Our representative will meet you at Istanbul Airport holding a sign with your name on it and transfer you to your hotel. You are free for the rest of the day. You may explore the streets of Istanbul at your own will. Accommodation in Istanbul hotel.
Our guide will meet you at your hotel’s lobby at 08:30 and we’ll start the tour of the day. First, we’ll visit Saint Sophia or Hagia Sophia, built by the emperor Justinian in 532 - 537. Designed and built as a church, Hagia Sophia was later converted into a mosque in the Ottoman period and become a museum afterward. Our second stop will be the Topkapı Palace which served as the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire for over 400 years, from the 15th to the 19th centuries, and as the home of the Sultans and their families.
* The Treasury and Harem sections are not included in the program and have an extra entrance fee.
Afterward, we’ll have a lunch break at a local restaurant (Included) and have a stroll around the Hippodrome Square where horse races took place and entertainment, sports, and political activities were organized during the Roman and Byzantine periods. Here, we will see the Serpent Column brought from Delphi in India, the Egyptian Obelisk, the German Fountain of Wilhelm ll, and the tombs of Ottoman sultans and princes. Afterward, we will visit the Blue Mosque, also known as Sultanahmet Mosque, Finally, we’ll be visiting the Grand Bazaar, the oldest and largest covered bazaar in the world, made up of 61 covered streets. It is home to more than 4000 shops.
End of the tour and transfer to hotel. Accommodation in Istanbul. ( Breakfast – Lunch )
Today, we’ll start the tour of the day after breakfast at 08:30 and head for the Spice Bazaar, also known as the Egyptian Bazaar, which is a very colorful market with an oriental atmosphere that specializes in typical products such as spices, desserts, nuts, and small souvenirs. Next, we’ll drive to Golden Horn for a cruise along the Bosphorus Strait which separates Europe and Asia and connects the Black Sea with the inland Marmara Sea. At the end of the cruise, we will visit the famous Istiklal Street and Taksim Square, and have free time for shopping. Transfer back to the hotel at the end of the tour. Accommodation in Istanbul. (Breakfast)
Flight from Istanbul to Sarajevo with Turkish Airlines or Pegasus Airlines. Upon landing, we will head for Baščaršija, the center of the city. On the way, you’ll see traces of war and some destroyed buildings.
Here, we will visit the Alija Izetbegovic Mausoleum built to commemorate Bosnia and Herzegovina’s first president and the graves of martyrs, as well as Bosnia’s well-paved roads and Balkan architecture. We will visit the Old Town with a 400-year history built during the Ottoman Empire in Baščaršija, which has been serving as the center of the city for four centuries.
We will have lunch at a local restaurant and continue with a visit to the Sebilj fountain, which is the symbol of the city, Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, the Clock Tower, Gazi Husrev-beg's Madrasa, Europe's first public toilet, the Latin Bridge the site of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria which led to the outbreak of World War I, Hünkar Mosque, At Mejdan (Horse Square), Jewish Synagogue, Saint Anthony Catholic Church, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Vijećnica Library, the Eternal Flame, dedicated to the victims of the Second World War and the liberation of Sarajevo from the German occupation on April 6, 1945, and the Markale market, which is known as the location of the attack that took place on February 5, 1994, during which 68 people lost their lives.
After our visits, we will check-in at our hotel and have some time to rest. Afterward, we will go back to Baščaršija to have dinner at a local restaurant and enjoy the city's nightlife.
Accommodation in Sarajevo hotel. (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)
After breakfast, we will drive to Mostar, the largest and most beautiful city in the Herzegovina region. Passing through steep mountains and green forests, we will arrive at the city of Konjic after a 50-km ride. This small city built on the banks of the Neretva River with a population of 50 thousand, is home to the Ottoman bridge, which was bombed during the 1992-1995 war, the Vardačka Mosque with the broken minaret, and the restored mini bazaar.
