Holidays/Trips

KK Treks

William KK Treks

William Treks

Israel Tours

China Tours

China Li Jiang

China Ji An

Taiwan Tours

Hongkong Tours

Sg Tours

Asia Tours

Japan Tours

Indo Toba Tours

Bintan Tours

Jakarta

Bali

Lombok

Java bromo

Malaysia Tours

Pontian Kukup

Malaysia Tours

Legoland

Thailand

BKK Golf tour

Aust-NZ Tours

US Tours

Europe Tours

Golfing

Diving

Star Cruise

Speak it

Korea Tour

Korea-Jeju

Korean history

Indo Malang

China-Mongolia

Balkans

Vietnam-HCMC

Vietnam-HANOI

Batam Tours

Tioman Diving

Balkans

Eastern Europe

TURKEY

 CHINA

Japan Hokkaido

NORWAY

Turkey

 

  

Around the world

 

Holidays/Trips

Asia Tours China Tours China Ji An China Li Jiang China-Mongolia
Korea  Korea-Jeju Korean history Vietnam-HCMC

Vietnam-HANOI

Hongkong Tours
Japan Tours Cambodia-Burma Taiwan Tours Thailand Tours Sri Lanka / India
Israel Tours Israel Israel AUST-NZ Tours  
Indo Malang Jakarta  Indo-Lombok  Indo Java

 Bromo 

 
Indo  Toba Indo-Semarang Indo -Bali Indo Bintan Indo-Batam
Malaysia Tours Tioman Diving William Treks     
Europe Tours Balkans Eastern Europe TURKEY  
US-Canada Tours US Africa-MidEast Tours    
Airlines Language  Overseas Schools Google Earth  
Diving Golfing SG Tours  Star Cruise  

 

WEATHER AND TEMP OF TURKEY CITIES

 

TURKEY DISTANCE

DISTANCE BETWEEN CITIES

ISTANBUL AIRPORT

IST-CAN  CAN- TROY  CAN- PERGAMON  PERGAMON-KUSADASI 

KUSADASI-EPHESUS   EPHESUS-PAMUKKALE     PAM- KONYA 

KONYA-CAPPA              

CAPPA- ANKARA    ANKARA-BOLU  BOLU- IST

 

S/N  CITY  CITY DIST TIME    GOOGLE MAP REMARKS
  START END          
        HR MIN    
1 ISTANBUL CANAKKALE 348 4 38 ISTANBUL  IST-CAN
2 CANAKKALE TROYA 1.5   16 CANAKKALE  CAN- TROY
3 TROY PERGAMON 212 3 32 TROY  CAN- PERGAMON
4 PERGAMON KUSADASI 198 2 45 PERGAMON  PERGAMON-KUSADASI
5 KUSADASI EPHESUS 19   10 KUSADASI  KUSADASI-EPHESUS
6 EPHESUS PAMUKKALE 200 2 40 EPHESUS  EPHESUS-PAMUKKALE
7 PAMUKKALE KONYA 394 5 0 PAMUKKALE  PAM- KONYA
8 KONYA CAPPADOCIA 222 2 38 KONYA  KONYA-CAPPA
9 CAPPADOCIA ANKARA 297 3 20 CAPPADOCIA CAPPA- ANKARA
10 ANKARA BOLU 187 2 2 ANKARA  ANKARA-BOLU
11 BOLU ISTANBUL 263 3 2 BOLU  BOLU- IST
  TOTAL    2,342 26 233    APPROX 30 HRS
 

TURKEY NOTES

 

 

MAPS

TURKEY

 

 

OTTOMAN EMPIRE

SEJCUK EMPIRE

TURKEY NOTES

THE HISTORY OF TURKEY  

 The Rise of the Ottoman Empire   OTTOMAN EMPIRE The Fall of the Ottoman Empire

Suleiman the Magnificent - Hero of All

About Suleiman The Magnificent

SEJCUK EMPIRE

 

 EXPLORE TURKEY TURKEY TRAVEL PLANNER TURKISH CULTURE MUSEUM - MUZE AROUND TURKEY
         
         

  ISTANBUL

CANAKKALE

 

PERGAMON

PERGAMON2

KUSADASI

 

 
Hagia Sofia Museum

hagai sophia

HAGAI SOPHIA 

Blue Mosque- sultan Ahmed Mosque

blue mosque

Blue Mosque

Topkapi Palace

Topkapi Palace

Hippodrome of Constantinople

Obelisk of Theodosius

another  view

German Fountain of Wilhem II

Dolmabahce Palace

Video of Dol Pal

inside view

 

Ancient City of Troy

Trojan Horse

 
Acropolis

ARcopolis 2

Dardanelle

Ephesus Ancient City

Double Church 

Library of celsius

 Trajan Temple

Temple of Hadrian

Temple of Artemis

Pergamon Palace

HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY

 
PAMUKKALE KONYA CAPPADOCIA ANKARA BOLU- ISTANBUL
Hierapolis

 

