Istanbul Office (Head Office) Buyukdere Cad. Arkan Apt.No:34 K:4 D:10 34394 Mecidiyekoy, Istanbul, TURKEY Tel: 0090-212-2498388 Fax: 0090-212-2924516 E-mail: aristo@aristotours.com Beijing Office Room G, 19-th Floor, Building B, Oriental Kenzo, No. 48 Dongzhimenwai Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing, P.R.CHINA (Post Code: 100027) Tel: 0086-10-84549235 / 84549237 / 84549032 / 84549362 Fax: 0086-10-84549069 E-mail: aristochina@aristotours.com.cn Shanghai Office Shanghai Changning District Pan Yu Road 390,Shidai International Building,Room 2202 Tel: 021-52716257 / 021-52716371 Fax: 021-52716257 E-mail: aristochina@aristotours.com.cn Guangzhou Office Room 1001, Yuexiu District,Guangzhou,P.R.CHINA (510080) Tel: 0086-20-87301539 / 87306982 Fax: 0086-20-37615272 E-mail: aristochina@aristotours.com.cn Foshan Office Guangdong Province Foshan City Dancheng Area. Jihua Road no :33 Tel: 0086-757-83207179, 83219197 Fax: 0086-757-88028227 E-mail: aristochina@aristotours.com.cn Sales Offices: Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Dalian, Chong Qin, Urumqi, Fuzhou, Xian Liaison Offices: Pakistan, Israel, Egypt, Greece Rep. Offices: Tokyo, California, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta
A few words from C.E.O. Aristo Tours, a member of Aristo Group of Companies, is a leading global tour operator providing personalized travel services at its best, with a commitment to total quality management. Aristo Tours, the first and still biggest Turkish tour operator in China for 15 years, now has the utmost pleasure of introducing to you a brand new travel product, our Daily Guaranteed Departure tour programs, which we believe, will make it easier for you to sell Turkey to Chinese tourists from various segments and with different expectations. Daily Guaranteed Departure tour programs providing much freedom and flexibility both for travel professionals and their clients, have become very popular in the European and American markets within the last two decades. The ever increasing trend of the Chinese outbound travel inspired Aristo Tours that the time has come to lead the way to Daily Guaranteed Departures in the Chinese travel world as well. Aristo Tours Daily Guaranteed Departure tour programs do feature: A rich choice of 8 different itineraries covering the major highlights of Turkey (in collaboration with you we can easily increase the number of such tours, so that you can offer more attractive choices to your clients and make profitable sales), Year round guaranteed departures, Possibility to join the program at any stop of the chosen itinerary in Turkey, Operated with minimum 2 persons (up to maximum 9 persons), Booking and payment possibility until 24 hours prior to the departure of the tour, Payment option in China either with US Dollars or RMB Please take your time to check the programs in the attached booklet and feel free to ask any Aristo Tours office for any questions or inquiries you might have. We will be delighted to help you in explaining all necessary details with a comprehensive power point presentation in your own office to your sales staff, if we are asked to do so. In 1991, our first year, Aristo Tours hosted 2,100 guests on escorted tours throughout Turkey. Today, as a premier global tour operator headquartered in Istanbul, with branch offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Foshan, New Delhi; sales offices in Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Dalian, Chong Qin, Urumqi, Fuzhou, Xian, Tianjin, Chengdu, Qingdao; liaison offices in Pakistan, Israel, Egypt, Greece; Rep. Offices, in Tokyo, California, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta and our appointed travel specialists in Turkey, we proudly host over 23,000 guests annually. We hope to increase the number of guests together with your support. Looking forward to be in a fruitful cooperation with you, we wish you a very successful season. Sincerely yours, Sema Bakacak KOCAKANAT Bai Yun