Our second stop will be Jablanica, the city where Josip Broz Tito, the founder of Yugoslavia, took the title of marshal after the war. (Jablanica, Konjic – Jablanica 23 km) Afterward, we will go to Pocitelj (approx. 76 km), a typical Turkish village that has been restored to its original form. Next, we will go to Blagaj to visit the Dervish House (Alperenler Lodge) that was established five centuries ago. Also known as the Sarı Saltuk Lodge, this place is built on the banks of the Buna river that has an average water flow of 43,000 gallons per second. Inside the lodge, we will see the tombs of Ali Pasha and Sarı Saltuk and enjoy the view of the river in the courtyard with a cup of Turkish tea or coffee.
Afterward, we will have a trip to Mostar, the most beautiful city in the Balkans. In Mostar, we will visit the Martyrs Cemetery and see the Mostar Bridge, the only arched bridge built by Mimar Hayrettin, a student of Sinan the Architect, in 1566 and destroyed in the war in 1993, but rebuilt in its original form by the Turkish Government in 2004. Later, we will visit the Tara and Halebija Towers, Tabačica Mosque and the public bath, and the 500-year-old bazaar.
Afterward, we will have free time to shop and enjoy the city, then, we’ll meet at the time determined by our guide and depart for Sarajevo. On our way back, we will stop at Jablanica to have a delicious dinner with roast lamb and continue. Arrival in Sarajevo and accommodation in Sarajevo hotel. (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)
After breakfast at our hotel, we will depart at 09:00 for the city of Travnik, known as the city of Viziers, located in central Bosnia. We will arrive in Travnik city after a beautiful journey through the green mountains along the Bosnian river (approx. 90 km). Here, we will see the Elči Ibrahim-Pasha Medresa, Plava Voda (Blue Water) and its source, Travnik Castle, and the clothing and souvenir shops, mini-amphitheater, mosque, and minaret ruins. We will take the most beautiful pictures of the city from atop this castle. Next, we will visit the Alaca Mosque (Šarena Džamija) and its Sarasota, Travnik bazaar, and the Clock Tower.
After our tour, we will have lunch consisting of Travnik's famous meatballs at a local restaurant inside the bazaar, and we will enjoy homemade baklava and coffee with walnut filling at the famous cafe known as Lutfina Kahva next to the Plava Voda spring (Coffee and baklava will be our treats). After some free time, we will set out for Sarajevo. On the way, we will stop by the village of Ahmići and take an hour-long break in Bosnia. Then, as it is the last evening of our tour, we will have a delicious gala dinner with Bosnian dishes at Turkuaz Restaurant, which is within walking distance of our hotel.
Accommodation in Sarajevo hotel. (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)
After having breakfast, we will check out from our hotel and visit the Vrelo Bosne nature park at the foothills of Mount Igman which is the source of the Bosnian river. We will enjoy wandering among the lush greenery and wild ducks living freely on springs, trees, streams, and lakes. Then, we will visit the Tunnel of Hope, built for the people of Sarajevo, which was bombarded for 4 years and 4 months by the Serbs and Croats during the war between 1992 and 1995. After visiting this tunnel and the museum that changed the course of the war and helped end the siege of Sarajevo, we will head to the Baščaršija and have free time for shopping.
Afterward, we will have our transfer to the Sarajevo Airport at the appointed time.
Upon our arrival in Istanbul, you’ll be transferred to your hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul ( Breakfast )
Free time until your airport transfer. Transfer from the hotel to Istanbul Airport will be made 3,5 hours before your flight time. We wish you a good flight! (Breakfast)
** Note: If your flight from Istanbul is after 20:00, you may discover some shopping centers at your own will.
Some of the more popular malls are Akmerkez, İstinye Park, Zorlu, Kanyon, Cevahir etc.
Istanbul Airport Transfer or Sabiha Gökcen Airport transfer will be a private transfer.
Regular Group Tours are English-guided package tours with mixed nationalities of a minimum of 20 people and a maximum of 40 people on the specified dates. Regular Group tour prices are fixed.
There is a child age restriction based on the character of the tour and generally, children under 8 years of age cannot participate.
Private Tours, on the other hand, is between 1 person and 40 people. It usually consists of small and private groups such as Families, groups of friends, or professional groups. No other travelers are allowed in Private groups. In private tours, the guide is given according to the group's request (available in Turkey)
Guaranty Departure Tours have a definite departure regardless of the number of people on certain dates.
