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3 December has been accepted as the International Day of Persons with HANDICUP. We wanted to remind you that disabled persons are important to us. We are making a special program for our disabled guests and their families.
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Highlights
- Hagia Sophia: Visit the world-renowned Hagia Sophia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a guided tour of this architectural marvel, now a mosque, offering accessible routes for all visitors.
- Blue Mosque: Explore the Blue Mosque, one of Istanbul’s most famous landmarks. Learn about its stunning architecture and historical significance. The mosque offers easy access for visitors with mobility challenges.
- Bosphorus Cruise: Take a relaxing Bosphorus boat cruise, offering stunning views of Istanbul from the water. The boat is fully accessible, and you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the city’s historical skyline, including the Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahçe Palace, and the Bosphorus Bridge.
- Travel to Ephesus: Transfer to Izmir by flight, followed by a comfortable coach ride to Ephesus. All transportation is fully accessible, with personalized assistance throughout.
- Ephesus Ruins: Explore the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. The ruins of the Library of Celsus, the Great Theater, and the Temple of Artemis can be accessed through designated paths and ramps.
- House of Virgin Mary: Visit the peaceful House of Virgin Mary, a site of spiritual significance. The site is wheelchair accessible, with paved walkways and ramps.
- Ephesus Museum: Enjoy a visit to the Ephesus Archaeological Museum, where you can view artifacts from the ancient city in a fully accessible museum environment.
Itinerary
Upon your arrival at Istanbul International Airport, your guide will meet, assist and transfer you to the hotel. Istanbul was the capital city of Byzantium & Roman Empires and Ottoman State. It is a most fascinating city, which actually crosses two continents Europe and Asia. It is a city of amalgamation of museums, bazaars, minarets, mosques, churches, palaces, and restaurants catering to every one’s taste, customs and fifteen million people. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)
In order to succeed in life requires believing, being hard-working, and overcome to obstacles. Disabled people are waiting to be recognized, and every person is a candidate for being disabled in the future. Being disabled is not a fault, disabled are mirrors of society and there are no barriers between them and us. The real disabled people are those who can not overcome the obstacles that appear in their life.
Now, this is why we are organizing a very special conference for the week of disabled people and inviting the successful Turkish people who struggled with those kinds of obstacles before, never give up, and finally overcame. Our professional lector will speak about the disability doesn't important for being success person.
This evening, we will have fun by overcoming obstacles together with our special gala dinner. We will have an unforgettable night with our rich Turkish cuisine menu and unlimited local drinks together with our beautiful shows. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast and lunch included)
After breakfast, we have Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be to HIPPODROME. Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine.
Then we will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE. Across from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, it was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.
Our next visit will be to HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE. The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is the greatest surviving example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000 years, it was once the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th century golden mosaics. Today it is a mosque.
Lunch break at 13:00 pm. mice&wedding group will take you to the ASIL EFENDI which is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will find; Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all-natural olive oil, soaps, and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores.
OPTIONAL DINNER CRUISE ON THE BOSPHORUS TOUR:
Tonight Between 19:30 to 23:30 we have an optional Entertaining Dinner Cruise program on the Bosphorus. You will spend an unforgettable night on the Bosphorus with dinner, unlimited local alcoholic and non-alcoholic & soft drinks, belly dance shows, Turkish Folklore shows, DJ Performances, and great entertainment on Bosphorus Dinner Cruise. End of the entertainment at about midnight 00:00 am, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfas & Dinner included)
After breakfast, we depart for Istanbul Airport for our domestic flight to Izmir. Transfer from Izmir airport to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore Kusadasi. Your hotel in Kusadasi is all-inclusive, food, alcohol, and soft drinks. Overnight in Kusadasi.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)
After breakfast between 08:30 am, a departure from the hotel fully guided tour of EPHESUS, one of the best-preserved ancient sites around the world en - route, visiting the TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS, CURETES STREET, FAMOUS ROMAN BATHS, CELSUS LIBRARY, AND GRAND THEATRE. Lunch break around 13:00 pm. After lunch, we will visit a place, which continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey; a carpet-weaving center. After lunch, we will have a Turkish Village Tour; Sirince which is still protecting Anatolian Greeks architecture. The houses on the slope are all original with their white paints. SIRINCE Village also has a fantastic reputation for making some of the best wines in Turkey - especially fruit wines. We will see the vineyards and it is time to learn how to make fruit wine. In the evening, you will be tested about your knowledge of making fruit wine.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, you will have free time in Kusadasi then move to Izmir Airport for a domestic flight to Istanbul, next stop is home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future on one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking.
Trip includes
Included
3 nights hotel in Istanbul - 5 Star Pullman Hotel
2 nights hotel in Kusadasi with Odelia Resort Hotel
PS: If this hotel list is not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange similar another hotel for your group. If you prefer a Different category hotel, there might be an additional cost.
Professional English - speaking tour guides
Guiding Method
Fully guided
1 Gala dinner with show and local alcohol and soft drinks included
1 Disabilities Conference
5 open buffet breakfasts
4 lunches
2 Dinner
All airport transfer services mentioned inside the itinerary
Arrival airport transfer to Izmir airport
Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach
Return airport transfer
Guided Istanbul City Tour
Guided Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Tour
Guided Ephesus Tour - Turkish Village Sirince
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Local taxes
Why Choose This Tour?
Fully Accessible: All attractions, transportation, and accommodations are carefully selected to ensure that the tour is accessible for people with disabilities.
Expert Guides: Our knowledgeable, English-speaking guides will provide detailed explanations of the sites, offering both historical context and personal insights.
Cultural Celebration: Experience Turkey’s rich cultural heritage while celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Inclusive and Supportive: We provide full assistance throughout the tour, ensuring that everyone feels comfortable, safe, and included.
This 6-day Istanbul & Ephesus Tour is a perfect opportunity for travelers with disabilities to explore the beauty and history of Turkey in an accessible and inclusive way. Celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities in a memorable and meaningful way, creating lasting memories as you visit two of Turkey's most iconic destinations.
Excluded
International flights
Domestic flight from Istanbul to Izmir
Domestic flight from Izmir Airport to Istanbul
Insurance: All types
Meals plan not in the program
Turkey entry visa
Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the included section
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