Canakkale - Troy ISTANBUL (1 Night), CANAKKALE or AYVALIK (1 Night), KUSADASI or IZMIR (1 Night), PAMUKKALE (1 Night), CAPPADOCIA (2 Nights) - ANKARA, ISTANBUL (2 Nights) Day 1. (Thursday) China (Urumqi) / Istanbul. Meet your tour guide and transfer to hotel Day 2. (Friday) Istanbul / Canakkale or Ayvalik Departure: 08:00 a.m. Drive to Canakkale (5.5 hours drive with two rest stops). Visits: Ancient city of Troy Photo Stop: Strait of Dardanelles on ferry Dinner at Hotel: Between 19:30-21:00 Day 3. (Saturday) Canakkale or Ayvalik / Kusadasi or Izmir Departure: 07:30 a.m. Drive to Kusadasi or Izmir (9 hours driving with two rests stops, lunch break and visits) Visits: Asclepion, ancient medical center in Bergama (Pergamum) Photo Stop: Ida Mountains, Agean Sea and Izmir through a scenic drive Dinner at Hotel: Between 19:30-21:00 Shopping: Olive shop Optional tour: Boat tour in Kusadasi Day 4. (Sunday) Kusadası or Izmir / Pamukkale Departure: 08:00 a.m. (30 minutes from Kusadasi, or 1 hour from Izmir to Ephesus then 3 hours from Ephesus to Pamukkale with one rest stop) Visits: Ancient city of Ephesus and Hierapolis at Pamukkale Photo Stop: Odeon, Temple of Hadrian, Library of Celcus, Great Roman Theater Visits: Hierapolis & Cotton castle Arrival at hotel: Between: 18:00-18:30 Dinner at hotel: Between: 19:30-21:00 Shopping: Leather store, carpet shop Optional tour: Dervish show Day 5. (Monday) Pamukkale / Cappadocia Departure: 07:00 a.m. (11 hours with 3 rest stops, visits and lunch break) Visits: Monastery of Mevlana and whirling dervishes in Konya and caravanserai at Sultanhan Photo Stop: Inland Anatolia along route of ancient Silk Road Arrival at hotel: Between 18:30-19:00 Shopping: Textile store, candy shop Optional tour: Turkish show Day 6. (Tuesday) Cappadocia Visits: Goreme Open Air Museum Photo Stop: Uchisar fortress, Pasabag with rocks so called as fairy chimneys and Derbent near Urgup Shopping: Local handicrafts with a presentation on Turkish hand-made carpets, pottery and semi precious jewellery Optional tour: Folk and belly dance show at a cave restaurant. Hot air balloon tour Day 7. (Wednesday) Cappadocia - Ankara / Istanbul Departure: 06:30 a.m. Drive to Ankara (4.5 hours driving with two rest stops) then to Istanbul in the afternoon (6 hours with two rest stops) Visits: The memorial of Ataturk Photo Stop: The city of Ankara with an orientation drive Arrival at hotel: Between 20:30-21:30 Dinner: Between 19:30-20:30 Optional tour: Turkish bath local dinner Day 8. (Thursday) Istanbul Departure: 09:00 a.m. Hippodrome Arrival at hotel: Between 19:00-19:30 Shopping: Jewellery store Optinal tour: Bosphorus through boat cruise, Turkish bath lunch, local dinner Day 9. (Friday) Istanbul - China Departure: 09:00 a.m. Visits: Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar Lunch: Local meal, between 12:30-13:30 Photo Stop: Hagia Sofi a Musuem between 20:00-21:30 Shopping: Souvenirs at Grand Bazaar Optional Tour: Not available lunch, Chinese dinner. Izmir JAN 10, 17, 24 - FEB 7, 14, 21, 28 - MAR 7, 14, 21, 28 - APR 4, 11, 18, 25 - MAY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - JUN 6, 13, 20, 27 - JUL 4, 11, 18, 25 - AUG 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - SEP 5, 12, 19, 26 - OCT 10, 17, 24, 31 - NOV 7, 14, 21, 28 - DEC 5, 12, 19, 26