MELVANA CELALEDDIN-I RUMI Underground City of Cardak Ataturk Mausoleum  BOSPHORUS CRUISE

Bosphorus

Bosphorus

 

Cotton Castle

 

SELJUK- EPHESUS Goreme Open-Air Musuem   Grand Bazaar
  Mevlana Museum Uchisar Castle village    
  Mausoleum of Jalaad-Din Muhammad Rumi HOT AIR BALLOON

Hot air balloon

   
    Cappadocia drone    
    CAVE RESTAURANT    

Pinterests - images - paintings

 

 

 

turkey-istanbul

blue mosque

hagia sophia

 
MONEY CHANGERS

Best Exchange Rates in Istanbul

ex rate at istanbul airport

US Dollars Money Changer rates from Singapore Dollars

Turkey languages

  

   

 

     
     
     
     
 

 

CS ITINERARY

TURKEY CS

 DAY 0            / WED/ 27 NOV 2019  (MEALS ON BOARD)

SINGAPORE  TO ISTANBUL     

Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport ( 9.30 PM  WED 27 Nov 2019)  for our flight to Istanbul

SG-IST TK 55 – ETD 2335 PM – ETA 0535 AM  ( 11 Hrs)

     
     
     

DAY 1 / THU / 28 NOV 2019 (L/D)

ISTANBUL — CANAKKALE

 *Welcome to Tantalising Turkey! You won't be able to forget travelling through this exotic land which sits at the crossroads of Asia and Europe

*Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) is historic mosque in Istanbul, popularly known for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior.

*Hagia Sophia Church Museum one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th.century by Emperor Justinian.

*Hippodrome of Constantinople center of sportive (chariot races, athletics) events and political activities of the old city. Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating Hippodrome.

*Topkapi Palace, the imperial seat of the government of The Ottoman Empire between 1485 and 1856, exhibiting imperial treasury, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc.

* After lunch enjoy ferry ride cross Marmara Sea drive to Canakkale.

   

 

 
     
     

TROIA TUSAN HOTEL   / MAP     TROIA

TEL:0286-232874    EARTH

DAY 2 / FRI/ 29 NOV 2019  (BF/L/D)

CANAKKALE - PERGAMON KUSADASI

* Ancient city of Troy and the infamous wooden horse. It is best known for being the focus of the Trojan War.

   

*Pergamon, ascend to Acropolis by cable car - an architectural masterpiece that is perched on the city's highest point. We will visit some of the sites include the Altar of Zeus, Temple of Athena , the library , theatre , arsenals and temple of Trajan. .

*Stopover at a Turkish Delights and Apple Tea outlet in Kusadasi — a town on the Aegean coast of Turkey.

     
   
 
     

LE BLUE HOTEL KUSADASI / MAP LE BLUE RESORT

TEL: 0256 614 480 earth

DAY 3   / SAT/ 30 NOV 2019 (BF/L/D)

 KUSADASI - EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY - PAMUKKALE

*Start our day with an upbeat fashion showcasing high quality Leather products made in Turkey.

*Ephesus Ancient city. People visiting Ephesus today can visualize the city when it was the capital of the province. In Ephesus highlights include Double Church, the Library of Celcius, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Theater and drive to see the remaining of Temple of Artemis which was one of the seven wonders of ancient world.

After Lunch drive to Pamukkale (Cotton Castle).

 
 
 
     
     
     
 

 
     

COLOSSAE HOTEL / MAP COLOSSAE

TEL: 0258- 271 415 earth

DAY 4 / SUN / 1 DEC 2019 (BF/L/D)

PAMUKKALE - KONYA - CAPPADOCIA   

* Hierapolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site which was the ancient Greek city on top of hot springs.

* Cotton Castle where Calcareous hot springs descending over cliffs have created fascinating travertine's in the form of white terrace and basins.

* Konya — the famous old capital city of the Seljuk Empire with many fine examples of Turkish Islamic art and architecture.

* Mevlana museum which is the mausoleum of Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, a Sufi mystic also known as Mevlana or Rumi. It was also the dervish lodge (tekke) of the Mevlevi order.

* Overnight at Cappadocia.

     
   
   

RAMADAN CAPPADOCIA / MAP

TEL: 0384 34334 7 earth

DAY 5/ MON / 2 DEC 2019 (BF/L/D) 

CAPPADOCIA  

* Underground City, Kaymakli Underground City is contained within the citadel of Kaymakli. The houses in the village are constructed around the nearly one hundred tunnels. The tunnels are still used today as storage areas, stables, and cellars.

