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Treasures Of Turkey(FIT-1057)

11 Nights / 12 Days

U.K & European Countries

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Itinerary

Highlights

Accommodation :

03 Nights accommodation in Istanbul
02 Nights accommodation in Kusadasi
03 Nights accommodation in Antalya
03 Nights accommodation in Cappadocia

Inclusions :

Daily Breakfast
Istanbul Hop on Hope off Pass – 24 Hrs.
Bosphorus Cruise
Hamam (The Turkish Bath) (Without Transfer)
House of Virgin Mary
Ephesus Ancient city
See The Hierapolis - Ruins of Ancient Roman City
Visit to Cotton Castle
Antalya City Tour
Duden Waterfall
Tahtali Mountain – Olympos Cable Car
Whirling Dervish Show
Cappadocia City Tour
Goreme Open Air Museum
Kaymakli Underground City
Hot Air Balloon – Optional Activity*

Transports / Transfers :

Istanbul Return Airport Transfer on PVT Basis
Internal Flight from Istanbul to Kusadasi (Izmir Airport)
Internal Flight from Antalya to Cappadocia
Internal Flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul
From Istanbul hotel to Istanbul Airport Transfer On PVT Basis
From Izmir Airport to Kusadasi hotel Transfer On PVT Basis
From Antalya hotel to Antalya Airport Transfer On PVT Basis
Cappadocia return Airport Transfer On PVT Basis

Day wise travel itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival - Istanbul - Bosphorus Cruise.

Welcome to Istanbul! After your Immigration and Custom Formalities you will meet our representative. Transfer to the hotel and check in to the hotel. (Please note that Standard Check in time is 1600 Hrs). Istanbul is one of the great historical cities of the world & the only city in the world which, located upon two continents one arm reaching to The Asia and the other One to The Europe. Through the city’s heart runs the sea channel called the Bosphorus which reaches north to the Black Sea and south to the Marmara Sea. Later proceed to city centre departure point on your own to Enjoy Bosphorus cruise, the unique winding strait separating two continents. You will cross the Bosphorus by driving through the Bogazici Bridge to go over the Asian side of Istanbul. The Bosphorus is a must-visit for history buffs and all first-time visitors to Istanbul. Explore the sights of the European side of the city, passing historical monuments such as Galata Tower. Continue to the second bridge to head to the Asian side of Istanbul. See Küçüksu Palace, built in the 19th century as a hunting lodge for the Ottoman sultans. Make your way back to the city centre, following the Asian coast, and get a look at the Anatolian Fortress. Overnight stay at Istanbul hotel.

Meal: Breakfast

Tour: PVT Basis Airport Transfer + Bosphorus Cruise SIC Basis

Day 2 : Istanbul - Hop On Hope Off Pass - 24 Hrs.

After breakfast manage transfer at your own towards Hop-on Hop-off station. The only city in the world that was built on two continents, the Istanbul Hop-on, Hop-off Tour is the perfect way to see how the deeply rooted Islamic culture blends with western lifestyles. The strategic routes and stops cover all the major landmarks as well as enjoy the experience of crossing between two continents (Europe & Asia). Next Visit Basilica Underground Cistern Known For Its Two Medusa Heads Used As A Column Base. While on the bus, you will discover Istanbul’s rich history through the informative personal commentary available in multiple languages. Overnight stay at Istanbul hotel.

Meal: Breakfast

Tour: Hop-On Hop-Off Pass 24 Hrs.

Notes:

Operating time: 09:15 AM to 05:45 PM,
The bus route stops on below mentioned point:
- Hagia Sophia
- Dolmabahce Palace
  Galata Tower
- Taksim Square
- Egyptian-Spice Bazaar
- Topkapi Palace
- Aynalikavak Palace
- Roman Aqueduct
- Rahmi Koc Museum

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Day 3 : Istanbul - Kusadasi ( By Flight ).

After Breakfast check out and transfer to Airport for your flight for Izmir airport. Ku?adas? is a beach resort town on Turkey’s western Aegean coast. A jumping-off point for visiting the classical ruins at nearby Ephesus. 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. Overnight stay at Kusadasi hotel.

