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Turkey and Bahrain, 8 Days · Classic tour
Istanbul und Manama
Enjoy the life and history of Istanbul and also a getaway to Bahrain
Make contact with the city of Istanbul. You will enjoy everything from a panoramic visit to tours of the Sultanahmet neighborhood or the Egyptian bazaar. It is a 5-day program during which you can visit all the emblematic corners of the city.
And take a mini break to discover Bahrain, a country where culture and tradition blend with modernity and unimaginable engineering.
Do you dare?
Departure date
December 2024
From
London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow...
Travel details
City of origin - Istanbul
Departure with destination Istanbul. Arrival and transfer from the airport to the selected hotel in Istanbul. Free time. Overnight stay.
Istanbul
Free day. Overnight stay.
Istanbul
Free day. Overnight stay.
Istanbul
Free day. Overnight stay.
Istanbul - Muharraq - Manama
At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport. Flight from Istanbul to Muharraq. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Check-in before noon is not guaranteed. Rest of the day free. Accommodation.
Manama
Breakfast. In the morning, half-day sightseeing tour of cultural Bahrain with photo stops at the iconic National Museum, the theatre, and the Al Fateh Grand Mosque. Onward journey to Bahrain Fort, a sixteenth-century Portuguese fortress located in the Seef area and formerly known as Portugal Port or Qal'at al-Bahrain. We'll explore the capital city, Manama, getting to admire the modern skyscrapers of Business Bay, the Bahrain Stock Exchange, and hotels with unimaginable shapes. The tour will end at the Bab el-Bahrain Souk, the nerve centre of Manama, where we can stroll through the spice and perfume market, Little India, and the gold market, while also stopping at souvenir shops and one of many restaurants. Once the visit is over, return journey to the hotel. Accommodation.
Manama
Breakfast. Day at leisure with optional excursions (not included) to Jarada Island; Al Dar Island; Al Areen Wildlife Park, Souq Al Baraha with boat ride around Amwaj Island; or Bahrain at night (shopping + dinner). Accommodation.
Manama - City of origin
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Flight with destination the city of origin. Arrival. End of the trip and our services.
Your trip includes
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Return flight.
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Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Istanbul.
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Stay in selected hotel in Istanbul.
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Selected meal plan in Istanbul.
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Transfer from the hotel in Istanbul to the airport.
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Flight from Istanbul to Muharraq.
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Overnight stay in the listed hotels, or similar.
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Transfers according to the itinerary.
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Transport in air-conditioned vehicles appropriate to the size of the group.
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Regular tours mentioned in the itinerary, not stated as optional.
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English-speaking local guides.
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Diet: 3 breakfasts.
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Insolvency protection.
Your trip doesn't include
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Electronic Visa to enter in Turkey.
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Electronic Visa to enter in Bahrain.
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Tourist tax for accommodation (payable directly at the hotel, approximately 8.75 USD per room per night).
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Any other service not previously mentioned as included.
Destinations Visited
Expected Hotels (or similar)
In this section you will find a selection of hotels according to the category specified in the itinerary.
Hotel selection in dynamic
On these days the customer can choose the hotel in a flexible way.
Important remarks
- The Grand Bazaar and the Egyptian Bazaar will remain closed on religious holidays, Sundays and national holidays. Please consult.
- The tours include cultural stops at local workshops so you can learn about the production of traditional crafts.
- If you'd like to have rooms with double or twin beds during your trip, please let us know in advance.We'll do everything possible to fulfil your wishes, but we can't guarantee anything as it's all subject to availability when you check in at each hotel.
- Please provide the passport details of passengers within 48 hours of making the booking, as requested by the national government for all visitors to Turkey.
- Triple rooms in Europe are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
- During congresses and special events, the confirmed hotels and other accommodations may be different to those indicated.
- During the circuit by Europe, only one suitcase and one carry-on bag per person are allowed.
- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.
- Bahrain is a Muslim country and the month of Ramadan is of major significance to its residents. During Ramadan, entertainment and alcohol will be restricted in most of the country. The sale of alcohol will be restricted in many places, although some establishments will offer alcohol for sale to tourists. During this period, local businesses may also have shorter opening hours.
- The order of the itinerary may be altered for logistical reasons, without prior notice, but no scheduled trips will be cancelled (except in the case that adverse weather conditions prevent its realisation).
- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
- Prices are calculated based on admission fees to the sights as of the date of publication. If there is an increase in these prices, you will be promptly informed.
- If you are a person with reduced mobility, please contact us to confirm the suitability of the trip.
- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.