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Istanbul Bicycle L'Etape Türkiye by & Istanbul Cappadocia Tour ;Welcome to the Bicycle L'Étape by Tour Türkiye in Istanbul!
Get ready for an exhilarating ride through one of the world’s most vibrant cities. The Bicycle L'Étape by Tour Türkiye, a premier cycling event, brings the spirit and challenge of the Tour de France to the historic and dynamic city of Istanbul. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a passionate amateur, this event offers a unique opportunity to experience the thrill of competitive cycling against the stunning backdrop of Istanbul’s iconic landmarks.
This year, riders will embark on a carefully curated route that showcases the city’s rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes. From the bustling streets and majestic architecture to the scenic coastal views, Istanbul provides an unforgettable setting for this exhilarating race.
Join us as we celebrate cycling, community, and the unmatched beauty of Istanbul. Gear up, get ready, and experience the ride of a lifetime at L'Étape by Tour Türkiye!.
Enjoy first class service and guided transportation through the historical
and picturesque sites of Istanbul and the underground cities of Cappadoccia
This an exquisite tour for you with all the bells and whistles. There are no
long bus rides just domestic flights getting you to your destination
comfortable and relaxed.
Highlights
- The official Tour de France sportive series, for the first time in Turkey.
- Two days of celebration in Istanbul, experiencing the unique beauty of the city and the opportunity to cycle across the Bosphorus Bridge from Asia to Europe.
- L'Étape by Tour de France, will be held for the first time in Turkey on October 19-20.
- Event Name. L'Etape Türkiye by Tour de France ; Event Location. Beykoz/İstanbul
- Hagia Sophia: This architectural marvel started as a cathedral, was converted into a mosque, and is now a museum (though it’s currently functioning as a mosque again). Its massive dome and stunning mosaics are breathtaking.
- Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque): Known for its striking blue tiles, this mosque is a quintessential symbol of Istanbul. It’s an active place of worship, so dress modestly and check visiting times.
- Grand Bazaar: One of the world’s largest and oldest covered markets, it’s a labyrinth of shops selling everything from spices to jewelry. It’s perfect for souvenirs and experiencing the hustle and bustle of Istanbul.
- Hot Air Balloon Ride: One of the most iconic experiences in Cappadocia. Floating above the fairy chimneys and unique rock formations at sunrise is unforgettable.
- Göreme Open-Air Museum: A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring a complex of rock-cut churches with impressive frescoes.
- Uçhisar Castle: A natural rock formation offering panoramic views of Cappadocia. The climb to the top is worth it for the breathtaking scenery.
Itinerary
Welcome to Turkey Istanbul Airport. Meet with TravelShop Booking staff
and transfer to your hotel, Transfer from airport & check in to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
(Open buffet breakfast included)
Aft After breakfast, we
have Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be 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. Than 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 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. After the lunch, TravelShop 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
naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores.
After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Please Note: Please do not forget
to carry headscarf with you for the visit of religious places as Blue Mosque
& Haghia Sophia Mosque.
Pick up at 08:30am from the hotel and depart for the Long track bike tour . L'Etape Turkey is a cycling event held in Istanbul that offers amateur cyclists the opportunity to compete under professional racing conditions. This exciting race also offers athletes the opportunity to explore the beautiful landscapes of Istanbul. The race provides an unforgettable experience by providing world-class mechanical support and a safe environment. L'Etape Turkey is both a competitive event and offers cyclists a pleasant and traffic-free riding environment. This fascinating event is a perfect opportunity for athletes to push their limits and discover the magnificent routes of Istanbul.
Event hours:
09:30-12:00 Training (Experience the track)
12:00- 20:00 I Chip distribution procedures to competitors
10:00-20:00 I EXPO area activities 18:00- 18.30 Athlete Technical Information Meeting
This tour will end approximately 22.00 and you will be returned back to your hotel.
Dinner and overnight Istanbul
Distance: 109 km
Climbing: 1792 km
After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast and dinner
included)
Pick
up from hotel at 05:30 in the morning and set
off for the Bicycle Race finals L'Etape Turkey is a cycling event held in
Istanbul that offers amateur cyclists the opportunity to compete under
professional racing conditions. This exciting race also offers athletes the
opportunity to explore the beautiful landscapes of Istanbul. The race offers an
unforgettable experience by providing world-class mechanical support and a safe
environment. L'Etape Turkey is both a competitive event and offers cyclists a
pleasant and traffic-free riding environment. This fascinating event is the
perfect opportunity for athletes to push their limits and discover the
magnificent routes of Istanbul.