* Goreme Open Air Museum which resembles a vast monastic complex composed of scores of refectory monasteries placed side-by-side, each with its own fantastic church. The Goreme Open Air Museum has been a member of UNESCO World Heritage List since 1984.

* Discover the history and tradition of Turkish carpets in a local carpet workshop.

* Uchisar. The Uchisar is the tallest point in Cappadocia, has many hotels, some of them with cave rooms.

* Avanos Pottery Village, set on the banks of the Kizilirmak (Red River).

* Enjoy show at the Cave Restaurant and be entertained by the Belly Dancing and Folklore Show with free flow of drinks.

Suggested Optional: Hot air ballooning over the charming landscape during sun rise. USD220

     
     
 

RAMADAN CAPPADOCIA / MAP RAMADAN CAPPADOCIA

TEL: 0384 34334 7

 

DAY 6/ TUE / 3 DEC 2019 (BF/L/D)

CAPPADOCIA — ANKARA BOLU  

* Ankara, the capital of Turkey since 1923.

* The Anitkabir which is the mausoleum of Ataturk (the founder and the first president of Republic of Turkey), stands alone, massive and bold, a statement of the strength and stability which were part of his legacy to the nation.

* Driver to Bolu for overnight stay.

     
 
     
     

HAMPTON BY HILTON BOLU / MAP  HAMPTON BY HILTON BOLU

TEL: 0374- 254 50 0 earth

DAY 7 / WED / 4 DEC 2019 (BF/L/D)BOLU – ISTANBUL     

* Drive back to Istanbul.

* Grand Bazaar which is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops. Opened in 1461, it is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops.

Suggested Optional: Dolmabahce Palace  USD 140 for all

Suggested Optional: Loti Hill cable car

 

     
     

RAMADAN PLAZA TEKSTILKENT / MAP  map 2 facilities hotel

TEL: 0212 443 03 0 earth earth

 

DAY 8/  THU / 5 DEC 2019 ISTANBUL

SPICE BAZAAR - BOSPHORUS CRUISE -TUNEL- GALATA TOWER - GALATA BRIDGE -  ISTIKAL CADESI - SHOPPING MALL - TAKSIM SQUARE

FREE & EASY

 

8 PM TO AIRPORT

     
     
     
   
     
     
     
 
 
     
     
 
     

DAY 9  / FRI / 6 DEC 2019 2AM DEPART  / SINGAPORE (BF/MEALS ON BOARD)

 * Free at leisure till transfer to the airport for your flight back.

Transfer to Airport for your departure flight back home.

TK 54 – ETD 0200AM  – ETA 550PM (SG) 6 DEC 2019

Arrive home in Singapore with a sweet and memorable holiday with CS travel.

 

FLIGHTS

TURKISH AIRLINES

US$1,132 EACH

flight details

time difference sg +5 hours

 

Airlines Flights Date ETD ETA Remarks
DEPARTURE 1314 USD
           
TURKISH AIRLINES TK55 27 NOV 2019 11.35 PM 0525 AM 11 HR 40 MIN/ next day
ARRIVAL
           
TURKISH AIRLINES TK54 6 DEC 2019 0200 AM 5.50PM 10 HR 40 MIN

TURKEY  CS Budget Contact : Alex / Jovan T0017106 -27/11/2019

LIRA LIRA TREND    USD  LOCAL EXCHANGE RATE

S/n

Details

Per Pax

Per Pax (S$)

4 Pax

S$2,570each

Remarks                                   ( 1USD =1.37 S$)

 

TRIP

 

 

 

 

1

Trip Fees

 

S$1,099

 

 

S$4396

 S$1,099+500= 1599

2

 

Airport/ taxes

S$500

 

 

S$2,000

 

3

Discount

S$40

 

S$160

 
4 Top Ups

 

     

 

Total

 

 

S$6,236

 S$1,559pax

5

Deposit

 

 

S$3,800

 
 

Balance

   

  S$2,436

Paid on 14 Nov 2019

6

Tips

US$80

S$110

S$ 440

 

7

Tours

US$60

S$82

S$ 328

 

8

Hot Air

US$230

S$315

S$ 1,260

S$1,300/ USD 954 @1.3615 

 

     

S$2,028

US$ 1,480

9

Food & Others     S$337 S$200/ 812 LIRA @ 4.06 / USD100 @5.74  
10 Insurance     S$168.35  
11 Card     S$16.80  
12          

13

Grand

 

 

S$8,786

S$2,196
           

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LGE TURKEY

Day 01

Departure - Istanbul

Meals on Board

• Assemble at the airport for your long-haul flight to Istanbul, Turkey.

Day 02

Istanbul - Canakkale

Lunch | Dinner

• Istanbul – Explore the highlights of Istanbul on a walking tour.

• Blue Mosque – Immerse in its striking blue tiles that gives it the common name and one

of Istanbul’s most iconic attractions.