Canakkale ISTANBUL - CANAKKALE or AYVALIK (1 Night), KUSADASI or IZMIR (1 Night), ISTANBUL (1 Night) Day 1. (Monday) China - Istanbul Day 2. (Tuesday) Istanbul / Canakkale or Ayvalik Meet your guide at the airport then drive to Canakkale (5.5 hours drive with two rest stops) Visits: Ancient city of Troy Photo Stop: Strait of Dardanelles on the ferry Meals: Breakfast on plane (not included in the tour program) local lunch, Day 3. (Wednesday) Canakkale or Ayvalik / Kusadasi or Izmir Departure: 07:30 a.m. Drive to Kusadasi or Izmir (9 hours driving with two rests stops, lunch break and visits) Visits: Asclepion, the ancient medical center in Bergama (Pergamum) Photo Stop: Ida Mountains, Agean Sea and Izmir through a scenic drive Dinner: At Hotel between 19:30-21:00 Shopping: Candy shop Optional tour: Boat tour in Kusadasi Day 4. (Thursday) Kusadasi or Izmir / Istanbul Departure: 08:00 a.m. (30 minutes from Kusadasi, 1 hour from Izmir to Ephesus) Visits: Ancient city of Ephesus Photo Stop: Odeon, Temple of Hadrian, Library of Celcus and the great Roman Theater Dinner: Local meal, between 19:30-21:00 Shopping: Leather store Optional Tour: Turkish night and Turkish bath Chinese dinner in Istanbul Day 5. (Friday) Istanbul - China Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar Lunch: Local meal, 12:00-13:30 Visits: Grand Bazaar Dinner: Local meal, between 18:30-20:00 20:00-21:30 Shopping: Jewellery and Carpet stores Optional Tour: Bosphorus through boat cruise lunch, Chinese dinner in Istanbul Turkish Bath JAN 7, 14, 21 - FEB 11, 18, 25 - MAR 4, 11, 18, 25 - APR 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - MAY 6, 13, 20, 27 - JUN 3, 10, 17, 24 - JUL 1, 8, 15, 22 - AUG 5, 12, 19, 26 - SEP 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - OCT 07, 14, 21, 28 - NOV 4, 11, 18, 25 - DEC 2, 9, 16, 23 Izmir - Ephesus
Antalya ISTANBUL - CANAKKALE or AYVALIK (1 Night), IZMIR or KUSADASI (1 Night), PAMUKKALE (1 Night), ANTALYA (2 Nights), CAPPADOCIA (2 Nights), ISTANBUL (1 Night) Day 1. (Monday) China - Istanbul Day 2. (Tuesday) Istanbul - Canakkale or Ayvalik Meet your guide at the airport then drive to Canakkale (5.5 hours drive with two rest stops). Visits: Ancient city of Troy Photo Stop: Strait of Dardanelles on the ferry Meals: Breakfast on plane (not included in the tour program), local lunch, Day 3. (Wednesday) Canakkale or Ayvalik / Kusadasi or Izmir Departure: 07:30 a.m. Drive to Kusadası (Izmir). (9 hours driving with two rest stops, lunch break and visits) Visits: Asclepion, the ancient medical center in Bergama (Pergamum) Photo Stop: Ida Mountains, Agean Sea and Izmir through a scenic drive Optinal Tour: Boat tour in Kusadasi Day 4. (Thursday) Kusadası or Izmir / Pamukkale Departure: 08:00 a.m. (30 minutes from Kusadasi, or 1 hour from Izmir to Ephesus then 3 hours from Ephesus to Pamukkale with one rest stop) Visits: Ancient city of Ephesus Photo Stop: Odeon, Temple of Hadrian, Library of Celcus, the great Roman Theater Shopping: Leather store Optinal tour: Dervish show Day 5. (Friday) Pamukkale / Antalya Departure: 08:30a.m. (5 hours with 2 rest stops) Visits: Hierapolis and Pamukkale. Photo Stop: The ruins of Hierapolis and white travertine