Our official tour site is an ideal assistant for searching and selecting tours online. We sell travel packages from leading tour operators online. We show you the same thing that travel agency managers see. You can choose your own tour that you like, read the information and book it. Also, you immediately see all the newly appearing "burning" offers, and you do not have to waste your time, come to the office of the travel agency to book it. You instantly book a trip on the website and wait for confirmation by phone.
I noticed that your prices are lower than in ordinary travel agencies. Why?
We have exclusive agreements with tour operators, we do not have a bloated staff, and we are also very modern and technologically advanced. Thanks to the booking system of our partners, we managed to eliminate the human factor, so the price you see on the site is exactly the same as what you pay.
Where does all this information on your site come from?
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How often is the information updated?
Everything happens online, we are constantly working with the gateways of tour operators, and we give you the most up-to-date information.
What is included in the tour price?
We always show the final cost of the tour, which may change when updated, but it depends entirely on the tour operator. The cost of the tour usually includes: hotel accommodation, flight to the host country and back, transfer from the airport to the hotel and back, medical insurance. Additionally, fuel surcharges may be added - it depends on the airline that you choose yourself. If you want to improve the conditions of your trip, for example, book a business class flight, you will also need to pay extra for this.
How much does it cost to travel with a child? Are there discounts for children?
It depends on the hotel and airline. In most cases, hotels and airlines request a lower amount for holidays with children, but this is always individual. There are several age groups of children, in our system you can enter the age of the child and the system will give you the final cost, taking into account all discounts. For infants, only a boarding pass and insurance are usually paid.
If I can’t fly or for some reason changed my mind, and the tour has already been confirmed, what should I do?
You need to write an email. mail [email protected], after that we will inform you the amount of penalties for cancellation of the reservation. If you agree, we will cancel your contract and refund your money minus the fine.
How to pay for the selected tour?
On our website, the tour can only be paid by credit card. We accept bank cards issued to both individuals and legal entities. You can also pay for the tour in cash at the office, but then we cannot book the tour you have chosen immediately, which means that its cost may change. ATTENTION! Offers on the site change constantly, in real time!
What cards are accepted for payment?
We accept cards of international systems Visa, Maestro and MasterCard of any type (Classic, Gold, Platinum, World and others) and any type (debit, credit, virtual, prepaid) of all banks.
Can I buy a tour for friends, parents as a gift?
Of course, you can pay for the tour with your card, as well as enter your data or third parties. At the same time, do not forget to inform tourists about the conditions and changes in the trip.
Do you store my card details?
No, it's technically impossible. All data is transmitted via a secure channel to the acquiring bank.
How secure is card payment on your site?
We use the most modern technologies at the moment. This is a completely secure procedure, all your data is encoded and encrypted, payment processing is performed on the bank's server.
Why is my card not being paid?
Perhaps there are not enough funds on your card to pay for the order. In addition, make sure that: - You did not make a mistake when entering data from your card - Your bank did not set limits on the volume of card transactions during the day - Your bank does not prohibit making payments via the Internet
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Rain, snow, wind… The weather in Istanbul in winter is very changeable. Most tourists are planning a vacation in Turkey for the warm season, without even realizing how many interesting things can be seen in the old city in the low season. Holidays in Istanbul in winter can be entirely devoted to sightseeing, shopping, gastronomic tours ...
Do not forget that Istanbul is a city that has absorbed two cultures. And winter is a wonderful time, foreshadowing a lot of fun and a series of major holidays. In late December, early January, a stream of tourists rushes here to celebrate the European New Year. The city at this time is decorated with bright illumination, fair towns work on its streets, and on New Year's Eve the sky over the Bosphorus explodes with thousands of fireworks.
After all the fireworks have died down, a hot time for shopping lovers begins in January. Prices in the middle of winter are much lower, numerous shopping centers lure tourists with big discounts, bargains can be made in the oriental bazaar and in small boutiques. By updating your wardrobe in the winter, you can save a lot, and at the same time see the city.
Every year in February, Istanbul hosts the International Gastronomic Festival, a real feast of taste, where entry is strictly forbidden for those who follow the figure. After all, it is simply unrealistic to resist tasting there! This is a festival of true pleasure, an abundance of such dishes that you will lick your fingers! More than a thousand chefs from around the world come to Istanbul: each of them presents his own cuisine and his own special menu. Do you want to eat something unusual? Then you definitely need to get to Istanbul in February.
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Trip for the New Year - 2020 to Istanbul: how and where to note, what is the weather and prices, what to do and what to see. List of the best restaurants for New Year's Eve and reviews of tourists about last year's trips here for the holidays.
Traditionally, a stream of tourists arrives in Istanbul, eager to celebrate the New Year in the city. And although mass festivities are not accepted in the Turkish outback to celebrate the New Year, festive programs are prepared in restaurants and hotels, rooms are decorated with garlands and Christmas trees are put up. European fashion for new year holidays in the former Constantinople, it has slowly spread to our country, and many factors contribute to this: acceptable weather conditions, delicious cuisine, magnificent sights and good Turkish service.
Weather in Istanbul for the New Year
By Russian standards, the winter here is mild: the average daytime air temperature in December-January is +10...+12°C, rarely drops to +6...+4°C, it is especially warm when the sun is shining. It gets cool at night and in the evenings, the temperature can drop to +4 °C, in January there can be frosts of 0...−2°C.