Event hours:
06:00-07:00 I Chip distribution to
competitors
07:00-07:30 I Athlete Technical Information Meeting
08:00 I Start
12:00 I Race finals
12:30-14:30 Award Ceremony
Istanbul by Night: Dinner & Show Cruise on the Bosphorus (Local Food)
19:30/20:00 –We will collect you from your hotel and transfer you to our yacht.
The panoramic view of Istanbul by the Bosphorus at night, dinner, belly dancing
Show, Dj music, and folk shows will both be memorable.
Entertainment Program:
D.J Music
Belly Dancing Show
Anatolian Folk Dances
Turkish Romany Dance
At the end of the dinner and Show cruise on the Bosphorus program, transfer to
hotels at midnight.
24:00 – You will be returned back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast
and Dinner included)
After
breakfast enjoy BOSPORUS BY BOAT; a traditional excursion by boat along
the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore lined with old wooden
villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the
excursion, you will see the magnificent sights of the following attractions
from your boat. See Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and
imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is
Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of its marble facade faces the shore. At Ortakoy a
great variety of artists, gather every sunday to display their work along the
street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a
synagogue existing side by side for centuries. RUMELI FORTRESS (view from boat),
Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul was
completed in only four months to control and protect the infamous Bosporus
passage. It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture
anywhere in the world. BEYLERBEYI PALACE (view from boat), is the summer
residence of Ottoman sultans exists in its original renovated glory featuring
original antique furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian
side of Istanbul. Lunch break at the Turkish restaurant. After the lunch we will then take
you to the GRAND SPICE BAZAAR, 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
naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores. After the tour transfer to Istanbul
Airport for domestic flight to Cappadocia. Transfer from airport and check in
to your hotel in Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
Please
Note: If
you wish to join our optional activity of Cappadocia Hor Air Ballooning for
tomorrow, please contact with your guide and register because it will take
place early the next morning.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
After breakfast at
09:30 depart for Cappadocia Tour. We will drive you to Ozkonak Underground City,
one of the best preserved Underground cities in Cappadocia. After Underground
City tour, you visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia.
Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to 10th century describing
the life of Jesus Christ and monks. Next stop is Cavusin, which is an
abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. After Cavusin you go to the
restaurant in Avanos to have lunch. After lunch, you visit a pottery work shop,
to see how to make potteries. Then you go to Love Valley. Love Valley
Cappadocia is a hidden valley with scenic formations to say the least. Despite
the resemblance to man hood, these amazing rock formations are far from
man-made. Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination
Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Last
stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats,
which is the symbol of Cappadocia. This tour will end approximately at 18.00
and you will be returned back to your hotel. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast you will have free time in Cappadocia. Today we will depart for
Kayseri Airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and then back to home. 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
Booking.
Trip includes
Included
Professional English-speaking tour guides
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul Airport
2 Day Transportation Bicycle L'Etape Türkiye by Tour
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking
coach
Return transfer to Istanbul
airport
GRAN FONDO RULES PREPARED ACCORDING TO THE TURKISH CYCLING FEDERATION INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
1.1. The rules will be valid during the Turkcell Gran Fondo Series races.
1.2. All
athletes who register for the Turkcell Gran Fondo Series races are deemed to
have accepted these rules.
1.3. Each participant must check the content of the race bag given to them in the registration area and report any inaccuracies in their personal information to the race management.
RACE
CATEGORIES
SHORT
COURSE:
- Youth
Male/Female (14-17) (Will start separately.)(Born between 01.01.2005 -
31.12.2008)
- Elite
Male/Female (18-34)
- Master
Male/Female (35-39)
- Master
Male/Female (40-44)
- Master
Male/Female (45-49)
- Master
Male/Female (50-54)
- Master
Male/Female (55-59)
- Master
Male/Female (60-64)
- Master
Male/Female (65+)
- General
Classification Male/Female
LONG
COURSE:
- Elite
Male/Female (18-34)
- Master
Male/Female (35-39)
- Master
Male/Female (40-44)
- Master
Male/Female (45-49)
- Master
Male/Female (50-54)
- Master
Male/Female (55-59)
- Master
Male/Female (60+)
- General
Classification Male/Female
TEAM
There is
no team ranking.
BICYCLE
AND EQUIPMENT
4.1.