Meal: Breakfast

Tour: PVT Basis

Day 4 : Kusadasi - House Of The Virgin Mary - Ephesus.

After breakfast proceed to city centre departure point on your own to explore Kusadasi. The House of the Virgin Mary is a Catholic shrine located on Mt. Koressos in the vicinity of Ephesus. It is a place where, according to the beliefs, Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent the last years of her life. Later visit, Ephesus was an ancient port city whose well-preserved ruins are in modern-day Turkey. The city was once considered the most important Greek city and the most important trading centre in the Mediterranean region. It was also a hotbed of early Christian evangelism and remains an important archaeological site and Christian pilgrimage destination. Overnight stay at Kusadasi hotel.

Meal: Breakfast

Tour: SIC Basis

Day 5 : Kusadasi - Pamukkale - Cotton Castle - The Ancient City Of Hierapolis - Antalya.

After Breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Pamukkale. Pamukkale means “Cotton Castle” A magical natural site & unique in the world. Somewhere deep in the earth beneath Pamukkale and Hierapolis lies a vast source of water heated by volcanic lava. In The water dissolves pure white calcium, becomes saturated with it, and carries it to the earth's surface, where it bursts and runs down a steep hillside. The stunning white calcium pools, which cling to the side of a ridge. Visit The Ancient City of Hierapolis. Hierapolis, an ancient Roman spa city founded around 190 B.C. Ruins there includes a well-preserved theatre and a necropolis with sarcophagi that stretch for 2km. The Antique Pool is famous for its submerged Roman columns, the result of an earthquake. Then drive to Antalya. Antalya attracts many nationalities because of its multicultural ambience. Antalya was one of the first regions in Turkey to embrace tourism in the early 1980. Antalya is a Turkish resort city with a yacht-filled Old Harbour 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. Overnight stay at Antalya hotel.

Meal: Breakfast

Tour: SIC Basis

Day 6 : Antalya City Tour - Duden Waterfalls - Konyati Beach.

After breakfast proceed to city centre departure point on your own for Antalya city tour. Drive to Duden Waterfalls the place where the falls meet the sea and have a photo break at Konyati Beach. Our next stop will be Tunektepe for cable car ride. Then visit to 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. We will visit Antalya Museum (Also Known As The Antalya Archaeological Museum) Is One Of The Largest And Most Important Museums In Turkey. Most Of The Best Preserved Finds From The Ruined Ancient Cities Of Anatolia Can Be Found At The Museum, And It’s A Fantastic Way To Grow Your Knowledge And Understanding Of These Ancient Civilizations, Their Gods, Culture And Icons. Overnight stay at Antalya hotel.

Meal: Breakfast

Tour: SIC Basis

Day 7 : Antalya - Tahtali Mountain - Olympos Cable Car.

After breakfast proceed to city centre departure point on your own. Tahtal? Da?? also known as Lycian Olympus. a seaside resort on the Turkish Riviera in Antalya Province. It was known as Olympus and Phoenicus or Phoinikous in ancient times. It is part of the Beyda?lar? Coastal National Park. A visit to the Tahtali Mountain via Olympos Cable Car Kemer (Teleferik) and enjoying the beautiful scenery is one of most popular attractions and sights in Kemer, close to Olympos Valley, about 35 km. from Kemer. Tahtali Mountain is the highest mountain closest to the sea on the region and accessible by Olympos Cable Car from Kemer. you may enjoy the stunning 360° panoramic view of the mountain ranges, beautiful landscape along Kemer and sea on the top aerial tramway is located in the centre of Beyda?lar? Coastal National Park at the summit of Tahtal? Mountain, 2,365m high. Overnight stay at Antalya hotel.

Meal: Breakfast

Tour: SIC Basis

Day 8 : Antalya - Cappadocia ( By Flight ) - Whirling Dervish Show.

