Turkey with Asia | Africa | Middle-East Tours

PROGRAM – 1
Turkey, Dubai and India | 18 Nights / 19 Days
Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Bursa, Istanbul, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Delhi

DAY 01 ARRIVE ISTANBUL
Arrive and transfer to the hotel.
Night in Istanbul.

DAY 02 ISTANBUL
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day with the possibility of taking an optional excursion of the Bosphorus. Departure in the morning to visit the Şehzade Mosque (Şehzade Camii, in Turkish) is one of the most outstanding monuments of Istanbul, since it can be considered as the first representation of classical Ottoman architecture.

Next, we will do one of the most famous activities in Istanbul, a boat trip on the Bosphorus, a channel that separates Europe and Asia. During this journey you can appreciate the palaces of the Sultans, old and typical wooden houses and enjoy history in a different way. We will end our day with one of the star visits, the spice bazaar, established by the Ottomans 5 centuries ago and used since then. We will enjoy free time. End of visit in the Egyptian bazaar.
Breakfast

DAY 03 ISTANBUL – ANKARA – CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast and departure in the morning to Ankara through the mountains of Bolu. In Ankara the visit of the Ataturk mausoleum In 1953 this mausoleum dedicated to the founder of modern Turkey, Ataturk, was inaugurated. It is a 40-ton block of marble with columns, which is reached by a long street lined with lions, ending in an immense square.

Lunch at a local restaurant and then towards Cappadocia.
On the route we will also visit the Salt Lake.
Arrival, dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 04 CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit this fascinating region and its original landscape, formed by the lava spewed out by the Erciyes and Hasan volcanoes 3 million years ago. Visit to the open-air museum of the Goreme Valley, an incredible Byzantine monastic complex made up of rock-cut churches with beautiful frescoes.

Visit of the valleys of Avcilar and Güvercinlik, which have a spectacular landscape of the so-called Fairy Chimneys, Lunch during the visit in a local restaurant.

We will continue with the visit of the Valley of Paşabağı or Çavuşin. During the excursion we will have the opportunity to visit some typical visits to the carpet, onyx and turquoise workshops where you can find good quality and price Dinner at the hotel.

Hotel accommodation in Cappadocia.
(During your stay in Cappadocia you will have the possibility to participate in a folk dance show in a typical cave with unlimited regional drinks and optionally take a hot air balloon excursion at sunrise).

DAY 05 CAPPADOCIA – KONYA – PAMUKKALE
Breakfast and departure for Pamukkale. On the way we pass through the Konya plain, on the way visit a cervansaray, it is an old type of building that emerged along the main roads where the caravans that made long journeys of many days —trade, pilgrimage or military.

Lunch at a local restaurant and then to Pamukkale, a place where the high calcareous concentration of its waters has created one of the most spectacular formations in the world.

Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
If the weather allows it, you will have free time at the hotel to enjoy the thermal baths of the Hotel.

DAY 06 PAMUKKALE – EPHESUS – IZMIR AREA
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure to Herapolis, an ancient Hellenistic city that today is in ruins. Visit to the famous cotton castle, a natural wonder of gigantic white waterfalls, stalactites and natural pools formed over the centuries by the passage of waters laden with calcareous salts from hot springs. Transfer by bus to Selcuk, center of Ephesus Excursion, the best preserved ancient city in Asia Minor during the І and ІІ centuries had a population of 250,000, monopolized the wealth of the Middle East. We will visit the Temple of Hadrian, the Roman Baths, the Library, the Odeon, the Theater, etc.

Continuation Visit to the HOUSE OF THE VIRGIN MARY In the afternoon, visit a leather workshop where we can see the famous leather fabrics of the Aegean region.

Lunch at a local restaurant en route.
Transfer to Izmir area.
Dinner at the hotel.
Hotel accommodation in Izmir area.

DAY 07 IZMIR AREA – BURSA – ISTANBUL
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Bursa. Arrive in Bursa and visit the Green Mosque or Yesil Camii, built in 1419 by Mehmet I Çelebi.

Next to the Mosque we find the Green Mausoleum. It may be the most beautiful building in all of Bursa.
Transfer to Istanbul.
Hotel accommodation in Istanbul.

DAY 08 ISTANBUL
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day off.
Free time to get to know the city with the possibility of taking an optional full-day excursion to the Jewels of Constantinople with lunch: visit the ancient Hippodrome that belongs to the Byzantine era, which was the center of civil activity in the country and in which not only horse races and gladiatorial combats were held, but also celebrations in honor of the Emperor.

Today it preserves the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column and the Emperor William Fountain. Blue Mosque that was built in 1609 during the sultanate of Ahmet who, wanting to surpass the Basilica of Hagia Sophia with his mosque, built it with 6 minarets.

Next we will go to the Topkapi Palace, the residence of the sultans until the 19th century, where most of the valuables of the Ottoman sultans are kept. The visit to Santa Sofia, the most finished example of Byzantine art and one of the greatest achievements of humanity. Then transfer to visit the Grand Bazaar. Covered bazaar built in 1660 that can be considered as a small city covered by hundreds of domes, four thousand shops inside with narrow streets, squares and 18 access doors.
End of visit in the grand bazaar.

DAY 09 ISTANBUL – DUBAI
Breakfast at the hotel.
At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport by our SGV correspondent, arrival in Dubai, pick up by our staff and transfer to the hotel, accommodation

DAY 10 DUBAI
Breakfast at the hotel.
Half-day tour of Dubai. Explore the old “Bastakya” neighborhood with its traditional houses and wind towers that served as a natural air conditioning system in the past. Then visit the Dubai Museum located in the “Al Fahidi” fort.

We will cross the Dubai Creek with the traditional water taxi (Abra) to visit the Gold and Spice Souks. Enjoy a panoramic view of the skyscrapers along the famous “Sheikh Zayed” road, where we will go to the Burj Khalifa to take panoramic photos. Continuation to the Jumeirah area where the sheikhs’ palaces are located. Photo stop at the Jumeirah Mosque and the iconic Burj Al Arab luxury hotel in the shape of a sail. Back to the hotel.

DAY 11 DUBAI
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free morning.
In the afternoon our most popular excursion SAFARI In the desert. The Land Cruisers (6 people per vehicle) will pick you up between 3:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. approximately, for an exciting journey through the fantastic high dunes. They will be able to take some unique photos of the Arabian sunset.

Once the sun disappears, behind the golden sand dunes, we will head to our desert camp. The smell of fresh grilled skewers and lamb. The bonfires, the smell of traditional water pipes and the relaxing sounds of Arabic music will invite you to an unforgettable afternoon.

After having regained strength after the sumptuous dinner, a dancer will show you the ancient art of Belly Dance.
Skiing on the sand and painting with Henna are soft drinks, tea and coffee.
Return to the hotel.

DAY 12 DUBAI – ABU DHABI – DUBAI
Breakfast.
Visit to Abu Dhabi.
2-hour tour from Dubai, we will pass through the Jebel Ali port, the largest man-made port in the world, to the capital of the UAE. Visit the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the third largest in the world, as well as his tomb.

We will continue to the Al Maqta bridge passing through one of the richest areas of Abu Dhabi, the area of the ministers. Arrival at the Corniche street that is compared to Manhattan for its Skyline.

International buffet lunch in a restaurant.
Stop for photos at the Emirates Palace hotel.
We continue to Al Batee area, where the palaces of the Royal family are located. We will then stop at the Heritage Village, a reconstruction of a traditional oasis village that offers an interesting insight into the emirate’s past. Traditional aspects of the desert way of life, including a campfire with coffee pots, a goat-hair tent and a falaj irrigation system, are attractively displayed in the open museum.

Finally, when we return to Dubai we go through the Ferrari park (admission not included) to take photos or shop (20 minutes).
Accommodation.

DAY 13 DUBAI – DELHI
Breakfast at the hotel.
Check out and transfer to the airport.
Arrival in Delhi, Overnight at hotel.

Delhi: the modern capital of India is also an ancient city whose origins are lost in legend. Hundreds of monuments adorn it, with its carved and ancient history. From this city numerous Hindu and Muslim dynasties, including the Mughals, ruled India. No less than 7 successive cities existed here before the arrival of the British, who would create, at the hands of Sir Edwin Lutyens, their dream capital.

DAY 14 Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel in the morning, visit of old Delhi. The tour includes a visit to the interior of the jama masjid, with its immense courtyard and marble domes. Drive through the avenue of the red fort and Chandni Chowk, formed by a maze of alleys. You will also visit the interior of the raj ghat (symbolic tomb or memorial of Mahatma Gandhi).

In the afternoon, visit of Delhi, a modern part of the city built by the English in 1911 as the administrative headquarters of the British Raj. The tour includes a panoramic view from the car, with a stop if the authority allows it, at the India gate; then visit inside the qutub minar, panoramic view from the car of the rashtrapati bhawan, former residence of the viceroy and today the presidential palace, a drive through the embassy area and its main streets and avenues.
End of the excursion and return to the hotel.