In December, the number of sunny and rainy days is approximately the same, the weather is very changeable, it can be just overcast, sometimes it rains. So our tourists feel quite comfortable in an ordinary autumn jacket, but you shouldn’t undress too much either - it can be cold by the sea due to strong winds. However, the Turks take care of their guests: special heating devices work in restaurants, warm blankets are issued, in extreme cases, for the prevention of acute respiratory infections, you can drink local vodka - raki. In general, the weather in Istanbul for the New Year is usually good and tourists do not complain.
How and where to celebrate the New Year in Istanbul?
There are many options for meeting the new year 2020 in Istanbul, but most tourists in their reviews recommend meeting it on Galata bridge. This is a bridge across the Golden Horn Bay, connecting the new and old parts of the European side of the city. People come here to admire the festive fireworks. There are many fish restaurants on the lower floor of the bridge where you can book a table in advance.
Area Taksim and street Istiklal- the heart of the night city. There are many shops, bars, nightclubs, the doors of which do not close until the morning. According to tourists, here you can try the most delicious food, and for this you don’t have to go to an expensive restaurant, fast food is also very tasty. On New Year's Eve, you need to book a place in advance, as prices skyrocket. Young people will like this pastime more.
Another option for celebrating the New Year in Istanbul is to take boat trip, drink champagne with light snacks and enjoy the views of the city at night in lights, cutting through the waters of the Bosphorus. In general, you will not have a question what to do in Istanbul for the New Year - you will not be bored in this city.
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The best restaurants and hotels to celebrate the New Year
How else to celebrate the New Year in Istanbul? Rent a room in a luxury hotel and order dinner in a restaurant with a view of the city! So, in the Taksim district, the Intercontinental Istanbul hotel is located, its restaurant Safran has won numerous awards for Turkish cuisine. A magnificent panoramic view will be a great addition to the general festive atmosphere.
A wonderful dinner, fireworks, cocktails and a disco - this New Year's scenario is offered by The Marmara Hotel in Taksim. For vacationers with children, it's a good idea to stay and celebrate the holiday at the Marti Istanbul Hotel - they have a special children's menu.
The five-star Four Seasons Hotel at the Bosphorus is located in the Besiktas area. Restaurant Aqua he treats his guests with truffles, foie gras and other delicacies, plays live music, disco until the morning.
One of the oldest hotels Pera Palace Hotel invites guests to meet the New Year in jazz style: great food and live music, ladies in evening dresses and men in tailcoats.
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Prices for the New Year in Istanbul in 2020
As tourists note in their reviews, prices for the New Year in Istanbul jump significantly - 2020 will not be an exception. Hotels for the period of New Year's celebrations usually raise prices by 2-3 times, a standard 3 * hotel room for 3 nights - from 200 to 400 dollars. In this case, it is advantageous to book rooms for promotions on the hotel search engine Roomguru.ru, which finds the best price among several booking systems.
Prices in restaurants can be compared with European establishments: a good dinner for two without wine will cost the same 70-100 dollars. Street food is affordable, mainly Turkish fast food: doners, shawarma, fish in baguettes, etc. Such treats cost an average of $ 3 and are sold at every turn.
According to the reviews of tourists who celebrated New Year's Eve in Istanbul, for a modest gala dinner in a restaurant, you will have to leave $ 75-100 per person. As a rule, the menu includes fish and meat starters, beer, champagne and local drinks. Some establishments allow patrons to bring their own alcohol.
In nightclubs in the Taksim district, prices are high on New Year's Eve - from at least $ 100 to $ 600-700 in status establishments. There are a lot of people, so it is better to take care of entrance tickets in advance. Some clubs set a paid entrance fee of 30-50 dollars per person, for this money you can watch a show program, but you will have to pay separately for drinks and snacks.
A New Year's Bosphorus cruise on a champagne boat will cost $150 per person.
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What to see on holidays in Istanbul?
In winter, exploring the city is much more pleasant than in summer, as there is no sultry heat and crowds of tourists stepping on their heels. You can safely see the locals: visit the Hagia Sophia, climb the Galata Tower, which offers a panorama of the whole of Istanbul, admire the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque), wander around the Topkapi Palace, walk along Istiklal Street and ride a retro tram.
Oriental shopping lovers can look at the Grand Bazaar and the Egyptian Bazaar. You should definitely book a walk along the Bosphorus if you didn’t want to go on a cruise on New Year’s Eve. The city from the water will give an unforgettable experience, and such a trip will not cost much.
Tours to Istanbul for the New Year - 2020
The cost of tours is highly dependent on the time of booking and travel dates - tours for winter holidays, of course, are more expensive. Common price for tours to Istanbul from Moscow - from 60 thousand rubles for two for 5-8 nights.
Now let's see how much tours to Istanbul for New Year's dates currently cost. We are considering vouchers for two people with a departure from Moscow. To search for inexpensive tours according to the required parameters, we use the services and. Prices for tours are current at the time of publication.
You can still find great deals at low prices. For example, tours with a departure on December 30-31 for 4-5 nights cost from 70 thousand rubles(breakfast included, 3-4 star hotels with good guest ratings). Packages for 7 nights are only slightly more expensive - from 80 thousand rubles for two.
New Year holidays in Istanbul can cost even less if you fly not to meet the night there from December 31 to January 1, but go there in the following days - for example, from 50 thousand rubles there are tours with a departure after January 4, 2020 (5-7 nights). A good option for those who want to celebrate the holiday at home and only after that go on vacation.
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