After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and transfer to Airport for Cappadocia flight. Arrive in Cappadocia & transfer to hotel for check in. Cappadocia, known for its distinctive “fairy chimneys,” tall, cone-shaped rock formations clustered in Monks Valley, Göreme. Other sites include Bronze Age homes carved into valley walls by troglodytes (cave dwellers) and later used as refuges by early Christians. Famous for its unique rock formations and amazing hot air ballooning opportunities, the otherworldly landscapes of Cappadocia are one of Turkey's most popular natural wonders. Later In evening proceed to experience Dervish Show. Sufi whirling is a form of physically active meditation which originated among certain Sufi groups, and which is still practiced by the Sufi Dervishes of the Mevlevi. Overnight stay at Cappadocia hotel.

Meal: Breakfast

Tour: PVT Airport Transfer + SIC Basis Whirling Dervish Show

Day 9 : Cappadocia - City Tour - Goreme Open Air Museum - Hot Air Balloon - Optional.

In early morning, you can go for Hot Air Balloon* flying experience in Cappadocia (Optional–At additional cost*). The highly experienced pilots will take you for a memorable flight through and over the valleys in a similar manner to the flight. After breakfast at hotel, proceed to city centre departure point on your own to visit Devrent and Pasabagi Valleys, to see the Amazing Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia. Then you will be driven to the famous Pottery Town Called as Avanos. We will have a Demonstration in a Traditional Pottery Workshop before Depart from Avanos to see the Beautiful Examples of Byzantine Art in the Churches of Goreme Open Air Museum. Finally Head to Uchisar Castle, the highest point of the region, where we have a romantic view over Cappadocia. Overnight stay at Cappadocia hotel.

Meal: Breakfast

Tour: SIC Basis

Day 10 : Cappadocia - Kaymakli Underground City.

After breakfast proceed to city centre departure point on your own to visit Kaymakli underground city. It’s a life time experience which you will not get anywhere in the world. Massive Underground City Found in Cappadocia. Archaeologists are exploring a sprawling network of tunnels and underground rooms discovered beneath a Byzantine-era fortress in Nevsehir. It is believed that the underground cities were initially built by the Phrygians during the 8th through 7th centuries BCE, who carved their living spaces into the region's soft volcanic rock. Even though the whole city has not been completely opened, and since only 4 floors have been uncovered, it is certain that Kaymakli is one of the largest underground settlements in the region. It is accepted as the widest underground city of Cappadocia, among the explored ones. Overnight stay at Cappadocia hotel.

Meal: Breakfast

Tour: SIC Basis

Day 11 : Cappadocia - Istanbul ( By Flight ) - Visit Hamam ( The Turkish Bath - Without Transfer ).

After Breakfast check out from the Hotel, Later transfer to Airport to board a flight for Istanbul. Arrive Istanbul & transfer to your hotel for check in. Later you can enjoy The Hammam. Turkish baths use hot, dry air; in the Islamic hamam the air is often steamy. A traditional Turkish bath package includes washing; traditional body scrubbing with hand woven wash cloth known as a kese; a foam wash; and a massage. It is based on the steam bath but the focus is on water rather than steam. In Turkey the hamam is a gently heated, tiled room with a heated marble slab called (tummy stone). Overnight stay at Istanbul hotel.

Meal: Breakfast

Tour: PVT Airport Transfer + PVT Basis

Day 12 : Homeward Bound.

After Breakfast, we check out from hotel. Good times need never end! As you get ready for the airport and your flight back home, relive the high points of your tour. We are confident you will join us again in sometime soon.

Meal: Breakfast

Tour: PVT Basis Airport Transfer

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Visa Checklist

Turkey Visa Check List :

