Turkey
Turkey is a nation straddling eastern Europe and western Asia with cultural connections to ancient Greek, Persian, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires. Cosmopolitan Istanbul, on the Bosphorus Strait, is home to the iconic Hagia Sophia, with its soaring dome and Christian mosaics, the massive 17th-century Blue Mosque and the circa-1460 Topkapı Palace, former home of sultans. Ankara is Turkey’s modern capital.
SIGHTSEEING
- Bosphorus Cruise
- City Tour covering European Side
MEALS
- 3 Breakfast
Arrive at Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Transfer to the hotel (early checkin subject to availability). Rest of the day
free at leisure. Overnight at Hotel in Istanbul.
Breakfast at hotel. Morning take a halfday city tour which includes Visit to St.Sophia (closed on Mondays),
Byzantine Hippodrome, in which stand the obelisk brought from Egypt by Theodosius and the Serpent
Column taken from Delphi by Constantine. 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. Afternoon free at leisure. If desired we can leave the clients at Bazaar, and they can
return to their hotels by their own. Overnight at Hotel in Istanbul
Breakfast at hotel. In the afternoon depart for halfday city tour which includes visit to City Walls, Golden
Horn and cable car to Pierre Loti Hill. Then, Bosphorus Cruise along the Bosphorus, the winding strait
separating Europe & Asia. Bosphorus coastline is a delightful mixture of the past and the present where
one can enjoy the grand splendour and quaint beauty of the ancient wooden mansions, palaces of marble,
fortresses, and small fishing villages. Rumeli Fortress and Leander’s Tower. Overnight at Hotel in
Istanbul.
Check out and depart to Istanbul Airport for your return flight back to India.
Inclusions
- Return Airport Transfer on Private basis
- Sightseeing on SIC Basis.
- Bosphorus Cruise
- City Tour covering European Side
Exclusions
- 5% GST Will Be Applicable On Total Tour Cost.
- Airfare
- Visa Cost
- Cost of Lunch & Dinner (Expect mentioned above)
- Tourist city tax payable directly by the passenger only
- at each hotel.
- Entrance to Sightseeing (Except Above)
- Medical Insurance
- Personal Expenses such as alcohol and other
- beverages, telephone calls, tips and laundry.
- Any other services not mentioned above
- Any surcharge applicable during your travel dates
People Also Ask
Indians need a visa to travel to Turkey. The mandatory documents to apply for a Turkey visa are – Cover Letter, Employee Letter, Salary or Income Proof and a Visa Applicationi.
You can travel from Istanbul to Cappadocia by flight. The duration of the flight is 2 hours.
The most important places to visit in Turkey include the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Grand Bazar, Hagia Sophia Museum, etc. Two unique things you must do in Turkey include attending a belly dancing performance and taking a Hot air balloon flight.
Summers are hot and dry and temperatures can be particularly high from June through to September – great for the beach worshipper or an island hopper. Generally, the best times to visit are spring (April-May) and autumn (September-November) as the temperature is pleasant but not overbearing
Is it safe to go to Turkey? The short answer is a cautious yes. The British government deems most of the country, including the popular coastal resorts, safe to visit. However, the FCO says the threat from terrorism remains high and advises visitors to be mindful of ongoing security operations throughout the country.
Is Turkey considered a part of Europe? If you are buying Europe-wide travel insurance, make sure that Turkey is included within the countries covered. While some companies treat Turkey as though it is part of Europe, other travel insurers class it as a ‘worldwide’ destination – so it’s vital that you check.
2019- 020 is the cheapest time to visit Turkey as the Lira has hit a 10 year low. … One of the costs that does add up in Turkey is the cost of visiting mosques. Many of the best ones in Istanbul for example, cost as much as $10 to enter.
Well, you are a tourist, right? No problem wearing shorts for comfort, except when you visit mosques. As for Turks, most of them will be wearing “smart casual” clothes: sleeved summer dresses or sleeved top and skirt for women, short-sleeved shirt and long trousers for men. Footwear can be shoes or sandals
Antalya is very safe to visit, with a low crime rate and a safe index of 74.5%. Still, you should take standard precaution measures as you would in any other city. Turkey in general is mostly safe when it comes to crime and its biggest risks stem from their political situation and terrorism risks
The FCO has advised that Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city, and Ankara, its capital, are mostly safe. However, it warns that, much like other major cities, precautions should be taken to avoid the chances of being caught up in civil unrest or a terrorist attack.