• Topkapi Palace – A Relic of glory days of the great Ottoman Empire.

• Hippodrome – Former circus built in 203 AD by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus.

• After lunch, depart to Canakkale, cross Dardanelle by boat.

Day 03

Canakkale (Troy) - Pergamon - Kusadasi

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

• Drive to the Ancient City of Troy for visit to the infamous tourist attraction in Troy and see

the Trojan Horse. This wooden horse replica was given to the Trojans by the Greek Army.

• Excursion to the Roman city of Pergamon, Acropolis – Famous for the steepest theatre

in Turkey, Trajan Temple, Atena Temple, Agora and Pergamon Palace.

• After lunch, proceed to Kusadasi and visit Local Villagers Olive Oil & Turkish Delight

Product Centrefor Taste and shopping.

Day 04

Kusadasi - Pamukkale

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

• Turkish Leather Showroom

• Pamukkale (UNESCO World Heritage Site) – Experience the magical and unique terraces

created by deposits of white limestone from thermal springs.

• Ephesus – Explore the best-preserved Roman city in the Mediterranean region, and one of

the largest archaeological sites in existence and one of the 7 Churches of Revelation.

You will find structures such as the Library of Celcius, Temple of Hadrian, Marble Street and

Agora.

Day 05 Pamukkale - Cappadocia

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

• Cappadocia – Continue the journey to the place with the most unique and stunning

landscapes in the world where all sorts of volcanic rock formations are including cones

ravines and pinnacles.

Day 06 Cappadocia

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

• Underground City of Cardak – One of the largest underground cities in Turkey with

caves churches which are nearly 1500 years old.

Pasabag Valley – Known as mushroom valley.

• Uchisar – An old village with small dwellings carved into a massive rock.

• Carpet Factory and Showroom – Watch a carpet-weaving demonstration to learn

about the art of weaving Turkish carpets.

• Continue to the local cave house and Avanos Potter Village.

• Enjoy the rest of the night with a fascinating Belly Dancing & Folkdance with a drink.

Day 07 Cappadocia - Ankara - Bolu

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

• Ankara – Drive past the picturesque Salt Lake and into Ankara.

• Sightseeing highlights include the magnificent Ataturk Mausoleum.

Day 08 Bolu - Istanbul

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

• Grand Bazaar – Drive back to Istanbul and visit the 500 years old bazaar with more than

4000 shops selling leather goods, jewellery, handicraft and ceramics.

• Hagia Sofia – Listed as one of the famous dome cathedrals in the world. Walk in the

cathedral under the Roman Constantine and a mosque under the Turks of which is a

great architectural beauty and an important monument during the Byzantine and

Ottoman Empires.

Day 09 Istanbul - Home

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

• Excursion to Bosphorus Cruise – Soak in the sights and sounds of Turkey’s Asia and

Europe sector as you cruise through this water channel. Witness the magnificent

architecture of the buildings along the Bosphorous and interesting activities of the

local people.

• Photo taking chance of the Rumeli Castle and Anatolia Castle build by the conqueror of

Istanbul in 1453.

• Proceed to lunch at the Fresh Fish Food Restaurant

• Historical Spice Bazaar – 5 mins away from the restaurant, you will be able to shop for

local herbs, spices, gifts and souvenirs during your free time.

• Taksim Square and Istiklal Street – Experience the life of the locals, see theatres, cinema,

cafes, pubs, shops and art galleries.

• Farewell dinner at well-known Turkish BBQ Restaurant.

• Transport to the Istanbul airport for flight back home.

Day 10 Home

Remarks:

* The Sequence of the itinerary and hotel are subject to change with/without

prior notice in the event of unforeseen circumstance.

* During major conferences, fairs & festivals, accommodation may be located

in an alternative city without prior notice.

* In the event that a place of visit or attraction is closed to visitors, it will be

replaced with an alternative if possible.

* Some accomodations may not have specific twin or double room types.

* Free upgrade of hotel is only applicable to selected date.

Service Fee and Additional Excursions

1. Service fees

2. Bosphorus Cruise

3. Pergamon, Acropolis

Total USD 80

OLD PLANS

 

FLIGHTS

QATAR AIRLINES

US$871  EACH

flight details

time difference sg +5 hours

 

Airlines Flights Date ETD ETA Remarks
DEPARTURE
QATAR  SG- DOHA QR 945 28 NOV 2019 0200 AM 0535  AM 11 pm check in/ next day- 3hr35 min - 5hr = 8hr 35 mins
QATAR DOHA -IST QR 239 28 NOV 2019 0755 AM 1225 PM layover 2hr 20 min - 4 hr 30 min
ARRIVAL
QATAR IST-DOHA QR 240 5 DEC 2019 1335 PM 1745 PM 4 hr 10 min
QATAR  DOHA-SG QR 942 6 DEC 2019 2015 PM 0915  AM  next day 8.15 PM- 4.15 am +5 hr  -