Original Passport with old passport :
- Note : Passport should be valid minimum 06 months from the date of travel, Passport has been issued within 10 years and validity must not exceed 10 years, No hand written passports will be accepted and at least 2 blank pages
Visa Application Form :
- 2 recent photograph Each (2.5inch x 2.5inch size, white background, Glossy finish & 80% face image, without specs & not used in previous visa)
Evidence of Sufficient Funds :
- Original 06 months Personal Bank Statement till date updated with bank sign and stamp on each page with sufficient balance in A4 Size only
- 03 years Personal Income Tax Returns Acknowledgement Page only
If applicant is Employee :
- Pay Slip (last 6 months)
- Leave & NOC letter should address to the consulate/Embassy
If applicant is Self Employee :
- Business letterhead with sign & Stamp & visiting card
- Business Registration Proof or Partnership Deed or Memorandum of Article
- 03 Years Income Tax Return Acknowledgement Page only
- 06 months Bank Statement with bank sign and stamp on each page with sufficient balance in A4 Size only
If applicant is Retired :
- Retirement letter from Employer
- Pension Payment Order
- Pension passbook
- Provident Funds slip
If applicant is Student :
- Evidence of enrolment at school
- college or University Photo ID Card Copy
If visiting as a Tourist :
- Confirm Hotel bookings
- Ticket Booking
- Tour Itinerary with confirmation letter (If you are taking a Schedule Tour)
Overseas medical policy :
- Minimum coverage of 30,000 Euro per person, the insurance has to cover the entire stay in Schengen territory, minimum 15 days insurance is mandatory from the travel date

Note :

All Documents must in English and A4 size.

Normal Process Time: 15 working days after submission in consulate/embassy.

Payment Term

Payment Terms :

50,000 INR Deposit at the time of booking. (Non Refundable)
1,00,000 INR after getting UK / Schengen Visa.
50 % of Tour Payment before 45 Days of Departure.
Full Payment Has To Be Clear Before 30 Days Of Departure.

Cancellation & if in case of visa rejection charges : (Per Person)

If UK Visa is rejected 15,000 INR.
If Schengen Visa is rejected 15,000 INR.
If UK & Schengen both Visas rejected 30,000 INR.
60 Days or More before Departure 1,00,000 INR.
59 Days to 45 Days before Departure 1,50,000 INR.
44 Days to 30 Days before Departure 75 % Of Tour Cost
Before 29 Days Departure 100 % Of Tour Cost

Tour Cost Includes :

Accommodation in 3 * or 4* Hotels.
Friendly Gujarati Tour Escort from Best Voyage Pvt Ltd.
Meal & Sightseeing as per Itinerary.
Return Airfare Ex. Ahmedabad with Tax.
Visa Charges.
Travel Insurance Policy.

Tour Cost Excludes :

Any increase in the air fare, fuel surcharge and taxes charged by the airlines on your air ticket
Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangement which may come in to effect prior to departure.
Cost of extension of the validity or deviation from route of your air ticket.
Cost of the Suggested Excursions, porterage, laundry, telephone charges, all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming part of the group menus.
Mandatory tips of EUR 3 per person per day for Coach Drivers, Guides etc.
Anything not specifically mentioned in 'Tour Cost Includes'
Taxes as applicable to be paid extra on the total tour price.

Important :

GST 5 % is applicable on Total Tour Cost.
TCS 2 / 20 % is applicable on Total Tour Cost.
Tour Cost Calculated at rate of Exchange 01 Euro = 105 INR. (Subject to ROE)
All Hotel Room Category is Standard Room (Basic Category)
Hotel is not in City Centre or Downtown.
We are not giving refund If any sightseen is close due to maintenance or Bad Weather

TCS Term Condition

TCS On Overseas Tour Packages:

TCS Applicable On Booking Of Overseas Tour Package As Per Provisions Of Section 206C(1G) Of The Income Tax 1961
5% TCS Up To INR 10 Lakhs Thereafter 20% TCS.
(INR 7 Lakh Exemption Threshold Limit Qua The Remitter - Declaration Has To Be Submitted By The Consumer Of International Tour Package To Best Voyage Pvt Ltd)
If You Cancel Your Trip The Amount Of TCS Paid Is Non-Refundable.
As Per Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act 1961, In Case You Have Not Filed Your Income Tax Returns For Two Preceding Years; And The Aggregate TDS And TCS Of Each Tax Year Is INR 50,000 Or More - On Validating The PAN If It Is Found That You Have Not Filed Your Income Tax Returns For Two Preceding Years And Aggregate TCS And TCS Exceeds INR 50,000, An Additional TCS @ 5/20% (As The Case May Be) Will Be Recovered From You Or Booking Will Get Cancelled And Cancellation Charges Will Apply.
In Case Of PAN - AADHAR Not Linked TCS Will Be Applicable On Higher Rate & TCS Credit Will Not Appear In Form 26 / AIS / TIS And TCS Certificates Will Not Be Available.
Outward Remittance Under LRS Cannot Proceed If PAN - AADHAR Not Linked.
On Validating PAN - AADHAR Seeding If Found Not Linked, Booking Will Get Cancelled And Cancellation Charges Along With Higher Rate Of TCS Will Apply.
Overseas Tour Package' Means Any Tour Package Which Offers A Visit To A Country Or Countries Or Territory Or Territories Outside India And Includes Expenses For Travel Or Hotel Stay Or Boarding Or Lodging Or Any Other Expenditure Of Similar Nature Or In Relation Thereto.
Specified Person' Means A Person Defined As Per Provisions Of Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act, 1961.
The User Is Liable To Pay Tax Collected At Source (TCS) On Booking Of An 'Overseas Tour Package' At An Appropriate Rate Over And Above The Price Charged For Such Package In Compliance With The Provisions Of Section 206C (1G)(B) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961. Best Voyage Pvt Ltd Will Deposit The TCS Amount So Collected With The Government And Issue Appropriate Document/Certificate To The User In Compliance With Aforesaid Provision.
The User Is Required To Provide A Valid PAN Of User/ Traveller(S) At The Time Of Booking An Overseas Tour Package With Best Voyage Pvt Ltd. The User Understands And Agrees That Best Voyage Pvt Ltd, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage, Will Validate The PAN Provided By The User To Check Compliance Of Provisions Of Section 206CC Of Income Tax Act. The User Agrees That In Case The PAN Is Found To Be Invalid, Or It Does Not Belong To User/ Traveller(S), Best Voyage Pvt Ltd Has An Obligation To Cancel The Booking In Compliance With The Law And Process The Refund As Per The Cancellation Policy Applicable To Said Booking.
The User Further Understand And Agrees That Best Voyage Pvt Ltd Would Also, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage, Validate User/ Traveller(S) PAN As Per The Provisions Of Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act And If On Validation The User Qualifies As A 'Specified Person', The User Agrees To Pay TCS To Best Voyage Pvt Ltd At Such Higher Rate As May Be Applicable Under Section 206CCA. The User Agrees To Pay The Additional TCS Amount To MMT Where, As A Result Of Validation Under Section 206CCA, The TCS Collected At The Time Of Booking Falls Short Of The Applicable Rate Of TCS. The User Further Confirms To Best Voyage Pvt Ltd That User/ Traveller(S) PAN And Aadhar Are Linked With Income Tax, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage. If User Fails Or Disagrees To Pay The Additional TCS, Best Voyage Pvt Ltd Has The Right To Cancel The Booking And Process Appropriate Refund As Per The Cancellation Policy Applicable To Such Booking."

Important Notes

Important Notes:

Subject To Ahmedabad Jurisdiction.
Airlines :
- We Can Not Make Seat Selection In Group Tour From Our End If Guest Wants To Seats Together Guest Have To Inform At Boarding Counter At Airport For Same.
- The Internal Airline Used Are LCC, No Food Will Be Served On Board. It Allows Only 20 Kg Check In Luggage And 07 Kg Cabin Luggage. Excess Baggage Charged Will Be Bear By Guest .
Meals :
- There Will Be American Or Continental Breakfast Serve At The Hotel And Best Voyage Pvt. Ltd. Cannot Make Any Changes In The Breakfast.
- Lunch/Dinner Wherever Provided On Tour Is Pre-Set Menus By The Restaurants. The Meal Type Selected By The Guest Such As Veg. / Non. Veg. Is Subject To Availability At Restaurants Or Airlines.
Child Policy :
- CNB : 3 - 6 Year Child With No Bed. Please Note There Will Be No Bed For The Child In The Room.
- CWB : 6 - 11 Year With Bed. There Will Be Extra Bed For The Child In The Room.
Hotel Policy :
- Check In : Check In Time Is 15:00 Hrs.
- Check Out : Check Out Time Is 11:00 Hrs.
- Given Package Cost Is On Basic First Category Room. If Guest Want To Upgrade Room Category Supplement Cost Will Be Bear By Guest.
- If Guest Want To Do Early Check In Or Late Check Out There Will Be Supplement Cost And Bear By Guest.
Vehicle Policy :
- During Sight Seeing Driver Will Try His Best To Park As Much Closer He Can, From There Guest Has To Make His Way By Walk Or They Have To Make Their Own Transfer If Require Any.
- Incase Of Coach Breakdown Best Voyage Pvt. Ltd. Will Do Their Best Effort To Fix The Problem As Soon As Possible. But Make Sure There Will Be No Refund For Inconvenience Cause.
- Request To All Guest Please Don’t Leave Any Unattended Item In Vehicle While Leaving The Vehicle. We Best Voyage Pvt. Ltd. Are Not Responsible For Any Loss Or Damage.
- There Is No Specific Seat Allocation. Will Be Allocate First Cum First Serve Basis.
Direct Joining Guest Have To Arrange Hotel Transfer For Check In & Check Out Day By Them Self.
Operation Of A Group Tour Is A Subject To Minimum Participation Of 20 Paying Adult Passenger.
Any Increase In Visa Fee /Airfare / Fuel Price / Change In Government Regulations Taxes Etc. Will Affect Your Tour Cost.
Tour Itinerary Will Be Strictly Follow As Per Timing. In Unavoidable Situation Our Tour Manager Can Make Changes With The Concern Of Head Office. Tour Manager Is Not Authorize To Make Changes In Itinerary As Per Guest Convenience.
In Case Of Any Deportation Due To Immigration And Custom Clearance Best Voyage Pvt. Ltd. Will Not Be Responsible. There Will Be No Refund For Tour Package.
Optional Sight Seeing Have To Be Pre-Book With An Additional Cost.
There Is No Refund For Any Unutilized Services.
Itinerary Cost Is Per Person On Twin Sharing Basis. It Include Only Those Activities Which Are Listed In The Same.
Itinerary Cost Does Not Include Any Personal Nature Expenses. Such As Tips, Misc. Expenses, Laundry, Liquor, Porterage Etc…
International Tour Guest Must Have To Reach Airport Before 3 Hrs. Of Departure Time.
For NRI –Passengers Staying In India For More Than 180 Days Will Have To Take Police Clearance Certificate From Commissioner Of Police For Which BEST VOYAGE PVT LTD Will Not Be Responsible. Passengers Are Requested To Submit Xerox Copy Of Passport Along With Page Showing Arrival Stamp In India.
Website / Brochure Accuracy :
- We Are Trying Our Best To Make The Contents Of The Brochure/Website As Accurate As Possible And Print It Much Ahead Of Actual Travel Period. It Describes Services/Amenities That Are Available Under Normal Circumstances. However Events, Circumstances And Factors Beyond Our Control Like Traffic, Bad Weather, Fairs, Festivals, Strikes, Cancellation/ Re-Routing/Rescheduling Of Flights, Rail Or Roadways, Closure At A Place Of Sightseeing Can Affect The Availability Of Services And Necessitate Change Of Routes. It May Even Necessitate Stay In Hotels In Alternate City Or Away From The One Mentioned In The Brochure/Website. While Every Effort Is Made To Maintain Our Services And Follow The Itinerary In The Brochure/Website, In Few Unavoidable Instances We Reserve The Right To Alter, Amend, Change Or Modify The Tour Package, Itineraries, Tour Schedule, Travel Plan, Sightseeing. Where We Come To Know Of The Changes/Events Sufficiently In Advance We Will Notify You During Booking Or Prior To Departure. Otherwise Our Tour Manager Or Local Representative Will Inform You Of The Changes On The Spot And We Solicit Your Full Co-Operation In Accepting Such Circumstantial Changes.
Terms & Conditions As Per Company Policy.