7 days visiting Turkey
Title
7 days visiting Turkey (Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus).
Language
English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Turkish.
Detailed itinerary
In our package “7 days in Turkey”, we offer the possibility to get to know the main tourist spots in the country in a simple and comfortable way.
In our itinerary, we prepare tours in Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, and Ephesus.
Also, our tour includes a private guide in English, hotels with breakfast included, transfer between airport and accommodation, and much more.
This package was designed especially for those who wish to experience Turkey in a dynamic way.
What are you going to visit?
Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus.
How much time it will take?
Each tour in the cities mentioned in the itinerary lasts 9 hours.
When does it happen?
Morning and afternoon.
Transport
Walking tour, public transport or private van.
What will we provide?
Private guide explaining details of all the sights on the itinerary, booking hotels and private transfers.
What should travelers take?
Sunscreen, personal documents, camera, etc.
Highlight
Ballon tour in Cappadocia.
How much it will cost?
$1000 per person in a double room;
US$1500 per person in a single room.
Tickets are included during activities.
7 days in Turkey is one of our most popular packages; fully organized for those who have a short time or for those who want to go straight to the main tourist spots in Turkey.
The package offers:
- 3 nights accommodation in Istanbul;
- 2 nights accommodation in Cappadocia;
- 1 night accommodation in Pamukkale.
We also included 2 domestic routes to facilitate transportation and increase comfort between destinations in the value of the package. Every day of tours, are included: guide accompaniment during visits, 4 lunches and 3 dinners.
Itinerary summary
First day: Arrival in the city of Istanbul;
Second day: Guided tours in Istanbul;
Third day: Guided tours in Istanbul;
Fourth day: Travel to Ankara by plane and accommodation in Cappadocia;
Fifth day: Balloon Tour (Optional) – tours in Cappadocia;
Sixth day: Departure to Pamukkale with visits to the pools;
Seventh Day: Visits in Ephesus and Casa da Maria, ending the day at the airport.
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Travel details
This itinerary is carried out twice a week throughout the year. We include the main visits from Turkey with the accompaniment of a guide.
First day: Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to the hotel
For the itinerary to take place as scheduled, the arrival must take place on a Thursday or a Saturday. If you arrive on another day of the week, please contact our agents to make an adaptation in the itinerary of your travel plan)
After passing through the Arrivals Hall and completing the necessary immigration formalities, you will collect your bags in the luggage room. Then, you will meet our receptionist in the airport reception lounge. He will have a sign written your name on the way out.
After the meeting, we (the Turkish Guide team) will take you to the hotel we booked for that night (you can check details about the hotels included in this package below at the end of the detailed itinerary). The hotel booked in Istanbul has a breakfast regime included. If you want to book with dinner included, please inform this preference, as we will add it to the package price.
Note * It is important that the passenger informs the arrival flight details with details, as Istanbul has two airports. This can cause problems during reception if the passenger does not enter the details correctly. We can do the reception service at both airports at no additional cost.
If you have a lot of bags on arrival, please notify our staff in advance. So we will send a suitable vehicle to fit the amount of luggage. There will be no additional charge. Know that we have different sizes of vehicles.
Itinerary Map
Second day: guided tours in Istanbul (Friday or Sunday)
After breakfast at the hotel, our guide will meet you at the establishment booked at 9 am.
Then, you will visit the following sights:
– Hagia Sophia: Basilica converted into a museum. Currently, it is considered as one of the great works of world architecture (cost of admission included in the price);
– Roman Hippodrome: Ancient racetrack where historical chariot races, major social events and athletic competitions were held.Hippodrome functioned all in Roman (203–330 CE), Byzantine (330–1453 CE), and Ottoman (1453–1922) periods (exempt from visitor’s tax);
– Blue Mosque: Famous for its magnificent interior decorated with tiles from Iznik, the work has a charming elegance (exempt from visiting fee);
After visits at these points, you and our guide will stop for lunch (optional).
