Exploring the old Imperial Capital

-small group guided walking tours-

(All year around dates)

 

A crossroads for occidental and the oriental cultures.

A soup of ethnical populations in the crowds.

A must to be visited.

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An exceptional way to discover heart of the Istanbul and orientate yourself!

Introductory understanding to the other world!

WELCOME TO KEY DOOR TO THE EASTERN EARTH!

 

Walking the major parts of the old town you will explore nearly all of a bizarre country within a week. Istanbul is a profile of a nation.

 

Enjoy an authentic oriental impression, the mood of a city at a rattling pace.

Feel the spirituality of mosques, synagogues and churches.

Live the streets, bazaars, taverns and less known corners of old Istanbul.

Penetrate the urban.

Sense people's life.

Taste the yummy street food and most delighted in recipes of the oriental cuisine at artisanal restaurants.

Visit historical, biblical and architectural wonders of Istanbul.

 

Istanbul with its impressive history background and being a mysterious imperial capital for both East Roman Empire (Byzantium) and Ottoman Empire is part of the Europe & part of Asia Minor. Magnificent Bosphorus coast beautifies the waterway dividing the Istanbul in two literary continental sides.

Istanbul with its enormous size is one of the most fascinating historic capitals in the world.

 

An expert Turkish- English / French / German – Turkish speaking guide (Dragoman) & crew in kitchen will ease your unusual and distinctive journeying.

 

 

ITINERARY 

Day4 can be replaced by Day6 or Day 8 according to seasonal weather & sea conditions

 

Best Season: April-November

“ALL INCLUSIVE, EXCEPT INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS”

 

 

 

  Included in Land Cost

 

v     Airport transfers (FROM/TO Ataturk Airport-IST- European Side  or  Sabiha Gokcen Airport-SAW-Asian Side).

v     Accommodation in hotel (as double occupancy basis in rooms). Single room reservations are subject to extra payment.

v      Main meals as indicated B (Breakfast), L (Lunch), D (Dinner).

v     Bottled water and soft drinks with breakfast, lunch, dinner on walking days throughout.

v      Snacks & offerings (chocolates, biscuits, crackers, fruit, bottled water, tea, coffee, juice etc) for all day trips.

v     All in-city trip transfers, in Istanbul.

v     All sightseeing and admission fees to sites/museums.

v     Services of a professional guide, drivers and local servants.

v     Service charges and other taxes.

 

Not Included in Land Cost

 

v     International airfare.

v     Items of a personal nature such as soft drinks (except on activity days), liquor (alcoholic drinks), laundry, phone calls, medical assistance, postage, additional hotel nights and meals not specified in the itinerary, gratuities to guide, drivers and crew.

v     Passport or Turkish visa fees, Airport taxes.

v     Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond control of Dragoman Travel Agency.

v     Trip cancellation, travel delay or baggage insurance (Please refer to Terms & Conditions on the web page www.dragoman-turkey.com).

 

Notes:

 

v     The Itinerary represented above is the one taken under normal weather conditions. We reserve the right to alter the itinerary or the daily program for any reason deemed necessary to ensure the best trip possible.

v     Previous walking & travel experience is an advantage but is not an essential. However, in order to participate in a trip you should be in good physical and mental fitness. 

v     Early morning departures should be accepted as a nature of your adventure.

v     Price includes: 9 days package service, 8 nights full board accommodation in a hotel, 7 days of activity: breakfast + lunch + dinner for all walking days, all transport during the tour, services of professional and experienced guides; service charges.

v     Prices do not include international and domestic flights; gratuities to tour guide(s) and driver(s); any items of a personal nature.

v     A recommended essential equipment list is to be sent to the participants before the tour.

v     For terms & conditions and reservations, please refer to our reservations page on our web site;  www.dragoman-turkey.com

v      Travel Insurance is highly recommended for all International outdoors & adventure travel. Our insurance (  INSURANCE POLICY  NUMBER:  0001-0310-00162129.... 01/05/2010 12:00)   may not protect you. Please check your own policy details.

v      All documents; trip registration form, medical form and liability form must be filled-in and signed by the participants individually, latest, just before the day-trip starts. 

 

 

 

  

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Phone: + 90 242 836 3614

 Fax: + 90 242 836 3615

www.dragoman-turkey.com

dragoman@eko-natura.com