GENERAL INFORMATION

INCLUDEs:

 -Metting and welcoming by represantative on the time of the arrival Istanbul Atatürk Airport, and later on Cappadocia Airport.

-arrival and return transfers at Cappadocia –sic-

-arrival and return transfer Istanbul to/from the Hotel –private-

-domestic economy class air tickets as Istanbul - Cappadocia - Istanbul.

-3 nights hotel accomodation in Istanbul, 4*

-3 nights hotel accomodation in Cappadocia 3* or special rated boutique hotel.

-6 buffet breakfast in accomodating Hotels.

-three lunches belong the tours in Istanbul and Cappadocia.

-Guided Red tour of Cappadocia, full day with lunch and entry fees –sic-

 -Guided Green tour of Cappadocia, full day with lunch and entry fees –sic-

-Istanbul, Guided half Day Bosphorus Cruise and Spice Bazzaar Tour –sic-

-Istanbul Historical City Tour; -sic- with English speaks guide and including lunch and all entry fees.

-All transfers and transportations within licensed fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vheciles.

-24h KanulaTour special care.

TOUR EXCLUDEs: -International air tickets.      -The meals which is not mentioned in the program itinery.      -Personal expenses.      -Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers;      -Insurance: All types

PRICEs: The nett nett prices given at the “Confidential Tour Package Chart as KNISTC5N02” from one guest up to group size.

The Suggested HOTELS:

4* Hotel Vardar Palace, Taksim             ( www.vardarhotel.com)

3* Heybe Hotel Cappadocia                    (www.heybehotel.com )

Note for the hotel bookings: choosing hotel on depend of availabilty of the requested time. Requesting dead time of the FIT(1-5 guests) is seven days before the traveling and for the groups is 15 days.

Important Notes:

*Topkapi Palace closed on Tuesdays, Grand Bazaar closed on Sundays        *tours are shared with English speaking guide.      *full day tours including lunch.     *in case of six and more guests, the tours maybe perform as private.     *We have special rates for private tours if you are interested in doing your tour on private basis.         *Please contact for requests and more information.       *Tours perform as; in case of guest number 1-5: SIC guided tour in English language, with all entry fees and lunch.      *there are discounts for children (0- 5 Year:Free of Charge      6 - 10 Year:Charged at 60% of a full priced.)       *The hotel options we have provided may have Different pricing policies for some dates, and we have limited room numbers for each hotel.    *If you could please inform us about the hotel you requested, we will be happy to Check this hotel for availability and confirm you accordingly.     *If above listed hotels will not be available, we will book you a hotel of same standard.

WARNING AND NOTES

Daily Tours Summary:

KNID3 – ISTANBUL CLASSICC (BYZANTINE & OTTOMAN RELICS) Full Day Tour

Tour of “Sultan Ahmet Center”, the heart of the “Old City” from where the Byzantine and Ottoman empires were ruled. Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and german Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodroma. ;  Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its Blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. ;  Hagia Sophia, the Church of the divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6^th century by Emperor Justinian.  ; Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest “souk” in the World with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir.

Lunch at a Turkish Restaurant.

Topkapı Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. Live guide commentary is not allowed in special sections. (Harem is not included in the programme)

Sultans Tombs, there are five tombs of Ottoman Sultans within the graveyard at Hagia Sophia. The Ceramic panels are the most beatiful examples of the 16^th century with purple, red,green and blue flower motives. Prince robes and a small piece from the Kaaba covers are displayed on the sarcophaguses.

KNID4- BOSPHORUS CRUISE and Spice Bazzar  (Half Day Morning Tour)

Golden Horn (from the bus), the arm of the Bosphorus and a natural harbour of the historical peninsula separating the old and the new parts of Istanbul where the first colonies settled during the Byzantines. The residential area for Bztcantine Jews, Italian traders and other non-muslim minorities. Driva along the traces of history at Balat viewing Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian, Jewish Hospital (Or – Ahayim), Fener Orthodox Patriarchate and 22kms. Long Byzantine City Walls, strongest fortification of the middle age.

Spice Bazaar (visiting with free time)(Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers etc.

Bosphorus Cruise, taking the boat.. through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman arcitecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments.

Rumeli Fortress (from the boat – no interior visit), historical armament built by the Conqueror to control and protect the Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture.

KNID12 -  DINNER CRUISE (Bosphorus by Night)

Watching one of the best silhouettes in the World with Topkapı Palace, Blue Mosque and the Leander’s Tower will be your exceptional experience to enjoy this imperial elegance and the unique panoramic view of the Bosphorus waterway which brings the two continents Europe and Asia, face to face. UNFORGETTABLE BOSPHORUS CRUISE… DINNER… UNLIMITED LOCAL DRINKS… BELLY DANCERS… FOLKLORE SHOW...

KNID13 -  1001NIGHTS (Istanbul by Night)

Dinner at a first class restaurant with limited local drinks included, watching spectacular  floor show of famous belly dancers and typical Anatolian Folk Dances. Turkish singer and groups featuring popular musical instruments.