ISTANBUL 2 DAY 1 NIGHT
????️ Day 1 – Arrival in Istanbul & City Tour
✈️ Arrive at Istanbul Airport and meet with the tour guide
????️ Transfer for breakfast
???? Visit Fatih Mosque and Tomb
???? Visit Eyüp Al Ansari Mosque and Tomb
???? Transfer for lunch
????️ Visit the Grand Bazaar
???? Bosphorus Cruise Tour
????️ Transfer for dinner
???? Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay
???? Breakfast: Local restaurant
???? Lunch: Local restaurant
????️ Dinner: Local restaurant
???? Accommodation: Hotel or similar
????️ Day 2 – Istanbul & Departure
????️ Breakfast at the hotel
???? Visit leather jacket shop & fashion show
???? Photo stop at Topkapi Palace
???? Visit Blue Mosque and Hippodrome
???? Transfer for lunch
???? Prayer only at Hagia Sophia during the call to prayer (Adzan)
???? Visit Taksim Square and Istiklal Street
????️ Transfer for dinner
???? Transfer to Istanbul International Airport
???? ETD: Night departure
???? Breakfast: Hotel
???? Lunch: Local restaurant
????️ Dinner: Local restaurant
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & POLICIES
???? GENERAL REMARKS
- Please read the program and invoice carefully.
- No complaints will be accepted after the group arrives and tours in Turkey.
- Hotels have not been reserved yet. Tour package prices may change. Always check with us for updates.
- If there are any changes to the itinerary or room list, do not make them suddenly.
- Changes within 7 days of arrival in Turkey that result in costs will be borne by the customers.
- Cancellations within 20 days of arrival are non-refundable.
- Arrivals at the hotel after 21:00 are subject to an extra tip fee of 150 USD (shared between guide and driver).
- Please make your reservations at least 1 month in advance to avoid issues with guides and accommodations.
- Sudden reservations may result in the assignment of guides with limited language proficiency.
- Prices are based on adult participants. Children or students will have different pricing.
???? TRANSPORTATION NOTES
- For 10–15 pax groups (with 2 suitcases per person), a 27-seater vehicle is required.
- For up to 10 pax (1 suitcase per person), a Sprinter vehicle may be used.
????️ SHOPPING VISITS & FINES
- Mandatory shopping stop (min. 1 hour). Failure to attend: 150 USD/pax fine.
- Skipping leather outlet visits will incur a 50 USD/pax charge.
???? RESTRICTIONS
- Turkish citizens or students residing in Turkey are not allowed to join the tour.
???? DOCUMENT DEADLINES
- Room list & passenger manifest must be submitted 3 weeks before arrival.
- For bus branding (only on 46-seater), send your logo 5 days before arrival.
???? AGENT BOOKING FEES (if booked outside the agency)
- Jeep Safari: 100 USD/pax
- Hot Air Balloon: 280 USD/pax
- ATV: 80 USD/pax
- Watching Balloons: 70 USD/pax
✈️ AIRPORT ARRANGEMENTS
- If there are 2 different arrival/return airports, extra transfer fees apply.
- If luggage (including Zamzam water) exceeds bus capacity, extra space rental is required.
???? BOOKING & PAYMENT VIA BANK TRANSFER
- A 40% deposit is required to confirm booking.
- The balance must be paid 14 days before the tour.
- Bookings made less than 14 days before departure require full payment.
- Send proof of transfer via email to confirm the payment.
❌ CANCELLATION POLICY
- 30+ days before arrival: 25% non-refundable
- 30–20 days: 50% non-refundable
- 20–10 days: 75% non-refundable
- Less than 10 days, no-show, or cancellation-related changes: 100% non-refundable
???? CHANGES & FLEXIBILITY
- Itinerary may change due to unforeseen events.
- Hotels may differ but will remain in the same star category.
- Guest-initiated changes before/during the tour may incur additional charges.
✅ INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
- Hotel accommodation per itinerary
- Air-conditioned transport (2019–2024 models)
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Standard meals (as per itinerary)
- 1 FOC (Free of Charge) for group leader in a single room
- Tips at restaurants & parking fees
- Bosphorus cruise
❌ NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE (Optional / Pay-on-spot)
- Uludağ Cable Car: 40–50 USD/pax (depending on inclusion)
- Galata Bridge Dining: 5–10 USD/pax
- Travel Insurance & Extra Meals
- Hot Air Balloon (Cappadocia): 350–500 USD/pax
- Ephesus: 40–60 USD/pax
- Topkapi Palace: 70–90 USD/pax
- Hagia Sophia: 28–40 USD/pax
- Airport Porter Fees: Istanbul: 5 USD (large), 4 USD (small) | Sabiha: 7 USD (large), 6 USD (small)
- Tips for Guide & Driver: 7 USD/day/pax
- Balloon Watching (Cappadocia): 50–70 USD/pax (depending on group size)
- Mount Erciyes Trip: 100–150 USD/pax
- Flights (International/Domestic)
- Personal Expenses (Laundry, phone, SIM card, minibar, etc.)
- Any items not explicitly listed in the program
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Destination
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DepartureARRIVE AT ISTANBUL AIRPORT, MEET WITH GUIDE
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Return TimeTRANSFERRED TO ISTANBUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
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Dress CodeCasual, comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat and light jacket.
