TURKEY | MORNING FLIGHT

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Highlights

Description

Discover the 8-day 7-night Turkey journey with Du Lịch Thiên Nhiên, experiencing the unique beauty at the crossroads of two continents, Asia and Europe. Visitors will explore famous cities, discover unique cultures, enjoy enticing cuisine, and admire the stunning natural wonders of Turkey. The journey offers a multi-experience trip featuring a perfect combination of history, nature, and distinctive modernity.

Itinerary

DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY – ISTANBUL – CAPPADOCIA (3 meals on the plane)

- 05:45: Passengers gather at Tan Son Nhat International Airport to check in for the flight to Istanbul. Estimated flight: TK251 SGN - IST 06:35 - 13:50.

- Upon arrival in Istanbul, the group completes immigration procedures, then continues to catch a domestic flight to Cappadocia. Estimated flight: TK2016 IST - NAV 16:25 - 17:55.

(the domestic flight is subject to change depending on actual conditions)

- Passengers have meals on the plane. Upon arrival in Cappadocia, the group checks into the hotel to rest. Overnight in Cappadocia.

DAY 2: CAPPADOCIA (Meals: 3 meals)

- 04:30 AM: Guests can treat themselves to special experiences to fully discover the magical beauty of Cappadocia – a land likened to another planet in the heart of Turkey (At your own expense, please register directly with the Tour Guide. Depending on weather conditions, the activity may be canceled or changed depending on the weather.)

Option 1: Hot air balloon ride to welcome the sunrise: Guests will have the opportunity to admire the panoramic view of Cappadocia from above during the radiant sunrise moment, when the sun slowly rises among hundreds of colorful balloons. After landing, guests will participate in a cozy light party with pastries and champagne, and receive a certificate as a souvenir marking this special journey.

Option 2: Jeep Safari sunrise hunting: The Jeep Safari tour crosses Red Valley, Rose Valley, Love Valley... to catch the sunrise with hundreds of hot air balloons flying into the sky, or hunt for the brilliant sunset amidst majestic nature.

- Guests return to have breakfast at the hotel and check out, then the Tour Guide takes guests to explore and visit the land of Cappadocia:

- Kayasehir Rock Town underground city.

- Admire Pigeon Valley where thousands of pigeon houses are carved into stone pillars. Here, pigeons are a valuable source of food and fertilizer, and Dervent Valley.

- Handcrafted carpet factory.

- Noon: Guests have lunch at a local restaurant. Then continue to visit:

- Take photos at Goreme Open Air Museum - an important center of Christianity, with many monasteries, churches, and chapels built in the early years of the Middle Ages from the 11th to 13th centuries, with structures deeply carved into rock alleys and cliffs.

- Admire Uchisar Village, located at the highest peak of Cappadocia and the pinnacle of their architectural construction is Uchisar Castle with a labyrinth of rooms, hallways, and stairs.

- Visit the Pottery workshop, jewelry store, and Turkish tea shop.

- Evening: Guests have dinner at the restaurant.

- Overnight at the hotel in Cappadocia.

DAY 3: CAPPADOCIA – KONYA - PAMUKKALE (3 meals)

- Morning: Have breakfast at the hotel and check out. Afterward, depart to visit famous attractions in Konya (~237km, ~3.5 hours of travel):

- Take photos at the Mevlana Museum (Mevlana Monastery) featuring its green conical dome architecture, which is the symbol of the city of Konya.

- Caravanserai - a stopover located along the legendary Silk Road.

- Noon: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

- Proceed to Pamukkale (~400km, ~5 hours of travel) – Looking at it only in photos or aerial footage, one might easily mistake it for a giant snow mountain, but in reality, it is a limestone mountain region accumulated over thousands of years, shaped like terraced pools formed by geological transformation. Pamukkale has up to 17 hot springs with temperatures ranging from 35 to 100 degrees Celsius, so people have long known to take advantage of them to open spa and resort services to serve tourists.

- Evening: Arrive in Pamukkale, check in to the hotel, and have dinner at a restaurant.

- Overnight at the hotel in Pamukkale.

DAY 4: PAMUKKALE – EPHESUS – KUSADASI (Meals: 3 meals)

- Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, guests check out and visit:

- Pamukkale Cotton Castle: A natural world heritage site featuring natural thermal springs flowing in the open air for thousands of years, creating an immensely grand and unique wonder, also recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site. Here, visitors can soak in these hot springs to relax.

- Guests visit the remaining ruins of the Ancient City of Hierapolis - a World Heritage Site (recognized by UNESCO in 1988).

- Noon: Guests have lunch at a restaurant. Afterward, head to:

- Ancient City of Ephesus (~189km, ~2.5 hours of travel) - one of the 7 wonders of Christian churches, where Virgin Mary and Saint John lived and passed away, admiring unique architectural works such as:

- Celsius Library, Hadrian's Temple, and take photos at Marble Street and Agora.