7hr 35 min

 

 

FLIGHTS

TURKISH AIRLINES

US$1,132 EACH

flight details

time difference sg +5 hours

 

Airlines Flights Date ETD ETA Remarks
DEPARTURE
TURKISH AIRLINES TK55 18 DEC 2019 11.35 PM 0615 AM 11 HR 40 MIN/ next day
ARRIVAL
TURKISH AIRLINES TK54 28 DEC 2019 1.55 AM 5.30PM 10 HR 40 MIN

 

S/n

Details

Per Pax

Per Pax (S$)

4 Pax

Remarks                                   ( 1USD =1.35 S$)

 

TRIP

 

 

 

 

1

Trip Fees

 

S$1,099

 

 

S$4396

 1099+500= 1599+ 100 = $1,699

2

 

Airport/ taxes

S$500

 

 

S$2,000

 

3

Discount

S$40

 

S$160

 
4 Add day     S$400 S$100 per pax

5

Total

 

 

S$6,636

 S$1,699pax Disc $40pax

6

Deposit

 

 

S$3,800

 
 

Balance

   

  S$2,836

 

7

Tips

US$80

S$108

S$ 432

 

8

Tours

US$140

S$189

S$ 756

 

9

Hot Air

US$220

S$297

S$ 1,188

 

 

     

S$2,376

 

10

Total  O/s

   

S$5,212

 

11

Grand

 

 

S$9,012

S$2,253 PAX

 

CS ITINERARY

 

DAY 1  /   WED 18 DEC 2019 (MEALS ON BOARD)  

SINGAPORE  TO ISTANBUL     

Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for our flight to Istanbul.

Tk 55 – ETD 11.40  PM – ETA 0615 AM  ( 11 HR 35 MIN)

     
     
     
     

DAY 2 / THURS  19 DEC 2019  (L/D)

ISTANBUL — CANAKKALE

 *Welcome to Tantalising Turkey! You won't be able to forget travelling through this exotic land which sits at the crossroads of Asia and Europe

*Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) is historic mosque in Istanbul, popularly known for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior.

*Hagia Sophia Church Museum one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th.century by Emperor Justinian.

*Hippodrome of Constantinople center of sportive (chariot races, athletics) events and political activities of the old city. Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating Hippodrome.

*Topkapi Palace, the imperial seat of the government of The Ottoman Empire between 1485 and 1856, exhibiting imperial treasury, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc.

* After lunch enjoy ferry ride cross Marmara Sea drive to Canakkale.

     
     
     
     

DAY 3 /  FRI  20 DEC 2019  (BF/L/D) < FRIDAY >

CANAKKALE - PERGAMON KUSADASI

* Ancient city of Troy and the infamous wooden horse. It is best known for being the focus of the Trojan War.

*Pergamon, ascend to Acropolis by cable car - an architectural masterpiece that is perched on the city's highest point. We will visit some of the sites include the Altar of Zeus, Temple of Athena , the library , theatre , arsenals and temple of Trajan. .

*Stopover at a Turkish Delights and Apple Tea outlet in Kusadasi — a town on the Aegean coast of Turkey.

     
     
     
     

DAY 4    / SAT 21 Dec 2019 (BF/L/D)

 KUSADASI - EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY - PAMUKKALE

*Start our day with an upbeat fashion showcasing high quality Leather products made in Turkey.

*Ephesus Ancient city. People visiting Ephesus today can visualize the city when it was the capital of the province. In Ephesus highlights include Double Church, the Library of Celcius, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Theater and drive to see the remaining of Temple of Artemis which was one of the seven wonders of ancient world.

After Lunch drive to Pamukkale (Cotton Castle).

     
     
     
     

DAY 5 / SUN 22 DEC 2019 (BF/L/D)

PAMUKKALE - KONYA - CAPPADOCIA   

* Hierapolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site which was the ancient Greek city on top of hot springs.

* Cotton Castle where Calcareous hot springs descending over cliffs have created fascinating travertine's in the form of white terrace and basins.

* Konya — the famous old capital city of the Seljuk Empire with many fine examples of Turkish Islamic art and architecture.

* Mevlana museum which is the mausoleum of Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, a Sufi mystic also known as Mevlana or Rumi. It was also the dervish lodge (tekke) of the Mevlevi order.

* Overnight at Capadocia.

     
     
     
     

 

DAY 6/ MON 23 DEC 2019 (BF/L/D) 

CAPPADOCIA  

* Underground City, Kaymakli Underground City is contained within the citadel of Kaymakli. The houses in the village are constructed around the nearly one hundred tunnels. The tunnels are still used today as storage areas, stables, and cellars.

