MYSTICAL TURKEY TOUR, 2026
MAIN PACKAGE – 12 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS, JUNE 4-JUNE 15
FULL PACKAGE – 15 DAYS / 13 NIGHTS, JUNE 4-JUNE 18
The Arabic Bazaar, WMDProductions & Zein Al-Jundi (who have teamed with the best of travel professionals in Turkey) very proudly present our LAST TRAVEL GROUP TOUR that we will organize (at least for the time being) and TRIP OF A LIFETIME to all of you wanting to experience life to the fullest and the world from an insider’s point of view…….TRAVEL TO TURKEY-the land of mystical places with a rich, ancient history, wonderful people, amazing shopping the most delicious food anyone can consume…….
12 DAYS, 10 NIGHTS and 7 CITIES to visit as well as a day spent on a PRIVATE CRUISE TO THE ISLAND OF ORAK & THE BAYS in the Aegean Sea…….all happening JUNE 4th thru JUNE 15th for the MAIN PACKAGE with an optional ADDITIONAL PACKAGE from JUNE 15th thru JUNE 18th at the gorgeous seaside city of BODRUM on the AEGEAN SEA/Bodrum peninsula…..
*MAIN TOUR PACKAGE: $5395 for double occupancy (add $1195 for single supplement)
*MAIN TOUR LAND PACKAGE: $4495 for double occupancy (add $1195 for single supplement)
*ADDITIONAL (optional) BODRUM (Aegean Sea) 3 DAY EXTENSION: $695 for double occupancy (add $595 for a single supplement)
PRICES INCLUDES:
*Round trip DIRECT Flight from Houston to Istanbul tickets on Turkish Air. OTHER CITY DEPARTURE IS AVAILABLE…..(please call (512) 533-9227 to inquire).
*ALL Domestic Flight Ticket
*ALL Airport Transportations
*DELUXE Private coach w Driver
*DELUXE 5 star Accommodation throughout the trip
*TWO MEALS PER DAY (breakfast & lunch) FOR MAIN TOUR…..BREAKFAST ONLY FOR ADDITIONAL Seaside PACKAGE
*Private Cruise to Orak Island & the Bays in Bodrum
*Daily Sightseeing Tours in Istanbul, Cappadocia, Konya, Ephesus, Pamukkale & Priene – Miletos & Didyma.
*Professional English Speaking Guide
*All admission fees during the tours
*all Taxes
NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE:
*Any other expenses not noted in the above, airport tax, visa for Turkey if applicable.
*Meals not mentioned in itinerary.
*All Drinks during the meals covered by itinerary.
*Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels,
*Personal expenses and medical services.
*Drive to other destinations.
*Entrance fees to other museums or sights.
*Optional services and tours (including Capadocia sunrise hot air balloon ride).
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*DISCOUNTS (up to $300 OFF)
*$200 DISCOUNT WITH DEPOSIT PAID ON OR BEFORE 9/30/2025
*$100 DISCOUNT WITH FULL PAYMENT made at registration (cannot be combined with early registration discount)
*$100 DISCOUNT PER PERSON FOR FAMILY MEMBERS/COUPLES
*$100 DISCOUNT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE TRAVELLED WITH US ON ANY OF OUR PREVIOUS TRIPS 🙂 (cannot be combined with family members/couples discount)
*PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE (details at end of itinerary)
MORE INFO & TO REGISTER:
contact Zein Al-Jundi @ The Arabic Bazaar (3220 Amy Donovan Plaza, Ste 104. Austin TX 78758),
(512) 533-9227 or email: [email protected]
You can also send payment via PAYPAL @ [email protected]
(payment information at end of itinerary)
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Detailed day by day ITINERARY
**DAY 1 / June 4 (No meal other than what’s provided on plane)
Meet at designated flight gate at Houston International Airport to board our flight to Istanbul, Turkey
**DAY 2 / June 5
Arrive in Istanbul (No meal other than what’s provided on plane)
Arrive in airport in Istanbul. Met on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is your leisure. Stay overnight in Istanbul.