Around 1pm, we will continue the tour with the following visits:
– Basilica Cistern: The largest cistern in Istanbul in Byzantine times. This building was built in a few months during the year 532 and has 336 Roman columns (cost of admission included in the price);
At the end of our tour, we will visit the Grand Bazaar. Located in the historic district of Eminönü, the place is one of the oldest markets in the world, and has 3000 stores offering food, jewelry, carpets, ceramics and much more (free of charge).
Accommodation in Istanbul will be included tonight.
Note: The Santa Sofia museum is closed on Mondays. If this tour is scheduled on a day when the attraction is closed, we will make the necessary change with another complementary visit.
Note 2: The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. If this tour is scheduled on a day when the attraction is closed, we will make the necessary changes and visit the Egyptian Bazaar.
Note 3: After visiting the Grand Bazaar, our guide will take you to the hotel, or if you prefer, you can stay even longer at the place and return to the hotel at any time.
Third day: Bosphorus and Asian side tour (Saturday or Monday)
After breakfast, our guide will meet you at your hotel at 9 am *.
Then, we will leave for the full day tour in Istanbul, passing by the following sights:
– Egyptian Bazaar *: This place is also known as the “spice market”. The space was built in 1660 during the Ottoman empire. It is one of the oldest markets in the world and the second largest in Istanbul, behind only the Grand Bazaar (exempt from visiting fee);
– Topkapi Palace: Building that housed sultans from the 15th century to the mid-19th century. The space has 700,000 square meters, four patios and several collections inside (cost of admission included in the package);
– City walls and the coast of Sarayburnu.
Around 1pm, we will continue the tour with the following activities:
– Bosphorus boat trip: The Bosphorus Strait is a 36 km canal that separates the European continent from the Asian continent;
– Walk through Eminönü square: Famous place in Istanbul that houses the beautiful Yeni Cami mosque, which marks the city’s silhouette and represents Islamic art in the financial capital of Turkey.
Then we cross the Galata Bridge to the Karakoy neighborhood (optional).
After touring the Karakoy neighborhood, our guide will take you to the hotel. If you want, you can continue walking around the neighborhood until the time you want.
Hotel in Istanbul will be included tonight. Night time will be free.
Fourth day: Travel to Ankara and accommodation in Cappadocia (Sunday or Tuesday)
In the morning, our driver will pick you up at the hotel and take you to the airport. We will drop you off at the access door in the domestic flights, and you will be check in for your flight. (Important warning)
In general, we issue the ticket for the flight that leaves Istanbul at 8:00 am. The flight will arrive at 09:00 in the capital of Turkey. Then, you will meet our local guide and do the rest of the day’s schedule.
Check in is simple: you will only need to present passports with electronic tickets (we will hand over) to the airline employee.
After landing at Ankara airport, you will pick up your bags and then meet our local guide in the airport’s reception lounge. There will be a sign with his name on it.
Soon after, we will make the visits in the city of Ankara with our private vehicle in the following points:
– Hittite Museum: one of the most important museums in the city of Ankara. It has attractions highlighting characteristics of the civilizations of the Anatolia region;
– Mausoleum of Atatürk: important building dedicated to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, leader of the Turkish War of Independence and founder of the Republic of Turkey.
After the visits, you will have lunch with our guide. Then, travel to Cappadocia (land route). The night period will be free.
Lunch on the road and free buffet dinner at the hotel are included on this day.
Note * If you need assistance to check in, please communicate in advance. We will send a receptionist who works at the airport. Due to the schedule, we do not ask our employee to come to the location, as the airport is too far from the city center. Generally, we provide this service only in extreme cases where we think the passenger will have problems. Then, you will board the flight to Ankara (capital of Turkey). This journey lasts 1 hour and is included in the package.
Note 2 *
If the group consists of 10 people or more, our Istanbul guide will continue the journey.
IMPORTANT OPTION FOR THIS DAY:
Thanks to the numbers of direct flights to Cappadocia from Istanbul, today we are able to offer an option for our passengers. Instead of taking the flight from Istanbul to Ankara early in the morning, we can take tours and visits in the capital, offering a direct ticket to Cappadocia.
In this case, the flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia will be carried out around half a day or even later as agreed with the passenger. This modification will not generate any additional costs.
