Treasures of Turkiye (Christmas)

Travel Dates: Dec 22 – Dec 31 (out manila)

Itinerary:

Day 1: Manila / Cebu – Istanbul (Meals on board)

• Departure from Manila or Cebu.
• Take the international flight to Istanbul and pickup clients by one of our most professional English- speaking guide.
• Check-in at the hotel.

Day 2: Istanbul – Canakkale (B/L/D)

• After breakfast, visit Topkapi Palace, built as official residence and the seat of government during Ottoman Empire. It is today a museum palace with a wide collection of Ottoman artifacts including imperial jewels, porcelain, armor and weapons.
• Then, to Chora Church known for its intricate and stunning frescoes. With a history that goes back to the 4th century, the church witnessed many historical events that changed the city of old, Istanbul. Lunch at the local restaurant. Then, drive to Canakkale. Photo stop at the legendary and famous Wooden Horse. Then visit Troy Ancient City.

Day 3: Canakkale – Kusadasi (B/L/D)

• After breakfast, proceed for lunch in Kusadasi. Visit one of the World’s Seven Wonders – The Ruins of Ephesus, world’s finest archaeological sites, where we will visit the Arcadia Way, the splendid façade of Library of Celsius and see the Amphitheatre, which is still used for concerts.
• Afterwards, visit the House of Virgin Mary later (or Meryem Ana Evi in Turkish) – a place where according to beliefs of many people, is where Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent the last years of her life. She was supposed to arrive Ephesus together with St. John and lived there in the years 37-45 century until her Assumption (according to Catholic doctrine).
• Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Kusadasi – Pamukkale (B/L/D)

• After breakfast, proceed to the Leather Fashion House and enjoy a Fashion Show there with drinks served. Continue drive to Pamukkale (Cotton Castle). Visit Hierapolis, the ruins of the biggest Necropolis(graveyard) of the Ancient World, Roman Baths, Basilica, and Calcium Cliffs. Next to the Travertines, one of the UNESCO listed sites, a magical and spectacular natural site unique in the world famous for its fantastic white lime cascades formed by hot mineral springs. Tonight, you may enjoy a free hot spring bath in your hotel (please bring your own swim wear).
• Overnight in Pamukkale, dinner inside the hotel.

Day 5: Pamukkale – Konya – Cappadocia (B/L/D)

• After breakfast, depart for Cappadocia via Konya. Arrive Konya for lunch and proceed to Caravanserai. The roadside inn where travelers could rest and recover from the day’s journey. Caravanserai’s supported the flow of commerce, information and people across the network of trade routes covering Asia, North Africa and Southeast Europe most notable the Silk Road. Drive to Cappadocia.
• Overnight and dinner at the hotel.

Day 6: Cappadocia (B/L/D)

Optional: Hot Air Balloon

• The region known in ancient times as Cappadocia is the setting for some of nature’s most bizarre wonders. The unique and yet the strange rock formations and subterranean dwellings of Cappadocia provide unforgettable sets of experiences, memories and photographs. Visit the Turkish Carpet Factory with drinks served and continue the journey to the UNESCO listed World Heritage Site- Göreme Open-Air Museum. Lunch at local restaurant and continue to Kaymakli Underground City, which is built by first Christian people to protect themselves from Romans during troubled times and are linked by underground tunnels to other cities. Proceed to Uchisar Hill and Pasabag Valley to have a magnificent and unrivalled view of Cappadocia.
• Dinner and Check-in at the hotel.

Day 7: Cappadocia – Ankara (B/L/D)

• After breakfast, depart for Ankara, the capital of Turkiye and the second largest city after Istanbul. Lunch at the local restaurant and then visit Mustafa Kemal Ataturk Museum, the leader of the Turkish War of Independence and the founder and first President of the Republic of Turkiye.
• Dinner and Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8: Ankara – Istanbul (B/L/D)

• After breakfast, depart for Istanbul, the largest city of Turkiye.
• Lunch at the local restaurant and visit The Church of the Holy Wisdom – St. Sophia Church, a former Eastern Orthodox. Then, continue city tour with Blue Mosque and Hippodrome Square, former center of sportive and political activities of Constantinople. Proceed to Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and 4,000 shops.
• Dinner at the local restaurant and proceed to hotel for check-in.