DAY 15 Delhi – JAIPUR
Breakfast.
In the morning, departure by road to Jaipur; the pink city of Rajasthan. Jaipur is perhaps one of the most picturesque cities in the world. It was built according to the canons of the Shilpa Shastra, the ancient Hindu treatise on architecture. Divided into seven rectangular sectors, with well-drawn streets, right angles, its planning is a marvel of s urbanism. xviii, when a similar systematization did not even exist in Europe. Surrounded by steep hills at three of its cardial points, the city is guarded by a powerful fortified wall, with seven gates.

In the afternoon, photo stop at the Albert hall (palace built by the Maharaja of Jaipur to commemorate the visit of King George of England), now a museum, then we will visit the birla temple of the Hindu religion to see the evening ceremony called “Aarti”.
Accommodation.

DAY 16 JAIPUR – AMBER – JAIPUR
Breakfast.
In the morning, excursion to Amber Fort, the former capital of the state until 1728. A unique experience: we will climb on the back of elephants to access the top of the hill on which the fort stands. (if it coincides with a Hindu festival, the elephant ride will be attempted at another time of the trip or will be changed to a jeep ride) then a panoramic tour of Jaipur (named after Maharaja Jai Singh, prince and astronomer, who designed and founded the city in 1727). We will visit the astronomical observatory that the monarch himself built, equipped with instruments designed by himself, of considerable size, and whose precision is difficult to match even today.

We will also visit the Maharaja’s Palace, a former royal residence and today a museum of manuscripts, Rajput and Mughal paintings and weapons. We will drive through the residential and business areas of the “pink city”, with a panoramic stop at the hawa mahal (palace of winds), one of Jaipur’s best-known landmarks.
Accommodation.

DAY 17 JAIPUR – ABANERI – FATEHPUR SIKRI – AGRA
Breakfast at the hotel.
We are going to visit the step well of Abhaneri. Finished the same, departure to Agra, and a stop 40 km before reaching Agra to visit the beautiful Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri. It is one of the most beautiful deserted cities in India. The foundation of this “ghost” city was dedicated by Emperor Akbar to the saint Salim Chisti, who blessed him and predicted the birth of his son. In gratitude, Akbar built the city in the year 1569. After a short time, the city was abandoned due to lack of water.

Once the visit is over, they will continue by road to Agra (during the visit there is a stop at 1.30 hrs for food, not included and is to be paid directly by the customer at the destination).

DAY 18 AGRA
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning you will visit the world famous Taj Mahal (closed on Friday), one of the seven wonders of the world. Its construction began in 1631 and for 22 years, 22,000 people worked to build one of the most beautiful monuments in the world, dedicated by Emperor Shah Jahan to his wife Muntaz Mahal.

in the afternoon, visit the red fort of agra, then we will visit the fort of agra, on the banks of the yamuna river, in the heart of the city. It reflects Indian architecture under three Mughal emperors: Akbar, jehangir and Shah Jahan. Within the complex are some interesting structures such as the jehangiri mahal, the anguri bagh, the khas mahal and the moti masjid.

Night in Agra.
Accommodation.

DAY 19 AGRA – DELHI – DEPARTURE
Breakfast.
Departure transfer to the airport for flight to onward destination.

TOUR ENDS

Includes
– 18 nights hotel accommodation as per the program.
– Daily breakfast at the hotels.
– Meals according to the program.
– Transfers airport – hotel – airport.
– Private transportation during the trip.
– English / Spanish / French / German / Italian / Russian / Portuguese Speaking guide.
– Tickets and visits according to the itinerary.
– All taxes.

Excludes
– Personal expenses.
– Camera / video camera fees.
– Medical help.
– Tips.
– Travel insurance.
– Visa If any.

City	Night (s)	Hotels
Istanbul	02	Metropolitan Taksim Hotel
cappadocia	02	Suhan Hotel
Pamukkale	01	Adempira Hotel
Esmirna	01	Ring Downtown Hotel
Istanbul	02	Metropolitan Taksim Hotel
Dubai	04	Asiana Hotel Dubai
Delhi	02	Leela Ambience Convention
Jaipur	02	Ramada Wyndham
Agra	02	ramada Plaza

Particulars	Price Per Person
02 Persons	USD 2,590 PP
Single Supplement	USD 990 Per SGL

PROGRAM – 2
Oriental essences | 17 Nights / 18 Days
Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Kuşadası, Bursa, Istanbul, Dubai, Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Delhi

DAY 01 ARRIVE ISTANBUL
Arrive and transfer to the hotel.
Night in Istanbul.

DAY 02 ISTANBUL
Breakfast.
Day off.
Accommodation.
We suggest doing the Optional guided tour (not included – with additional cost) in Istanbul “JEWELS OF CONSTANTINOPLE” with lunch in a typical restaurant: Topkapi Palace, built in 1459, was the residence of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th century and today it features samples of the Ottoman royal treasury and other religious relics. Hagia Sophia is considered a masterpiece of world architecture since the 5th century, today it presents mixed Christian and Muslim religious references after the conversion of the basilica into a mosque and then into a museum. The Roman Hippodrome, built in the year 203, decorated with obelisks, columns and fountains. The Sultan Ahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) with its six minarets and decorated with turquoise tiles.
We continue to the famous Grand Bazaar, a market with secular walls and domes.

DAY 03 ISTANBUL – ANKARA – CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast.
Early departure by bus to Ankara and visit the capital of Turkey and the Mausoleum of the Founder of the republic.

Lunch.
Arrival in Cappadocia. Visit of an underground city built by the ancient local communities to protect themselves from attacks.
Dinner and accommodation.

DAY 04 CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast.
Departure to visit this wonderful region with its fascinating and original landscape, formed by volcanic lava for more than 3 million years. Visit the Goreme Open Sky Museum, a monastery with chapels carved into the volcanic rocks and decorated with 13th century frescoes.

Visit the impressive valleys of the region with their landscapes “from another planet”, having served as a film set for the Star Wars movies. They will also appreciate the views of the geological formations symbols of the region, the famous “Fairy Chimneys”.

We will make a stop to appreciate the incredible and extensive panoramic view of the Valley of the Pigeons, which owes its name to the numerous dovecotes dug into the rocks, since in Cappadocia these animals have long been a source of food and fertilizer. Visit a typical Cappadocian jewelery and stone center and a carpet factory to learn about the production of these products.
Dinner and accommodation.

DAY 05 CAPPADOCIA – PAMUKKALE
Breakfast.
Departure to Pamukkale to visit ancient Hierapolis and the Cotton Castle, a true natural wonder, a giant waterfall, stalactites and natural pools formed over the centuries by the passage of hot springs loaded with calcareous salts. Dinner and accommodation.

DAY 06 PAMUKKALE – EPHESUS – KUSADASI*
Breakfast.
Departure to Ephesus, the best-preserved Greco-Roman city in Asia Minor from the 1st and 2nd centuries, which monopolized the wealth of the Middle East and holds treasures such as the impressive Roman theater that housed more than 25,000 spectators, the magnificent library of Celso and Marble street. We will visit the House of the Virgin Mary, supposedly the last resting place of the mother of Jesus, and today it is considered a point of pilgrimage.

Continue to Kusadasi in the Aegean Sea and visit a leather workshop and an outlet for international brands.
Dinner and accommodation.

DAY 07 OCTOBER 08 KUSADASI* – BURSA – ISTANBUL
Breakfast.
Departure for Bursa. Panoramic tour of this important city that was the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. Visit of the Ulu Camii Mosque, the main mosque of the city and one of the most beautiful in all of Turkey. They will also have the opportunity to take a walk through the silk market, where you can appreciate antiques, silks, perfumes and pashminas. Arrival in Istanbul, and transfer to the airport to take a flight at dawn to Dubai.

DAY 08 ISTANBUL ✈ DUBAI
Arrival, reception at the airport. We will make the visit “CLASSIC DUBAI”. This tour will take you to magnificent views of Dubai Creek, passing through the Bastakiya heritage area and its fascinating old houses with characteristic wind towers built by wealthy merchants.

Next, we will visit the 225-year-old Al Fahidi fortress. It is here that the Dubai Museum preserves valuable archives about the city’s past, as well as chronicles of its different phases of development. Then you will board a traditional boat called an “abra” to cross the inlet and visit the spice market and the gold souk.

Then along the Jumeirah road, views of the Jumeirah Mosque. Stop for photos at the Burj al Arab, the only 7-star hotel in the world, passing by the World Trade Center and the International Financial Center and at the end we will pass by the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. Optionally, you can go up to the viewpoint in 124th floor,(drop off to hotel for passengers who do not want to stay in Dubai Mall after Burj Khalifa stop or Optional (additional cost) hop on, passengers who want to stay in the Mall for shopping and attend the Dubai show the dancing fountains, they must return to the hotel on their own).
Accommodation.

