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ISTANBUL STOPOVER TURKEY TOUR - 3 nights/4 days, arrive any day |
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3 nts Istanbul
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Priced from $575
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Tour Byzantine and Ottoman treasures, explore ancient bazaars and soak up the unique energy of this exhilarating and deeply historic city.
This Istanbul tour is guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2 passengers.
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Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will be met by a Ya’lla Tours USA representative and transferred to your hotel for overnight.
Visit the Blue Mosque OR the Rustem Pasa Mosque.* Then stroll around the historical Hippodrome where chariot races were held.
Continue to St. Sophia, originally a Christian Basilica built by the emperor Justinian in the 6th century then converted to a mosque during the Ottoman Empire. See the beautiful mosaics on display at the museum. Visit Topkapi Palace, legendary residence of the Ottoman Sultans.
Lunch en route. Enjoy free time to explore the exhilarating bazaar of Istanbul.
Return to your hotel for overnight.
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Visit the Egyptian Bazaar, used as the spice market since 1665. Next, board the ferry which crosses the Bosphorus, visiting both Europe and Asia, with stops en route to take photos of the natural beauty. Sites along the way include the 15th century Rumelihisar fortress, summer palaces and the unique wooden houses of the area. Drive by coach via the Intercontinental Bosphorus Bridge to Camlica Hill on the Asian side to see the breathtaking view of Istanbul. Visit the Beylerbeyi Palace, the summer residence of Ottoman Sultans, with original furniture and magnificent gardens.
Lunch en route.
Return to Istanbul and your hotel for overnight.

You will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
*Crowds at the Blue Mosque are making visits increasingly difficult. Often the wait just to enter is over an hour. On very busy days (Fridays are especially bad) we will substitute the Rustem Pasa Mosque for the Blue Mosque. Although far less famous, Rustem Pasa is an exceedingly beautiful
mosque.
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Want to see more of the world? Ask us about combining Turkey travel with Greece!
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PER PERSON PRICING
January 4 - March 11, 2018
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SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
DIAMOND |
$635
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$745
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$935
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$1095
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SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
DIAMOND |
$775
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$1035
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$1495
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$1595
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SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
DIAMOND |
$575
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$695
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$925
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$995
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BRONZE CATEGORY pricing available on request: from $575 per person in a double room.
ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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PER PERSON PRICING
March 12-October 31, 2018
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SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
DIAMOND |
$695
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$795
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$965
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$1495
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SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
DIAMOND |
$975
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$1095
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$1545
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$2295
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SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
DIAMOND |
$675
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$695
Marmara
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$935
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$1395
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BRONZE CATEGORY pricing available on request: from $575 per person in a double room.
ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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Hotels
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SILVER
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Vault Karakoy (classic room) or
Arcadia Blue or
Celal Sultan (superior room)
or Mercure
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GOLD
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Novotel Bosphorus
(standard room) or
Hagia Sophia Old City
(superior room) or
Divan Istanbul or
Marmara Taksim
(city view room)
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CVK Park Bosphorus is available
with a supplement, on request
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PLATINUM
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Ritz Carlton
(park view room) or
Pera Palace
(park view room)
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CVK Park Bosphorus, Shangri-La and Raffles are available with
a supplement, on request
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DIAMOND
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Four Seasons Sultanahmet
(superior room) or
Four Seasons Bosphorus
(superior room) or
Kempinski Ciragan Palace
(park view room)
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For travel agents only - access hotel nightly rates by clicking on the cities highlighted above. Contact us for the Hotels page password.
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Travel Tips
In spring (April-May) and fall (October-November) you may encounter rain and the air may be chilly at night but comfortable during the day; bring a warm jacket or a sweater and windbreaker. In summer (June-
September) wear cool cotton clothing, a hat and sunblock, but have a light sweater for cool evenings.
In winter (December-March) you may need warm woolen clothing and rain gear, even though many days will be sunny. In general, weather is warmer along the seacoasts and in the south and cooler at higher elevations.
A passport and visa are required for entry into Turkey and must be valid for at least 6 months after your return date. Americans are now required to have a visa before entering Turkey. E-visas are available at www.evisa.gov.tr/en/. Proof of sufficient funds and onward passage may be needed as well.
In general, no immunizations are required for visiting Turkey. Cholera and yellow fever vaccinations are required if arriving from an infected area.
Contact health authorities for the latest information.
Turkish is the official language of the country. English is widely spoken, especially in larger cities and resort areas.
Casual, comfortable clothing is ideal for touring. Outside of the major cities and resort areas it is wise to dress modestly (avoid short shorts, revealing tops etc.).
For visits of mosques, men and women should have arms and legs covered and women should cover their heads.
The local currency is the Turkish Lira (TL). One TL = 100 Kurus. Credit cards are widely accepted as are U.S. dollars.
The electric current is 220 volts AC 50 HZ. The wall plugs are the round, two pronged European type.
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INCLUDED IN PRICE
• 3 nights hotel, with buffet breakfast daily.
• 2 lunches.
• Private transfers.
• 2 days of touring in an air-conditioned motor coach, with a licensed, English-speaking guide, as per the itinerary.
• Entrance fees, as per itinerary.
• Baggage handling at airport and hotels. • Hotel service fees and taxes.
• Ya’lla Tours travel bag and information kit.
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NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE
• Travel insurance, highly recommended.
• Airfare.
• Meals other than specified.
• Personal expenses.
• Departure taxes.
• Tips to guides, drivers, hotel porters, etc.
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MAP
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TERMS
• A deposit of $500 per person, per country
booked is required upon booking the tour.
• Final payment is due sixty days prior to departure.
• If booking within 21 days of travel, an additional
fee of $75 per person will apply.
• A change fee of $50 per person will apply to any
changes made by the traveler after confirmation
has been sent.
Transportation, lodging, meals, entertainment
and other services are sold on a partially refundable
basis depending upon the date, in relation
to the departure date, such services are cancelled.
The cancellation fees and calculations are set
forth below:
• 61 days or more prior to departure, a service fee of
$100 per person, per country will apply.
• If a tour is cancelled 60 days or less from departure
date and full payment has not been received in our
office, the deposit will then be forfeited in full.
• Once full payment has been received, any refund
made will be subject to a $75 per person administration
fee.
• 59 to 30 days prior to departure, a cancellation
fee of 50% of the tour cost will apply.
• 29 to 15 days prior to departure, a cancellation
fee of 75% of the tour cost will apply.
• 14 days or less prior to departure, a cancellation
fee of 100% of the tour cost will apply.
• No refund will apply to any unused services including
but not limited to flights, accommodations,
touring, meals and/or transportation.
Click for complete Terms & Conditions.
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