GENERAL
4.1.1.
The use of electric bicycles is prohibited.
4.1.2.
Each participant is responsible for the safety of their own bicycle. Make sure
that the brakes and other components are working properly.
4.1.3.
Athletes who are found to participate in the race with a bicycle that does not
comply with the rules will be removed from the race and disqualified.
4.1.4.
Water bottle cages may only be used within the frame geometry.
4.2.
RACE/ROAD BICYCLES
The use
of race/road bicycles is not mandatory in the race. However, considering the
speed and type of the race, it is desired that participants prefer road/race
bikes.
4.3.
MOUNTAIN BIKE AND CITY BIKE
These
types of bikes can be used in the race. If you prefer to participate in the
race with a mountain bike or city bike, please consider factors such as average
speed, time limits, safety.
4.4.
SPECIAL RULES
The
components and parts listed below are prohibited from being used in the race.
-
Triathlon type handlebars and aero bars
-
Single-speed, fixie bikes
- Hand
bikes
- Any
bicycle with a carrier
-
Headphones are prohibited. Use of MP3 players and similar devices is prohibited.
HELMET,
RACE NUMBER
5.1.
HELME
It is
mandatory to wear a helmet during the race.
5.2. RACE
NUMBER
The race
number is like the athlete's identity. The race number must be used visibly on
both sides behind the athlete's jersey and under the saddle of the bike.
PARTICIPATION
CONDITIONS
6.1. All
amateur road cyclists can participate in the Turkcell Gran Fondo Series.
6.2.
Athletes who have received a doping penalty in the last 5 years are prohibited
from participating.
6.3
According to the Federation rules, in all cycling branches,
-
Athletes who have earned UCI points in the last 2 years (regardless of cycling
discipline)
-
Athletes who are in the national team of the cycling or triathlon federation or
in the cycling team registered with the UCI in the year the event is organized
(regardless of cycling discipline) cannot participate in the race.
The said
athletes can register for the National Long Race and compete in a separate
classification.
START
RULES:
- The
order of the competitors during the start will be made according to their age
categories. Athletes who do not comply with the order will be disqualified. The
order is as follows:
1st
Stage: Elite (18-34), Master (35-39), Master (40-44)
2nd
Stage: Master (45-49), Master (50-54), Master (55-59). Master (60-64), Master
(65-69), Master (70-74), Master (75-79)
-
According to the Federation rules, it is not deemed appropriate for athletes
under the age of 18 to take part in the general classification and mass start.
Therefore, the Youth (14-17) age group athletes will start separately.
-
According to the Federation rules, athletes who will participate in the
National Long Race will start separately.
TURKCELL
GRAN FONDO SERIES SERVICES
7.1.
Motorcycle Tracking
7.1.1.
Motorcycles will take part in the race to ensure traffic, road and athlete
safety.
7.1.2.
Motorcycles ensure that the race is carried out within the rules and perform
the following duties:
They also
serve to remove participants who do not comply with the rules from the race, to
provide first aid and to pave the way for the leader group.
RANKINGS
AND RESULTS
8.1.
General Individual Results
General
individual results are divided into two as "Women" and
"Men". Two separate results will be published as "General
Women's Ranking" and "General Men's Ranking".
8.2.
Results by Race Categories
Results
by race categories will be published separately as women and men, race distance
and age categories.
TIME CHIP
9.1. The
time it takes for each individual participant to complete the race will be
measured electronically with the chip.
9.2. The
electronic chip given to you during registration must be attached to your bike
in accordance with the instructions for use.
9.3. The
race start time is the time the start is given for each athlete.
9.4. The
electronic chip must be returned to the race team after the race.