terraces of Pamukkale Shopping: Textile store Optional tour: Boat tour in Antalya Day 6. (Saturday) Antalya (8 hours with 2 hours lunch break) Visits: Ancient city of Perge and the Roman theater of Aspendos Arrival at Hotel: Between 17:30-18:00 Shopping: Jewellery store. Optional tour: Duden Watherfall Day 7. (Sunday) Antalya / Cappadocia Departure: 07:30a.m. ( 10 hours with 3 rest stops, visits and lunch break) Visits: Monastery of Mevlana and whirling dervishes in Konya and caravanserai at Sultanhan Photo Stop: Scenic Toros Mountains and route of ancient Silk Road Optional tour: Hot air balloon Day 8. (Monday) Cappadocia Visits: Goreme Open Air Museum Photo Stop: Uchisar fortress, Pasabag with rocks so called as fairy chimneys and Derbent near Urgup Shopping: Local handicrafts with a presentation on Turkish hand-made carpets, pottery and semi precious jewellery Optional tour: Folk and belly dance show at a cave restaurant. Turkish bath Day 9. (Tuesday) ) Cappadocia Ankara / Istanbul Departure: 06:30 a.m. Drive to Ankara (4.5 hours driving with two rest stops) then to Istanbul in the afternoon (6 hours with two rest stops) Lunch: Local meal, 12:00-13:00 Visits: The memorial of Ataturk Photo Stop: The city of Ankara with an orientation drive Arrival at hotel: Between 20:30-21:00 Dinner: Local meal between 18:30-20:00 Optional tour: Turkish bath lunch, Chinese dinner in Istanbul. Day 10. (Wednesday) Istanbul - China Hippodrome, Topkapı Palace and Grand Bazaar Lunch: Local meal, between 12:00-13.30 Dinner: Local meal between 18:30-20:00 20:00-21:30 Shopping: Jewellery and Leather stores Optional tour: Bosphorus through boat cruise Chinese dinner in Istanbul. JAN 7, 14, 21 - FEB 11, 18, 25 - MAR 4, 11, 18, 25 - APR 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - MAY 6, 13, 20, 27 - JUN 3, 10, 17, 24 - JUL 1, 8, 15, 22 - AUG 5, 12, 19, 26 - SEP 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - OCT 7, 14, 21, 28 - NOV 4, 11, 18, 25 - DEC 2, 9, 16, 23 Domestic air ticket is subject to change, it is NOT included in the tour prices. The air ticket prices here are average prices given for informative purposes only and always subject to change without prior notice by the airlines
Antalya ISTANBUL - CANAKKALE or AYVALIK (1 Night), KUSADASI or IZMIR (1 Night), PAMUKKALE (1 Night), ANTALYA (2 Nights), ISTANBUL (1 Night) Day 1. (Monday) China /Istanbul Day 2. (Tuesday) Istanbul - Canakkale or Ayvalik Meet your guide at airport then drive to Canakkale (5.5 hours drive with two rest stops). Visits: Ancient city of Troy Photo Stop: Strait of Dardanelles on ferry Meals: Breakfast on plane (not included in the tour program), local lunch, Day 3. (Wednesday) Canakkale or Ayvalik / Kusadası or Izmir Departure: 07:30 a.m. Drive to Kusadası or Izmir (9 hours driving with two rests stops, lunch break and visits). Visits: Asclepion, ancient medical center in Bergama (Pergamum) Photo Stop: Ida Mountains, Aegean Sea and Izmir through a scenic drive Arrival at hotel: 18:00-18.30 Dinner: At Hotel between 19:30-21:00 Shopping: Olive shop Optional tour: Boat tour in Kusadasi Day 4. (Thursday) Kusadası or Izmir / Pamukkale Departure: 08:00 a.m. (30 minutes from Kusadasi or 1 hour from Izmir to Ephesus then 3 hours from Ephesus to Pamukkale with one rest stop) Visits: Ancient city of Ephesus Photo Stop: Odeon, Temple of Hadrian, Library of Celcus, great Roman Theater Shopping: Leather store Optional tour: Dervish show Day 5. (Friday) Pamukkale / Antalya (5 hours with 2 rest