* Goreme Open Air Museum which resembles a vast monastic complex composed of scores of refectory monasteries placed side-by-side, each with its own fantastic church. The Goreme Open Air Museum has been a member of UNESCO World Heritage List since 1984.

* Discover the history and tradition of Turkish carpets in a local carpet workshop.

* Uchisar. The Uchisar is the tallest point in Cappadocia, has many hotels, some of them with cave rooms.

* Avanos Pottery Village, set on the banks of the Kizilirmak (Red River).

* Enjoy show at the Cave Restaurant and be entertained by the Belly Dancing and Folklore Show with free flow of drinks.

Suggested Optional: Hot air ballooning over the charming landscape during sun rise. USD220

     
     
     
     

DAY 7/ TUE 24 DEC 2019 (BF/L/D) < Christmas Eve >

CAPPADOCIA — ANKARA BOLU  

* Ankara, the capital of Turkey since 1923.

* The Anitkabir which is the mausoleum of Ataturk (the founder and the first president of Republic of Turkey), stands alone, massive and bold, a statement of the strength and stability which were part of his legacy to the nation.

* Driver to Bolu for overnight stay.

     
     
     
     

 

DAY 8 / WED 25  DEC 2019 (BF/L/D)BOLU – ISTANBUL  <Christmas>  

* Drive back to Istanbul.

* Grand Bazaar which is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops. Opened in 1461, it is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops.

Suggested Optional: Dolmabahce Palace  USD 140 for all

Suggested Optional: Loti Hill cable car

 

     
     
     
     

DAY 9/  THU 26 DEC 2019 (BF/L/D)   

 

     
     
     
     

DAY 10/ FRI 27 DEC 2019 (BF/MEALS ON BOARD) <TO AIRPORT>  

 ISTANBUL + SINGAPORE      

* Free at leisure till transfer to the airport for your flight back.

 –  8 PM  AT AIRPORT FOR FLIGHT AT 2 AM / 28 DEC 2019 

TK 54 ETD 2 AM 28 DEC 2019  – ETA 5.30 PM  ( 10 HR 35 MIN)

 

     
     
     
     

DAY 11  / SAT 28 DEC 2019 / SINGAPORE

5.35 PM Arrive home in Singapore with a sweet and memorable holiday with CS travel.

 
WESTERN TURKEY Central Turkey capadocia

cappadocia2

 

 

snowball empire

Turkish Language

 Lessons

 

 
   
     

TURKEY

CS ITINERARY

 

OTTOMAN EMPIRE

SEJCUK EMPIRE

DISTANCE BETWEEN CITIES

ISTANBUL AIRPORT

IST-CAN  CAN- TROY  CAN- PERGAMON  PERGAMON-KUSADASI 

KUSADASI-EPHESUS   EPHESUS-PAMUKKALE     PAM- KONYA 

KONYA-CAPPA              

CAPPA- ANKARA    ANKARA-BOLU  BOLU- IST

 
S/N  CITY  CITY DIST TIME    GOOGLE MAP REMARKS
  START END          
        HR MIN    
1 ISTANBUL CANAKKALE 348 4 38 ISTANBUL  IST-CAN
2 CANAKKALE TROYA 1.5   16 CANAKKALE  CAN- TROY
3 TROY PERGAMON 212 3 32 TROY  CAN- PERGAMON
4 PERGAMON KUSADASI 198 2 45 PERGAMON  PERGAMON-KUSADASI
5 KUSADASI EPHESUS 19   10 KUSADASI  KUSADASI-EPHESUS
6 EPHESUS PAMUKKALE 200 2 40 EPHESUS  EPHESUS-PAMUKKALE
7 PAMUKKALE KONYA 394 5 0 PAMUKKALE  PAM- KONYA
8 KONYA CAPPADOCIA 222 2 38 KONYA  KONYA-CAPPA
9 CAPPADOCIA ANKARA 297 3 20 CAPPADOCIA CAPPA- ANKARA
10 ANKARA BOLU 187 2 2 ANKARA  ANKARA-BOLU
11 BOLU ISTANBUL 263 3 2 BOLU  BOLU- IST
  TOTAL    2,342 26 233    APPROX 30 HRS
               

 

  ISTANBUL CANAKKALE PERGAMON KUSADASI PAMUKKALE  KONYA   CAPPADOCIA ANKARA BOLU
    Pergamon

PERGAMON2

    MELVANA CELALEDDIN-I RUMI      
Bosphorus Cruise

Bridges

Views

 
Dardanelle Acropolis   Hierapolis   CAPPADOCIA

Cappadocia2

WINTER IN GOREME, CAPPADOCIA

   
Blue Mosque

Blue Mosque

Istanbul

 

Ancient City of Troy  Trajan Temple HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY Cotton Castle