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IncludedISTANBUL 2 DAY 1 NIGHTDeparture TaxesEntry Fees5 Star AccommodationPersonal GuideBreakfast
Day 1
????️ Day 1 – Arrival in Istanbul & City Tour
✈️ Arrive at Istanbul Airport and meet with the tour guide ????️ Transfer for breakfast ???? Visit Fatih Mosque and Tomb ???? Visit Eyüp Al Ansari Mosque and Tomb ???? Transfer for lunch ????️ Visit the Grand Bazaar ???? Bosphorus Cruise Tour ????️ Transfer for dinner ???? Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay ???? Breakfast: Local restaurant ???? Lunch: Local restaurant ????️ Dinner: Local restaurant ???? Accommodation: Hotel or similarDay 2
????️ Day 2 – Istanbul & Departure
????️ Breakfast at the hotel ???? Visit leather jacket shop & fashion show ???? Photo stop at Topkapi Palace ???? Visit Blue Mosque and Hippodrome ???? Transfer for lunch ???? Prayer only at Hagia Sophia during the call to prayer (Adzan) ???? Visit Taksim Square and Istiklal Street ????️ Transfer for dinner ???? Transfer to Istanbul International Airport ???? ETD: Night departure ???? Breakfast: Hotel ???? Lunch: Local restaurant ????️ Dinner: Local restaurantTOUR LOCATION
ARRIVAL – ISTANBUL – OTEL - DEPARTURE
History of the Desert
Istanbul: Where Continents Meet
Istanbul is a city like no other—where East meets West and history lives on every street. Once the heart of empires, it now welcomes the world with its unique blend of cultures, flavors, and stories. From the majestic Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque to the bustling Grand Bazaar and the scenic Bosphorus, Istanbul offers a timeless journey through centuries of civilization. More than just a destination, Istanbul is an experience you’ll never forget.
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???? GENERAL REMARKS
- Please read the program and invoice carefully.
- No complaints will be accepted after the group arrives and tours in Turkey.
- Hotels have not been reserved yet. Tour package prices may change. Always check with us for updates.
- If there are any changes to the itinerary or room list, do not make them suddenly.
- Changes within 7 days of arrival in Turkey that result in costs will be borne by the customers.
- Cancellations within 20 days of arrival are non-refundable.
- Arrivals at the hotel after 21:00 are subject to an extra tip fee of 150 USD (shared between guide and driver).
- Please make your reservations at least 1 month in advance to avoid issues with guides and accommodations.
- Sudden reservations may result in the assignment of guides with limited language proficiency.
- Prices are based on adult participants. Children or students will have different pricing.
???? TRANSPORTATION NOTES
- For 10–15 pax groups (with 2 suitcases per person), a 27-seater vehicle is required.
- For up to 10 pax (1 suitcase per person), a Sprinter vehicle may be used.
????️ SHOPPING VISITS & FINES
- Mandatory shopping stop (min. 1 hour). Failure to attend: 150 USD/pax fine.
- Skipping leather outlet visits will incur a 50 USD/pax charge.
???? RESTRICTIONS
- Turkish citizens or students residing in Turkey are not allowed to join the tour.
???? DOCUMENT DEADLINES
- Room list & passenger manifest must be submitted 3 weeks before arrival.
- For bus branding (only on 46-seater), send your logo 5 days before arrival.
???? AGENT BOOKING FEES (if booked outside the agency)
- Jeep Safari: 100 USD/pax
- Hot Air Balloon: 280 USD/pax
- ATV: 80 USD/pax
- Watching Balloons: 70 USD/pax
✈️ AIRPORT ARRANGEMENTS
- If there are 2 different arrival/return airports, extra transfer fees apply.
- If luggage (including Zamzam water) exceeds bus capacity, extra space rental is required.
???? BOOKING & PAYMENT VIA BANK TRANSFER
- A 40% deposit is required to confirm booking.
- The balance must be paid 14 days before the tour.
- Bookings made less than 14 days before departure require full payment.
- Send proof of transfer via email to confirm the payment.
❌ CANCELLATION POLICY
- 30+ days before arrival: 25% non-refundable
- 30–20 days: 50% non-refundable
- 20–10 days: 75% non-refundable
- Less than 10 days, no-show, or cancellation-related changes: 100% non-refundable
???? CHANGES & FLEXIBILITY
- Itinerary may change due to unforeseen events.
- Hotels may differ but will remain in the same star category.
- Guest-initiated changes before/during the tour may incur additional charges.
✅ INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
- Hotel accommodation per itinerary
- Air-conditioned transport (2019–2024 models)
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Standard meals (as per itinerary)
- 1 FOC (Free of Charge) for group leader in a single room
- Tips at restaurants & parking fees
- Bosphorus cruise
❌ NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE (Optional / Pay-on-spot)
- Uludağ Cable Car: 40–50 USD/pax (depending on inclusion)
- Galata Bridge Dining: 5–10 USD/pax
- Travel Insurance & Extra Meals
- Hot Air Balloon (Cappadocia): 350–500 USD/pax
- Ephesus: 40–60 USD/pax
- Topkapi Palace: 70–90 USD/pax
- Hagia Sophia: 28–40 USD/pax
- Airport Porter Fees: Istanbul: 5 USD (large), 4 USD (small) | Sabiha: 7 USD (large), 6 USD (small)
- Tips for Guide & Driver: 7 USD/day/pax
- Balloon Watching (Cappadocia): 50–70 USD/pax (depending on group size)
- Mount Erciyes Trip: 100–150 USD/pax
- Flights (International/Domestic)
- Personal Expenses (Laundry, phone, SIM card, minibar, etc.)
- Any items not explicitly listed in the program
JUDITH BROWN
My fiance and I had never been to Europe, but wanted to plan a unique elopement trip to this place. We had no idea where to start, and turned to some internet research to find the services of this agency and eventually connect with the team at this travel agency. From the first email exchange, we knew that our travel consultant and her team would be our travel company.
TASHA STEWART
I cannot speak highly enough about our 3 week trip to this place and the services provided by this travel company. Everything was seamless. The private guides were interesting and knowledgable. We felt that they were more than just guides. It was like we had a friend in each city.