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Sep 23- Oct 2, 2024
There are 14 spots available and they are on a first come, first served basis. Must be at least 18 years of age.
The Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Turkey! After a long day of traveling, you will be picked up from the airport and transferred to Nova Plaza Pera (or similar), in the heart of Istanbul. Rest up a bit before our welcome dinner where you'll meet all your new travel besties. After dinner, hit the hay because we've got a busy day tomorrow!
(dinner included)
Day 2
We start our day early today as we head to the most memorable breakfast spot of your life at the Seven Hills Restaurant. Not only will we get to experience a traditional Turkish breakfast, but we'll also have the most stunning scenery, with the Hagia Sophia behind us (best photo ops here!). From there we will take a tour of the city, visiting the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. Last but not least....get your wallets ready because we are heading to the world's largest market, the Grand Bazaar!
(breakfast & lunch included)
Day 3
This morning we’ll experience one of the most glorious palaces in the world, Dolmabahce Palace. After, we’ll go exploring in one of the best neighborhoods in Istanbul – the Balat neighborhood. Picture colorful houses, cobblestone roads, local craftsmen and children playing in the street. An authentic, Turkish experience. After lunch, the group will enjoy a private yacht cruise on the Bosphorus Strait – a real party in the making!
(breakfast & lunch included)
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Day 4
And we are off! Today we make our way to the Aegean Sea! We will take a short, one hour, domestic flight from Istanbul, then we will visit the ruins of Ephesus and the beautiful Sirince Village for lunch and some shopping. We’ll then get checked into our beautiful seaside resort – the Charisma Deluxe (or similar)!
(breakfast, lunch & dinner included)
Day 5
Today is a free day in Kudasi on the Aegean Sea. Enjoy the hotel or go explore all the city has to offer! Take a dip in the blue waters? Whatever you want!
(breakfast & dinner included)
Day 6
Get excited, today is the day we've been waiting for...we are heading to Cappadocia! The DREAMIEST place. After a short domestic flight, we will be taken to our hotel, the Mithra Cave Hotel. Rest up because we have an early morning tomorrow to see the hot air balloons, and yes, I mean THOSE hot air balloons, the ones you see allll over the internet!
(breakfast included)
Day 7
Drum roll please… hot air balloon time!! This morning we’ll have the option to take a hot air balloon ride, or if you prefer, watch them from the hotel’s beautiful rooftop (and get a thousand pics)! After breakfast, we will tour the Goreme Open Air Museum (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and check out the unique Fairy Chimneys of Love Valley. We will end this wonderful day with a bang, dinner and a show at Turkish Night!
(breakfast, lunch & dinner included)
Day 8
We get to start another morning off with watching those majestic hot air balloons! Today the group will visit the famous Galerie Ikman carpet shop. Even if you’re not in the market to buy a Turkish rug, you’ll enjoy all the photo opportunities here! For a small fee, you can even have a photographer do a photoshoot for you! We’ll have the rest of the day free to explore and shop in the quaint village of Goreme.
(breakfast & lunch included)
Day 9
This morning we will depart from Cappadocia and take a short flight back to Istanbul. You’ll have free time to do whatever you would like for the rest of the day before we meet up for a farewell dinner.
(breakfast included)
Day 10
It’s not goodbye, it’s, "until next time"! After the hugs and some ugly cries, you’ll be transported to the Istanbul airport to return home. We already miss you but like I said, until next time!
(breakfast included)
What's Included
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✓ Airport pickup & drop off
✓ Three domestic flights (1 to Izmir, 1 to Cappadocia & 1 back to Istanbul)
✓ Local ground transportation
✓ 4 nights accommodation at Nova Plaza Pera in Istanbul*
✓ 2 nights accommodation at the 5 star beachfront Charisma De Luxe Hotel*
✓ 3 nights accommodation at the beautiful Mithra Cave Hotel*
✓ Entry fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
✓ Meals specified in itinerary
✓ Alcohol included at Turkish Night
✓ Private local tour guide
What's Not Included
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☓ International Flights
☓ Visa costs
☓ Travel Insurance (optional, but highly encouraged)
☓ Meals not included in itinerary
☓ Beverages not included with meals
☓ Alcohol
☓ Gratuities
☓ Any extras not listed on itinerary
☓ Hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia
*Accommodation is a shared room
Cost
*$300 Early Booking Discount Ends November 15, 2023 (Price will increase to $3800 and $4000 for payment plan)
Pay in Full (Save $200!)
*Save an additional $50 when paying in full if paying through Venmo, @Arikari12
$3500 USD
Payment Plan
$3700 USD
To secure a spot, a non-refundable deposit of $700 is required. The remaining balance of $3100 will be divided into 4 payments of $750. The first payment installment will be collected on Dec 1, the second payment installment will be collected on Feb 1, the third payment installment will be collected on Apr 1, and the fourth payment installment will be collected on June 1 from the card you put on file at the time of registration.
Please email me at charmingtravelsco@gmail.com with any questions!
Looking forward to hanging with you in Turkey!
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