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Fifth day: Balloon tour and tour of Cappadocia (Monday or Wednesday)
You will be able to participate in a balloon ride, however, this attraction is optional. To confirm your place, please share your preference with the guide the day before.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will leave for the full day tour included in the package at around 9 am. This tour passes through the fairy chimneys and the incredible museum of Göreme.
Then, we will visit one of the typical onyx and turquoise workshops and the Paşabağ, Avcilar, Avanos and Guvercinlik valleys, which provide a spectacular landscape of the chimneys. We will also be able to visit one of the typical Turkish carpet workshops. During the tour, we will have lunch at a local restaurant. Dinner will be scheduled for the hotel. Accommodation will be in Cappadocia.
Note 1: We can organize the balloon ride this morning. Please confirm your pre-booked spot with your guide.
The value changes due to seasonality.
For this reason, we ask your cooperation to determine your reservation in advance.
Note 2: Option to stay in a cave hotel: Guide in Turkey offers different accommodation options for its passengers. In Cappadocia the most interesting style is to stay in a cave hotel. We have more than 300 cave hotel options in the region. Therefore, if you are interested in trying out an establishment on this basis, show your interest when requesting a quote.
Below the detailed itinerary on this page, you can see more answers to common questions about these observations.
Note 3: If you choose to stay in a cave hotel, we charge an additional fee. We ask that you consult one of our agents and inform them of your preference.
Sixth day: Overland trip to Pamukkale from Cappadocia through various cities in Turkey (Tuesday or Thursday)
After breakfast, our guide will meet you at the hotel and you will take the road towards Pamukkale.
On the way there will be visits to the 13th-century Selchuklular Sultanhan Caravanserai and the city of Konya, famous for the Museum of Mevlana – Theological School of Sufis, which has origins in traditional habits of a mystical religious sect of Islam that venerates the love for itself , by nature and by the Creator.
After cultural visits, some fun technical stops and tours of various historic villages in Turkey where you will have the opportunity to buy handicrafts and experience typical local flavors, the arrival at the hotel in Pamukkale will be scheduled around 7:00 pm.
Note * Dinner at the hotel with free buffet and lunch during the tours with executive menu will be included on this day.
Note 2* The visit to Pamukkale may take place on this day or it may be postponed to the next as it arrives in the region.
Note 3* On this day we will travel 600 km.
– How will the trip be made to Pamukkale: car, bus or plane?
The trip from Cappadocia to Pamukkale will be made in our vehicle according to the number of people in the group. This route offers the opportunity to get to know the interior of Turkey a little. The trip is not tiring, as we usually make stops along the way. Another thing that forces us to do this stretch by land, is that we do not have a direct flight to this city from Cappadocia.
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Seventh day: visit to the natural pools of Pamukkale, Ephesus, Mary’s house and return to the city of Istanbul (Wednesday or Friday)
After breakfast, our guide will meet you and you will proceed towards the tourist site of Pamukkale. In this place you will find the ancient city of Hierápolis and the natural pools of the Cotton Castle.
After visiting, you will go to Selçuk – the city that houses the open-air museum of Ephesus. In the museum of Ephesus, are: the ruins of Odeon, Gate of Hercules, Hadrian’s Temple, the Magnificent Library and the Greco-Roman theater.
Then, we will visit the most important point of the route (for the Catholic public), which is the visit to the house of the Virgin Mary, where you can leave your prayers and requests.
At the end of the tour, we will take you to Izmir airport for your return flight to Istanbul. Generally, the flight lasts 1 hour, I left at 9:45 pm and is done by a Turkish Airlines airline. This flight will be included as well.
When we arrive in the city of Istanbul at around 23hrs, we will finish our package services. If you want more accommodation or some other service from this moment on, please request this adaptation with our agent during the preparation of the package. Thus, the costs of extra services will be added upon the value of the advertised package.
The flight that we will issue for this route is Turkish Airlines number TK2337 which leaves at 9:45 pm (the ticket for this flight is already included in the package price). This package is adaptable for you to make the connection from the moment you arrive in Istanbul to the other nearby destinations, such as: Greece, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Israel or even Jordan).
One of the advantages of this package.
