Istanbul & Trabzon

  • Istanbul
  • Uzongol
  • Trabzon
3,790/- AED

per person, prices are based on twin sharing.

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Inclusions
Flight
Hotel
Transfer
Meals
Sight Seeing
Insurance
Tax
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
    INCLUDED
  • Flight Flight
  • Hotel Hotel
  • Transfer Transfer

Welcome to Turkey

On arrival at Istanbul International Airport you will be met by our local representative and you will be transferred to the hotel.

Day is free, for you to explore the city at your own pace.

Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. In the Sultanahmet district, the open-air, Roman-era Hippodrome was for centuries the site of chariot races, and Egyptian obelisks also remain. The iconic Byzantine Hagia Sophia features a soaring 6th-century dome and rare Christian mosaics.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2
    INCLUDED
  • Hotel Hotel
  • Transfer Transfer
  • Meals Meals
  • Sight Seeing Sight Seeing

Breakfast at the hotel.

Explore the city of Istanbul by visiting the Hippodrome, the center of sport activities in Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine empire, today named Sultanahmet Meydani, with its four monuments; The German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column (Spiral Column). The Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque) is built by the architect Mimar Sedefkar Mehmet aga. Until 19th century was the traditional point for the pilgrimage to Mecca. Visit the Hagia Sophia Museum, the best known Christian church in Turkey, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, which was constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. Then visit the most important part of the tour the Grand Bazaar, where you can shop selling antiques, jewelry, gold, carpets, leatherwear, and souvenirs. The most attractive shopping center in the world, with nearly 4000 shops.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3
    INCLUDED
  • Hotel Hotel
  • Transfer Transfer
  • Meals Meals
  • Sight Seeing Sight Seeing

Breakfast at the hotel.

Prepare for check out and the driver will pick you up and drop you to the airport for your onward flight to Trabzon.

On arrival in Trabzon, the driver will pick you up and drop you to the hotel.

Day is free, for you to explore the enchanting city at your own pace.

Trabzon is a city on the Black Sea coast of northeast Turkey. Built as a church in the 13th century, the city's Hagia Sophia has served as a hospital and a museum, but today is a mosque with restored ceiling frescoes. The Trabzon Museum, set in an early-20th-century mansion with rococo and art-nouveau elements, traces the city’s history with archaeological and ethnographic exhibitions.

Overnight in Trabzon.

Day 4
    INCLUDED
  • Hotel Hotel
  • Transfer Transfer
  • Meals Meals
  • Sight Seeing Sight Seeing

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today explore the beautiful Uzungol in this one & half hour drive passing by unforgettable views along the way. Uzungol, being a natural dam formed by the closure of the river bad as a result of landslides. Uzungöl lake is almost charming people wıth its beauty and unique scenery. Uzungöl is one of the most important tourism centers of both the region and Turkey, whose star has shined recently, and it is a special sanctuary for those fleeing from the stress and chaos of the city. Accommodation, food, and drink facilities are located in the center of Uzungol. There are plateaus and a few crater lakes between 1500-3000 meters in the southern mountains of the region. Resting facilities, hiking, plant inspection, angling and bicycle tours are also available. The houses in the village of Sherah blend harmoniously into the landscape, resembling chalets made of wood with red tile roofs. A couple of hours’ free time is given in Uzungol to explore before going for lunch on a local restaurant. (Pax account). Afterward, spend more time walking around the lake before heading back to Trabzon.

Overnight in Trabzon.

Day 5
    INCLUDED
  • Flight Flight
  • Hotel Hotel
  • Transfer Transfer
  • Meals Meals

After breakfast. The day is free until checkout time. The driver will pick you up and drop you to the airport for your onward flight.

Tour Cost, Terms & Conditions

The rates are subject to availability at the time of booking request. In the event if there are rate changes due to increase in Govt taxes, or hotel charges a surcharge, or BAR rates (Best available rates), we reserve the right to amend the rates without notice. The exchange rate is subject to change. Please ensure that you have secured the relevant visa / entry permits & valid passport. The best source of visa information is the embassy of the country itself.

