9 DAYS SINGLES TOUR TURKEY

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TravelShop Turkey Tour Prices - Per Person
Double or Twin Room:  from Euro 1039.00		Single Room:  from Euro 1275.00
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9 DAYS SINGLES TOUR TURKEY ITINERARY:

Day 1 - Istanbul - Arrival Day
(Welcome dinner included)
Welcome to Turkey, arrival to Istanbul. Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel. Tonight we have a welcome dinner, you will meet our friendly crew and while enjoying traditional Turkish food and enjoy the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul at night. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 - Istanbul Tour
(Breakfast and dinner included)
We depart at 09:00am for the Istanbul City Tour. We will begin with ancient Hippodrome, which was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments: the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. We will then continue with Sultanahmet Mosque across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet. It is also known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles we then arrive at our last stop, which is the famous Hagia Sophia. This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time. After the tour you have the option to experience The Bosphorus Cruise. You will have the chance to enjoy magnificent views of the Bosphorus, which is connecting Asia to Europe. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3 - Bursa Tour
(Breakfast and dinner included)
After breakfast at 08:30am drive to Bursa, the former Ottoman Capital. Climb to Uludag by cable car, visit to Ulucami (Grand Mosque), the Green Mosque and the Green Mausoleum, the old Silk Market in the Covered Bazaar. Overnight in Bursa.

Day 4 - Kusadasi - Ephesus Tour
(Breakfast and dinner included)
We depart at 10:00am and we visit one of the best-preserved ruins in the world, Ephesus. We tour this amazing site and wonder at the people who built and walked through this ancient city. We will also visit the House of Virgin Mary (supposedly where St. John brought her to live out her final days). After the tour we will visit a carpet-weaving centre, which belongs to the national arts of Turkey. In the evening, as being one of our optional activities, you will have the chance to experience the traditional Turkish bath. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 5 - Turkish Village Sirince Tour and Shopping
(Breakfast and dinner included)
Sirinces construction style today belongs to Anatolian Greeks. The houses on the slope are all original with their white paint. Sirince is very popular for its buiding style, house, streets and apple wine made by the villagers. In 1922 the Anatolian Greeks immigrated back to Greece and Turks coming from Greece settled there. After lunch, we will make a shopping tour in which you will be aware of the ancient arts of Turkey like leather manufacturing and jewellery, one of the oldest arts of Turkey; a carpet weaving centre. As this will be a guided tour, you will avoid the constant nagging and sometimes bullying that is well known in the markets of Turkey. Enabling you to enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 6 - Kusadasi - Picnic Boat Trip
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
After breakfast you will be collected from the hotel for a picnic boat trip. On this day-long tour the boat will visit beaches around Kusadasi and this is a perfect way to sit back and soak up the sunshine and enjoy a fully inclusive cooked picnic lunch. You will arrive back at the hotel around 5:00pm and dinner will be served around 7:00pm - 8:00pm. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 7 - Pamukkale Tour
(Breakfast and dinner included)
At 08:00 we depart for Pamukkale. On the way we will visit one of the famous leather production centers of the region. We then arrive at Pamukkale for lunch. Afterwards we will visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs. Overnight in Pamukkale.

Day 8 - Pamukkale - Istanbul
(Breakfast and dinner included)
After breakfast, you can enjoy the thermal pool and the sun. At 10:00am we depart to Istanbul (8.5 hours distance). Once checked into your hotel the final evening is yours to enjoy. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 9 - Istanbul - End of Singles Tour
(Breakfast Included)
After breakfast check out from the hotel. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Turkey.