At the end of this day, we will go to the airport to catch our return flight.
This return flight is included in the package price.
However, if the passenger wants to go beyond this main package, we can suggest some alternatives.
If you want to extend to another destination from Izmir without taking the return flight to Istanbul, we can plan your continuation according to the plan (for example: Bodrum, Turkish coastal cities or extension to the Greek islands).
As of this night, the passenger can alternate the options of continuation in the planning, thus improving their trip. Depending on your interest, we can amend the following options on your itinerary:
– 1st option: After returning to Istanbul, stay in the city for a while longer;
– 2nd option: accommodation in Kuşadasi or Izmir;
-3rd option: Travel by land to Bodrum or to Marmaris and Fethiye;
– 4th option: Travel to another country from Izmir airport (eg Israel, Egypt, Lebanon or Greece);
– 5th option: Integrate your trip on a cruise to the Greek islands from the port of Kuşadasi or Izmir.
If you have a specific question or request, you can contact our agent:
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Additional information to make this package more flexible:
The days of the itinerary may vary according to your arrival in Istanbul. Therefore, there are two options for dates;
We have departures every week of the year during Thursdays and Saturdays;
We can modify your itinerary by customizing it according to your interest. If you prefer, you can add a night in Kusadasi or return directly to Istanbul;
We can organize another tour from the end of the tour in Izmir.
If you prefer, you can add a short trip to Bodrum.
Details about Istanbul Accommodation
Discover Istanbul hotels and neighborhoods in which establishments are located
We offer a wide variety of hotels in Istanbul in different neighborhoods.
We generally host our customers in the following neighborhoods:
First neighborhood: Sultanahmet
Sultanahmet is a historic neighborhood, which exposes the entire historic and touristy part of the city.
Generally, the hotels in this region of the city are not designed accommodation establishments, but old houses adapted to accommodate tourists.
Positives about hotel accommodation in the Sultanahmet neighborhood
More affordable prices compared to other Istanbul regions;
Neighborhood well located and served by restaurants, pastry shops and typical Turkish shops;
Conservative and safe neighborhood.
Negative points about hotel accommodation in the Sultanahmet neighborhood
Many establishments in the region are considered “boutique hotels”;
Some establishments have small accommodations;
Generally, the hotel staff does not speak any languages other than Turkish;
Narrow and difficult to drive streets for cars.
Target audience for the Sultanahmet neighborhood
Enthusiasts about Istanbul’s historic center;
Travelers who want to feel the ’’ exotic side ’’ of the eastern world;
Travelers who don’t care about local customs. (games, prayers, invitations to stores, habits, etc.).
What accommodation options does guideserviceinturkey offer in Sultanahmet?
In this neighborhood, we offer the following accommodation options:
• Kent hotel;
• Yigitoğlu hotel;
• Vicenza hotel;
• Tugra hotel fatih;
• Sky kamer hotel;
• Antea hotel;
• The time hotel;
• Aybar Hotel;
• Adamar Hotel;
• Aybar hotel.
Second neighborhood: Taksim
This neighborhood is close to Taksim Square. It is a very touristic place, so it attracts attention and gathers people from all over the world. The region has many alternatives for restaurants, pastry shops and has a super busy nightlife.
Positives about hotel accommodation in the Taksim neighborhood
Most of the hotels in the neighborhood are of a 4-star category or higher;
All hotels in the region have a better infrastructure compared to hotels in Sultanahmet and offer bilingual or trilingual service.
The neighborhood is close to Istanbul’s historic center.
Negative points about hotel accommodation in the Taksim neighborhood
The fees charged by the establishments are more expensive compared to Sultanahmet;
Target audience for the Taksim neighborhood
Travelers who want to experience the modern side of Turkey;
Tourists looking for more modern accommodation options, however, not necessarily luxurious;
The most central neighborhood with easy access to other neighborhoods.
What accommodation options does guideserviceinturkey offer in Taksim?
In this neighborhood, we offer the following accommodation options:
• Germir Palace;
• Mercure Taksim;
• Eresin Taksim;
• Gonen Hotel;
• Lares Park hotel;
• Konak Hotel etc.