Ajwa Hotel or similar
**DAY 3 / June 6
Istanbul Old City Walking Tour (Breakfast & Lunch)
09:00 – Meet with guide and full day walking tour of Istanbul.
Visiting: Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar. Rerun back to hotel around 17:00 pm. Stay overnight in Istanbul.
Ajwa Hotel or similar
**DAY 4 / June 7
Istanbul City Tour (Breakfast & Lunch)
09:00 – Meet with guide and full day tour of Istanbul
Visiting: Underground Cistern, Spice Bazaar, Suleymaniye Mosque, Galata Tower and Taksim Square. At the end of the tour, you will be droped off your hotel. Stay overnight in Istanbul.
Ajwa Hotel or similar
**DAY 5 / June 8
Fly to Cappadocia from Istanbul (Breakfast & Lunch)
Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight for flight to Cappadocia around noon. Upon arrival in Cappadocia. Met on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Check into the hotel. Rest of the day. Stay overnight in Cappadocia.
Yunak Evleri Cave Hotel or similar
**DAY 6 / June 9
Capadocia Tour (Breakfast & Lunch)
(Optional Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride will be scheduled at dawn that morning)
09:30 – Meet with tour guide and driver then start the tour of Cappadocia
Visiting: Devrent Valley, Pasabag Valley, Avanos Pottery Workshop, Zelve Open Air Museum, Uchisar Castle panorama, and Ozkonak Underground City
At the end of the tour, transfer back to hotel.
Yunak Evleri Cave Hotel or similar
**DAY 7 / June 10
Drive from Cappadocia to Konya/Konya Tour (Breakfast & Lunch)
08:00 – Meet with our guide and driver then drive to Konya from Cappadocia. Upon arrival, then start our Konya city tour
Visiting: The Mevlana Museum, Selimiye Mosque, Karatay Madrasah, and the Alaaddin Mosque.
At the end of the tour, check into our hotel. Stay overnight in Konya.
Dedeman Konya Hotel & Convention Center or similar
**DAY 8 / June 11
Drive from Konya to Pamukkale & Pammukale Tour (Breakfast & Lunch)
07:00 – Meet with tour guide then drive to Pammukale. Upon arrival at Pammukale, check into our hotel then start our city tour
Visiting: Hierapolis Ancient City including the magnificently preserved Necropolis, walk on the main Street and see colossal Gates, the thermal Baths, the devil’s hole, and masterpiece theater.then we will visit Pamukkale Calcium Terraces. Here enjoy with hot spa thermal water and walking on Calcium Terraces (Travertines). You will have free time for swimming in the Cleopatra Ancient Pool (Swimming is Extra Fee).
At the end of the tour, transfer to the hotel. Stay overnight in Pamukkale.
Denizli Pam Thermal Spa Hotel or similar
**DAY 9 / June 12
Drive Pammukale to Ephesus & Ephesus Tour (Breakfast & Lunch)
Breakfast at the hotel in Pammukale. Meet with tour guide then drive to Ephesus from Pammukale. Ephesus Tour
Visiting: Temple of Artemis, Ephesus ancient City, Ephesus Library, Isabey Mosque, House of Mary, and Sirince Village.
Transfer back to the hotel. Stay overnight in Kusadasi.
Vinifera Ehesus Hotel or similar
**DAY 10 / June 13
Priene – Miletos & Didyma Tour & Drive to Bodrum ( Breakfast & Lunch)
Meet with tour guide then drive to Didyma, start our Priene, Miltos & Didyma tour
Visiting: a journey through history to the heart of classical antiquity with the Priene, Miletus, and Didyma tour. Experience the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Temple of Apollo in Didyma, explore the ancient city of Miletus, and marvel at the breathtaking archaeological site of Priene.
End of the tour then drive to Bodrum and check into our hotel. Overnight in Bodrum.
