Charismatic Turkey 4 nights and 5 days

Description

Overview

Check off some of Turkey’s most captivating attractions on this five-day holiday. Go on an enchanting Bosphorus Dinner Cruise, experience the region’s historical grandeur with an old city tour, and explore the Ottoman Empire’s ancient capital by heading to Bursa. Besides guided tours, it includes accommodation in your preferred Turkish hotel and all airport transfers.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival at Istanbul

Descend at Sabiha Gökçen Airport with absolute peace of mind knowing that our friendly guide awaits you at the airport’s arrival area. After the meet and greet, prepare for a convenient transfer to your Istanbul accommodation, about 1.5 hours away. Check in to the hotel (standard time is 12:00 hrs.) and settle in your room, or spend time exploring the city on your own.

Day 2

Old City Tour

On day three, you will set out for a guided old city tour that allows you to discover the Ottoman and Byzantine empires’ historical heritage and influence. Starting around 08:00–08:30 hrs, this tour with an English-speaking guide will lead you to the legendary Hagia Sophia, a 1400-year-old Byzantine cathedral. You will next pause at the iconic Blue Mosque, also called Sultanahmet Mosque. More sights await you as the tour progresses, such as the Hippodrome Square, the German Fountain and Obelisk, and Topkapi Palace. You also get to explore one of the world’s oldest and largest covered indoor markets, the Grand Bazaar, with more than 1,200 shops. Before the tour ends, by around 16:00–17:00 hrs, you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant offering vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.

Day 3

Bursa City Tour

Your fourth day in Turkey kicks off with a guided tour of Bursa, one of the country’s most significant destinations being once the capital of the Ottoman Turks. A relaxed three-hour drive will take you to Bursa, where an experienced guide will head you to some of the city’s top attractions like the stunning Green Mosque, the 15th century Green Tomb, and the magnificent Uludag Mountain, which is the center of winter and outdoor sports. Enjoy a cable car ride to absorb the city’s unparalleled beauty and stop for a delightful lunch at a local restaurant. The tour ends with a return transfer to your Istanbul accommodation.

Day 4

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise

Today, you have the whole day at your leisure. Just ensure you are ready when your guide arrives at your doorstep by 19:00-19:30 hrs to transfer you to the port for the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise along the Marmara Sea. As the cruise sets sail, see some of the region’s most iconic and historical gems unfold before you, from the antiquated Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, and Rumeli Fortress to the Bosphorus Bridge, bridging the city’s Asian and European parts. But the cruise is not all about the views as you can savor a delicious dinner and watch a spectrum of entertainment shows, such as belly dance, Caucasian dance, Turkish gypsy dance, and the 700-year-old dervish performance. Following a night of superb views, fantastic food, and inspiring shows, you can have a stress-free transfer back to your Istanbul accommodation.

Day 5

Departure

Today, you will wind up your Turkey holiday. The standard check-out time is 12:00 hrs, and you can expect our representative to pick you up at least four hours before your flight time. It takes approximately 1.5 hours to reach Sabiha Gökçen Airport, but you can be assured that you will have enough time to complete all travel formalities before you board your flight home.

Hotel Options

• Metropolitan Hotel Taksim or similar

Inclusion

• • 4 nights’ accommodation in Istanbul in below mentioned hotel or similar
  • Daily breakfast
  • Other Meals as per the itinerary
  • Full Day Istanbul City Tour
  • Evening Dinner Cruise Tour
  • Full Day Bursa City Tour
  • Above tours will be in confortable air conditioned shared coach
  • Airport transfers in Istanbul on private basis
  • Return flight to Istanbul from Sharjah
  • 20 kilo baggage and hand luggage

Exclusion

• • Optional tour
  • Admission tickets  other than mentioned
  • Anything not covered in the ‘inclusions’ such as meals, laundry, other items of personal nature

Super Saver Deal

Travel Insurance worth AED 60

Departure & Pricing

Departure Dates	Double Per person	Triple Per person	Single Per person	Child with Extra bed	Child without bed	Infant
				(6 – 9.99 yrs.)	(2 – 5.99 yrs.)	(0 – 1.99 yrs.)
Daily	AED4899/4599	AED4799/4499	AED6599/6299	AED4349/4049	AED3799/3499	AED 499

Flights Details

Departure Dates	From	To	Flight No.	Dept.	Arr.
Daily	Sharjah	Istanbul	G9321	11:00	14:40
	Istanbul	Sharjah	G9322	15:30	20:50

Visa Details

VISA on Arrival for UAE nationals and for rest VISA application at embassy required. Passengers with Valid Schengen VISA can get E-VISA for Turkey.

Important Information

• • The rates are subject to availability at the time of booking. Flight & hotel fare may change at any point of time. Your earliest confirmation is highly appreciated.
  • Hotel check- in time is 14:00 hrs. & check-out time is 12:00 hrs. In case of an early arrival before the check- in time, Rooms must be booked from the previous night with the corresponding charges in order to guarantee an early check in. Late checkout is subject to availability.
  • In case the guest test positive after the PCR test then need to follow the local quarantine procedure. The cost would be paid by the visitor directly. Full package amount would be non-refundable.
  • Any visa approval / rejections are subject to the rules and conditions of the respective authorities.
  • Rayna Tours is acts as a facilitator for making travel arrangements and is not responsible for grant or rejection of customer’s entry into any country in any manner whatsoever. The sole decision is of the concerned Embassy and Airline. Rayna Tours cannot be held liable for the same.
  • If there is any changes or cancellation in flight which is done by airline due to any reason, Rayna Tours will not be responsible.
  • Cancellation due to pandemic leading to Force Majeure and in the event of cancellation due to lockdown in the country of destination leading to flight cancellation, Flight & hotel cancellation and refund will be as per the policies of airline, hotel etc.

Booking Policy

• • In case Tours or Tickets cancelled after Booking 100 % charges will be applicable.

Payment Terms

Payment Policy:

• • • Total amount of the flight & hotel cost is required at the time of booking.
    • The balance payment must be made 21 days prior to the departure failing which the services may be released.

Confirmation Vouchers & Travel Documents:

• • You will receive the Booking Confirmation with flight ticket within 24 hours of the payment made.
  • Hotel confirmation, Land voucher and travel insurance will be given to you 72 hours prior to departure
  • Please carry your original travel documents while travelling like valid passport with valid UAE residence permit, Emirates Id card, the hard copies of flight ticket, hotel & land confirmation voucher, Vaccination certificate, PCR test if required, travel insurance and other related documents.
  • You are requested to check in online prior to the departure