Third Neighborhood: Bayrampaşa, Zeytinburnu, Yeşilköy and Bahçelievler
These are the most modern neighborhoods in Istanbul and have new and sophisticated hotels. Many of the lodging establishments in these regions are foreign investments or standardized international hotels.
Positives about hotel accommodation in the Bayrampaşa, Zeytinburnu, Yeşilköy and Bahçelievler neighborhoods
- These neighborhoods are located close to modern shopping malls.
- Our vehicle is able to park in front of the hotel to unload your bags smoothly;
- Access to 4 or 5 star hotel services, such as: laundry facilities or individual safes in the rooms;
- The Internet signal may work better than in other neighborhoods.
- The breakfast offered at these hotels is richer and more varied and the rooms are more organized and more spacious.
- Hotels with excellent infrastructure and professional staff;
Negative points about hotel accommodation in Bayrampaşa, Zeytinburnu and Yeşilköy – Bahçelievler neighborhoods
Neighborhoods far from the historic center;
The amounts charged by the establishments are more expensive compared to Sultanahmet and Taksim;
Target audience for Bayrampaşa, Zeytinburnu, Yeşilköy and Bahçelievler
Tourists who want to experience modernity and comfort in Istanbul;
What accommodation options does guideserviceinturkey offer in Bayrampaşa, Zeytinburnu, Yeşilköy and Bahçelievler?
In this neighborhood, we offer the following accommodation options:
Wishmore hotel;
Ramada Suites Merter by Wyndham;
Titanic Bayrampasa hotel;
New Zeytinburnu hotel;
Courtyard by Marriott Istanbul International Airport;
Wow hotel;
Novohotel Zeytinburnu.
Golden Tulip hotel
To request this itinerary, you can send an email to info@guideserviceinturkey.com with the following information:
- Number of people who will participate in the tour;
- Hotel in which you are interested in staying (we can book according to availability);
- Exact date of the tour;
- Mobile number to keep in touch.
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Cappadocia and Pamukkale Hotels
Discover the hotel options we offer in Cappadocia and Pamukkale
Due to their geographic dimensions, the regions of Cappadocia and Pamukkale offer more standardized accommodation options, without wide variations between establishments by neighborhood – in contrast to what happens in Istanbul. However, establishments in these locations also provide comfort, good infrastructure and great service.
We work with the following hotels in Cappadocia:
Conventional hotels:
- Perissia Hotel;
- Dinler Urgup;
- Suhan;
- Uçhisar Kaya Hotel V.B.
- Cyrstal Kaymakli Hotel,
- By Capadócia etc.
Cave hotels:
- Yunak Evleri Cave Hotel;
- Acropolis Cave Hotel;
- Kelebek Cave Hotel;
- Takaev Cave Hotel;
- Stone House Cave Hotel;
- Goreme Inn Hotel etc.
We work with the following hotels in Pamukkale and Izmir:
• Tripolis Hotel V.B;
• Pamukkale Colossea;
• Richmond Termal;
• Pam Termal;
• Hiera Park Termal Hotel;
• Doga Termal Hotel;
• Suhan360;
• Sealight Resort;
• Tatlises Hotel;
• Marina Bay Hotel V.B;
• Ayma Hotel;
• Avant Garden;
• Ramada Izmir;
• Izmir Blanca;
• Neopolo Deluxe Hotel (Em Kusadasi).
For the trip to Ankara, we have the following flight options:
– Ist-Ankara Tk 2108 (8h / 9h15);
– Ist-Ankara Tk 2122 (7h / 8h10);
– Saw-Ankara Tk 7240 (7h / 8h10);
– Saw-Ankara Tk 7242 (8h05 / 9h10);
– Saw-Ankara PC 2662 (7h15 / 8h25).
Included:
- Reception and assistance at Istanbul Airport and Ankara Airport;
- All transfers mentioned in the package;Domestic flights Istanbul – Ankara and Izmir— Istanbul (15 kg suitcase + 8 kg hand luggage);
- Local guide in English or Portuguese;
during the tours mentioned in the itinerary; - 3 hotel nights in Istanbul, including breakfast;
- 2 hotel nights in Cappadocia, including dinner and breakfast;
- 1 hotel night in Pamukkale with dinner and breakfast;
- All visits mentioned in the itinerary with a guide;
- Lunch during tours outside Istanbul;
- Entrances to the places indicated in the itinerary;
- All fees and taxes.