stops) Visits: Hierapolis and Pamukkale Lunch: Local meal, between 12:00-13.30 Photo Stop: The ruins of Hierapolis and white travertine terraces of Pamukkale Shopping: Textile shop Optional tour: Boat tour in Antalya Day 6. (Saturday) Antalya Departure: 08.30 a.m. Visits: Ancient city of Perge and the Roman theater of Aspendos Arrival at Hotel: Between 17:00-17:30 Shopping: Jewellery store Optional tour: Duden waterfall Day 7. (Sunday) Antalya / Istanbul Departure: Morning fl ight to Istanbul Visits: Grand Bazaar Arrival at Hotel: Between 20:00-20:30 Dinner: Local meal between 18:30-20:00 Shopping: Souvenirs at Grand Bazaar Optional tour: Bosphorus on boat cruise, Turkish bath, Turkish Night Meals: Breakfast at hotel, local lunch and Chinese dinner in Istanbul. Day 8. (Monday) Istanbul - China Departure: 08.30 a.m. Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace Lunch: Local meal, between 12:00-13.30 Dinner: Local meal, between 18:30-20:00 20:00-21:30 Shopping: Jewellery and Leather stores lunch, Chinese dinner in Istanbul. JAN 7, 14, 21 - FEB 11, 18, 25 - MAR 4, 11, 18, 25 - APR 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - MAY 6, 13, 20, 27 - JUN 3, 10, 17, 24 - JUL 1, 8, 15, 22 - AUG 5, 12, 19, 26 - SEP 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - OCT 14, 21, 28 - NOV 4, 11, 18, 25 - DEC 2, 9, 16, 23 Izmir - Ephesus
Cappadocia CAPPADOCIA (1 Night), ANKARA - ISTANBUL (1 Night) Day 1. (Sunday) China - Istanbul Day 2. (Monday) Istanbul - Cappadocia Proceed to transit terminal for domestic fl ight to Kayseri or Nevsehir. Meet your guide at around 09:00 a.m. then drive to Cappadocia (45 minutes) and start your full day tour. Visits: Goreme Open Air Museum Photo Stop: Uchisar fortress, Pasabag with rocks so called as fairy chimneys and Derbent near Urgup Shopping: Local handicrafts with a presentation on Turkish hand-made carpets, pottery and semi precious jewellery Optional tour: Folk and belly dance show at a cave restaurant. Hot air balloon Meals: Breakfast on plane (not included in the tour program), local lunch Day 3. (Tuesday) Cappadocia - Ankara / Istanbul Departure: 06:30 a.m. Drive to Ankara (4.5 hours driving with two rest stops) then to Istanbul in afternoon (6 hours with two rest stops) Visits: The memorial of Ataturk Photo Stop: The city of Ankara with an orientation drive Arrival at hotel: Between 20:30-21:00 Optional tour: Turkish night, Turkish bath Chinese dinner in Istanbul Day 4. (Wednesday) Istanbul - China Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar Lunch: Local meal, between 12:30-14:00 20:00-21:30 Shopping: Jewellery and Leather stores Optional tour: Bosphorus through boat cruise lunch, Chinese dinner in Istanbul. Famous Turkish Cuisine Istanbul - Blue Mosque JAN 6, 13, 20 - FEB 10, 17, 24 - MAR 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 - APR 7, 14, 21, 28 - MAY 5, 12, 19, 26 - JUN 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - JUL 7, 14, 21 - AUG 4, 11, 18, 25 - SEP 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - OCT 13, 20, 27 - NOV 3, 10, 17, 24 - DEC 1, 8, 15, 22