NUTRITION
DURING THE RACE
10.1. During the Gran
Fondo, at least one short course and one long course
Segments
Name |
Distance |
Elev. Diff. |
Avg. Grade |
Sahil-Kaptanlar
yokus |
0.99 km |
59 m |
6.0% |
Çiftlik
repeats |
1.52 km |
93 m |
6.1% |
FSM
Geçiş |
1.24 km |
81 m |
1.2% |
Hekimbasi |
2.23 km |
-15 m |
-0.4% |
Ataturk
Cd. Climb |
1.75 km |
88 m |
5.0% |
Kavacık
Köprüsü tırmanışı |
1.81 km |
87 m |
4.7% |
Kavacik
Uphill |
1.50 km |
80 m |
5.3% |
Göksu
1071 |
0.95 km |
73 m |
7.7% |
Çengeldere
yokuşa kadar TT |
2.07 km |
25 m |
1.0% |
Polonezköy
Yolu (Görele Polonezköy Yolu) 2 52 Climb |
1.60 km |
97 m |
6.1% |
Çengeldere
Cd. Climb |
1.41 km |
95 m |
6.7% |
Cengeldere
Core |
1.03 km |
71 m |
6.9% |
polonezköy
ilk iniş |
0.65 km |
-60 m |
-9.2% |
Beykoz
Cd 33 Climb |
1.37 km |
97 m |
7.1% |
Tersten
Kılıçlı Climb |
2.24 km |
145 m |
6.5% |
İshaklı
Sapağı - Düzlük Ağaç Gölgesi (Şile Caddesi) |
1.51 km |
130 m |
8.5% |
Şile
Cd Climb |
1.15 km |
119 m |
10.3% |
Bozhane
Downhill |
2.81 km |
-144 m |
-4.9% |
Kılıçlı
Downhill |
1.91 km |
-111 m |
-5.8% |
ogumce
pasamandıra tt-cbyce |
4.01 km |
13 m |
0.2% |
Tepedeki
Kasise Kadar |
0.51 km |
13 m |
2.4% |
riva
atatürk cd |
0.68 km |
59 m |
8.6% |
Cayagiz
climb |
1.29 km |
50 m |
3.7% |
Riva
Dönüş İlk Yokuş |
0.94 km |
48 m |
5.1% |
GF
Beykoz No4 |
0.76 km |
46 m |
6.0% |
cayagız
climb kısa |
0.63 km |
41 m |
6.5% |
riva
caddesi kopmaca :) |
1.37 km |
10 m |
0.1% |
Dereseki
Kavsak öncesi son tırmanış |
2.51 km |
55 m |
2.2% |
Out
of Category Climb^g * Ado |
8.30 km |
237 m |
2.9% |
Kısa
bozuk asfalt |
0.53 km |
22 m |
4.1% |
sıırmakes
kavsak msevket kavsak-cbyce |
2.13 km |
28 m |
1.3% |
Toygar
mah. cami segmenti |
4.58 km |
143 m |
3.1% |
OLD
VERSION - Toygar mah. cami segmenti |
4.58 km |
143 m |
3.1% |
acarlar
uzun |
3.81 km |
158 m |
4.1% |
acarlar |
1.97 km |
82 m |
4.1% |
Yeni
Riva Yolu Descent |
8.39 km |
-254 m |
-3.0% |
Spin
like Cancellara |
3.13 km |
-89 m |
-2.8% |
riva
yolu inis |
6.91 km |
-176 m |
-2.4% |
kavacik
tirmanisi |
1.14 km |
88 m |
7.6% |
yeni
riva yolu - kavacik sapagi |
1.26 km |
101 m |
8.0% |
Kavacık
> Migros (İniş) |
2.57 km |
-121 m |
-4.7% |
Kavacık
E80 sapak Göksuköprü downhill |
2.91 km |
-101 m |
-3.4% |
Göksu
Evlerine İniş 1979 |
1.43 km |
-85 m |
-5.9% |
kavacık-anadolu
hisarı down |
2.56 km |
-90 m |
-3.5% |
Goksu
Evleri İniş |
1.64 km |
-32 m |
-1.9% |
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Tours included domestic flight tickets: Certain tour packages feature domestic flight tickets. In this case, the supplier needs to provide you with copies of all your flight tickets, tour vouchers, itinerary, hotel contact information, and confirmation emails. Additionally, these documents will be included in your welcome pack upon arrival at the airport. It's crucial to carefully review all information (names, arrival and departure times, flight details, etc.) and promptly notify us of any discrepancies. Once booked and confirmed, we cannot be held responsible for any errors in this information. Please note that a maximum of 15-20 kilograms is allowed on domestic flights.
Insurance: Having travel insurance will protect travelers against unexpected situations such as health problems, flight delays, burglaries, etc., during your tour. Therefore, we highly advise all travelers to obtain insurance before departure.
a. The following insurance policies, which are not included in any tour packages, can be helpful against unforeseen circumstances.
b. Travel cancellation insurance: This helps minimize financial risk in case the traveler needs to cancel before departure.
c. Travel interruption insurance: This helps minimize financial risk in case the traveler experiences an interruption during the trip after departure.
Adequate health insurance.