Day 9: Istanbul – Manila / Cebu (B/L/Meals on board)

• After breakfast, enjoy the sunshine thru the Bosphorus Cruise, exploring the Strait at an unforgettable excursion starts between two continents, Europe and Asia. The cruise will take you along the Bosporus, past the European-style palaces of the Great Ottomans, Dolmabahce, and Beylerbeyi, as well as the beautiful wooden kiosks of the 19th century, mansions and modern villas, which form the elegant sections of the city. Lunch at the local restaurant, then, stroll at Taksim Square and Istiklal Street.

Day 10: Manila / Cebu (Meals on board)

• Arrival in Manila or Cebu.

NOTE: ITINERARY MAY CHANGE BASED ON YOUR FLIGHT DETAILS.

Flight Details via Emirates:

Hotels:

Inclusions:

• Roundtrip Airfare via Emirates
• Hand Carry (1 pc. 7 KG) w/ Check in Baggage (1 pc. 30 KG)
• 5-Star Hotel Accommodation
• STRICTLY BASED ON TWIN / DOUBLE SHARING ONLY
• Overnight in Cave Hotel
• Full Board Meals
• Entrance Fees to the museums and historical places including as per itinerary.
• Transportation by 47-seated air-conditioned coaches starting from 15 full-paying passengers, 27 seated coaches from 11 pax to 14 pax and 14-seated minibus for smaller parties.
• 500 ml mineral water per day per person in the minibus, and table water during the meals
• All parking fees and highway tolls
• Basic tip to the hotels and restaurants & domestic airport portage where available
• Local Taxes and VAT included in to the quotation however, any increase in the VAT rate by the government will be reflected in to the quotation accordingly.
• English-Speaking Guide & Filipino Tour Escort
• Tipping
• Regular Visa (2-3 months processing)
• Travel Insurance – (Up to 75 y/o only. If pax is 76 y/o and above, for quotation for Premium Insurance.)

Exclusions:

• E-Visa – $100 + PHP 1,000 Shipping Fee
• Expedite Visa – $305 (3-4 weeks processing)
• Belly Dancing Show with Drinks and Pica – $60/pax (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
• Hot Air Balloon – $320/pax (CASH PAYMENT ON THE SPOT. REFUNDABLE IF BALLOON CANNOT FLY DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS.)

Booking Procedure:

• Guaranteed Deposit must be settled within 7 BUSINESS DAYS of receiving the Confirmation Invoice. Otherwise, the slot may be released.
• NON-REFUNDABLE USD 700 per person to reserve

Cancellation Charges:

• 180 days – forfeiture of guarantee deposit
• 120 days – forfeiture of guarantee deposit and 50% cancellation charges apply
• 190 days – forfeiture of guarantee deposit and 100% cancellation charges apply

Visa Application:

• If the VISA APPLICATION IS DENIED, the deposit will be FORFEITED

Others:

• For the Pax who cannot pass the immigration process in any Int’l airport, the tour cost is non-refundable
• The Package is non-refundable and cannot be rebooked. No refund for any unused tours, transportations, hotels and flights.
• Rebooking can only be processed in the event of natural calamities and force majeure (war or threat of war, riot, civil strife, industrial disputes, terrorist activity, epidemics and pandemics), or mandated government cancellations. Refund is not an option.
• In the event of sudden adjustment with the flight schedule made by the airline, the clients are expected to follow the new set schedule.
• Rebooking might be considered once the passenger’s result is POSITIVE of COVID-19 but still under airline and hotel discretions.