DAY 09 DUBAI
Breakfast.
Day off.
Accommodation.
We suggest taking the optional excursion (not included – with additional cost) “SAFARI TOUR” with BBQ dinner. This 4×4 jeep tour going up the dunes in the desert, on the way stops to see the camels and the wonderful sunset.

Arrival at the camp with a traditional Arab welcome. Time to relax in the Bedouin tents to decorate your hands with “henna” and take a short camel ride and drink “shisha”.
Back to the hotel.

DAY 10 DUBAI
Breakfast.
Day off.
Accommodation.
We suggest doing the Optional excursion (not included – with additional cost) “ABU DHABI FULL DAY”, 2-hour tour from Dubai passing through the Jebel Ali port, the largest port in the world made by men, to the capital of the Emirates. Stop to take photos at the Jazirra Residence, former residence of Sheikh Zayed. We will admire the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the third largest in the world, as well as the tomb of the same, former president of the Emirates and father of the nation.

Continuation to the Al Maqta bridge passing through one of the richest areas of Abu Dhabi, the Ministers’ Area. Arrival at the Corniche street that is compared to Manhattan. Photo stop at the Emirates Palace hotel; which has its own heliport and seaport.

We continue to Al Batee, where the palaces of the Royal family are located. Return to Dubai.
At night we suggest you make an Optional (not included – with additional cost) dinner on the “DHOW CRUISE” boat.
Back to the hotel.

DAY 11 DUBAI
Breakfast.
Day off.
Possibility of optional visit (at additional cost) to Sharjah: The emirate of Sharjah is only 20 minutes from downtown Dubai, and has established itself as the cultural center of the Middle East. Our tour begins at the Monumental Rotunda of Culture, before going to the Museum of Islamic Civilization, then we will go to the Corniche, with the Al Majara Gold Souk and in the heart of the heritage district where the Al Chamber is located. Naboodah and the Al Arsa souk that give an idea of how people lived in the past.

We continue in the Central souk, with its typical Arab architecture. We finish with a visit to the Sharjah Aquarium, which is very interesting to learn about the marine life of the Sharjah coast, and then return to Dubai.
Accommodation.

DAY 12 DUBAI – DELHI (BY FLIGHT)
Breakfast.
At the agreed time, transfer to the airport to board a flight to Delhi.
Arrival, assistance at the airport by a English-Speaking representative and transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation.

DAY 13 Delhi
Breakfast.
Departure to visit old Delhi Including, panoramic view of old Delhi and visit of Raj Ghat, Beautiful park where there is a black marble platform that indicates the place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated after his assassination and where Pandit Nehru and Indira were also cremated Gandhi.

We will continue the visit of Delhi, the government buildings, the India Gate This is a triumphal arch built in stone of 42 m. high in which the names of 90,000 soldiers of the Indian army who died during World War I appear. Walk through the parliament area and President’s Residence.

We will continue with the visit of the Sikh temple, The Gurdwara Bngla Sahib is a temple of the Sikh faith, it is built in the area of connaught place in the place where the Sikh guru, It is the most important temple of the Sikhs in Delhi.

Thousands of people come to visit this temple. We will visit Akshardham temple (Closed on Mondays), It is a Hindu temple complex in Delhi, and also known as Swaminarayan, the complex shows traditional culture, spirituality, and Hindu architecture. The central building was inspired and developed by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual head of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, whose 3,000 volunteers assisted 7,000 craftsmen in the construction of Akshardham Temple. Back to the hotel.
Accommodation

DAY 14 Delhi – JAIPUR
Breakfast.
In the morning departure to Jaipur, arrival and Check-in at the hotel.
Day off.
Accommodation.
We suggest taking the optional excursion (not included – with additional cost) “HINDU BIRLA TEMPLE AND TRICYCLE RIDE” Jaipur, the pink city that owes its nickname to the color of the sandstone with which the buildings of the ancient city were built. The pleasant design of this villa is due to Maharaja Jai Sigh II who began its construction in 1728 and managed to get its architect Vidyadhar Chakravarty to successfully mix styles as diverse as Hindu, Jain, Mongolian and Persian.
Arrive in Jaipur and transfer to the hotel.

DAY 15 JAIPUR – AMBER – JAIPUR
Breakfast.
Free afternoon.
Accommodation.
Excursion to Amber Fort (Ascent on the back of an Elephant subject to availability), carried out by the Mongol kings with the objective of defending the citadel, building a palace and another fortress in a higher position, it was originally built by the Meenas, who They consecrated the city to Amba, the Mother Goddess whom they knew as “Gatta Rani” or “Queen of the Past.”

Built on the remains of an earlier structure, the palace complex that remains today was begun during the reign of Rash (‘king’) Man Singh, commander-in-chief of Akbar’s army and a member of the inner circle of the ‘9 Courtiers’. , in 1592.

Amber underwent modifications under successive rulers over the next 150 years, until the Kachwahas moved their capital to Jaipur during the time of Jai Singh II. Return hotel. We suggest doing the optional excursion (not included – with additional cost) “CITY PALACE (CITY PALACE) AND JANTAR MANTAR (ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORY)”.

DAY 16 JAIPUR – AGRA
Breakfast.
Departure to Agra, arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Day off.
Accommodation.

We suggest doing the optional excursion (not included – with additional cost) “MINI TAJ MAHAL AND MEHTAB GARDEN” Agra, is a city located on the banks of the Yamuna river, in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It was the capital of the Mughal Empire between 1556 and 1658. The city was founded between 1501 and 1504 by Sikandar Lodi, Sultan of Delhi, who made it his capital. The first Mughal emperor, Babur, took refuge in this city after fighting with Lodi in 1526. Akbar made it the official capital of the empire in 1556.

DAY 17 AGRA – Delhi
Breakfast.
Departure to visit one of the seven wonders of the world. Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays, in the case of Friday in Agra, Taj Mahal is visited Thursday/Saturday), The monument that has given Agra worldwide fame and has become a symbol of India is the Taj Mahal. Mausoleum that Emperor Shah Jahan had built in 1631 in honor of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Lady of the Taj, who died giving birth to their fourteenth child in 1629. The construction, in which 20,000 people participated, was not completed until 1653 and constitutes the most representative sample of Mongolian architecture.

The main architect, Isa Khan, designed this complex in a rectangle of 508 by 304 m. with a central garden flanked on all four sides by octagonal pavilions. The mausoleum, built entirely in white marble, consists of a marble base with a minaret, also white, in each of the corners that reach 41 m. Tall.

The central body consists of four small domes that surround a larger one located in the middle. The remains of this couple rest in the crypt of this two-story building. If the architectural ensemble itself is already impressive, the decoration known as hard stone in which small details such as floral arabesques and semi-relief geometric motifs with precious stones, among others, are magnificent, turning this construction into a unique piece. After the visit, transfer to Delhi.
Accommodation.

DAY 18 DEPART DELHI
Breakfast.
Departure transfer to the airport for flight to onward destination.

TOUR ENDS

Includes
– Flight from Istanbul to Dubai
– Flight from Dubai to Delhi
– Flight from Delhi to Istanbul
– 18 nights hotel accommodation as per the program.
– Daily breakfast at the hotels.
– Meals according to the program.
– Transfers airport – hotel – airport.
– Private transportation during the trip.
– English / Spanish / French / German / Italian / Russian / Portuguese Speaking guide.
– Tickets and visits according to the itinerary.
– All taxes.

Excludes
– Personal expenses.
– Camera / video camera fees.
– Medical help.
– Tips.
– Travel insurance.
– Visa If any.

City	Night (s)	Hotels
Istanbul	02	Metropolitan Taksim Hotel
cappadocia	02	Suhan Hotel
Pamukkale	01	Ampira Hotel
kusadasi	01	Tuntas Family Suites Kusadasi
Istanbul	01	Metropolitan Taksim Hotel
Dubai	04	Form Hotel Dubai
Delhi	02	Leela Ambience Convention
Jaipur	02	Ramada Wyndham
Agra	01	Ramada Plaza
Delhi	01	Leela Ambience Convention

Particulars	Price Per Person
02 Persons	USD 2,512 PP
Single Supplement	USD 964 Per SGL

PROGRAM – 3
Sensations from India, Nepal and Turkey | 17 Nights / 18 Days
Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Kuşadası, Bursa, Istanbul, Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Kathmandu

DAY 01 ARRIVE ISTANBUL
Arrive and transfer to the hotel.
Night in Istanbul.

“TOUR THROUGH THE BOSPHORUS” with lunch included: Visit the Suleyman the Magnificent Mosque, currently the largest mosque in Istanbul, and a masterpiece by Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan.