Not Included:
– International flight (separate budget);
– Travel insurance (the quote will be sent together with the package);
– Drinks, extra or personal expenses;
– Laundry services, phone calls or similar;
– Passport valid for not less than 6 months, the date scheduled for the trip;
– Optional visits and tours;
– Lunch on days of boarding, connection or disembarkation;
– Meals not mentioned as “included” in the itinerary.
– Everything that is not listed in “included items”.
Important notes about this package
– Accommodation in hotels generally complies with the international criteria for check in and check out times.
Check Early: Check In starts at 14:00 on the day of arrival and check out ends at 12:00 on the last day of your trip. Flights arriving early to the scheduled time will incur an extra fee if the passenger requests a room before the scheduled time.
Check Later: check out will always be at 12 noon on the last day of the tour. Late check-out fees are the responsibility of the passenger.
– Air tickets, when included in the itinerary, are issued in promotional rates subject to restrictions for refunds and changes. Always check the baggage allowance allowed on internal routes. Rates subject to change due to congresses and events. Baggage allowance for domestic flight 01 Checked bag of 20 kg–
– The breakfast included in the itineraries follows the times established by the hotels. If you need to leave the hotel before this service starts, it will not be performed and there will be no refund.
– Valid passport (6 months from the date of return) with at least 3 blank pages.
Currencies Accepted in the Country: Dollar and euro is also accepted in exchange offices.
– For operational reasons, the order of the tours may be changed without prior notice.
The predicted hotels are subject to possible variations to similar hotels at any time, without prior notice.
In case of cancellation, the amount of U $ 150.00 per person will be charged for the issue of tickets;
Children aged 0–5 pay only the air ticket U $ 130.00;
* 1 child per room is allowed. From 2 children, the room model is changed (ask for values);
If you want to stay in a cave hotel, we have an additional cost of R $ 350 per person for two nights in Cappadocia. The cave hotels have a 30-day deadline. In case of cancellation of the reservation for less than 30 days, you must pay the cost of the cave hotel.
– This tour is usually done in a group, formed by passengers of various nationalities. If there are no other passengers on the requested date, the tour will leave in the same way, individually or in small groups, which may be composed of different people each day.
– Prices, departure dates and payment terms are subject to change without notice.
VALUES
The package value is already defined. But in order to meet all requests, there are cases of different hotels. The hotels we offer are of an adequate standard to make tourism perfectly. They are simple and clean and well located.
They are just not luxuries. So in this case we have two options for choosing hotels to vary the alternatives.
First choice of hotels
Istanbul: Titanic Bayrampasha, Golden Tulip hotel or Ramada Merter or similar
Cappadocia:
Standard hotels: Perissia hotel or Dinler hotel;
Pamukkale: Hiera Park hotel or Richmond hotel.
Note * The hotels mentioned are only suggestions. Hotel confirmation will be determined according to the passenger’s interest and availability for the requested dates.
Prices per person with the hotel options listed above:
$ 1160,00 per person in a double room;
$ 1389 per person in a single room.
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Second choice of hotels:
Istanbul: Barcelo Istanbul, Dosso Dossi Down Town or similar;
Cappadocia: Yunak Evleri, Kayakapı, Gamirasu, Tafoni Evleri, Anatolian houses or similar;
Pamukkale: Hiera Park hotel or Richmond hotel.
Prices per person with the hotel options listed above:
$ 1560,00 per person in a double room;
$ 2180,00 per person in a single room.
Note * The hotels mentioned are only suggestions. Hotel confirmation will be determined according to the passenger’s interest and availability for the requested dates.