Salmakis Resort & Spa
Casa Nonna Bodrum or similar
**DAY 11 / June 14 *MAIN TOUR*
Gulet Tour in Bodrum (Breakfast & Lunch)
Breakfast served at the hotel. Pick up from the hotel at 08:30 a.m. and transfer to the gullet departure point. Full Day Cruise to Orak Island and Bodrum Bays. End of the day transfer to the Bodrum Airport and take a flight back to Istanbul. Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Ajwa Hotel or similar
**DAY 11 / June 14 *TOUR w OPTIONAL BODRUM EXTENSION*
Gulet Tour in Bodrum (Breakfast & Lunch)
Breakfast served at the hotel. Pick up from the hotel at 08:30 a.m. and transfer to the gullet departure point. Full Day Cruise to Orak Island and Bodrum Bays. End of the day transfer to our hotel in Bodrum. Overnight in Bodrum.
Salmakis Resort & Spa
Casa Nonna Bodrum or similar
**DAY 12 / June 15 *MAIN TOUR*
Transfer to airport in Istanbul & Fly Home (Breakfast & meals on plane)
Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the Airport for your flight home… Tour Ends as all good things come to an end……bon voyage!
**DAY 12 & 13 / June 15 & 16 *TOUR w OPTIONAL BODRUM EXTENSION*
Day at leisure and fun in the sun @ our beachfront hotel in Bodrum (Breakfast)
Salmakis Resort & Spa
Casa Nonna Bodrum or similar
**DAY 14 / June 17 *TOUR w OPTIONAL BODRUM EXTENSION*
Bodrum & Flight to Istanbul (Breakfast)
Breakfast served at the hotel. Free time in Bodrum.
Transfer to the Bodrum Airport from the hotel and take a flight back to Istanbul. Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Ajwa Hotel or similar
**DAY 15 / June 18 *TOUR w OPTIONAL BODRUM EXTENSION*
Transfer to airport in Istanbul & Fly Home (Breakfast & meals on plane)
Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the Airport for your flight home… Tour Ends as all good things come to an end……bon voyage!
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***PAYMENT PLAN INFORMATION:
*DEPOSIT:
$1100 for Main Tour / $1300 for Tour w Bodrum Extension……PLEASE DEDUCT APPLICABLE DISCOUNT FROM DEPOSIT AMOUNT…..DEPOSIT IS THE SAME FOR ALL PACKAGES.
*PAYMENTS:
6 EQUAL PAYMENTS DUE (after deposit is paid) ON OR BEFORE 10/15, 11/15, 12/15, 2025 & 1/15, 2/15 & 3/15, 2026.
PAYMENT AMOUNT:
(12 day) Main Tour (double occupancy): $716
(12 day) Main Tour (single occupancy): $915
(15 day) Main Tour + Bodrum (double occupancy): $799
(15 day) Main Tour + Bodrum (single occupancy): $1097
(12 day) Land Package / Main Tour (double occupancy): $566
(12 day) Land Package / Main Tour (single occupancy): $765
(15 day) Land Package / Main Tour + Bodrum (double occupancy): $649
(15 day) Land Package / Main Tour + Bodrum (single occupancy): $947
*FULL (all) PAYMENT IS DUE ON OR BEFORE 3/15/2026.
*ALL DEPOSITS & FULL PAYMENTS INCLUDE A REGISTRATION FEE OF $800 (per person) THAT IS NON-REFUNDABLE.
*NO REFUNDS AFTER 1/1/2026.
****PLEASE ADD A 3% SURCHARGE TO ALL PAYMENTS MADE BY WAYS OTHER THAN CASH OR CHECKS***
*PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO ZEIN AL-JUNDI or WMD PRODUCTIONS (address to mail checks to be provided upon request)
*If in the unlikely event of this tour being cancelled for any unforeseen reason, all payments (minus registration fee) made will be refunded to those registered if cancelation occurs on or before 12/31/2025. If such cancelation occurs on or after 1/1/2026, refunds for the land package portion only (minus registration fee) will be refunded to all registered…..credit for the flight portion with the airline company will be available (please check with airline for policies on using credit).
***MORE INFORMATION or TO SIGN UP/MAKE PAYMENTS***
Zein Al-Jundi @ The Arabic Bazaar (3220 Amy Donovan Plaza, Ste. 104. Austin, TX 78758), (512) 533-9227 or email: [email protected]
or send payment via PAYPAL @ [email protected]