Visit the Spice Bazaar, built in 1660 and still an essential destination for lovers of international cuisine. After lunch in a typical restaurant, they embark on a fascinating journey through the waters of the Bosphorus, the strait that separates the European and Asian parts of the city and where you can see the beautiful Ottoman villas, palaces and fortresses.

DAY 02 ISTANBUL
Breakfast.
Visit “JEWELS OF CONSTANTINOPLE” with lunch in a typical restaurant: Topkapi Palace, built in 1459, was the residence of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th century and today presents samples of the Ottoman royal treasure and other religious relics.

Hagia Sophia is considered a masterpiece of world architecture since the 5th century, today it presents mixed Christian and Muslim religious references after the conversion of the basilica into a mosque and then into a museum. The Roman Hippodrome, built in the year 203, decorated with obelisks, columns and fountains. The Sultan Ahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) with its six minarets and decorated with turquoise tiles.
We continue to the famous Grand Bazaar, a market with secular walls and domes.

DAY 03 ISTANBUL – ANKARA – CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast.
Early departure by bus to Ankara and visit the capital of Turkey and the Mausoleum of the Founder of the republic.

Lunch.
Arrival in Cappadocia. Visit of an underground city built by the ancient local communities to protect themselves from attacks.
Dinner and accommodation.

DAY 04 CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast.
Departure to visit this wonderful region with its fascinating and original landscape, formed by volcanic lava for more than 3 million years. Visit the Goreme Open Sky Museum, a monastery with chapels carved into the volcanic rocks and decorated with 13th century frescoes. Visit the impressive valleys of the region with their landscapes “from another planet”, having served as a film set for the Star Wars movies. They will also appreciate the views of the geological formations symbols of the region, the famous “Fairy Chimneys”.

We will make a stop to appreciate the incredible and extensive panoramic view of the Valley of the Pigeons, which owes its name to the numerous dovecotes dug into the rocks, since in Cappadocia these animals have long been a source of food and fertilizer. Visit a typical Cappadocian jewelery and stone center and a carpet factory to learn about the production of these products.
Dinner and accommodation.

We suggest doing the following optional excursions (not included – with additional cost): Balloon ride at dawn to admire one of the most beautiful landscapes on earth. 4×4 safari through the beautiful region of Cappadocia.

DAY 05 CAPPADOCIA – PAMUKKALE
Breakfast.
Departure to Pamukkale to visit ancient Hierapolis and the Cotton Castle, a true natural wonder, a giant waterfall, stalactites and natural pools formed over the centuries by the passage of hot springs loaded with calcareous salts. Dinner and accommodation.

DAY 06 PAMUKKALE – EPHESUS – KUSADASI*
Breakfast.
Departure to Ephesus, the best-preserved Greco-Roman city in Asia Minor from the 1st and 2nd centuries, which monopolized the wealth of the Middle East and holds treasures such as the impressive Roman theater that housed more than 25,000 spectators, the magnificent library of Celso and Marble Street. We will visit the House of the Virgin Mary, supposedly the last resting place of the mother of Jesus, and today it is considered a point of pilgrimage.

Continue to Kusadasi in the Aegean Sea and visit a leather workshop and an outlet for international brands.
Dinner and accommodation.

DAY 07 KUSADASI – BURSA – ISTANBUL
Breakfast.
Departure for Bursa. Panoramic tour of this important city that was the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. Visit of the Ulu Camii Mosque, the main mosque of the city and one of the most beautiful in all of Turkey. They will also have the opportunity to take a walk through the silk market, where you can appreciate antiques, silks, perfumes and pashminas.
Accommodation.

DAY 08 ISTANBUL – DELHI (BY FLIGHT)
Breakfast.
Day off.
We suggest taking the optional excursion (not included – with additional cost, with a minimum of 10 pax) “THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF TAKSIM”, an area formerly known as “Pera”, which housed the European elites who lived in the city, full of consulates, churches, shops, bars, restaurants and nostalgic passages that still harbor the rich architectural heritage of the time when Istanbul was known as the Paris of the East. We will make a brief stop to admire the Flower Passage, which was one of the most glamorous areas of the “Cité de Pera” era, and also at St. Anthony’s Church, the most important Catholic church in Istanbul and a beautiful and monumental building that stands out especially when contrasted with the numerous mosques scattered throughout the city.

Then, return to the bus and departure to the Beşiktaş district, where we will make our last stop at the Port of Ortakoy, an old bohemian town in Istanbul, where low Ottoman-style houses predominate, a lively center of cafes, craft or jewelry stores, as well as excellent views of the Bosphorus bridge.

In addition to its splendid views of the Bosphorus and the bridge that crosses it, it has important monuments such as an old Turkish bath built by the famous Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan in the 16th century, or the Imperial Mosque, one of the most beautiful and photogenic views of the city, located by the sea and being a building really worth seeing, with its neo-baroque architecture, as well as the orthodox church of Aya Fokas.

At the agreed time, transfer to the airport to board a flight to Delhi.
Night on board.

DAY 09 Delhi
Arrival, airport assistance, and transportation to the hotel.
Breakfast.
Half-day city tour of Delhi.
Visit Agrasen ki baoli, Bangla sahib Gurudwara, Birla Temple, Dilli Haat.
Back to the hotel.
Accommodation

DAY 10 Delhi
Breakfast.
We will visit the city of Delhi, the old Jama Masjid mosque started its construction in 1644 by Shah Jahan; It is the largest in India with a capacity for 25,000 people. It consists of three large gates, four watchtowers and two 40 m minarets. high listed alternating red sandstone and white marble. The Raj Ghat, a beautiful park where there is a black marble platform that indicates the place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated after his assassination and where Pandit Nehru and Indira Gandhi were also cremated.

We will continue the visit of Delhi, the government buildings, the India Gate; It is a triumphal arch built in stone of 42 m. high in which the names of 90,000 soldiers of the Indian army who died during World War I appear. Walk through the parliament area and President’s Residence.

We will continue with the visit of the Sikh temple, The Gurdwara Bngla Sahib is the most important temple of the Sikhs in Delhi. Thousands of people come to visit this temple. Afterwards, we will visit Akshardham temple (Closed on Mondays), It is a Hindu temple complex in Delhi, and also known as Swaminarayan, the complex displays traditional culture, spirituality, and Hindu architecture. The central building was inspired and developed by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual head of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, whose 3,000 volunteers assisted 7,000 craftsmen in the construction of Akshardham Temple.
Accommodation.

DAY 11 Delhi – JAIPUR
Breakfast.
In the morning departure to Jaipur, arrival and Check-in at the hotel.
Day off.
Accommodation.

We suggest taking the optional excursion (not included – with additional cost) “HINDU BIRLA TEMPLE AND TRICYCLE RIDE” Jaipur, the pink city that owes its nickname to the color of the sandstone with which the buildings of the ancient city were built. The pleasant design of this villa is due to Maharaja Jai Sigh II who began its construction in 1728 and managed to get its architect Vidyadhar Chakravarty to successfully mix styles as diverse as Hindu, Jain, Mongolian and Persian.
Arrive in Jaipur and transfer to the hotel.

DAY 12 JAIPUR – AMBER – JAIPUR
Breakfast.
Free afternoon.
Accommodation.

Excursion to Amber Fort (Ascent on the back of an Elephant subject to availability), carried out by the Mongol kings with the objective of defending the citadel, building a palace and another fortress in a higher position, it was originally built by the Meenas, who They consecrated the city to Amba, the Mother Goddess whom they knew as “Gatta Rani” or “Queen of the Past.” Built on the remains of an earlier structure, the palace complex that remains today was begun during the reign of Rash (‘king’) Man Singh, commander-in-chief of Akbar’s army and a member of the inner circle of the ‘9 Courtiers’. , in 1592. Amber underwent modifications under successive rulers over the next 150 years, until the Kachwahas moved their capital to Jaipur during the time of Jai Singh II. Return hotel. We suggest doing the optional excursion (not included – with additional cost) “CITY PALACE (CITY PALACE) AND JANTAR MANTAR (ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORY)”.

DAY 13 JAIPUR – AGRA
Breakfast.
Departure to Agra, arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Day off.
Accommodation.

We suggest doing the optional excursion (not included – with additional cost) “MINI TAJ MAHAL AND MEHTAB GARDEN” Agra, is a city located on the banks of the Yamuna river, in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It was the capital of the Mughal Empire between 1556 and 1658. The city was founded between 1501 and 1504 by Sikandar Lodi, Sultan of Delhi, who made it his capital. The first Mughal emperor, Babur, took refuge in this city after fighting with Lodi in 1526. Akbar made it the official capital of the empire in 1556.

DAY 14 AGRA
Breakfast.
Departure to visit one of the seven wonders of the world. Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays, in the case of Friday in Agra, Taj Mahal is visited Thursday/Saturday), The monument that has given Agra worldwide fame and has become a symbol of India is the Taj Mahal. Mausoleum that Emperor Shah Jahan had built in 1631 in honor of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Lady of the Taj, who died giving birth to their fourteenth child in 1629. The construction, in which 20,000 people participated, was not completed until 1653 and constitutes the most representative sample of Mongolian architecture.

