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7 Nights / 8 Days - 1 Countries / 3 Cities
Noriva
Highlights
About Explore Tour
Arrive in Istanbul and enjoy free time. On Day 2, visit Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar. Day 3 includes a Bosphorus Cruise, Spice Bazaar, and flight to Cappadocia. On Day 4, explore Dervent Valley, Avanos, and Red & Rose Valleys. Day 5 visits Zelve Museum and Underground City, then fly to Antalya. On Day 6, see Antalya's waterfalls and Kaleiçi. Day 7 visits Pamukkale's terraces and Cleopatra Pool. On Day 8, transfer to Antalya Airport for departure.
Description
Day 1 | MORNING TO NOON Arrive in Istanbul. Transfer to Hotel | EVENING Free Time at Leisure and Overnight in Istanbul | |
Day 2 | MORNING Breakfast at Hotel | FULL DAY Istanbul City Tour with Indian Lunch & Indian Dinner | EVENING Overnight in Istanbul |
Day 3 | MORNING Breakfast at Hotel | FULL DAY Enjoy Bosphorous Cruise & Visit to Spice Bazaar. Evening Flight (on own) to Cappadocia | EVENING Overnight in Cappadocia |
Day 4 | MORNING Breakfast at Hotel | FULL DAY Cappadocia North Tour | EVENING Overnight in Cappadocia |
Day 5 | MORNING Breakfast at Hotel | FULL DAY Enjoy Cappadocia Tour. Evening flight (on own) to Antalya | EVENING Overnight in Antalya |
Day 6 | MORNING Breakfast at Hotel | FULL DAY Enjoy Antalya City Tour with Indian Lunch | EVENING Overnight in Antalya |
Day 7 | MORNING Breakfast and Transfer to Pamukkale | FULL DAY Excursion to Pamukkale with Indian Lunch | EVENING Overnight in Antalya |
Day 8 | MORNING Breakfast and Transfer to Airport for flight (on own) to onward destination |
Day 1
Arrive in Istanbul. Located in the Marmara region of Turkey, Istanbul is the world's most gorgeous and mysterious city. Check out the beauty, the great culture, the colourful lifestyle, the harmony of opposites, and everything this amazing city has to offer. Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will be welcomed by our local representative and transferred to your hotel. The rest of evening is free at Leisure to explore Istanbul.
Meals: No Meals
Day 2
After breakfast at the hotel, our guide will pick you up from the hotel for the Istanbul tour. Our tour begins with entrance to Topkapi Palace. It was more than just the private residence of the Sultan and his court, it was the seat of the supreme executive and judiciary council, the Divan, and the training school. Later, we see the Hippodrome and Obelisks; the square in front of the Blue Mosque covers the site of the ancient 'Hippodrome, one of the most famous areas in Byzantine. Shopping Opportunity & we break for Lunch at an Indian Restaurant. Next, we visited the Blue Mosque. The Blue Mosque is one of the most prominent landmarks of Istanbul. It is very impressive with its beautiful domes and semidomes, nice courtyards, and six slender minarets. Our tour is going to conclude in Grand Bazaar, giving you free time to visit this legendary bazaar. Dinner at an Indian Restaurant. Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
*Pls carry your head scarf with you for the visit to Blue Mosque.
Meals: Local Breakfast | Indian Lunch | Indian Dinner
Day 3
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up from the hotel. Today, you will have shopping opportunities and sightseeing in Istanbul. We hop on a Bosphorus Cruise for 1.5 hours, where you will have the chance to see the Bosphorus districts of Besiktas, Bebek, and Ortakoy. After lunch at an Indian restaurant, we will visit Spice Bazaar. After the tour, transfer to the airport for a flight to Cappadocia (on own). After arrival, transfer to the hotel. Local dinner at the hotel or a restaurant.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Meals: Local Breakfast | Indian Lunch | Indian Dinner)
Day 4
After breakfast at the hotel, departure from the hotel for the Cappadocia Tour. Our first real encounter with Cappadocia's Martian landscape is in the Dervent valley. From here, we will pause at Avanos, the center of terracotta art, which is a popular destination because of its attractive old town with cobbled streets and views over the river. Is its production of earthenware pottery. It is also the most economic activity in the town. After lunch at an Indian restaurant, we will visit Red Valley and then Rose Valley to explore the famous rock-cut churches and hike 2 km. At the end of the tour, transfer to the hotel. Dinner at the hotel or a local restaurant. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Meals: Local Breakfast | Indian Lunch | Local Dinner
Day 5
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up from the hotel for the Cappadocia tour and transferred to the airport for the Antalya flight. First, we visit Zelve open air museum, Zelve Open Air Museum to see the best examples of Byzantine art in Cappadocia. The people of Goreme, at the heart of the Cappadocia Region, realized that these soft rocks could be easily carved out to form houses, churches, and monasteries. After lunch at an Indian restaurant, drive to Pigeon Valley. In the afternoon, visit Underground City, where early Christians lived in fear and faith. The houses in the village are constructed around the nearly one hundred tunnels of the underground city, which is one of the most interesting underground settlements in Cappadocia. After dinner at a local restaurant, transfer to the airport for evening flight to Antalya. After arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Antalya.