All suppliers need to provide travelers with the transport schedule, luggage limit information, airport transfers, guides, and meeting point information via email and upon meeting travelers in person. Additionally, it is the travelers' responsibility to review the instructions carefully and not to miss the meeting points and times.
Entrance Fees: All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary are included in the tour price and will be paid before or during the tour. Additionally, travelers have the option to visit museums and other places with entrance fees at their own expense if they wish.
Accommodation: Suppliers are required to provide the hotels listed in the itinerary. However, in cases where the listed hotels are unavailable due to reasons such as seasonality or other mandatory circumstances, suppliers must offer similar alternatives to the travelers.
Check in and check out: According to global standards, hotel check-in time is typically 14:00, and check-out time is 12:00. To inquire about early check-in and late check-out options, suppliers and/or travelers need to contact the hotel directly.
Private and Regular Tours: Both regular and private tours are offered on our website. A private tour is exclusive to those with reservations, while a regular tour allows for a larger number of participants. Pricing varies based on group size and tour type. Please be aware that the Supplier reserves the right to modify the order of activities outlined in the booked itinerary if necessary.
Optional tours: Depending on your tour, you can find various optional tours on our website and book them separately. It's important to note that these optional tours are not included in traveler's main tour package. While travelers can book these optional tours online.
Passports & Visas: Travelers need a valid passport and visa for the country they will visit. TravelShop Booking and Suppliers do not provide any passports or visas for any cases. They can only provide invitation letters, which will help you in your visa application after you have paid the full balance of the tour.
Personal items: TravelShop Booking&Suppliers are not responsible for the loss of personal items such as jewelry, money, or valuable documents. Utilizing the hotel safes or facilities provided at the Guest Relations Desk can be helpful in safeguarding your belongings. Additionally, travel insurance is professionally recommended to travelers for unforeseen events.
Travel Prohibitions: Passengers who are 27 weeks pregnant or more may be prohibited from traveling, prioritizing their safety and health. However, travel may be permitted with sufficient medical documentation up to 24-26 weeks of pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before planning your tour.
Dietary Requirements: If you need or require special dietary requirements, including vegetarian, diabetic, children's menus, and dairy-free options please notify your Supplier before the tour departure. If you have any dietary sensitivities, please notify them at least 2 weeks before your tour start date.
Handicapped Services: Suppliers offer private services tailored to meet handicapped requirements, along with accessible tours. For assistance, please reach out to your tour supplier to make arrangements.
Photos and Videos during tour: At times, Suppliers gather photos and videos to share on their social media accounts and for marketing purposes. Suppliers should always ask for travelers' permission first. Travelers have the option to decline participation in these visual documents. If travelers notice any photos or videos being shared without their consent, please inform your Supplier and us ([email protected]) to have them removed.
Tipping: Tipping, like in the rest of the world, is a cultural practice that fosters goodwill and encourages helpfulness. Please check your itinerary for tipping details or ask your Supplier.
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TravelShop Booking reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to allow suppliers worldwide to post, upload, publish, submit, or transmit text, images, graphics, videos, or other materials (collectively, "Content") on the platform. When Suppliers share Content on the Platform, they grant TravelShop Booking permission to use it, including in publications and promotional materials. By granting this permission, Suppliers provide TravelShop Booking with a worldwide, irreversible, perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free license. TravelShop Booking does not claim ownership of this content. Moreover, these Terms do not limit any rights you may have to use and exploit the Content. Additionally, TravelShop Booking can remove any Content deemed abusive, harmful, illegal, pornographic, incites hate, obscene or defamatory, racist, sexist, or similar without prior permission or notification.
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The Traveler commits to reviewing all contractual documents received through Travelshop Booking's Services, such as travel contracts, booking confirmations, and vouchers, for accuracy and completeness, including spelling errors (e.g., name, date of birth, special travel requirements). Any identified errors must be promptly reported to TravelShop Booking and the Supplier.
Travelers are responsible for notifying TravelShop Booking and tour suppliers during their booking process about any restrictions they may have, such as restricted mobility, pregnancy, or special medical needs.
It is recommended that any complaints be submitted in writing to TravelShop Booking via [email protected]. Failure to report any discrepancies may prejudice the Traveler. However, reporting a discrepancy alone does not impose any legal obligations on TravelShop Booking or the Supplier.
In the event that the Traveler receives payments related to claims for damages or price reductions due to breach of contract, they must promptly inform TravelShop Booking.
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