  • If you are interested in going ahead with this booking, we would require deposits or payments as follows either in the form of cash or cheque:

    - Prices in this quotation are subject to availability. Al-Tayer Holidays reserves the right to offer services of similar or higher standard based in the event of non-availability at the time of booking, at amended cost.
  • Please ensure that the names given to us for reservations match the names in your passport, as hotels, sightseeing tour companies are very particular about name changes. Mismatched names may result in heavy amendment penalties. We strongly recommend travel insurance as part of your package – we have excellent rates with the world’s best companies – please let us know if you wish us to add this to your package.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions

Flights

  • Economy class, Dubai / Istanbul - Trabzon / Dubai.

 

Accommodation

  • 2 nights in Istanbul based on twin sharing basis. 2 nights in Trabzon based on twin sharing basis.

 

Transportation

  • Return airport transfers in Istanbul & Trabzon on private car.

 

Sightseeing

  • Hop on hop off tour in Istanbul on seat in coach. 
  • Visit the Egyptian Bazaar, Dolmabahce Palace, Taksim Square, Beylerbeyi Palace, Topkapi Palace & Hagia Sohpia on seat in coach. 
  • Excursion in Uzungol on seat in coach.

 

Meals

  •  Daily breakfast.

 

Insurance

  •  Complimentary travel insurance.

 

Taxes

  •  All airline and hotel taxes.
 
Exclusions
  • Visa fees.
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Items of personal nature viz. telephone calls, drinks, laundry bills, etc.
  • Except all the above mentioned in inclusion.
Travel Tips

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.

Trip Planning: The planning stage of your trip can be instrumental in its success and an enjoyable part of the experience itself. You have a world of options...and plenty to consider.

Entry and Exit Formalities: Visitors must hold a passport valid for at least six months & beyond at the time of entering the country. Some nationalities can obtain visa on arrival and for nationalities who requires visa please refer to the Turkey consulate website:  https://www.mfa.gov.tr

Transportation: Figuring out how to get around is one of your biggest pre-trip decisions. Get our holiday expert best advice on deciding between your options. Based on your trip itinerary, our experts will help you choose wisely. You'll also find a wealth of practical travel tips.

Money: Use your money wisely. Know the best time to use cash or card — and how to avoid unnecessary fees either way — as well as tipping etiquette.

Phones and Technology: Phones and other smart devices can be huge time-savers...or expensive distractions. Get our tips for making the best use of technology during your trip, and for calling home with or without your own phone.

Packing Light: On your trip you'll meet two kinds of travelers: those who pack light and those who wish they had.

Sleeping and Eating: Your hotel and restaurant choices can be a matter-of-face chore…or they can provide rich opportunities to connect with locals and their culture.

Health & Hygiene: Take comfort: Doctors, hospitals, launderettes, and bathrooms aren’t that different. Dealing with them can even be part of the fun of travel.

Sightseeing & Activities: Once you're on the ground, the real fun begins…but it pays to have a thoughtful plan. Our experts will help you get oriented to your surroundings, use your sightseeing hours wisely, and find your way off the beaten path. 

3,790/- AED

per person, prices are based on twin sharing.

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Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. In the Sultanahmet district, the open-air, Roman-era Hippodrome was for centuries the site of chariot races, and Egyptian obelisks also remain. The iconic Byzantine Hagia Sophia features a soaring 6th-century dome and rare Christian mosaics.
 

Ankara Turkey’s cosmopolitan capital, sits in the country’s central Anatolia region. It’s a center for the performing arts, home to the State Opera and Ballet, the Presidential Symphony Orchestra and several national theater companies. Overlooking the city is Anitkabir, the enormous hilltop mausoleum of Kemal Atatürk, modern Turkey’s first president, who declared Ankara the capital in 1923. 
 

Izmir is a city on Turkey’s Aegean coast. Known as Smyrna in antiquity, it was founded by the Greeks, taken over by the Romans and rebuilt by Alexander the Great before becoming part of the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. Today, its expansive archaeological sites include the Roman Agora of Smyrna, now an open-air museum. The hilltop Kadifekale, or Velvet Castle, built during Alexander’s reign, overlooks the city.
 