The main architect, Isa Khan, designed this complex in a rectangle of 508 by 304 m. with a central garden flanked on all four sides by octagonal pavilions. The mausoleum, built entirely in white marble, consists of a marble base with a minaret, also white, in each of the corners that reach 41 m. Tall.

The central body consists of four small domes that surround a larger one located in the middle. The remains of this couple rest in the crypt of this two-story building. If the architectural ensemble itself is already impressive, the decoration known as hard stone in which small details such as floral arabesques and semi-relief geometric motifs with precious stones, among others, are magnificent, turning this construction into a unique piece.
Accommodation.

DAY 15 AGRA – DELHI – KATHMANDU
Breakfast.
Departure for Delhi. and transfer to the airport to board the flight to Kathmandu. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
Kathmandu: is the capital and largest city of Nepal, with a population of 1,442,271 (in 2006), located in the valley of the same name in central Nepal, near the Vishnumati River, at an elevation of 1,317m. . The old city is characterized by the large number of Buddhist and Hindu temples and palaces, most of them from the 17th century. In the Kathmandu Valley there are seven sites classified by Unesco as World Heritage Sites.

DAY 16 KATHMANDU – SWAMBHUNATH – DURBA SQUARE – BOUDHNATH
Breakfast.
In the morning, visit the ancient city of Kathmandu and Swambhunath Temple, this stupa is said to be 2000 years old. The main structure is composed of a hemisphere of bricks and earth, which supports a conical spiral with a copper pinnacle. It is one of the best places to see the entire city of Kathmandu, then we will visit, The Temple of the Living Goddess, from which the name of Kathmandu comes (it is believed that this temple was built with the wood of the trunk of a single tree); Durbar Square, with its set of temples dominated by the Hanuman Dhoka palace (old palace) and we will walk all this old area of Kathmandu.
Accommodation.

DAY 17 KATHMANDU
Breakfast.
We suggest doing the Optional “PATAN-BHAKTAPUR/ BUNGMATI“. Kathamndu, Patan City, Patan, is located on a world heritage site. Patan Durbar has many unique tourist attractions and architectures. Krishna Mandi, Bhimsen temple, Hiranya Varna Mahabhihar are just a few among the temples that offers you an ecstasy of paintings, wood and metal carvings.
Accommodation.

DAY 18 DEPARTURE KATHMANDU
Breakfast.
Departure transfer to the airport for flight to onward destination.

TOUR ENDS

Includes
– Flight from Delhi to Kathmandu
– 17 nights hotel accommodation as per the program.
– Daily breakfast at the hotels.
– Meals according to the program.
– Private transportation during the trip.
– English / Spanish / French / German / Italian / Russian / Portuguese Speaking guide.
– Tickets and visits according to the itinerary.
– All taxes.

Excludes
– Personal expenses.
– Camera / video camera fees.
– Medical help.
– Tips.
– Travel insurance.
– Visa If any.

City	Night (s)	Hotels
Istanbul	03	Metropolitan Taksim Hotel
Cappadocia	02	Sohan Hotel
Pamukkale	01	Adempira Hotel
Kusadasi	01	Complete Family Suites Kusadasi
Istanbul	01	Metropolitan Taksim Hotel
Delhi	02	Leela Ambience Convention
Jaipur	02	Ramada Wyndham
Agra	02	ramada square
Kathmandu	03	hotel mesh

individuals	Price Per Person
02 Persons	USD 1721 PP
Single Supplement	USD 946 Per SGL

PROGRAM – 4
Turkey and Dubai in Full | 12 Nights / 13 Days
Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Izmir, Bursa, Istanbul, Dubai

DAY 01 ARRIVE ISTANBUL
Arrive and transfer to the hotel.
Night in Istanbul.

DAY 02 ISTANBUL HALF DAY
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure in the morning to visit the Şehzade Mosque (Şehzade Camii, in Turkish) is one of the most outstanding monuments of Istanbul, since it can be considered as the first representation of classical Ottoman architecture. Then we will do one of the most famous activities in Istanbul, a boat trip on the Bosphorus, a channel that separates Europe and Asia. During this journey you can appreciate the palaces of the Sultans, old and typical wooden houses and enjoy history in a different way.

We will end our day with one of the star visits, the spice bazaar, established by the Ottomans 5 centuries ago and used since then. We will enjoy free time.
End of visit in the Egyptian bazaar.
Accommodation at the hotel.

DAY 03 ISTANBUL FULL DAY (Optional)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day off.
Free time to get to know the city with the possibility of taking an optional full-day excursion to the Jewels of Constantinople with lunch: visit the ancient Hippodrome that belongs to the Byzantine era, which was the center of civil activity in the country and in which not only horse races and gladiatorial combats were held, but also celebrations in honor of the Emperor. Today it preserves the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column and the Emperor William Fountain.

Blue Mosque that was built in 1609 during the sultanate of Ahmet who, wanting to surpass the Basilica of Hagia Sophia with his mosque, built it with 6 minarets.

Next, we will go to the Topkapi Palace, the residence of the sultans until the 19th century, where most of the valuables of the Ottoman sultans are kept. The visit to Santa Sofia, the most finished example of Byzantine art and one of the greatest achievements of humanity.

Then, transfer to visit the Grand Bazaar. Covered bazaar built in 1660 that can be considered as a small city covered by hundreds of domes, four thousand shops inside with narrow streets, squares and 18 access doors.
End of visit in the grand bazaar.
Accommodation at the hotel.

DAY 04 ISTANBUL – ANKARA – CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast and departure in the morning to Ankara through the mountains of Bolu. In Ankara the visit of the Ataturk mausoleum In 1953 this mausoleum dedicated to the founder of modern Turkey, Ataturk, was inaugurated. It is a 40-ton block of marble with columns, which is reached by a long street lined with lions, ending in an immense square.

Lunch at a local restaurant and then towards Cappadocia.
On the route we will also visit the Salt Lake.
Arrival, dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 05 CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit this fascinating region and its original landscape, formed by the lava spewed out by the Erciyes and Hasan volcanoes 3 million years ago. Visit to the open-air museum of the Goreme Valley, an incredible Byzantine monastic complex made up of rock-cut churches with beautiful frescoes. Visit of the valleys of Avcilar and Güvercinlik, which have a spectacular landscape of the so-called Fairy Chimneys.

Lunch during the visit in a local restaurant.
We will continue with the visit of the Valley of Paşabağı or Çavuşin. During the excursion we will have the opportunity to visit some typical carpet, onyx and turquoise workshops where you can find good quality at the best price.

Dinner at the hotel.
Hotel accommodation in Cappadocia.
(During your stay in Cappadocia you will have the possibility to participate in a folk dance show in a typical cave with unlimited regional drinks and optionally take a hot air balloon excursion at sunrise).

DAY 06 CAPPADOCIA – KONYA – PAMUKKALE
Breakfast and departure for Pamukkale.
On the way we pass through the Konya plain, on the way visit a cervansaray, it is an old type of building that emerged along the main roads where the caravans that made long trips of many days of trade, pilgrimage or military.

Lunch at a local restaurant and then to Pamukkale, a place where the high calcareous concentration of its waters has created one of the most spectacular formations in the world.

Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
If the weather allows it, you will have free time at the hotel to enjoy the thermal baths of the Hotel.

DAY 07 PAMUKKALE – EPHESUS – IZMIR AREA
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure to Herapolis, an ancient Hellenistic city that today is in ruins. Visit to the famous cotton castle, a natural wonder of gigantic white waterfalls, stalactites and natural pools formed over the centuries by the passage of waters laden with calcareous salts from hot springs. Transfer by bus to Selcuk, center of Ephesus Excursion, the best preserved ancient city in Asia Minor during the І and ІІ centuries had a population of 250,000, monopolized the wealth of the Middle East.

We will visit the Temple of Hadrian, the Roman Baths, the Library, the Odeon, the Theater, etc.
Continuation Visit to the HOUSE OF THE VIRGIN MARY In the afternoon, visit a leather workshop where we can see the famous leather fabrics of the Aegean region.

Lunch at a local restaurant en route.
Transfer to Izmir area.
Dinner at the hotel.
Hotel accommodation in Izmir area.

DAY 08 IZMIR AREA – BURSA – ISTANBUL
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Bursa. Arrive in Bursa and visit the Green Mosque or Yesil Camii, built in 1419 by Mehmet I Çelebi.

Next to the Mosque we find the Green Mausoleum. It may be the most beautiful building in all of Bursa.
Transfer to Istanbul.
Hotel accommodation in Istanbul.

DAY 09 ISTANBUL – DUBAI
Breakfast.
Transfer to Istanbul airport to take the flight to Dubai. Arrival at Dubai airport, assistance and transfer to the hotel by our SGV correspondent.
Accommodation.