- Guests visit a Turkish leather shop: Turkish tanning technology is world-famous for its thin, lightweight materials, eye-catching designs, and especially the design technology allowing leather jackets to be worn on both sides, making it easy for users to mix and match outfits.

- Visit the Olive oil and Turkish delight shop: Essential oils are a famous and very common product for Turkish people. Besides olive oil, orange essential oil and rose oil are also favored by many tourists because they contain high amounts of vitamin C and properties that help brighten and smooth the skin.

- Evening: Arrive in Kusadasi (~23km, ~30 minutes of travel), guests have dinner at a restaurant.

- Overnight at a hotel in Kusadasi.

DAY 5: KUSADASI – ANCIENT CITY OF TROY - CANAKKALE (3 meals)

- Morning: After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, the coach takes the group to visit:

- The mystical and sacred Pergamon city, taking photos of the ruins of the famous ancient hospital, Asklepion. Asklepion is located just about 1.6 km west of the center of Bergama town, making it very easy for visitors to reach. It still preserves traces of special roads and squares featuring hospital structures, among the oldest in the world. And the ancient city theater, built according to the special acoustic resonance architecture of the ancient Greeks.

- Noon: Lunch at a restaurant, then begin the journey to explore two famous versions of the "Trojan horse" – one carrying eternal historical value, the other tied to a Hollywood cinematic imprint.

- The coach takes the group to the legendary ancient city of Troy (~191 km, ~3.2 hours of travel). Here, guests will visit the Troy Museum, which recreates the ancient civilization once praised in the Iliad epic. In particular, visitors will get to admire the original Trojan horse with their own eyes – a famous symbol recognized by UNESCO, and can climb up to visit inside the horse's body via a staircase system. (Troy Museum ticket included).

- Leaving Troy, the group continues to the Canakkale harbor (~30 km, ~40 minutes of travel) – home to the Trojan horse replica from the Hollywood movie, an ideal check-in spot with an epic-infused landscape.

- Overnight at a hotel in Canakkale.

DAY 6: CANAKALE – ISTANBUL (3 meals)

- Morning: After breakfast and checking out at the hotel. The group departs for Istanbul – the city known as the heart of Turkey (~308km, ~5 hours of travel).

- Noon: Guests have lunch at a restaurant. Afterward, tour the city of Istanbul with famous landmarks:

- Blue Mosque: This building features vibrant tile-lined interior colors, making it one of the most prominent features on the Istanbul skyline.

- Take photos outside Topkapi Palace: This was where Ottoman sultans lived for nearly 4 centuries; today, the palace has become a public attraction and a repository for sacred relics.

- Hippodrome: This is a large horse racing square in Istanbul, though over thousands of years, only 3 columns remain today that are recognized as UNESCO heritage sites.

- Hagia Sophia: Built in the 6th century, a masterpiece of the Byzantine era, a precious treasure of the world (photo stop outside).

- Grand Bazaar famous for over 4,000 shops selling unique handicrafts such as carpets, jewelry, leather fashion, silk goods - A 500-year-old market famous for over 4,000 stalls and various souvenirs, visitors can freely shop for whatever they love.

- Spice Bazaar.

- Evening: Guests have dinner at a restaurant. Overnight at the hotel in Istanbul.

DAY 7: ISTANBUL – BOSPHORUS CRUISE – HCMC (Breakfast, lunch, Dinner on board)

- Morning: Guests have breakfast at the hotel, check out, then experience a boat cruise on the Bosphorus Strait and admire the famous Bosphorus Bridge crossing the sea and connecting the two continents of Asia and Europe.

- While cruising, guests will admire Dolmabahce Palace - the second largest palace in Istanbul after Topkapi Palace, with the entire ceiling of this huge water palace supported by 36 stone pillars creating beautiful domes, characteristic architecture, and the daily activities of local residents.

- Take photos at Galata Tower and Bridge: Considered one of the symbols of Istanbul city.

- Noon: Guests have lunch at a restaurant. The driver and tour guide take the group to the airport to check in for the flight back to HCMC. Estimated flight: TK250 IST – SGN 15:00 – 04:55(+1)

- Guests have meals and stay overnight on the plane.

DAY 8: HO CHI MINH CITY

- Arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, the vehicle takes guests back to the initial meeting point. End of the journey.

Note: The itinerary may change depending on weather conditions, tidal forecasts, and port authority regulations.

What's Included

Terms & conditions

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:

1. Round-trip direct flights on the route HCMC - Istanbul - HCMC operated by Turkish Airlines (30kg checked baggage + 7kg carry-on)

2. Airport taxes in both countries, aviation security tax, and fuel surcharges

3. Domestic flight tickets according to the itinerary from Istanbul to Cappadocia (flight times are subject to change depending on the airline, weather conditions, and objective factors)

4. Accommodation in 4* - 5* hotels certified by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism (2 people/room. In case of an odd number of male or female guests, a triple room will be provided if available).