Price policy, cancellation, cave hotels, tours and confirmation
Child pricing policy:
- Babies up to 2 years old not pay the flight fees only (Price: U $ 130);
- Children aged 2 to 6 have a 40% discount if they share the same room;
- Children aged 6 to 12 have a 15% discount;
- From 12 years old, the child already pays the full amount as an adult;
- Only one child can share a room with parents;
- In a triple room, with 1 adult and 2 children, the child has a discount and the other one pays as an adult;
Special rates may apply for packages that include domestic flights.
Payment Policy:
- At least 20% of the total cost of the trip must be paid via deposit and the remainder must be paid in Turkey (taking into account the quotation of the day);
- In case of payment in installments on the card, we debit the full amount with the tourism quotation value of the day, and the installments will be made to your bank with equal installments;
- To earn the 10% discount, payment can be made by bank transfer .
Cancellation Policy:
– Cancellation requests must be sent by fax or e-mail providing the agency with written confirmation. If you want to cancel the trip, the following charges apply:
– More than 40 days before the arrival date: 6% of the total package price;
– From 30 to 40 days before the arrival date: 25% of the total package price;
– From 15 to 29 days before the arrival date: 50% of the total package price;
– From 7 to 14 days before the arrival date: 75% of the total package price;
– From 1 to 7 days before the arrival date: 100% of the total package price.
– Cappadocia cave hotels: Cappadocia cave hotels have a maximum cancellation deadline. If you do not cancel within 29 days before the arrival date, 100% of the amount will be charged.
– GuideserviceinTurkey does not charge cancellation fee for packages and tours that were canceled due to natural disasters or some other reason originating in Turkey (eg, some terrorist attack), but this rule does not apply to cancellations made for personal or commercial reasons .
About hotels on Itineraries
– We maintain the right to modify hotels by similar ones in the same category if necessary, but we will always inform the passenger with the news in advance. You can see more details about hotels at the end of this post.
About the tours
– We maintain the right to modify the order of the tours, without prejudice to the itinerary or the final package.
– Confirmation: After making your reservation, the agency will send a final confirmation along with the voucher. The traveler must print and take with him for the trip. The confirmation includes details such as: contact numbers for Turkish staff, addresses of selected hotels, customer service and additional information for your safety and your benefit.
What do I need to close the package?
– Passport valid for at least 6 months;
– Arrival tickets to Istanbul;
– Travel insurance is not mandatory, but recommended;
– Payment of the confirmation deposit. The balance can be paid locally in cash;
– Send the names and passport details to our e-mail together with the proof of payment of the deposit payment:
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Frequently asked questions about this package
What is included in the “7 days for Turkey” package?
Transfer services from the airport to the hotel and vice versa (Ankara, Istanbul and Izmir), breakfast in all hotels, three nights accommodation in Istanbul, two nights accommodation in Cappadocia *, one night accommodation in Pamukkale, domestic tickets, tickets (tickets) for all visits to the museums mentioned in the itinerary, guides in Portuguese or Spanish, transportation by bus to all the places mentioned in the itinerary (you can see the photos of our vehicles by clicking on this link) and documentation fee .
Note * In Cappadocia, if the hotel is not a “cave class” establishment, the dinner included will be in free buffet format. It is also possible to choose accommodation in a “cave hotel”, but we will have to add an additional amount. Please contact the agents to inquire about this difference.
- What will be the internal trips (domestic flights)?
Domestic routes will be: Istanbul – Ankara and Izmir – Istanbul. Domestic tickets are included.
- How long will the trip be accompanied by you? When does the guide service start and finish?
Practically, from the moment you set foot in Istanbul, you will have our services that are included in the package. At the airport upon arrival, we will have our receptionist waiting for you. On tours from the following day until the moment when the passenger will be returning to Istanbul from Izmir. The package service will end at the airport tonight. So, from that moment on, if the client wants to stay a few more days in Istanbul and be accompanied by our guide, he must pay an additional fee.
- If I want, can I stay a few more days in Istanbul?
Yes. We can do the accommodation service, transfer to the hotel and then add the costs adding an extra amount under the cost of the package. We recommend that the passenger take a few more days to return to Istanbul.
- If I arrive in Istanbul on an inappropriate day for the tours, what can be done?
In case the passenger arrives on a day that does not match the tour itinerary in Istanbul, we will start our trip from Ankara and, when we return to Istanbul, we will make the tours that are missing from the package.