Meals: Local Breakfast | Indian Lunch | Local Dinner
Day 6
After breakfast at the hotel, drive with your guide to Karpuz Kaldıran Waterfalls, the place where the falls meet the sea, and have a photo break in Konyaalti Beach. Our next stop will be in Kaleiçi. After lunch at an Indian Restaurant, visit the old town with the gate of Hadrian, the Clock Tower, Fluted Minaret, Palm Street, and the ancient harbor. There are many beautiful old houses in Kaleici. Last, the boat tour lasts for 45 min. After the tour, transfer back to the hotel. Dinner at a local restaurant or the hotel. Overnight in Antalya.
Meals: Local Breakfast | Indian Lunch | Local Dinner
Day 7
After breakfast, in the early morning, depart for Pamukkale “Hierapolis” Travertine Terraces, travelling via Denizli. Local Lunch at Pam Thermal Hotel. Also, 2 hours of Thermal water pool free time for swimming. The natural wonder of the calcified waterfalls of Pamukkale (Cotton Castle) compensates for this. Thermal spring waters laden with calcium carbonate running off the plateau’s edge have formed this sparkling white petrified cascade of basins ringed by stalagmites. The thermal waters have been used since Roman times for their therapeutic powers, and behind the waterfalls lie the ruins of the Roman City of “Hierapolis”. Cleopatra Pool is an extra. You will have the opportunity of not only swimming in the famous thermal springs of Pamukkale, but also visiting the remarkable Roman Theatre and the impressive largest antique graveyard of Asia Minor. At the end of the tour, go back to Antalya. Dinner at a local restaurant or the hotel. Overnight in Antalya.
Meals: Local Breakfast | Local Lunch | Local Dinner
Day 8
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and we will transfer you to Antalya Airport for your flight to onward destination. We hope you had a wonderful trip to Turkey and we look forward welcoming you on your next trip.
Inclusions
2 Nights’ accommodation in Istanbul in a hotel of your selected choice
2 Nights’ accommodation in Cappadocia in a selected hotel category
3 Nights’ accommodation in Antalya in a hotel of the guest's selected choice
All airport transfers & transportation as mentioned in the itinerary
7 Buffet breakfasts at the Hotel
6 Lunches at Indian Restaurant
2 Dinners at Indian Restaurant
4 Dinners at Local Restaurants
All Entrance Fees mentioned in the itinerary
English-Speaking Tour Guides
1.5-Hour Bosphorus Cruise
Full-Day Istanbul City Tour
Full-Day Cappadocia Tour
Full-Day Antalya Tour
Excursion to Pamukkale
All Local Turkish Taxes & Charges
Exclusions
GST @ 5 % extra to be paid on Final Package Price
TCS @ 5% additional (claimable) by guest
International Airfares
Visa Cost for Turkey
Anything that is not specified under Inclusions
Travel Insurance
Expenses of a personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor, etc.
Guide & Entrance fees during sightseeing or another item not specified in inclusions.
Any revision in air fares, increase in taxes or fuel surcharge, ROE, leading to increase in surface transportation and land arrangements, which may come into effect before departure.
Any Surcharges, if applicable, due to peak season or any other event
Rates are subject to availability & are subject to change depending on season, surcharge, exhibitions, fairs, etc
Rates are subject to availability
1 EURO = INR 91. ROE will be considered as per the date of package confirmation
Cancellation Policy
More than 60 days-Entire Booking Amount
60 – 46 days-Booking Amount + Non Refundable Component + 15% of Tour Cost
45 – 30 days -Booking Amount + Non Refundable Component + 25% of Tour Cost
Less than 30 Days-Entire Package Cost
Payment Policy
Payment Policy | Online Advance as per Website |
Within 45 to 30 days prior to the departure of the tour | 75% of total tour cost or Non Refundable component whichever is higher |
Within 30 days prior to the departure of the tour | 100% of total tour cost |
All Prices are in Indian Rupees and subject to change without prior notice.
In case FIT flight inclusive package, full amount of flight will be payable at the time of booking.
**For Air tickets being issued / blocked on time limit: Full INR component to be collected before issuance, else price will be subject to change.
Tour prices are valid for Indian Nationals & Foreigners holding Indian Resident Permit.
Booking confirmations are subject to availability.
All Hotels Rooms are subject to availability
We are not holding any reservations of air seats, hotel rooms, conference rooms etc. Final availability status will only be known when we request for bookings.