Istanbul - Golden Horn CAPPADOCIA (1 Night), PAMUKKALE (1 Night), KUSADASI or IZMIR (1 Night), CANAKKALE or AYVALIK (1 Night), ISTANBUL (1 Night) Day 1. (Friday) China / Istanbul Day 2.(Saturday) Istanbul -Kayseri or Nevsehir Proceed to transit terminal for domestic fl ight to Kayseri or Nevsehir. Meet your guide and transfer to Cappadocia Visit: Goreme Open Air Museum Meals: Lunch meal, between 12:00-13:30 Photo Stop: Uchisar fortress, Pasabag with rocks so called as fairy chimneys and Derbent near Urgup Dinner: At hotel, between 19:30-21:00 Shopping: Local handicrafts with a presentation on Turkish hand-made carpets, Pottery and semi precious jewellery Optional tour: Folk and belly dance show at a cave restaurant, Hot air balloon, Turkish bath Day 3. (Sunday) Cappadocia - Konya / Pamukkale Departure: 07:30 a.m. (10 hours with 3 rest stops, visits and lunch break) Visits: Monastery of Mevlana and whirling dervishes in Konya and Caravanserai at Sultanhan Photo Stop: Scenic Toros Mountains and the route of ancient Silk Road Shopping: Textile store Optional tour: Dervish show Day 4. (Monday) Pamukkale / Kusadasi or Izmir Departure: 07.30 a.m. (30 minutes from Kusadasi, or 1 hour from Izmir to Ephesus then 3 hours from Ephesus to Kusadasi visits and 2 rest stop) Visits: Hierapolis and Pamukkale, Ancient city of Ephesus Lunch: Local meal, between 12.30-13.30 Photo Stop: The ruins of Hierapolis and white travertine terraces of Pamukkale, Odeon, Temple of Hadrian, Library of Celcus, the great Roman Theater Shopping: Leather store Optional tour: Boat tour Kusadasi Day 5. (Tuesday) Kusadasi or Izmir / Canakkale or Ayvalik Departure: 08:00 a.m. (4hours with 2 rest stops break and visits) Visits: Asclepion Medical Center Photo Stop: Odeon, Temple of Hadrian, Library of Celcus, Great Roman Theater Shopping: Candy shop, Olive Shop Day 6. (Wednesday) Canakkale or Ayvalik / Istanbul Departure: 08.30 a.m. (5 hours with 2 rest stops, break and visits) Visits: Ancient city of Troy Lunch: Local meal, between 12.00-13.30 Photo Stop: Strait of Dardanelles on the ferry Arrival at hotel: Between 20:00-20:30 Dinner: At hotel between 18:30-20:00 Optional tour: Turkish night, Turkish bath Day 7. (Thursday) Istanbul - China Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar Dinner: Between 18:30-20:00 20:00-21:30 Shopping: Jewellery and Leather stores Optional tour: Bosphorus through boat cruise Meals: Breakfast at hotel, lchinese lunch, Chinese dinner. JAN 4, 11, 18, 25 - FEB 8, 15, 22 - MAR 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - APR 5, 12, 19, 26 - MAY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 - JUN 7, 14, 21, 28 - JUL 5, 12, 19 - AUG 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - SEP 6, 13, 20, 27 - OCT 11, 18, 25 - NOV 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - DEC 6, 13, 20, 27 Domestic air tickets are NOT included in the tour prices.the air ticket prices here are average prices given for informative purposes only and always subject to change without prior by the airlines Kusadasi
ANTALYA (2 Nights), CAPPADOCIA (2 Nights) - ANKARA, ISTANBUL (1 Night) Day 1. (Thursday) China - Istanbul - Antalya Day 2. (Friday) Antalya Proceed to transit terminal for domestic fl ight to Antalya. Meet your guide and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy leisure at hotel. Visit: Leisure at Hotel Arrival at Hotel: Between 15:00-15:30 Dinner: At hotel, between 19:30-21:00 Optional tour: Boat tour in Antalya Day 3. (Saturday) Antalya Visits: Ancient city of Perge and the Roman theater of Aspendos Arrival at Hotel: 17:00-17:30 Dinner: At Hotel, between 19:30-21:00 Shopping: Jewellery store Optional tour: Duden waterfall Day 4. (Sunday) Antalya / Cappadocia Departure: 07:30 a.m. (10 hours with 3 rest stops, visits and lunch break) Lunch: Local meal, between 12:30-14:00 Visits: Monastery of Mevlana and whirling dervishes in Konya and