5. Children share a bed with their parents

6. Main meals as specified in the itinerary

7. Turkish E-visa

8. Air-conditioned coach in Turkey throughout the tour

9. Sightseeing admission fees as specified in the itinerary.

10. Enthusiastic and experienced Vietnamese-speaking tour guide throughout the tour from Vietnam

11. Global travel insurance depending on the customer's age, with benefits and packages provided by the insurance company in accordance with regulations up to a liability limit of 1,200,000,000 VND/person/incident

12. Gifts: Travel hat, plug adapter

13. Ticket to the Troy Museum

TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES:

1. Passport with validity exceeding 6 months from the end date of the trip.

2. Beverages, telephone charges, and laundry services at the hotel.

3. Personal expenses, excess baggage, telephone, laundry, and sightseeing outside the itinerary.

4. Single room supplement (if applicable): 7,360,000 VND/Guest/Tour

5. Fuel surcharge increase at the time of ticket issuance (if applicable)

6. Tips for local drivers and tour guides: 64 US Dollars/guest/entire tour (Equivalent to 1,792,000 VND/guest/entire tour)

7. Luggage porter fees by drivers or hotel doormen

8. Fees paid to tour guides and drivers for services rendered (for overtime requests)

9. Overseas Vietnamese tourists who need to obtain a re-entry visa for Vietnam

10. Medicine, hospital fees, and other personal expenses of the guest outside the itinerary.

11. Optional Tour: Jeep tour and hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia.

12. Electric shuttle from the bus station to and from the Cotton Castle (Pamukkale).

REFUND/CANCELLATION CONDITIONS:

After booking the tour, a 50% deposit of the total tour price is required. The remaining balance must be paid 15 days prior to departure.

- Tour cancellation after booking incurs a penalty fee of 50% of the deposit.

- Tour cancellation 20 days prior incurs a penalty = 50% of the total program tour price (Calculated on working days).

- Tour cancellation 15 days prior incurs a penalty = 75% of the total program tour price (Calculated on working days).

- After the above period, the penalty fee = 100% of the total program value (Calculated on working days).

For Holiday/Tet tours: Immediately after booking the tour, a 50% deposit of the total tour price is required. The remaining balance must be paid 45 days prior to departure.

- Tour cancellation after booking incurs a penalty fee of 50% of the deposit.

- Tour cancellation 45 days prior incurs a penalty = 50% of the total program tour price. (Calculated on working days)

- Tour cancellation within or 30 days prior incurs a penalty = 75% of the total program tour price. (Calculated on working days)

- After the above period, the penalty fee = 100% of the total program value. (Calculated on working days)

- Cancellation of the trip must be notified directly to the Company in writing or via email, text message, and must be confirmed by the Company. Cancellations by phone will not be accepted

NOTES:

- For any reason, if your Turkish visa application is rejected, please pay the visa fee of 3,000,000 VND/guest (non-refundable application fee).

- Any form of abandoning or not using services abroad will not be refunded because all services have been prepaid. According to the program signed with the partners, you will travel with the group throughout the program. Any guest wishing to detach from the group must notify in advance. Turkish visas will be issued with a validity matching the group's schedule, and guests are required to return with the group.

- In the event that the group has departed, if guests detach from the group for any reason, service fees will not be refunded.

- Guests aged 80 and above are kindly requested to pay an additional premium insurance fee (fee varies depending on the tour). Guests aged 70 and above are required to provide a doctor's certificate confirming full health to travel abroad and must be accompanied by a relative under 60 years old (in good health).

- The itinerary is subject to change depending on flight conditions and hotels in Turkey will be officially confirmed at the group meeting 2-3 days prior to departure. Sightseeing spots may not follow the order listed in the itinerary. The itinerary may change depending on weather and traffic conditions in various places, but full sightseeing spots in the program will still be ensured, and sightseeing spots may not follow the order listed in the program.

- Your passport must be valid for more than 6 months from the date of return and have at least 3 consecutive blank pages. The passport must be in good condition, clean, undamaged, with no torn corners, and free of ink marks.

- The Company will not refund the cost of any services abroad that guests do not use and is not responsible for personal reasons of customers if they are denied exit or entry by the immigration authorities of Vietnam or the host country.

- Guests who have undergone cosmetic surgery must renew their passport after the surgery in order to enter the country. If guests undergo cosmetic surgery without prior notice to the Travel Company and are denied exit, the Company will not be responsible for this case and will not refund any services.

- According to Turkish tourism law, tour groups are registered in advance for their travel itinerary in Turkey; customers are not allowed to detach from or join other groups, nor use external tourism services, to avoid scams and accidents without insurance coverage. If the company discovers that customers purchase external adventure sports options, a fine of $200/person will be applied, and neither the Travel Company in Vietnam nor the company in Turkey will be responsible for unexpected incidents involving the customer.

- The program is supported by shopping stops, so guests are not allowed to skip these stops. In case guests skip sightseeing spots or shopping stops, they will be charged a fee according to regulations.