Holiday Surcharge will be additional if applicable
Any overstay expenses due to delay or change or cancellation in flight will be on the guests own & We will not be held liable for such expenses however we will provide best possible assistance.
Price on website //quoted are subject to availability at time of confirmation, we are currently not holding any blocking against the sent quotation.
Terms & Conditions
Return Economy Airfare for the International and domestic Sector is based on applicable rates as of 20th Dec 2023. Any further increase in the airfare due to an increase in the fuel price, change in Government regulations, taxes, or any other reason charged by the airline will have to be borne by the passengers
Baggage Allowance for Internal Sector is 15 Kgs for Checked-Baggage & 7 Kgs for Hand Baggage
Passengers missing flights - In such cases the entire ticket/booking gets a no-show and stands canceled, a new return ticket needs to be purchased by the passengers
A person below 12 years of age on the date of the return flight will be considered a child
The third person in a Triple room will be provided a rollaway bed
All transfers and extensive sightseeing with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by an air-conditioned coach
On some occasions, you may have to join another group in case your group does not have adequate members
A local representative or your coach driver may only be there to assist you during your initial part of the tour
Land surcharges applicable on certain departure dates will be notified
Certain sightseeing/excursions if closed then alternate sightseeing will be done
Kindly note that on certain departure dates, the tour routing could change. In some tours, there is also a possibility that the tour could operate in reverse itinerary. However, you will not miss any sightseeing or excursions that are mentioned in the itinerary unless it's closed due to a holiday. Your Tour Manager will notify you of the same
No refunds for unutilized services
In case of inordinate delay and with strict driving laws, a packed dinner may be provided on this day
Please check with your Sales representative for final details.
In case of any increase in taxes in Turkey, there would be a change in price which will be justified
For any issues or redressal of any grievances, passengers/ end customers should approach their Travel agent only from where they have booked their tour
All disputes/complaints concerning these terms and conditions and the tour and services shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Courts in Mumbai only
We reserve the right to claim from the passengers, any additional expenses incurred due to delays or changes in the schedule of trains, flights, coach, cruise, or other services.
We reserve the right to change any itinerary for operational reasons and reasons beyond our control such as weather conditions, strikes, etc.
We shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown, or irregularity, that may occur in carrying out the tour arrangement due to weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine, and any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expenses must be borne by the passenger
Hotel rooms may not be air-conditioned / air-cooled nor will fans be provided. Air conditioning/cooling in hotels are set as per European weather conditions
The functioning of Air cooling / Air conditioning in hotels is subject to the official declaration of summer by the local authority
Due to international events and trade fairs, you may have to stay in hotels further away from the city
Any damages caused to the hotel rooms / Coach during the stay shall be payable by the passengers
We also reserve the right to substitute a hotel of similar class if it is deemed advisable or necessary
Hotels in certain cities are not offering buffet breakfasts due to health regulations. If the same does not change by the time the tours operate, we will organize breakfasts at Indian / local restaurant
Tours are operated subject to Reserve Bank of India /Government of India regulations
All information given in this itinerary is based on the information available at the time of publication. We reserve the right to change any brochure /itinerary information before or after your booking of the tour due to any events beyond our control
Any services or activity charges other than those included in the group tour itinerary
If you are carrying any high-value items on the coach, we advise you not to leave them behind when you leave the coach. We will not be responsible or liable in case of loss of such items from the coach
The company is not responsible for any loss or damage to personal belongings during the stay in the hotel or while traveling in the coach. Due to theft or loss of baggage, tour participants can complain to the local authorities at his/her sole discretion, cost, risk, and consequences
The above costing is based on the minimum operating strength (MOS) of 25 pax traveling together. In case we do not meet the required (MOS) we will operate the tour on a small group or FIT which may result in a change in cost. The same will be notified & borne by the guest
The drivers are bound by specific rules, like maximum driving hours within a day and during a week, rest period per day/week, etc. Clients will have to strictly adhere to the prescribed timetable for the day so that the driver can complete the travel, otherwise, certain sightseeing schedules may be missed due to your actions/delays and the same will be non-refundable
ROE: 1 USD = INR 84. ROE will be calculated at the rate prevailing on the date of final payment
*Terms & Conditions apply
All Prices are in Indian Rupees and subject to change without prior notice.
The prices quoted are subject to availability at the time of confirmation, we are currently not holding any blocking against the sent quotation.
Tour prices are valid for Indian Nationals and foreigners holding Indian Resident permits.
Booking confirmations are subject to availability.
All Hotels Rooms are subject to availability
We are not holding any reservations for air seats, hotel rooms, conference rooms, etc. The final availability status will only be known when we request bookings.
Holiday Surcharge will be additional if applicable
Any overstay expenses due to delay change or cancellation in flight will be on the guest's own & Akbar Holidays will not be held liable for such expenses however we will provide the best possible assistance.
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