Gourmet Tour of Turkey with Şerif Yenen

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Gourmet Tour of Turkey (May 22 - June 1, 2016)

Day 1; May 22, Sunday: Arrive in Istanbul, Turkey

Day 2; May 23, Monday: Istanbul

Day 3; May 24, Tuesday: Istanbul

Day 4; May 25, Wednesday: Istanbul – Fly to Kayseri ✈- Cappadocia

Transfer to the Ataturk Airport in Istanbul
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 demonstrations
Whirling Dervishes ritual (included)
Included dinner at a local restaurant
Overnight at Yunak Evleri (Cappadocia)

Chaîne des Rôtisseurs member Serif Yenen will be leading this tour.

A variety of Turkish Delight in the market

Ali Nazik Kebap with mashed eggplant and garlic yoghurt

Barbecue

gourmet tour map

Day 5; May 26, Thursday: Cappadocia

Day 6; May 27, Friday: Cappadocia – Konya

Day 7; May 28, Saturday: Konya – Pamukkale

Day 8; May 29, Sunday: Pamukkale – Kusadasi

Day 9; May 30, Monday: Kusadasi – Ephesus – Kusadasi

Day 10; May 31, Tuesday: Kusadasi – Izmir – Fly to Istanbul ✈

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

Day 11; June 1, Wednesday: Istanbul & Departure

* Price:
Price per person in double occupancy: $3,450.00 USD
Price per person in single occupancy: $4,125.00 USD

* Included Services:

Accommodation for 10 nights in above mentioned hotels or similar hotels,
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 Istanbul to Kayseri (Cappadocia) and from Izmir to Istanbul,
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 in a private boat,
Tips to the hotels with porter services,
Tips to the restaurants for included meals,
Complimentary copies of some of Şerif Yenen’s publications,

* 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,
Travel 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. Serif Yenen 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:

Serif Yenen 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.

* This tour is organized by Serif Yenen Travel (TÜRSAB No: 8860)

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