DAY 10 DUBAI (INCLUDED)
Breakfast.
Today we will visit “Classic Dubai”. This tour will take you to magnificent views of Dubai Creek, passing through the Bastakiya heritage area and its fascinating old houses with characteristic wind towers built by wealthy merchants.

Next, we will visit the 225-year-old Al Fahidi fortress. It is here that the Dubai Museum preserves valuable archives about the city’s past, as well as chronicles of its different phases of development. Then you will board a traditional boat called an “abra” to cross the inlet and visit the spice market and the gold souk. Then along the Jumeirah road, views of the Jumeirah Mosque.

Stop for photos at the Burj al Arab, the only 7-star hotel in the world, passing by the World Trade Center and the International Financial Center and at the end we will pass by the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. Optionally, you can go up to the viewpoint in 124th floor,(drop off to hotel for passengers who do not want to stay in Dubai Mall after Burj Khalifa stop or Optional (additional cost) hop on, passengers who want to stay in the Mall for shopping and attend the Dubai show the dancing fountains, they must return to the hotel on their own). Accommodation.

DAY 11 DUBAI (Optional)
Breakfast.
In the afternoon possibility of doing the most popular optional excursion (with additional cost) 4×4 safari in the desert: Land Cruisers (6 people per vehicle) will pick you up for an exciting journey through the fantastic high dunes. You will be able to take some unique photos of the Arabian sunset.

Once the sun disappears, behind the golden sand dunes, we will head to our desert camp. The smell of fresh grilled skewers and lamb, the bonfires, the smell of traditional water pipes and the relaxing sounds of Arabic music will invite you to an unforgettable evening.

After having regained strength after the sumptuous dinner, a dancer will show you the ancient art of Belly Dance.
Henna painting is also included, as well as water, soft drinks, tea and coffee.
Back to the hotel.
Accommodation.

DAY 12 DUBAI – ABU DHABI – DUBAI
Breakfast.
Abu Dhabi Full Day, 2-hour tour from Dubai passing through the Jebel Ali port, the largest port in the world made by men, to the capital of the Emirates. Stop to take photos at the Jazirra Residence, former residence of Sheikh Zayed. We will admire the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the 3rd largest in the world, as well as his tomb, former president of the Emirates and father of the nation.

Continuation to the Al Maqta bridge passing through one of the richest areas of Abu Dhabi, the Ministers’ Area. Arrival at the Corniche street that is compared to Manhattan. Photo stop at the Emirates Palace hotel; this hotel has its own helipad and port. We continue to Al Batee, where the palaces of the Royal family are located.
At night Optional visit to dinner on the boat “Dhow Cruise”.
Back to the hotel.
Accommodation.

DAY 13 DEPART DUBAI
Breakfast.
Departure transfer to the airport for flight to onward destination.

TOUR ENDS

Includes
– 12 nights hotel accommodation as per the program.
– Daily breakfast at the hotels.
– Meals according to the program.
– Transfers airport – hotel – airport.
– Private transportation during the trip.
– English / Spanish / French / German / Italian / Russian / Portuguese Speaking guide.
– Tickets and visits according to the itinerary.
– All taxes.

Excludes
– Personal expenses.
– Camera / video camera fees.
– Medical help.
– Tips.
– Travel insurance.
– Visa If any.

City	Night (s)	Hotels
Istanbul	03	Metropolitan Taksim Hotel
cappadocia	02	Suhan Hotel
Pamukkale	01	Ampira Hotel
izmir	01	Ring Downtown Hotel
Istanbul	01	Metropolitan Taksim Hotel
Dubai	04	Asian Hotel Dubai

Particulars	Price Per Person
02 Persons	USD 3565 PP
Individual Supplement	USD 680 Per SGL

 

PROGRAM – 5
Sensations from India, Nepal and Turkey
20 Nights / 21 Days
Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Kuşadası, Bursa, Istanbul, Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Orchha, Khajuraho, Varanasi, Kathmandu

DAY 01 ISTANBUL
Arrive and transfer to the hotel.
Night in Istanbul.

“TOUR THROUGH THE BOSPHORUS” with lunch included: Visit the Suleyman the Magnificent Mosque, currently the largest mosque in Istanbul, and a masterpiece by Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan. Visit the Spice Bazaar, built in 1660 and still an essential destination for lovers of international cuisine.

After lunch in a typical restaurant, they embark on a fascinating journey through the waters of the Bosphorus, the strait that separates the European and Asian parts of the city and where you can see the beautiful Ottoman villas, palaces and fortresses.

DAY 02 ISTANBUL
Breakfast.
Excursion to “JEWELS OF CONSTANTINOPLE” with lunch in a typical restaurant: Topkapi Palace, built in 1459, was the residence of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th century and today presents samples of the Ottoman royal treasure and other religious relics. Hagia Sophia is considered a masterpiece of world architecture since the 5th century, today it presents mixed Christian and Muslim religious references after the conversion of the basilica into a mosque and then into a museum.

The Roman Hippodrome, built in the year 203, decorated with obelisks, columns and fountains. The Sultan Ahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) with its six minarets and decorated with turquoise tiles.
We continue to the famous Grand Bazaar, a market with secular walls and domes.
Night in Istanbul.

DAY 03 ISTANBUL – ANKARA – CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast.
Early departure by bus to Ankara and visit the capital of Turkey and the Mausoleum of the Founder of the republic.

Lunch.
Arrival in Cappadocia.
Visit of an underground city built by the ancient local communities to protect themselves from attacks.
Dinner and accommodation.

DAY 04 CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast.
Departure to visit this wonderful region with its fascinating and original landscape, formed by volcanic lava for more than 3 million years. Visit the Goreme Open Sky Museum, a monastery with chapels carved into the volcanic rocks and decorated with 13th century frescoes. Visit the impressive valleys of the region with their landscapes “from another planet”, having served as a film set for the Star Wars movies. They will also appreciate the views of the geological formations symbols of the region, the famous “Fairy Chimneys”.

We will make a stop to appreciate the incredible and extensive panoramic view of the Valley of the Pigeons, which owes its name to the numerous dovecotes dug into the rocks, since in Cappadocia these animals have long been a source of food and fertilizer. Visit a typical Cappadocian jewelery and stone center and a carpet factory to learn about the production of these products.
Dinner and accommodation.

DAY 05 CAPPADOCIA – PAMUKKALE
Breakfast.
Departure to Pamukkale to visit ancient Hierapolis and the Cotton Castle, a true natural wonder, a giant waterfall, stalactites and natural pools formed over the centuries by the passage of hot springs loaded with calcareous salts. Dinner and accommodation.

DAY 06 PAMUKKALE – EPHESUS – KUSADASI*
Breakfast.
Departure to Ephesus, the best-preserved Greco-Roman city in Asia Minor from the 1st and 2nd centuries, which monopolized the wealth of the Middle East and holds treasures such as the impressive Roman theater that housed more than 25,000 spectators, the magnificent library of Celso and Marble Street. We will visit the House of the Virgin Mary, supposedly the last resting place of the mother of Jesus, and today it is considered a point of pilgrimage.

Continue to Kusadasi in the Aegean Sea and visit a leather workshop and an outlet for international brands.
Dinner and accommodation.

DAY 07 KUSADASI* – BURSA – ISTANBUL
Breakfast.
Departure for Bursa. Panoramic tour of this important city that was the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. Visit of the Ulu Camii Mosque, the main mosque of the city and one of the most beautiful in all of Turkey. They will also have the opportunity to take a walk through the silk market, where you can appreciate antiques, silks, perfumes and pashminas. Accommodation.

DAY 08 ISTANBUL – DELHI
Breakfast.
Visit the “THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF TAKSIM”, an area formerly known as “Pera”, which housed the European elites who lived in the city, full of consulates, churches, shops, bars, restaurants and nostalgic passages that still harbor the rich architectural heritage of the time when Istanbul was known as the Paris of the East.

We will make a brief stop to admire the Flower Passage, which was one of the most glamorous areas of the “Cité de Pera” era, and also at St. Anthony’s Church, the most important Catholic church in Istanbul and a beautiful and monumental building that stands out especially when contrasted with the numerous mosques scattered throughout the city.

Then, return to the bus and departure to the Beşiktaş district, where we will make our last stop at the Port of Ortakoy, an old bohemian town in Istanbul, where low Ottoman-style houses predominate, a lively center of cafes, craft or jewelry stores, as well as excellent views of the Bosphorus bridge.

In addition to its splendid views of the Bosphorus and the bridge that crosses it, it has important monuments such as an old Turkish bath built by the famous Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan in the 16th century, or the Imperial Mosque, one of the most beautiful and photogenic views of the city, located by the sea and being a building really worth seeing, with its neo-baroque architecture, as well as the orthodox church of Aya Fokas.
At the agreed time, transfer to the airport to board a flight to Delhi.
Night on board.