9 DAYS SINGLES TOUR TURKEY INCLUDES:

• Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul Ataturk Airport
• 3 nights at 4 star hotel in Istanbul
• 1 night at 4 star hotel in Bursa
• 3 nights at 4 star hotel in Kusadasi
• 1 night at 4 star hotel in Pamukkale
• 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 8 dinners
• Guided Istanbul city tour
• Guided Bursa city tour
• Guided Ephesus tour
• Guided Sirince tour and shopping
• Kusadasi Picnic Boat Cruise
• Guided Pamukkale tour
• All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
• Professional English-speaking tour guides
• Return transfer to Istanbul Ataturk Airport

Per Person	Shared Double	Single
4 Star Hotel	€  1039.00	€  1275.00

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Singles Tour FAQ

Why our single tours?
TravelShop Turkey receive a lot of customers who are travelling on their own, and prefer to travel on their own in order to meet other single travellers. They are wanting to see everything about Turkey, and maybe in a set amount time. We have created a tour that will show our single travellers a lot about Turkey, including a Boat Cruise, major sightseeing, and most of all, relax while on holiday. Leave the planning to us so you dont have to worry when on tour. We will take care of everything! You can meet a lot of single travellers from all around the world, and make lots of new friends! Enjoy Turkish sightseeing, cultures, historic and modern traditions, relax on the beach, and enjoy the blue cruise along the beautiful mediterranean coastline.

Age Group:
The minimum age for the single tour is 18+. There is no maximum age! But you need to be physically fit in order to go on this tour and be able to complete the itinerary.

We are a couple, can we join this tour?
Unfortunately, we are not accepting couples on this tour. However, if you would like a similar itinerary, please let us know and we will arrange this for you.

Airport Transfers:
Transfers from Ataturk Airport are included in the tour price. However, arrivals from Sabiha Gokcen are €20 one way per person. Sabiha Gokcen is located approx 1.5 hours out of Istanbul, this is the reason for the extra cost.

How often do your single tours operate?
We will be operating this tour in June and September / October, starting 2008. This is a great time to travel Turkey as it is not the busiest season, but the weather is still superb!

How many people will be on the single tour?
This is a special single tour, and we try to keep the maximum number of tour members to approx 20. This is a great size to travel with and get to know over the time of the tour. We try to also keep an even number of males and females to travel with.

Accommodation on tour:
Accommodation is based on single supplement or twin share, and the cost is included in the itinerary. Please confirm your preference when booking. We can arrange for other singles to share if you prefer twin share. Hotels will be of a 4 star standard.

Tour Guide:
You will be assisted by a fluent English speaking but Turkish professional tour guide who is deeply knowledgeable of all sights that you will see in Turkey.

Visa:
Depending on your nationality or passport, you will be able to purchase a visa when you arrive at the airport in Turkey. Please however confirm this with your national embassy, as some nationalities require this to be done in advance.

Food:
A wide selection of tasty traditional Turkish food for you to experience while in our country. All breakfasts and dinners are included, but for lunch you are free to explore for your own choices. Lunch is not included in the tour price, except for when on the Blue Cruise.

Money:
We use New Turkish Lira. Although in a lot of places they will accept US, EURO or GBP money. We recommend that exchanging to lira will save you money and confusion. There are many change offices throughout Turkey, along with ATM machines for you to withdraw also. Most shops will accept your credit cards.

Shopping:
You will have plenty of time throughout your tour to visit the local shops. Istanbul isnt always the best place to shop! It is the best place to bargain however. If there is something in particular you are looking for, please ask your tour guide and they will advise you on the best place to go. Carpet, leather and jewellery shopping is best done in Kusadasi/Ephesus where you will visit the factories, also learn a lot more about the product from the factory guides.

Weather:
The Turkish weather in June and September is very warm and mild. Temperatures will reach from 25-30 degrees. You will still be touring in nice, warm, sunny days with blue skies. You will not see rain!

What should I bring with me?
Bring your own camera, warm and cool clothes, swimming gears, sandals for the beach, comfortable shoes for the sightseeing, also your party shoes!

Activities on tour:
We have many surprise activities that will pop up during the tour, watch out! Everyone is to be involved. Adventures and watersports, including ballooning, rafting, paragliding and horseriding, Turkish bath, and loads more.

Our Staff:
Our tour staff are very friendly, from Turkey, New Zealand and Australia, who have travelled extensively through Turkey and the rest of the world. If you have any queries that are not answered here on FAQs, please contact us or ask us while on tour. We are happy to help!

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