The minimum and the maximum number of people and child age requirements are specified in the tour information.
The number of tour places varies according to the theme of the tour. Group tours are a minimum of 20 people - a maximum of 40 people. There is no limit on the number of private tours, usually between 1 and 18 people.
You can bring clothes and auxiliary items according to Turkey Tour regions and Tour season. During the winter seasons, you should bring thick and cold protective clothing and rain protective clothing.
Items such as clothes and umbrellas are required against rains that may occur in Spring and Autumn. In summer, have sunglasses, sunhat, comfortable walking shoes, swimming clothes, and equipment in lake and seashore tour programs.
It is appropriate for men and women to wear closed clothes in religious areas such as Churches, mosques, and synagogues. In Turkey, which is a Muslim country, mosques are not visited during prayer times. Mosques are visited after worship.
After you write your contact information such as the name of the tour you prefer, the tour code number, the date of the tour, the number of people to attend, on the tour request form, you can send us your request by reading and approving the rules written in the (Terms and conditions) section.
Your registration is done and your official confirmation is sent to you. Then you make some payment.
Tour payments are made by money transfer systems such as bank transfer or Western Union.
Visitors can withdraw money in Turkish Lira, Euro, and US Dollars with their bank cards from ATMs in Turkey. Most ATMs offer English or other language options for foreigners' convenience.
Visitors can use their credit and debit cards for all kinds of shopping. During the tour, you can travel to smaller towns or villages far from the city center, where your credit card may not be valid, so it is recommended to always have cash, foreign currency, and Turkish Lira with you.
Two-pin sockets used in Europe are also widely used in Turkey.
If you are using a three-pin socket, it is recommended to bring a converter adapter.
If you want to use your own country's GSM operator in Turkey, you should ask your GSM operator to activate the international roaming function of your mobile phone before coming to Turkey. Or you can get a new SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card from one of the local GSM operators such as Türk Telekom, Vodafone, to use while you are in Turkey.
Foreigners in Turkey can drive in Turkey, provided that they always have their passports, international driving licenses, and their car licenses with them. It is legally forbidden to drink and drive and there are penalties. In Turkey, the vehicle is driven on the right side of the road.
Banks working hours 09:00 – 17:00 money transfer ends at 16:00.
Shopping Centers: 10:00 – 22:00
Pharmacies: 08:00 – 18:00 In each region, one on-duty pharmacy remains open between 18:00 and 08:00 at night.
There is a pharmacy on duty that remains open in every region on Sundays and public holidays. It is a legal obligation to keep the pharmacies on duty open.
For the treatments, you want to have in Turkey, travel agencies that have work and agreements with Hospitals and Doctors, who are experts in their fields, provide communication with the patient by transmitting the patient information to the relevant hospitals and Doctors. Travel Agencies, during the treatment period, provide services such as flight tickets, hotel or house reservations for accommodation, transfer services, and tour organizations for the patient and their relatives.
Hair transplant, Dental treatment, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery tour packages are among the most preferred health tourism packages in Turkey.
Compared to other European and Asian countries, Turkey has a large number of JCI (Joint Commission International) accredited hospitals and medical institutions. It has world-renowned Doctors who are experienced in their special branches and private or corporate hospitals equipped with modern medical devices. You don't have to wait in line for the highest quality medical treatment people deserve. Moreover, prices are much cheaper than world standards. You can find the best quality medical treatment at the lowest price in Turkey. You can find the best quality medical treatment at the lowest price in Turkey Hospitals. Such as Dental treatments, Hair Transplantation, Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery, Oncology, Urology, IVF – In Vitro fertilization, Cardiology treatments.
For foreigners who come to Turkey, there is no other vaccination obligation other than the Covid 19 Vaccine. It is obligatory for foreigners who come to Turkey during the Covid-19 Pandemic to be vaccinated or have a PCR test 72 hours before. In addition, there is an obligation to document this information.
As in all countries of the world, Cpvid-19 travel rules change from time to time according to countries. For this reason, you should learn the current travel data from the Turkish Consulate in your own country before traveling.
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