DAY 09 Delhi
Arrival, airport assistance, and transportation to the hotel.
Rest in the hotel.
Breakfast.
Half-day city tour of Delhi.
Visit Birla Temple, Agrasen ki Baoli, Akshardham Temple, Dilli Haat.
Night in Delhi.

DAY 10 Delhi
Breakfast.
We will visit the city of Delhi, the old Jama Masjid mosque started its construction in 1644 by Shah Jahan; It is the largest in India with a capacity for 25,000 people. It consists of three large gates, four watchtowers and two 40 m minarets. high listed alternating red sandstone and white marble. The Raj Ghat, a beautiful park where there is a black marble platform that indicates the place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated after his assassination and where Pandit Nehru and Indira Gandhi were also cremated.

We will continue the visit of Delhi, the government buildings, the India Gate; It is a triumphal arch built in stone of 42 m. high in which the names of 90,000 soldiers of the Indian army who died during World War I appear. Walk through the parliament area and President’s Residence.

We will continue with the visit of the Sikh temple, The Gurdwara Bngla Sahib is the most important temple of the Sikhs in Delhi. Thousands of people come to visit this temple. Afterwards, we will visit Akshardham temple (Closed on Mondays), It is a Hindu temple complex in Delhi, and also known as Swaminarayan, the complex displays traditional culture, spirituality, and Hindu architecture. The central building was inspired and developed by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual head of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, whose 3,000 volunteers assisted 7,000 craftsmen in the construction of Akshardham Temple. Accommodation.

DAY 11 Delhi – JAIPUR
Breakfast.
In the morning departure to Jaipur, arrival and Check-in at the hotel.
Visit “HINDU BIRLA TEMPLE AND TRICYCLE RIDE” Jaipur, the pink city that owes its nickname to the color of the sandstone with which the buildings of the ancient city were built. The pleasant design of this villa is due to Maharaja Jai Sigh II who began its construction in 1728 and managed to get its architect Vidyadhar Chakravarty to successfully mix styles as diverse as Hindu, Jain, Mongolian and Persian.
Return to the hotel.
Night in Jaipur.

DAY 12 JAIPUR – AMBER – JAIPUR
Breakfast.
Free afternoon.
Accommodation.

Excursion to Amber Fort (Ascent on the back of an Elephant subject to availability), carried out by the Mongol kings with the objective of defending the citadel, building a palace and another fortress in a higher position, it was originally built by the Meenas, who They consecrated the city to Amba, the Mother Goddess whom they knew as “Gatta Rani” or “Queen of the Past.”

Built on the remains of an earlier structure, the palace complex that remains today was begun during the reign of Rash (‘king’) Man Singh, commander-in-chief of Akbar’s army and a member of the inner circle of the ‘9 Courtiers’. , in 1592. Amber underwent modifications under successive rulers over the next 150 years, until the Kachwahas moved their capital to Jaipur during the time of Jai Singh II. Return hotel. We suggest doing the optional excursion (not included – with additional cost) “CITY PALACE (CITY PALACE) AND JANTAR MANTAR (ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORY)”.

DAY 13 JAIPUR – ABHANERI – FATEHPUR SIKRI – AGRA
Breakfast.
Transfer to Agra.
On the way, visit Abhaneri and Fatehpur Sikri.
Later, continue to Agra.
On arrival, transfer to the hotel.
Night in Agra.

DAY 14 AGRA
Breakfast.
Departure to visit one of the seven wonders of the world.

Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays, in the case of Friday in Agra, Taj Mahal is visited Thursday/Saturday), The monument that has given Agra worldwide fame and has become a symbol of India is the Taj Mahal. Mausoleum that Emperor Shah Jahan had built in 1631 in honor of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Lady of the Taj, who died giving birth to their fourteenth child in 1629. The construction, in which 20,000 people participated, was not completed until 1653 and constitutes the most representative sample of Mongolian architecture.

The main architect, Isa Khan, designed this complex in a rectangle of 508 by 304 m. with a central garden flanked on all four sides by octagonal pavilions. The mausoleum, built entirely in white marble, consists of a marble base with a minaret, also white, in each of the corners that reach 41 m. Tall. The central body consists of four small domes that surround a larger one located in the middle.

The remains of this couple rest in the crypt of this two-story building. If the architectural ensemble itself is already impressive, the decoration known as hard stone in which small details such as floral arabesques and semi-relief geometric motifs with precious stones, among others, are magnificent, turning this construction into a unique piece.
Night in Agra.

DAY 15 AGRA – ORCHHA
Breakfast.
Drive to Orcha.
On the way we will visit the Gwalior Fort.
Arrival in Orchha, tour of the city of Orchha.
Night in Orcha.

Orchha is a city, near the city of Niwari in the Niwari district of the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. The city was established by the Rajput ruler Rudra Pratap Singh sometime after 1501, as the seat of a former princely state of the same name that covered parts of central and northern India, in the Bundelkhand region.

DAY 16 ORCHHA – KHAJURAHO
Breakfast.
Drive to Khajuraho.
Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.
Khajuraho city tour.
Night in Khajuraho.

The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a group of Hindu and Jain temples in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India. They are about 175 km southeast of Jhansi, 10 km from Azad Nagar Khajwa, 9 km from Rajnagar and 49 km from Chhatarpur district headquarters. They are a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

DAY 17 KHAJURAHO – VARANASI
Breakfast.
Drive to Varanasi.
Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.
In the afternoon, boat ride on the holy river Ganges and observation of the AARTI ceremony.
Overnight in Varanasi.

Varanasi is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, dating back to the 11th century BC. Regarded as the spiritual capital of India, the city attracts Hindu pilgrims who bathe in the sacred waters of the Ganges River and They perform funeral rites. Along the city’s winding streets are some 2,000 temples, including Kashi Vishwanath, the “Golden Temple,” dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.

DAY 18 VARANASI
Early morning boat ride on the holy river Ganges.
Later, return to the hotel to have breakfast and shower.
In the afternoon, visit the city of Varanasi.
Visit Sarnath, BHU, Heritage Walk, Bharat Mata Temple.
Overnight in Varanasi.

DAY 19 VARANASI – DELHI – KATHMANDU
Breakfast.
Transfer to the airport to board a flight to Kathmandu. Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Kathmandu: is the capital and largest city of Nepal, with a population of 1,442,271 (in 2006), located in the valley of the same name in central Nepal, near the Vishnumati River, at an elevation of 1,317m. . The old city is characterized by the large number of Buddhist and Hindu temples and palaces, most of them from the 17th century. In the Kathmandu Valley there are seven sites classified by Unesco as World Heritage Sites.

DAY 20 KATHMANDU – SWAMBHUNATH – DURBA SQUARE – BOUDHNATH
Breakfast.
In the morning, visit the ancient city of Kathmandu and Swambhunath Temple, this stupa is said to be 2000 years old. The main structure is composed of a hemisphere of bricks and earth, which supports a conical spiral with a copper pinnacle. It is one of the best places to see the entire city of Kathmandu, then we will visit, The Temple of the Living Goddess, from which the name of Kathmandu comes (it is believed that this temple was built with the wood of the trunk of a single tree); Durbar Square, with its set of temples dominated by the Hanuman Dhoka palace (old palace) and we will walk all this old area of Kathmandu. Accommodation.

DAY 21 KATHMANDU
Breakfast.
We suggest doing the Optional “PATAN-BHAKTAPUR/ BUNGMATI“. Kathamndu, Patan City, Patan, is located on a world heritage site. Patan Durbar has many unique tourist attractions and architectures. Krishna Mandi, Bhimsen temple, Hiranya Varna Mahabhihar are just a few among the temples that offers you an ecstasy of paintings, wood and metal carvings. Accommodation.

DAY 22 DEPART KATHMANDU
Breakfast.
Departure transfer to the airport for flight to onward destination.

TOUR ENDS

Includes
– Flight from Delhi to Kathmandu
– 19 nights hotel accommodation as per the program.
– Daily breakfast at the hotels.
– Meals according to the program.
– Transfers airport – hotel – airport.
– Private transportation during the trip.
– English / Spanish / French / German / Italian / Russian / Portuguese Speaking guide.
– Tickets and visits according to the itinerary.
– All taxes.

Excludes
– Personal expenses.
– Camera / video camera fees.
– Medical help.
– Tips.
– Travel insurance.
– Visa If any.

City	Night (s)	Hotels
istanbul	02	Radisson President
Cappadocia	02	Kapadokya Hill & Spa
Pamukkale	01	Pam Thermal Hotel
Kusadasi	01	Charisma De Luxe Hotel
Delhi	03	The Leela Ambience
Jaipur	02	Ramada by Wyndham
Agra	02	Ramada Plaza
Orcha	01	Amar Mahal
Khajuraho	01	Radisson Jass
Varanasi	02	Radisson Blu
Kathmandu	03	Saltee Crown Plaza

Particulars	Price Per Person
02 Persons	USD 6821 PP
Single Supplement	USD 710 Per SGL

PROGRAM – 6
Turkey and Thailand
12 Nights / 13 Days
Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Lopburi, Sukhothai, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Istanbul

DAY 01 ARRIVE BANGKOK
Arrive and transfer to the hotel.
Night in Bangkok.

