight saving.
Istanbul Bosphorus Strait
Istanbul Church of Hagia Sophia
Istanbul Grand Bazaar
Istanbul Suleymaniye Mosque
Istanbul Topkapi Palace
Package categories: Deluxe
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| Price Details | Base Price | Add. Component | Total (Base Price + Add. Component ) | ||
| Single Occupancy | Rs. 47,099 | € 2,479 | Rs. 2,28,099 | ||
| Twin Sharing | Rs. 47,099 | € 1,369 | Rs. 1,47,099 | ||
| Extra Adult | Rs. 47,099 | € 1,369 | Rs. 1,47,099 | ||
| Child with Bed | Rs. 39,599 | € 1,049 | Rs. 1,16,199 | ||
| Child without Bed | Rs. 39,599 | € 649 | Rs. 86,999 | ||
Departure dates from Mumbai:
(Valid from: 15 Mar, 12 to 31 Oct, 12)
Terms & Conditions
- The Rate of Exchange (RoE) taken for computing the above price is Rs. 73 to a EUR. In the event of an increase in the RoE, the prices defined may change.
- The 3rd person sharing the room is provided with an additional mattress or a rollaway bed in all places
- Transportation as per itinerary only (not available at disposal)
- Package rates are subject to change without prior notice
- The package cannot be combined with any other offer
- Refund on cancellation depends upon concerned hotel's cancellation policy
- The above package is not valid during national holidays, public holidays, festivals, trade fairs, exhibitions, and long weekends. A surcharge will be levied and will be advised at the time of booking
- MakeMyTrip India (Pvt) Ltd reserves the right to change/modify or terminate the offer any time at its own discretion and without any prior notice
- In case of unavailability in mentioned hotels, alternate accommodation will be arranged in a similar category hotel
- Airline seats & hotel rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking
- Rates are subject to change in case of change in airport taxes, hotel rates, rate of exchange, transport rates, Government taxes or entrance fees
- Meals and services, unless specified in the itinerary, are not included
- The usual check-in time at hotels is 1400 hours and check-out time is 1200 hours. Early check-ins and late check-outs are subject to availability of rooms
- The above prices are calculated based on the lowest available airfare. Prices are subject to change due to non-availability of seats in the required class
- The package does not include any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, alcohol, mineral water, food and beverages and other items not mentioned in our itinerary
- The departure hubs are Delhi and Mumbai only. The surface transport / train etc. for passengers joining to these departure hubs from any other city is not included
- Peak season surcharges are extra
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