PAMUKKALE, TURKEY'S WHITE PARADISE

Mevlana Museum Underground City of Cardak Ataturk Mausoleum  
Topkapi Palace

Topkapı Palace

 

Trojan Horse Pergamon Palace SELCUK- EPHESUS     Goreme Open-Air Musuem    
Hippodrome   pergamon museum in Berlin       Uchisar Castle village    
Hagia Sofia Museum

 

   

EPHESUS

EPHESUS2

EPHESUS3

         
Dolmabahce Palace  

Dolmabahce pics

Dolmabahce Palace

 

               
Grand Bazaar                
               

  YOU TUBE ZONE

  ISTANBUL CANAKKALE PERGAMON KUSADASI PAMUKKALE  KONYA   CAPPADOCIA ANKARA BOLU
                 
OTTOMAN EMPIRE   PERGAMON      MELVANA CELALEDDIN-I RUMI CAPPADOCIA ANKARA    
  Dardanelle PERGAMON2             
Blue Mosque Ancient City of Troy  Trajan Temple HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY Cotton Castle Mevlana Museum Underground City of Cardak Ataturk Mausoleum  
Topkapi Palace Trojan Horse Pergamon Palace SELCUK- EPHESUS   Mausoleum of Jalaad-Din Muhammad Rumi   Goreme Open-Air Musuem    
Hippodrome   Acropolis        Uchisar Castle village    
                 
Grand Bazaar                
Dolmabahce Palace                  
BosphorusCruise                
Hagia Sofia Museum

hagai sophia

HAGAI SOPHIA 

Blue Mosque- sultan Ahmed Mosque

blue mosque

Blue Mosque

Topkapi Palace

Topkapi Palace

Hippodrome of Constantinople

Obelisk of Theodosius

German Fountain of Wilhem II

Dolmabahce Palace

 

 

    Ephesus Ancient City

Double Church 

Library of celsius

 Trajan Temple

Temple of Hadrian

Temple of Artemis

Pergamon Palace

HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY

 

       

OTHERS ON TURKEY

Antalya - Turkey Antalya - Turkey Best Tourist Spot In Turkey ISTANBUL DRONE 15 Things BASIC PHRASEs        
Center Walking Tour

 

 

 

 

 

               

Pinterests - images - paintings

turkey-istanbul

 

blue mosque

 

hagia sophia

 

           
                 
                 

 

 

 

 

LGE TURKEY

Day 01

Departure - Istanbul

Meals on Board

• Assemble at the airport for your long-haul flight to Istanbul, Turkey.

Day 02

Istanbul - Canakkale

Lunch | Dinner

• Istanbul – Explore the highlights of Istanbul on a walking tour.

• Blue Mosque – Immerse in its striking blue tiles that gives it the common name and one

of Istanbul’s most iconic attractions.

• Topkapi Palace – A Relic of glory days of the great Ottoman Empire.

• Hippodrome – Former circus built in 203 AD by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus.

• After lunch, depart to Canakkale, cross Dardanelle by boat.

Day 03

Canakkale (Troy) - Pergamon - Kusadasi

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

• Drive to the Ancient City of Troy for visit to the infamous tourist attraction in Troy and see

the Trojan Horse. This wooden horse replica was given to the Trojans by the Greek Army.

• Excursion to the Roman city of Pergamon, Acropolis – Famous for the steepest theatre

in Turkey, Trajan Temple, Atena Temple, Agora and Pergamon Palace.

• After lunch, proceed to Kusadasi and visit Local Villagers Olive Oil & Turkish Delight

Product Centrefor Taste and shopping.

Day 04

Kusadasi - Pamukkale

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

• Turkish Leather Showroom

• Pamukkale (UNESCO World Heritage Site) – Experience the magical and unique terraces

created by deposits of white limestone from thermal springs.

• Ephesus – Explore the best-preserved Roman city in the Mediterranean region, and one of

the largest archaeological sites in existence and one of the 7 Churches of Revelation.

You will find structures such as the Library of Celcius, Temple of Hadrian, Marble Street and

Agora.

Day 05 Pamukkale - Cappadocia

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

• Cappadocia – Continue the journey to the place with the most unique and stunning

landscapes in the world where all sorts of volcanic rock formations are including cones

ravines and pinnacles.

Day 06 Cappadocia

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

• Underground City of Cardak – One of the largest underground cities in Turkey with

caves churches which are nearly 1500 years old.

Pasabag Valley – Known as mushroom valley.

• Uchisar – An old village with small dwellings carved into a massive rock.

• Carpet Factory and Showroom – Watch a carpet-weaving demonstration to learn

about the art of weaving Turkish carpets.

• Continue to the local cave house and Avanos Potter Village.

• Enjoy the rest of the night with a fascinating Belly Dancing & Folkdance with a drink.