DAY 02 BANGKOK
Breakfast.
Day off. Accommodation
We suggest doing the optional excursion (with additional cost) “HALF DAY TEMPLES & ROYAL PALACE”: Half day excursion to enjoy the most important places in Bangkok: we start with Wat Trimitr, an ancient temple whose golden exterior houses the golden Buddha statue largest massif in the world. With a weight of 5.5 tons and a height of 3 meters.

Passing through China Town, we continue to Wat Pho, the great royal temple complex that houses a 46-meter-long Reclining Buddha and the chedis (tombs) of the kings. One of the oldest temples in Bangkok, Wat Pho, was declared a royal monastery during the reign of King Rama I. We end the tour by visiting the Grand Palace, one of the most beautiful examples of Siamese courts.

Formerly it used to be used as the residence of the kings of Thailand. Here you can admire palaces used on different occasions: the funeral palace, the reception palace, the throne room, the coronation room, the house of royal guests and the wonderful temple of the Emerald Buddha.

DAY 03 BANGKOK – AYUTTHAYA – LOPBURI – PHITSANULOKE
Breakfast.
Today’s visit begins with the departure from the hotel and the arrival at the extraordinary archaeological park of Ayutthaya, where we will surely not get tired of contemplating its wonderful and exuberant temples. Ayutthaya was the capital of the kingdom of the same name from approximately 1371 to 1700, to later become the Kingdom of Siam and thus encompass a large part of present-day Thailand and neighboring Cambodia.

We visit the most representative temples: Wat Chaiwathanaram and Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, impressive places to discover.

This afternoon we leave for Lopburi, one of the oldest cities in Thailand, to reach the spectacular, as well as fun, Monkey Temple (Prang Sam Yod – The Sacred Pagoda), which is of Khmer origin and dates back to the 17th century. XIII. The particularity, as its name indicates, are the multitude of monkeys that have taken possession of the place.

Then we continue our journey to Phitsanuloke, the provincial capital and ideal destination for lovers of natural beauty.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Accommodation

DAY 04 PHITSANULOKE – SUKHOTHAI – CHIANG RAI
Breakfast.
We continue the visit to the Sukhotai Historical Park, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and considered the first Thai kingdom (13th century), prior to Ayuthaya. We will visit (Optional bicycle) the great White Buddha of Wat Sri Chum (Temple of the Sacred Tree), whose hand, covered in gold leaf and resting on his knee, is venerated with great fervor by the locals.

In the afternoon, we head to Chiang Rai, with an obligatory stop at the picturesque Phayao Lake, in the valley of the Ing River.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Accommodation.

DAY 05 CHIANG RAI – GOLDEN TRIANGLE – CHIANG MAI
Breakfast.
This morning the more than popular Wat Rong Khun or White Temple awaits us, a very original contemporary Buddhist temple, designed by a Thai architect who gave it a specific shape and color; almost immaculate white is the representation of purity. At mid-morning, we visit “Sop Ruak”, a local name for the famous Golden Triangle.

This is the meeting point between Laos, Burma and Thailand, and from the top of a hill we will enjoy magnificent views over the Mekong River and its tributary Ruak, which geometrically divides, in the form of a triangle, the border between the 3 countries. . We will also visit the House of Opium, to learn more about the opium market that marks the recent history of the region.

Lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch we leave for Chiang Mai by road, a journey of approximately 3 hours.
Arrive and transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation.

DAY 06 CHIANG MAI – BANGKOK
Breakfast.
At mid-morning we will visit the orchid farm and its butterfly garden.
Lunch at the orchid farm.
After lunch, possibility to visit Optionally (with additional cost) the ELEPHANT SANCTUARY AND THE VILLAGE OF THE GIRAFFE WOMEN.
In the afternoon, transfer to the Chiang Mai train station to take the train to Bangkok.
Train accommodation.

DAY 07 BANGKOK
Arrival at the Bangkok train station and transfer to the hotel.
Breakfast.
Day off. Accommodation.

We suggest doing the Optional excursion (with additional cost) BRIDGE OVER THE RIVER KWAI AND BURMA RAILWAY: Visit about the construction of the Burma Railway, also known as the “railway of death” on this historical tour of 10 hours to Kanchanaburi, approximately 80 miles (130km) west of Bangkok.

Upon arrival we will visit the war cemetery, where the graves of some 9,000 allied soldiers are tended. They appeared while building the notorious “Railway of Death”, which the Japanese hoped would stretch to the Burmese border. Discover the terrible history of the Railway at the JEATH museum, which takes its name from the first letters of the words Japan, England, the United States, Australia, Thailand and the Netherlands. See the past recreated and brought to life with images and artifacts. You will also travel on a train along the original track of the Death Railway.

Lunch in the local restaurant.
Return to Bangkok in the late afternoon for drop off at your hotel.

DAY 8 BANGKOK – ISTANBUL
Breakfast.
At the indicated time, departure to the airport to take a flight to Istanbul.

DAY 9 ISTANBUL
Arrival at Istanbul International Airport, reception, transfer to the Hotel.
Accommodation.
Possibility of taking the optional guided excursion (not included – with additional cost) with lunch in a typical food restaurant “TOUR BY THE BOSPHORUS”.

Departure to contemplate the spectacular panorama of the Golden Horn from the hill of Pierre Loti; visit of the Cathedral of Saint George, the main patriarchate of the Greek Orthodox Church and seat of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, recognized as the spiritual leader of Orthodox Christians in the world.

We continue to the Mosque of Suleiman the Magnificent, designed by the Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan and which has the largest dome of all the mosques in Istanbul; we went to the Spice Bazaar, a place with special charm due to its colors and aromas, the place par excellence to buy teas, herbs, nuts, typical sweets and of course spices; We culminate with a tour through the Bosphorus, the strait that divides the city between Europe and Asia, we will appreciate the wonderful views of the Ottoman fortresses, palaces, villas and the bridges that connect both sides of this city.

DAY 10 ISTANBUL
Breakfast.
Day off. Accommodation.
Possibility of taking the optional excursion (not included – with additional cost) guided with lunch in a typical food restaurant “JEWELS OF CONSTANTINOPLA + BASILICA CISTERN”: Enter the historic center of the city, where you can observe the variety of vestiges of the different empires that shaped the current Istanbul: the imposing Topkapi Palace, residence of the sultans and main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire; Hagia Sophia with its majestic Byzantine architecture and mixture of Christian and Islamic religious elements; the Roman Hippodrome, the center of Constantinople’s social life for thousands of years; the Blue Mosque with its more than 20,000 handmade ceramic tiles brought from Iznik; the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world and where haggling is a tradition; the Basilica Cistern that has more than 300 marble columns that rise above the water.

DAY 11 ISTANBUL
DAY 12 ISTANBUL
Breakfast.
Free days in Istanbul to explore on your own.
Accommodation.

DAY 13 DEPART ISTANBUL
Breakfast.
Departure transfer to the airport for flight to onward destination.

TOUR ENDS

Includes
– 12 nights hotel accommodation as per the program.
– Daily breakfast at the hotels.
– Meals according to the program.
– Transfers airport – hotel – airport.
– Private transportation during the trip.
– English / Spanish / French / German / Italian / Russian / Portuguese Speaking guide.
– Tickets and visits according to the itinerary.
– All taxes.

Excludes
– Personal expenses.
– Camera / video camera fees.
– Medical help.
– Tips.
– Travel insurance.
– Visa If any.

Grades
– LUNCH TEMPLES & ROYAL PALACE – 62 USD PER PERSON
– BOSPHORUS CRUISE AND EGYPTIAN BAZAAR – 80 USD PER PERSON
– JEWELS OF CONSTANTINOPLE –90 USD PER PERSON
– CHINATOWN AND THE KLONGS LUNCH – USD 35 PER PERSON
– ELEPHANT SANCTUARY AND THE VILLAGE OF THE GIRAFFE WOMEN – 55 USD PER PERSON
– BRIDGE OVER THE RIVER KWAI AND BURMA RAILWAY – 93 USD PER PERSON

City	Night (s)	Hotels
Bangkok	02	The Emerald Hotel
Phitsanulok	01	Topland Hotel & Convention
Chiang Rai	01	The Heritage Chiang Rai Hotel
Chiang Mai	01	The Empress Premier
Bangkok	02	The Emerald Hotel
Estambul	05	Radisson Hotel President

Particulars	Price Per Person
02 Persons	USD 3409 PP
Single Supplement	USD 1147 Per SGL