Antalya is a Turkish resort city with a yacht-filled Old Harbor and beaches flanked by large hotels. It's a gateway to Turkey's southern Mediterranean region, known as the Turquoise Coast for its blue waters. Remnants remain from Antalya's time as a major Roman port. These include Hadrian’s Gate, built to honor the Roman emperor’s visit in 130 A.D and 2nd-century Hidirlik Tower, with harbor views.
 

Bursa is a large city in northwest Turkey, lying in the foothills of roughly 2,500m-high Mount Uludağ near the Sea of Marmara. The city is known for its mosques and historical sites from the early Ottoman Empire. It's nicknamed "Yeşil Bursa" (Green Bursa), owing to its many parks and trees, as well as its dramatic mountain backdrop. The 14th-century Ulu Cami (Great Mosque) features Seljuk-style arches and 20 domes. 
 

Bodrum is a city on the Bodrum Peninsula, stretching from Turkey's southwest coast into the Aegean Sea. The city features twin bays with views of Bodrum Castle. This medieval fortress was built partly with stones from the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, completed in the 4th century B.C. The city is also a gateway for nearby beach towns and resorts.
 

Kuşadası is a beach resort town on Turkey’s western Aegean coast. A jumping-off point for visiting the classical ruins at nearby Ephesus (or Efes), it’s also a major cruise ship destination. Its seafront promenade, marina, and harbor are lined with hotels and restaurants. Just offshore on Pigeon Island is a walled Byzantine castle that once guarded the town, connected to the mainland via causeway. Explore the spectacular ancient city of Ephesus on a private shore excursion from the Kusadasi port. Learn about the rich history of this ancient city and visit the House of Virgin Mary, the Basilica of St John and the Temple or Artemis (also known as Temple of Diana). At the Ephesus Museum, see excavations from Ephesus, as well as frescoes, mosaics and the two famous statues of the Artemis of Ephesus. A private guided tour ensures you make the most of your brief time in port.

Trabzon is a city on the Black Sea coast of northeast Turkey. Built as a church in the 13th century, the city's Hagia Sophia has served as a hospital and a museum, but today is a mosque with restored ceiling frescoes. The Trabzon Museum, set in an early-20th-century mansion with rococo and art-nouveau elements, traces the city’s history with archaeological and ethnographic exhibitions.
 

Kayseri is a large industrialised city in Central Anatolia, Turkey. It is the seat of Kayseri Province. The monumental black-basalt walls of Kayseri castle were first constructed under Roman emperor Gordian III and rebuilt by the Byzantine emperor Justinian 300 years later. The imposing edifice you see today though is mostly the work of 13th-century Seljuk sultan Alaattin Keykubat.

Cappadocia a semi-arid region in central Turkey, is known for its distinctive “fairy chimneys,” tall, cone-shaped rock formations clustered in Monks Valley, Göreme and elsewhere. Other notables sites include Bronze Age homes carved into valley walls by troglodytes (cave dwellers) and later used as refuges by early Christians. The 100m-deep Ihlara Canyon houses numerous rock-face churches. Rose Valley, Ortahisar, Kaymakli Underground City and Pigeon Valley. Explore this strange-but-beautiful UNESCO-listed region with its ‘fairy chimney’ rock pillars, cave villages and subterranean cities. Walk through stunning Rose Valley; Zelve into Kaymakli Underground City; see the abandoned village of Çavuşin, and ogle Ortahisar Castle and Pigeon Valley, with its rock dovecotes.
 

Pamukkale is a town in western Turkey known for the mineral-rich thermal waters flowing down white travertine terraces on a nearby hillside. It neighbors Hierapolis, an ancient Roman spa city founded around 190 B.C. Ruins there include a well-preserved theater and a necropolis with sarcophagi that stretch for 2km. The Antique Pool is famous for its submerged Roman columns, the result of an earthquake. 
 

Çanakkale is a city in northwestern Turkey in the Marmara region, on the Dardanelles Strait. It’s a gateway to the Gallipoli WWI battlefields, north of the narrow strait. On the grounds of the 15th-century Çimenlik Castle, Çanakkale Naval Museum Command contains historical artillery. The archaeological site at Troy, including an ancient theater, is southwest of the city. 

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