Turkey has a lot to offer, make the most of it by joining this special group departure.
Departure from Vancouver with direct flights with Turkish airways available (+$).
Inclusions
– Flights from Vancouver, in our group allotment including airport taxes of $650 (if group flights from Vancouver are selected) *
– 13-night accommodation in a mix of 4* and 5* hotels
– 13 breakfasts, 9 lunches, and 12 dinners (drinks are not included with dinner)
– All transfers
– Domestic flight between Istanbul and Kayseri (1 luggage of 15KG)
– Private sightseeing as per itinerary
– Transportation by an air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
– English-speaking professional local tour guide
– All entrance fees to the sites and museums
– Tips to the hotel and restaurant staff
– Service charges and local taxes
Exclusions
International flights (unless Vancouver group flights selected) – Travel insurance – Meals not mentioned in the itinerary – Gratuities to guide and driver – Seat selection (For group allocation, Exotik will send the list of passengers to the airline in order to have the couples seated together) – All other items not mentioned in the inclusions.
Additional Information
SPECIAL NOTES
Early Booking Bonus of $50 per person if booked by April 30th, 2024
Departures also available from other Canadian cities – price upon request.
*We need a minimum of 10 participants from Vancouver to confirm flights with group price.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
*Vancouver group flight schedule:
TK 76 – Departs October 17th at 18:25 from Vancouver – Arrives in Istanbul October 18th at 16:10
TK 2012 – Departs October 20th at 15:15 from Istanbul – Arrives in Kayseri October 20th at 16:45
TK 75 – Departs October 31st at 15:40 from Istanbul – Arrives in Vancouver at 18:15
DAY 1 - OCTOBER 17, 2024 - DEPARTURE FROM CANADA
Flight from Vancouver - see dates & prices tab.
Other Canadian cities departures on request.
DAY 2 - OCTOBER 18TH, 2024 - ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL (40 KM)
Today or tomorrow, you will receive a small welcome gift. A Nazar Boncuk (Turkish blue-eyed bead), a glass bead that protects the holder from evil eye. This is very common in Turkey; you can see them dangling from cars, rear-view windows, backpacks, above doors, key holders etc… The rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner included at the hotel.
Meals : Dinner
Accommodation : Istanbul for 2 nights
DAY 3 - OCTOBER 19TH, 2024 - ISTANBUL
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 - OCTOBER 20TH, 2024 - ISTANBUL - CAPPADOCIA (750 KM)
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Cappadocia for 3 nights
DAY 5 - OCTOBER 21ST, 2024 - CAPPADOCIA
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Excursions : Optional: Hot Air Balloon in Cappadocia (extra fees to pay on site – reservation with the tour guide)
You will be picked up from your hotel about 1 hour before sunrise and be driven to the base. You will be served tea, coffee, cookies, as the passengers meet. You will then head to the designated take off field where the balloon will be ready and waiting for you. After a safety briefing, settle in the basket and get ready for takeoff. During the flight, rise to an altitude of 700 meters, which will give you a good view of all that there is around as you drift through the valleys and canyons and around the fairy chimneys. The duration of the flight is 45 to 55 minutes. After landing, you will have a traditional celebration party with some sparkling wine and cake. You will receive a commemorative flight certificate. You will be transferred back to your hotel on time for breakfast. The duration of the activity from pick-up to drop off is about 3 hours. This excursion can be done on Oct 21st, 22nd, or 23rd.
DAY 6 - OCTOBER 22ND, 2024 - CAPPADOCIA
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7 - OCTOBER 23RD, 2024 - CAPPADOCIA - KONYA - ANTALYA (570 KM)
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Antalya for 2 nights
DAY 8 - OCTOBER 24TH, 2024 - ANTALYA
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9 - OCTOBER 25TH, 2024 - ANTALYA - PAMUKKALE (250 KM)
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Pamukkale for 1 night
DAY 10 - OCTOBER 26TH, 2024 - PAMUKKALE - KUSADASI (250 KM)
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Kusadasi for 2 nights
DAY 11 - OCTOBER 27TH, 2024 - KUSADASI
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 12 - OCTOBER 28TH, 2024 - KUSADASI - PERGAMON - CANAKKALE (475 KM)
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Canakkale for 1 night
DAY 13 - OCTOBER 29TH, 2024 - CANAKKALE - ISTANBUL (315 KM)
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Istanbul for 2 nights
DAY 14 - OCTOBER 30TH, 2024 - ISTANBUL
Meals : Breakfast
DAY 15 - OCTOBER 31ST, 2024 - DEPARTURE FROM ISTANBUL
Meals : Breakfast
Hotel options or similar:
Istanbul: Levni Hotel & Spa 5*
Cappadocia: Ramada Cappadocia Hotel 4*
Antalya: BW Khan Hotel 4*
Pamukkale: Adempira Thermal & Spa 5*
Kusadasi: Charisma De Luxe 5*
Cannakale: Kolin Hotel 5*
Rates in CA$, per person, starting from, in double occupancy |
|
Tour starts from Vancouver, October 17th, 2024 | |
Bookings made by April 30th, 2024 | |
With flight from Vancouver | 5099 |
Land only (arrival October 18th) | 2899 |
Bookings made as of May 1st, 2024 | |
With flight from Vancouver | 5149 |
Land only (arrival October 18th) | 2949 |
Supplements | |
Single | +1350 |
Reservation and Payment Conditions:
– Land only: Deposit of $1000 per person at time of booking.
– With Vancouver group air: Deposit of $1500 per person at time of booking (the extra deposit of $500 is refundable should we not reach 10 participants. As soon as we reach the target of 10 participants, we will confirm the group flights and we will let you know that the group is confirmed, and that the deposit is no longer refundable).
– Final payment due July 2nd, 2024
**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.