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Independent Package Includes
- Round trip flights NYC-Istanbul
Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices.
- Airline fuel surcharges
- 4 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels
- Breakfast daily
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Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to final payment.
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Half Day Historical Istanbul Tour 9:00 AM (TS-02)
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01 Apr 2008 - 29 Sep 2008 $52
03 Oct 2008 - 07 Dec 2008 $52
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Today, enjoy a half day tour into the heart of Istanbul City, including visits to St. Sophia, the great Byzantine basilica built in the 6th century, and the world-famous Blue Mosque. The tour also includes a visit to the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, featuring a vast collection of artifacts from the Anatolia civilizations. Continue to the Roman Hippodrome, the ancient site of chariot races and competitive athletic events, before a final stop to visit the renowned Grand Bazaar, the world's largest covered market, featuring over 58 streets and more than 4000 shops. The Basilica of St. Sophia and the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum are closed on Monday. Likewise, the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday.
Departs at 9:00 a.m. Pick up from the hotel approximately 45-minutes prior to departure time. Drop off at the hotel.
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Half Day Sultans Dream Tour 12:30 PM (TS-02/A)
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Day #4 |
01 Oct 2007 - 07 Dec 2008 $60
01 Apr 2008 - 29 Sep 2008 $60
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Today's half day tour begins with a visit to the Topkapi Palace, the former residence of the Ottoman Sultans. Visit the Treasury Rooms which house 700 years worth of priceless Endurun Treasure, making for the largest national trove in the world. Continue to visit the famous Mosque of Süleyman the Magnificent, built in the 16th century, and regarded today as one of the greatest buildings in the world. Upon return to your hotel, enjoy a relaxing drive along the Golden Horn and view the ancient Roman fortification walls en route. The Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday.
Departs at 12:30 p.m. Pick up from the hotel approximately 45-minutes prior to departure time. Drop off at the hotel.
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Full Day Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise with lunch 9:00 AM (TS-01/A) -Bus
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01 Apr 2008 - 29 Sep 2008 $67
01 Oct 2008 - 07 Dec 2008 $67
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Today's tour of Istanbul includes a cruise on the Bosphorus, with lunch. The tour begins with a visit to the famous Istanbul Spice Market before boarding a ferry, crossing the Bosphorus into Europe and Asia. While visiting both Europe and Asia, enjoy stops along the way to photograph the 15th century Rumelihisari Fortress, as well as various summer palaces and old wooden homes. The cruise terminates at the fishing village of Sariyer, close to the Black Sea. After lunch, enjoy a pleasant drive to Camlica Hill on the Asian side, via the Bosphorus Bridge, to see Istanbul in beautiful panorama. For
your final stop, visit the Beylerbeyi Palace, the former summer residence of the Ottoman Sultans, to see its original furnishings and formal gardens.(L)
The Beylerbeyi Palace is closed on Monday and Thursday. Likewise, the Spice Market is closed on Sunday, as well as the following holiday dates: Sept 30 - Oct 2, Dec 8 - 11, 2008.
The Beylerbeyi Palace will be closed for renovations from June through October 2008 and will be replaced in the tour with the Dolmabahce Palace during that time.
Departs at 9:00 a.m. Pick up from the hotel approximately 45-minutes prior to departure time. Drop off at the hotel.
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Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to final payment.
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- Gate 1 Travel Airfare - These are Gate 1 Travel fares which allow you to book your trip while paying a minimal deposit at time of booking.
- Instant Purchase/Published Airfare - These are fares that airlines have published which require payment in full at time of purchase. In some cases, these fares may be displayed as Gate 1 Airfare with Instant Purchase Requirement.
To find the lowest available airfare, select [ANY] and you will get results for both kinds of airfare.
Each of these fare types has its own set of restrictions which cover changes, cancellations, fuel surcharges, etc.
Please refer to our terms and conditions for full details.
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We are unable to reserve airline seats for you until 11 months prior to your date of travel. Until then, we offer a choice of airfares from major US cities which you may select for your reservation. Your final flight details, airfare, airport taxes and fees will be advised 11 months prior to travel. Airfares are subject to change.
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Air reservations may be completed no more than 11 months prior to the date of travel. For travel more than 11 months prior, please call Gate 1 at (800) 682-3333.
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