Note * It is also possible to do the circuit only from Ankara and visit the city of Ephesus during the end of the day. Only in this case, our service starts at the airport in Ankara. To see the case, we need to check the arrival and departure tickets in Turkey.
- What is the baggage allowance for internal flights?
The allowance limit for internal flights is a suitcase of up to 15 kg per person and 8 kg for hand luggage. If the passenger carries luggage exceeding this limit, they must purchase a larger deductible on the airline’s website.
Occasionally, Turkish Airlines even tolerates extra baggage limits when traveling in groups. However it is good to inform the additional luggage.
Note * We have the option of storing any of your bags at our hotel in Istanbul, in case you have the return contracted for the same establishment. This way, you will have the freedom not to carry unnecessary luggage during your trip inside.
- Will there be a time on the route when I will not have breakfast?
Breakfast will be included in all hotels. However, on the day of your trip to Ankara, you will miss your meal at the hotel.
Our tour will start at Ankara airport at 9:30 am. Therefore, to arrive at this time, we will need to find the transfer at 5:00 am to catch the flight from Istanbul at 8:00 am. Unfortunately, we forgo breakfast this morning and can arrange with the hotel to provide a lunch box. Please communicate your preference on this issue by e-mail:
info@guideserviceinturkey.com
- Can I count on guideserviceinturkey’s assistance in Turkey during the entire trip through the contact center?
Yes. You will have assistance and guidance throughout the trip. We will be at your disposal and you can contact our agents whenever you want. In addition, we will need to contact you during the entire trip to provide information about pick up times and details about the itinerary. Our guides who will stay with you will also be our communication bridges.
- What are the accommodation options in Istanbul and Cappadocia?
The options for establishments are varied in Istanbul and Cappadocia. In addition to the hotels we offer, passengers will be able to choose their own hotel according to their specific categories.
- Is travel insurance included in the package?
Travel insurance must be purchased separately by the passenger. If you are interested, we have travel insurance packages. Please communicate about it with our team.
- What should I report to GuideserviceinTurkey before making my trip?
The passenger must inform the arrival time in Istanbul with the flight number and departure time for Turkey. The shuttle service will be organized based on this information. If there is an error in the information presented, we will not be responsible. Please pay attention to your arrival and departure tickets.
- Which company will provide internal flights Istanbul – Ankara and Izmir – Istanbul?
The company responsible for the route is Turkish Airlines.
In some cases, if we receive confirmation of the trip at the last minute, we will not be able to issue the ticket with Turkish. In this case, we will use the PEGASUS or ANADOLU JET companies.
- In which neighborhood of Istanbul will my accommodation be located?
To avoid chaotic city traffic, we generally prefer to host our guests in the Sultanahmet neighborhood. The options for establishments in this part of Istanbul are simple, classic and exotic.
Another neighborhood that we use a lot is Taksim. In this region, we have good modern hotels in a more diversified environment, being close to more options, shops and bars.
- If I arrive early in Istanbul, can I access the room by doing an early check in?
Package prices do not include early check-in and late check-out. Check additional costs with one of our agents.
Note * The passenger must inform the arrival time in Istanbul with the flight number and departure time for Turkey. The shuttle service will be organized based on this information. If there is an error in the information presented, we will not be responsible. Please pay attention to your arrival and departure tickets.
- Are there free accommodation options for children?Yes. Children up to 4 years old are free in hotels as long as they are sharing the same bed as their parents. As soon as the child needs a bed, the amount will be charged.
- What is the value of the “7 days for Turkey” package?
The value of this package is R $ 4580 per person via bank transfer to our account. This payment must be finalized before the trip starts. For us to confirm the services of this package, we need to receive at least 20% of the amount in advance. The package will only be effective after payment.
- What are the forms of payment?
If the customer wants to pay by credit card only once, in this case, the amount will be R $ 4872 reais per person. If you want to pay by card, it is possible to pay in up to 6 installments – in this case, the amount will be R $ 5208 per person. For a group of 10 or 20 people, we can see the availability of an even greater discount. We look forward to contact.
