06/02/2018
8D7N Spectacular Turkey
March 11-18, 2018 (10 slots)
$1,799/person (twin / triple sharing)
Inclusions:
✔️ R/T Airfare via Qatar Airways (No. 1 airline)
✔️ 7 Nights 5-Star Hotel Accommodation
✔️ 7 Days Guided Tour with 5-star service
✔️ Full Board Meals (B,L,D)
✔️ Travel Insurance
✔️ Turkey Visa Processing
Itinerary:
11 Mar SUN via Qatar Airways QR 919 00:10 /5:15 and QR 239 7:30/12:25 - upon arrival visit the most important popular sites of Istanbul includes St. Sofya, Byzantine Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace. Dinner will be served at local restaurant. Overnight in Istanbul. (D)
Hotel: Clarion Hotel golden Horn* or similar
12 Mar MON Istanbul – Canakkale
After breakfast, meet with the local guide and proceed for lunch in Canakkale. Next, start journey to Canakkale, take a ferry ride across Marmara Sea and continue journey to Troy, the UNESCO listed World Heritage Site, where Greek and Trojan heroes fought the Trojan War for the honor of the beautiful Helen. Also visit its legendary walls, building and famous Wooden Horse. Then Transfer to Canakkale
for overnight. (B,L,D)
Hotel: Parrion Hotel 5* or similar
13 Mar TUES Canakkale – Pergamon – Kusadasi
Today drive to Pergamon, a city located on Turkey’s Aegean Coast. Visit Asklepion (the ancient medical complex, hospital), this famed ancient medical center, built in honor of Asklepios, the god of healing, was also the world's first psychiatric hospital. The Asklepion gained in prominence under the Romans in the 2nd century A.D., but a sacred site existed prior to this as early as the 4th century B.C. Thereafter, transfer to Kusadasi for overnight. (B,L,D)
Hotel: Charisma Deluxe Hotel 5* or similar
14 Mar WED Ephesus - Pamukkale
Then drive to Selcuk town, we will visit the famous ancient city of Ephesus, one of the world’s finest archaeological sites. Highlights include the Library of Celcius, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Theatre. Then visit the Basilica of St John “the Evangelist” who came here with the Virgin Mary and wrote his Gospel in Ephesus. We will also stop by the House of Virgin Mary (on top of Mt Coressos). She was believed to have spent her last years in this area. On 18 August 1961, Pope John XXII proclaimed this place to be sacred. After lunch, transfer 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 World Heritage Side, 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 swimming wear). Overnight in Pamukkale. (B,L,D)
Hotel: Colossae Thermal Hotel 5* or similar class
15 Mar Thurs Pamukkale – Konya – Cappadocia
After breakfast, depart for Cappadocia via Konya. Arrive Konya for lunch and stop by to visit the Mevlana Museum, home of the whirling dervish.Drive to Cappadocia and visit 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, dinner in hotel. (B,L,D)
Hotel: Temenni Cave Hotel or similar class
16 Mar FRI Cappadocia
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.
Optional Tour: Morning Hot Air Balloon Riding Tour (7:30am-9:30am)
Around 9:30am Start to the UNESCO listed World Heritage Site Goreme Openair Museum, where you can see the church in the region with its paintings date back to the 5th century. Proceed to Uchisar Hill to have a magnificent and unrivalled view of Cappadocia. Later, visit to Pottery Workshop and Turkish Carpet Factory with drinks served. Overnight in Cappadocia. (B,L,D)
Hotel: Temenni Cave Hotel or similar class
17 Mar SAT Cappadocia – Ankara
After an early breakfast, depart from the hotel and followed by a journey to Ankara to visit ATATURK mausoleum is the tomb of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the leader of Turkish War of Independence. Overnight in Ankara. (B,L,D)
Hotel: Bera Hotel or similar class
18 Mar SUN Ankara - Istanbul
After an early breakfast, drive to Istanbul and after lunch you will go to Spice Bazaar for last minute shopping. Transfer to the airport.. (B,L) Flight details; QR 246 19:35 / 23:45 and QR 932 02:50 / 16:30
Exclusion:
Mandatory Tipping Fees for Driver / Tour Guide / Porter - $8/day
Visa Requirements:
• Completed Application form (provided at the embassy)
• Passport-size photo to be attached to the form
• Passport and photocopy of the first 2 pages
• Certificate of Employment to indicate applicant’s job title, tenure and financial remuneration
• Latest Individual Income Tax Return
• Company’s Latest Income Tax Return – if travel is business related
• For Business Owners – Company Business Registration (SEC or DTI)
• Original Bank Deposit Certificate addressed to the Embassy
Note: Electronic visa for online application is applicable to those with any of the following: valid US, Schenghen or UK Visas.
Booking Procedure:
A non-refundable $500/person is required to secure the slot. Full payment is required by February 15, 2018 or the slot will be released.
