# Turkish Jewels — 10 days / 9 nights — Platinum Plan

> Platinum-category Turkish Jewels: 10 days and 9 nights, Spanish-speaking guide, breakfasts and five dinners. Monday and Friday arrivals. USD2480 per person sharing a double (USD4960 per room for two), or USD1920 single.

- URL: https://greatvibes.com.co/en/packages/joyas-turcas-10-dias-platino
- Versión en español: https://greatvibes.com.co/es/packages/joyas-turcas-10-dias-platino.md

## Key facts

- Destination: Estambul, Ankara, Capadocia, Pamukkale, Selçuk, Izmir/Kuşadası y Bursa, Turquía
- Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
- Booking mode: Flexible arrival date (arrival days: Monday, Friday)
- International flights: not included
- Price per room: Single US$1,920 · Double US$4,960
- Deposit to book: 20% of the total; the balance is paid in up to 6 interest-free installments
- Book: https://greatvibes.com.co/en/book/joyas-turcas-10-dias-platino
- How to book (also for AI agents): https://greatvibes.com.co/llms.txt

_Prices in US dollars (USD). They may change: confirm on the page before booking._

## Includes

- Arrival and departure transfers at Istanbul IST airport as scheduled.
- Nine nights in Platinum-category accommodation with daily breakfast.
- Five dinners.
- Spanish-speaking guide.
- Visits and admission fees explicitly listed in the itinerary.

## Not included

- Flights are not listed among the brochure’s included services.
- Optional excursions, including hot-air balloon rides.
- Guide/driver service fee: USD5 per person per day.
- Platinum-category hotel taxes/VAT: USD15 payable at destination; charging basis to be confirmed.
- Personal expenses and drinks with meals.
- Transfers outside the itinerary or scheduled dates.
- Any service not explicitly included.

## Itinerary

### Day 1: Istanbul

Arrival at IST airport and transfer to the hotel.

_Overnight in: Estambul_

### Day 2: Istanbul at your own pace

Free day. Optional excursion to Balat, Fener, St George, Suleymaniye Mosque and the Spice Bazaar, with a Bosphorus boat ride and lunch.

_Meals: Breakfast · Overnight in: Estambul_

### Day 3: Historic Istanbul

Free day. Optional tour of the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia exterior, Topkapi and Harem, Hagia Irene and Grand Bazaar, with lunch. Hagia Sophia interior costs extra.

_Meals: Breakfast · Overnight in: Estambul_

### Day 4: Istanbul – Ankara – Cappadocia

Early departure with packed breakfast. Ankara panoramic visit and the Republic founder’s mausoleum, followed by Salt Lake and a caravanserai.

_Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Overnight in: Capadocia_

### Day 5: Cappadocia landscapes

Visit Goreme Open-Air Museum, the valleys and an underground city, with carpet and gemstone workshop stops. Balloon flight, Turkish night and jeep safari are optional.

_Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Overnight in: Capadocia_

### Day 6: Cappadocia – Pamukkale

Early journey to Pamukkale’s white terraces and ancient Hierapolis, with a local textile stop.

_Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Overnight in: Pamukkale_

### Day 7: Pamukkale – Selcuk – Izmir/Kusadasi

Visit the House of Mary and panoramic Selcuk, including views of its castle, St John’s Basilica and Temple of Artemis, followed by a leather showroom. Entry to Ephesus archaeological site is not specified.

_Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Overnight in: Izmir o Kuşadası_

### Day 8: Free day on the Aegean

Free day. Optional trip to the Greek island of Chios by ferry from Cesme, visiting Mesta, Pyrgi, the mastic museum and an Aegean beach.

_Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Overnight in: Izmir o Kuşadası_

### Day 9: Izmir/Kusadasi – Bursa – Istanbul

Travel to Bursa for a panoramic visit featuring the Green Mosque and Green Mausoleum, then continue to Istanbul.

_Meals: Breakfast · Overnight in: Estambul_

### Day 10: Departure from Istanbul

Transfer to IST airport at the scheduled time. End of the tour.

_Meals: Breakfast_

## Tours and activities

- Day 2 · Golden Horn and Bosphorus (extra cost · to be confirmed): Optional. Price and payment arrangements to be confirmed.
- Day 3 · Jewels of Constantinople (extra cost · to be confirmed): Optional. Price and payment arrangements to be confirmed.
- Day 5 · Hot-air balloon flight (extra cost · to be confirmed): Optional. Price and payment arrangements to be confirmed.
- Day 5 · Turkish night (extra cost · to be confirmed): Optional. Price and payment arrangements to be confirmed.
- Day 5 · Jeep safari (extra cost · to be confirmed): Optional. Price and payment arrangements to be confirmed.
- Day 8 · Chios Island (extra cost · to be confirmed): Optional. Price and payment arrangements to be confirmed.

## Fees at destination

- Guide and driver service — daily: US$5 (USD5 per person per day; final tour total to be confirmed.)

## Cancellation policy

Reembolso escalonado según la anticipación de la cancelación.

- Cancelling 90 or more days before the trip: 75% refund
- Cancelling 60 or more days before the trip: 70% refund
- Cancelling 45 or more days before the trip: 40% refund
- Cancelling 0 or more days before the trip: 0% refund
- The deposit is non-refundable.

## Important notes

- Platinum category: USD2480 per person sharing a double; USD4960 per double room for two adults. Single: USD1920.
- Arrivals in Istanbul every Monday and Friday.
- Flight details must be supplied at least seven days before the tour to guarantee transfers. SAW arrivals require confirmation.
- Itinerary order may change. Istanbul stays may be split 3+1 or 2+2 nights; Aegean accommodation may be in Izmir or Kusadasi.
- Grand Bazaar closes Sundays; Topkapi closes Tuesdays. Spice Bazaar replaces Grand Bazaar when closed.
- Deposit of 20% of the selected plan, up to six installments and Standard cancellation policy, matching the current Turkish Jewels configuration.
- Specific Platinum-category hotels remain to be confirmed.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the deposit?

20% of the total: USD992 per double room for two people or USD384 single.