Day 07 Cappadocia - Ankara - Bolu

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

• Ankara – Drive past the picturesque Salt Lake and into Ankara.

• Sightseeing highlights include the magnificent Ataturk Mausoleum.

Day 08 Bolu - Istanbul

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

• Grand Bazaar – Drive back to Istanbul and visit the 500 years old bazaar with more than

4000 shops selling leather goods, jewellery, handicraft and ceramics.

• Hagia Sofia – Listed as one of the famous dome cathedrals in the world. Walk in the

cathedral under the Roman Constantine and a mosque under the Turks of which is a

great architectural beauty and an important monument during the Byzantine and

Ottoman Empires.

Day 09 Istanbul - Home

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

• Excursion to Bosphorus Cruise – Soak in the sights and sounds of Turkey’s Asia and

Europe sector as you cruise through this water channel. Witness the magnificent

architecture of the buildings along the Bosphorous and interesting activities of the

local people.

• Photo taking chance of the Rumeli Castle and Anatolia Castle build by the conqueror of

Istanbul in 1453.

• Proceed to lunch at the Fresh Fish Food Restaurant

• Historical Spice Bazaar – 5 mins away from the restaurant, you will be able to shop for

local herbs, spices, gifts and souvenirs during your free time.

• Taksim Square and Istiklal Street – Experience the life of the locals, see theatres, cinema,

cafes, pubs, shops and art galleries.

• Farewell dinner at well-known Turkish BBQ Restaurant.

• Transport to the Istanbul airport for flight back home.

Day 10 Home

Remarks:

* The Sequence of the itinerary and hotel are subject to change with/without

prior notice in the event of unforeseen circumstance.

* During major conferences, fairs & festivals, accommodation may be located

in an alternative city without prior notice.

* In the event that a place of visit or attraction is closed to visitors, it will be

replaced with an alternative if possible.

* Some accomodations may not have specific twin or double room types.

* Free upgrade of hotel is only applicable to selected date.

Service Fee and Additional Excursions

1. Service fees

2. Bosphorus Cruise

3. Pergamon, Acropolis

Total USD 80

 

 
 

FLIGHTS

TURKISH AIRLINES

US$1,132 EACH

flight details

time difference sg +5 hours

 

Airlines Flights Date ETD ETA Remarks
DEPARTURE 1314 USD
TURKISH AIRLINES TK55 6 DEC 2019 11.35 PM 0615 AM 11 HR 40 MIN/ next day
ARRIVAL
TURKISH AIRLINES TK54 15 DEC 2019 1.55 AM 5.30PM 10 HR 40 MIN
OLD DEPARTURE 1132 USD
TURKISH AIRLINES TK55 18 DEC 2019 11.35 PM 0615 AM 11 HR 40 MIN/ next day
ARRIVAL
TURKISH AIRLINES TK54 28 DEC 2019 1.55 AM 5.30PM 10 HR 40 MIN

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Tour Detail

Turkey  CS Budget

S/n

Details

Per Pax

Per Pax (S$)

4 Pax

Remarks                                   ( 1USD =1.35 S$)

 

TRIP

 

 

 

 

1

Trip Fees

 

S$1,099

 

 

S$4396

 1099+500= 1599

2

 

Airport/ taxes

S$500

 

 

S$2,000

 

3

Discount

S$40

 

S$160

 

4

Total

 

 

S$6,236

 S$1,599pax Disc $40pax

5

Deposit

 

 

S$3,800

 
 

Balance

   

  S$2,436

 

6

Tips

US$80

S$108

S$ 432

 

7

Tours

US$140

S$189

S$ 756

 

8

Hot Air

US$220

S$297

S$ 1,188

 

 

     

S$2,376

 

9

Total  O/s

   

S$4,812

 
10 Insurance     S$168.35  
11          

12

Grand

 

 

S$8,780.35

S$2195 each

 

         

Turkey  CS Budget- 11 DAYS

S/n

Details

Per Pax

Per Pax (S$)

4 Pax

Remarks                                   ( 1USD =1.35 S$)

 

TRIP

 

 

 

 

1

Trip Fees

 

S$1,099

 

 

S$4396

 1099+500= 1599

2

 

Airport/ taxes

S$500

 

 

S$2,000

 

3

Discount

S$40

 

S$160

 
4 Add day     S$400 S$100 per pax

5

Total

 

 

S$6,636

 S$1,599pax Disc $40pax

6

Deposit

 

 

S$3,800

 
 

Balance

   

  S$2,836

 

7

Tips

US$80

S$108

S$ 432

 

8

Tours

US$140

S$189

S$ 756

 

9

Hot Air

US$220

S$297

S$ 1,188

 

 

     

S$2,376

 

10

Total  O/s

   

S$5,212

 

11

Grand

 

 

S$9,012

S$2,253 PAX

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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