Gourmet Tour of Turkey with Şerif Yenen March 19-29thCultural Interactions

Gurme-March

Gourmet Tour of Turkey (March 19-29, 2015)

Day 1; March 19th, Thursday: Arrive in İstanbul, Turkey

Day 2; March 20th, Friday: İstanbul

Day 3; March 21st, Saturday: İstanbul

Day 4; March 22nd, Sunday: İstanbul – Fly to Kayseri ✈- Cappadocia

Transfer to the airport
Flight to Kayseri (Cappadocia) with Turkish Airlines at 06.55 AM, arrive in Kayseri at 08.10 AM.
Full day sightseeing in Cappadocia with valleys and rock-cut churches
Included lunch at a local restaurant
Göreme open air Museum
Local craft demonstration
Whirling Dervishes ritual (included)
Included dinner at a local restaurant
Overnight at Yunak Evleri (Cappadocia)

Mosaics of the Hagia Sophia

A variety of Turkish Delight in the market

Sun-dried Apricots

Shish Kebap

Ali Nazik Kebap with mashed eggplant and garlic yoghurt

Barbecue

gourmet tour map

Day 5; March 23rd, Monday: Cappadocia

Day 6; March 24th, Tuesday: Cappadocia – Konya

Day 7; March 25th, Wednesday: Konya – Pamukkale

Day 8; March 26th, Thursday: Pamukkale – Kuşadası

Day 9; March 27th, Friday: Kuşadası – Ephesus – Kuşadası

Day 10; March 28th, Saturday: Kuşadası – İzmir – Fly to İstanbul ✈

Transfer to the airport
Flight to İstanbul with Turkish Airlines at 10.00 AM, arrive in İstanbul at 11.05 AM.
Chora Church
Included street food lunch
Included conclusion dinner at a local restaurant
Overnight at Richmond Hotel (İstanbul)

Day 11; March 29th, Sunday: İstanbul & Departure

* Price:
Price per person in double occupancy: $3,050 + Tax
Price per person in single occupancy: $3,775 + Tax

* Included Services:

Accommodation for 10 nights in above mentioned hotels or similar,
Airport transfers for arrival and departure in Turkey,
Professional tour guide services in English by Şerif Yenen,
Air conditioned deluxe vehicle with a driver all along the tour,
Vehicle expenses (i.e. parking, tolls, highways),
Domestic flight tickets from İstanbul to Kayseri (Cappadocia) and from İzmir to İstanbul,
Welcome cocktail and presentation by Şerif Yenen,
10 breakfasts at the hotels,
9 lunches at local restaurants,
8 dinners at local restaurants and 2 dinners at hotels,
2 wine tastings,
A cooking class,
All visits stated in the itinerary,
All stated entrance fees to the sites, museums and religious places indicated in the itinerary,
Bosphorus Cruise,
Tips to the hotels with porter services,
Tips to the restaurants for included meals,
Complimentary copies of some of Şerif Yenen’s publications,
Local taxes and service charges.

* Services not included:

International Flights to/from Turkey
Meals not stated,
Beverages with meals,
One hour hot-air balloon ride in Cappadocia (optional),
Personal expenses,
Gratuities for the guide and driver,
Insurance,
Any airfare unless specified above,
Departure and airport taxes and fees (No similar taxes or fees are required for Turkey),
Passport and visa services and fees.

* Hotels:

* Depending on availability there may be hotel changes. C.I.P Travel assures to accommodate you at the hotels with same standards.

Important notes:

Travel on an intimate, expert-led luxury small group journey.
Almost all of the meals will be notable local dishes at special restaurants.
Pre or post trip extensions can be tailor made upon request.
Ladies should bring scarves with them to cover their heads when visiting religious sites and mosques.
All foreigners must obtain their Turkish visas from Turkish missions abroad or from the e-visa application system, depending on eligibility. Please note, e-visas are easier to get.
Information regarding Turkish e-visas and the application process can be found at: www.evisa.gov.tr/en
General information on Turkish visas can be found at:
www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa
CIP Travel has always the right to modify the program according to the upmost satisfaction of the guests.
We will disclaim any responsibility and shall not pay any indemnity or reimbursement in the event of certain museums or monuments included in the program could not be visited with any reason beyond our control.