Turkey-Istanbul-Eid Al Adha

Istanbul is a vibrant city in Turkey that spans both Europe and Asia, divided by the Bosphorus Strait. Its historic Old City showcases the rich cultural legacy of the various empires that once ruled the region. In the Sultanahmet district, the ancient Hippodrome, dating back to Roman times, was once the venue for thrilling chariot races, and remnants of Egyptian obelisks can still be seen. The famous Hagia Sophia, a stunning example of Byzantine architecture, boasts a majestic 6th-century dome and is home to unique Christian mosaics.

Day 1: ISTANBUL – ARRIVAL DAY – ISTIKLAL STREET TOUR & DINNER CRUISE ON THE BOSPHORUS TOUR (D)

• Upon our arrival at Istanbul International Airport, your guide will meet, assist and transfer you to your hotel.
• Upon arrival we have Istiklal tour, start walking along Istiklal street in Beyoglu, from the Tunnel towards Taksim Square, seeing Galata tower from outside, the Tunnel, Pera Palace Hotel, great consulate buildings from 19th century, fish market in the flower market (Cicek Pasaji), old churches, nostalgic tram.
  This pedestrian street is always full of people where you can observe the youth and try some Turkish delights in the traditional cafeteria.
• The rest of the day is yours until the evening. Overnight in Istanbul.
• Evening pick you up from your hotel and depart for your Regular Boat and enjoy the night at Bosphporus Dinner Cruise
• After the show, transfer back to your hotel.
• Overnight stay in Istanbul

*Note – Standard check-in time to your hotel room will be 14:00/15:00.

Day 2: ISTANBUL CITY TOUR (B)

• After breakfast, we have Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Then we will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE. Across from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, it was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.
• Our next visit will be HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE from outside. The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is the greatest surviving example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000 years, it was once the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th century golden mosaics. Today it is a mosque.
• Lunch break at 13:00 pm. After the lunch, will take you to the ALI PASAZADE which is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will find; Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores.
• After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.
• Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Please Note: Please do not forget to carry headscarf with you for the visit of religious places as Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.

Day 3: BALAT AND PIERRE LOTI PANORAMIC TOUR WITH SHOPPING TOUR (B)

• Pick up from your hotel to visit the colourful Fener/Balat district, one of the city’s oldest neighbourhoods and at one time home to Istanbul’s Ottoman Orthodox and Jewish residents. See traces of Ottoman life, including wooden houses, mosques, churches, and synagogues, standing together and demonstrating the multicultural and religious ways of the Ottoman Empire.
• After then drive around the Golden Horn to Pera neighbourhood.
  we will depart for the PIERRE LOTI HILL, which was named after the Famous French writer. You will enjoy magnificent scenery of Golden Horn and the city. At the top of Eyup Sultan Cemetery, you can find one of the best places to look at the famous Golden Horn of Istanbul. At present, this place is a café, and called Pierre Loti Cafe, as a memorial for the writer Pierre Loti, a regular of the cafe, mainly for the views.
• After the lunch, will take you to the Shopping which is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will find; Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores.
• After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.
• Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Day 4: DEPARTURE TRANSFERS (B)

• After breakfast, free time till check out time.
• We will keep our luggage’s at the bus and free time till pick up time for Airport for Home country flight. (pick up: 18:00 hrs.)

*Note – Standard check-out time from your hotel will be at 12:00PM.

!! Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing us!!

• Return Air ticket on Pegasus – Economy (Luggage – 20 KG + 1PC 8KG)
• Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul Airport
• 3 nights hotel accommodation in Istanbul
• Meal plan as above programme
• Guided Istiklal Street tour
• Dinner cruise on the bosphorus tour Show with Belly Dancer and Unlimited Local Drinks
• Guided Balat – Pierre Loti tour with shopping
• Guided Istanbul city tour
• All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary (Except Hagia Sophia & Topkapı Palace)
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
• Professional English-speaking tour guides
• Return transfer to Istanbul Airport
• Hotel and city tax included

1. The original passport should be issued less than 10 years with a minimum validity of 6 months beyond the intended duration of stay in Turkish territory from date of arrival in Türkiye, and with at least two full visa blank pages.
2. Original and copy of Emirates ID and Emirates residence visa with at least 6 months validity from date of visa application (All previous UAE visa copies are mandatory). Important note: In case UAE visa is issued by previous passport number, it is must to submit old passport also.
3. 1 biometric photo (with a white background, taken in the last 6 months, depicting the full-face including ears with the face clearly visible, in 5×6 size). It is to be taken without headgear, hat/cap and spectacles.
4. Round trip flight reservation
5. Hotel reservation
6. Personal bank account statement for the updated 3 months, must be original (wet) stamped. Last transaction should not be older than 10 days. Please note that it is a must to submit your bank account with a sufficient amount for your travel. Important Note: Online bank statement is not acceptable. Salary bank statement is mandatory. If you wish, you may submit personal (saving) account only as a supportive document.
7. Proof of Accommodation in UAE: If any tenancy contract or title deed. If it is shared accommodation, a letter indicating the situation.
8. If applicant is employee:
No objection certificate from the related company with original (wet) signed and stamped. (Company official letter must indicate the position of the applicant, start date of employment, exact purpose of travel, the dates that has vacation approved from work, salary details and should guarantee that the employee will return to UAE and workplace after travel) (It has to be addressed to Embassy of Türkiye in Abu Dhabi or Turkish Consulate General in Dubai.) No objection certificate shouldn’t be older than one month.
Payrolls for the last 3 months if the salary is not mentioned in the no objection certificate.
9. If applicant’s UAE residency sponsor is a person (Spouse, parent, employer etc.):
No objection letter from sponsor (original wet signed) and copy of the passport and UAE residence visa of the sponsor.
Marriage certificate, if sponsor is spouse.
Sponsor’s personal bank account with above mentioned criteria.
Sponsor’s salary certificate, if sponsor is employee. (original- wet signed and stamped)
Sponsor’s valid trade license, if sponsor is company owner.
Notarized NOC if the sponsor is outside the country
10. If the applicant is under 18:
No objection letter from both parents
Both parents must be physically present at the time of submission
An identity document or birth certificate
Passport and UAE residence permit visa copies of both parents
Divorce decision which shows the child custody if the parents are divorced
Death certificated of the parent if one parent is dead
Consent Letter if one of the parents is not travelling with the child
Notarized NOC if either of the parent is outside the country (From a Turkish Embassy or a Turkish Consulate)

Processing time: 10 -15 working days after appointment
Visa fee: AED 495 per person to be paid at the VFS by the applicant in person
VFS Appointment charges: AED 270

• Once confirmed, booking fees of AED 1500 will be Non-refundable.
• Prior to 60 days to 45 days: 50% of the holiday amount is nonrefundable
• 44 and 30 days of departure: 75% of the holiday cost
• Less than 29 days prior to departure 100% of the total amount will be deducted.