caravanserai at Sultanhan Photo Stop: Scenic Toros Mountains and the route of ancient Silk Road Arrival at Hotel: Between 17.00-17.30 Dinner: At Hotel between 19:30-21:00 Optional tour: Hot air balloon tour, Turkish bath, Dervish show Day 5. (Monday) Cappadocia Visits: Goreme Open Air Museum Photo Stop: Uchisar fortress, Pasabag with rocks so called as fairy chimneys and Derbent near Urgup Dinner: At hotel, between 19:30-21:00 Shopping: Local handicrafts with a presentation on Turkish hand-made carpets, pottery and semi precious jewellery Optional tour: Folk and belly dance show at a cave restaurant Day 6. (Tuesday) Cappadocia - Ankara / Istanbul Departure: 06:30 a.m. Drive to Ankara (4.5 hours driving with two rest stops) then to Istanbul in the afternoon (6 hours with two rest stops) Lunch: Local meal, between 12:30-14:00 Visits: The memorial of Ataturk Photo Stop: The city of Ankara with an orientation drive Arrival at hotel: Between 20:30-21:30 Dinner: Local meal, between 19:45-21:00 lunch, Chinese dinner in Istanbul. Day 7. (Wednesday) Istanbul - China Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar Dinner: Local meal, between 18:30-20:00 20:00-21:30 Shopping: Jewellery and Leather stores Optional Tour: Bosphorus through boat cruise Chinese dinner in Istanbul JAN 10, 17, 24 - FEB 7, 14, 21, 28 - MAR 7, 14, 21, 28 - APR 4, 11, 18, 25 - MAY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - JUN 6, 13, 20, 27 - JUL 4, 11, 18, 25 - AUG 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - SEP 5, 12, 19, 26 - OCT 10, 17, 24, 31 - NOV 7, 14, 21, 28 - DEC 5, 12, 19, 26 Antalya
Antalya KUSADASI or IZMIR (1 Night), PAMUKKALE (1 Night), ANTALYA (2 Nights), CAPPADOCIA (2 Nights) ANKARA, ISTANBUL (1 Night) Day 1. (Tuesday) China - Istanbul Day 2. (Wednesday) Istanbul - Kusadası or Izmir Proceed to transit terminal for domestic fl ight to Izmir. Meet your guide and transfer to hotel. Enjoy leisure at hotel Meals: Lunch meal, between 12:00-13:30 Visit: Leisure at Hotel Arrival at Hotel: Between 15:00-15:30 Dinner: At hotel, between 19:30-21:00 Shopping: Candy shop Optional tour: Boat tour in Kusadasi Day 3. (Thursday) Kusadası or Izmir / Pamukkale Departure: 08:00 a.m. (30 minutes from Kusadası, or 1 hour from Izmir to Ephesus then 3 hours from Ephesus to Pamukkale with one rest stop) Visits: Ancient city of Ephesus and Hierapolis at Pamukkale Photo Stop: Odeon, Temple of Hadrian, Library of Celcus, Great Roman Theater and white trevertine terraces of Pamukkale Shopping: Leather store Optional tour: Dervish show Day 4. (Friday) Pamukkale / Antalya Departure: 08.30 a.m. (5 hours with 2 rest stops) Lunch: Local meal, between 12.30-13.30 Visits: Hierapolis and Pamukkale Photo Stop: The ruins of Hierapolis and white travertine terraces of Pamukkale Shopping: Textile store Optional tour: Boat tour in Antalya Day 5. (Saturday) Antalya Departure: 08.30 a.m. Visits: Ancient city of Perge and the Roman theater of Aspendos Lunch: Local meal, between 12:30-13.30 Arrival at Hotel: Between 17:30-18:00 Shopping: Jewellery store Optional tour: Duden waterfall Day 6. (Sunday) Antalya / Cappadocia Departure: 07:30 a.m. (10 hours with 3 rest stops, visits and lunch break) Visits: Monastery of Mevlana and whirling dervishes in Konya and caravanserai at Sultanhan Photo Stop: Scenic Toros Mountains and the route of ancient Silk Road Optional tour: Hot air balloon tour, Turkish night, Turkish bath, Derwish show Day 7. (Monday) Cappadocia Visits: Goreme Open Air Museum Photo Stop: Uchisar fortress, Pasabag with rocks so called as fairy chimneys and Derbent near Urgup Shopping: Local handicrafts with a presentation on Turkish hand-made carpets, pottery and semi precious jewellery Optional tour: Folk and belly dance show at a cave restaurant Day 8. (Tuesday) Cappadocia - Ankara / Istanbul Departure: 06:30 a.m. Drive to Ankara (4.5 hours driving with two rest stops) then to Istanbul in afternoon (6 hours with two rest stops) Visits: The memorial of Ataturk Photo Stop: The city of Ankara with an orientation drive Arrival at hotel: Between 20:30-21:00 Dinner: Between 18:30-20:00 Optional tour: Turkish bath lunch, dinner in Istanbul. Day 9. (Wednesday) Istanbul - China Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar Dinner: Between 18:30-20:00 20:00-21:30 Shopping: Jewellery and Leather stores Optional tour: Bosphorus through boat cruise Chinese dinner. Istanbul - Beyoglu JAN 8, 15, 22 - FEB 12, 19, 26 - MAR 5, 12, 19, 26 - APR 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - MAY 7, 14, 21, 28 - JUN 4, 11, 18, 25 - JUL 2, 9, 16, 23 - AUG 6, 13, 20, 27 - SEP 3, 10, 17, 24 - OCT 8, 15, 22, 29 - NOV 5, 12, 19, 26 - DEC 3, 10, 17, 24 Domestic air ticket is subject to change, it is NOT included in the tour prices. The air ticket prices here are average prices given for informative purposes only and always subject to change without prior notice by the airlines
HOTELS - ALL FIVE STAR CAPPADOCIA : DEDEMAN, CRYSTAL VERA KAYMAKLI OR SIMILAR PAMUKKALE : POLAT, COLOSSAE OR SIMILAR KUSADASI : ADAKULE, SEALIGHT, PINE BAY OR SIMILAR CANAKKALE : KOLIN, ADRINA OR SIMILAR AYVALIK : GRAND TEMIZEL OR HALIC PARK OR SIMILAR ISTANBUL : CROWN PLAZA, HOLIDAY INN AIRPORT, PRINCESS ORTAKOY, DEDEMAN, SHERATON OR SIMILAR INCLUDED SERVICES The Services of one of Aristo Tours professional multi-lingual (Chinese) Tour Director Chauffeur driven on Aristo Tours luxury air-conditioned midibus or coach Museum entrance fees as mentioned in the chosen itinerary Airport - Hotel and Hotel - Airport transfers Twin-bedded rooms with private facilities All hotel service charges and tips to restaurants Per day per person 1 bottle of water Accommodation as per chosen itinerary at our selected hotels as listed here above Buffet breakfasts, dinners, lunches as per chosen itinerary, including 3 Chinese meals Ferry tickets for crossing Dardanelles for Canakkale EXCLUDED SERVICES Drinks at meals, Tips to guide and driver (recommended per person per day 6 USD) Domestic and international fl ight tickets, Drinks at hotel mini bar, telephone and laundry services, etc. LIMITS Above prices are valid for minimum 2 pax and maximum 9 pax. Over 9 pax group conditions will be applied. Please ask for availability of 1 pax single. Listed guaranteed departures do not valid for group requests. Booking and payment possibility until 24 hours before tour departure; however Aristo keeps the right to cancel the tour before 7 days of the tour departure. Therefore you are strongly recommended to check with Aristo tours latest by 7 days before tour departure. Seats are limited in our coaches. If one departure is fully booked, we may advice you the next available departure to join. Departure date: please mention your requested departure dates on your request form, please fi ll the attached form. No price change will be applied during the whole 2012. CHILD RATES Without extra bed; 0-6 years old free, 7-12 years old %50 discount With extra bed; 0-12 years old %10 discount Istanbul - Hagia Sophia