A journey that connects culture, history, and landscapes in a single destination: Turkey. This trip explores the country's most striking contrasts, from vibrant cities to natural wonders, passing through landscapes steeped in spirituality, legends, and ancient heritage.
Istanbul, Cappadocia, the Aegean coast, the Anatolian hinterland, and the mythical Troy are all part of this unique journey, combining moments of wonder, discovery, and connection with a culture that leaves its mark.
DAY 01 ISTANBUL
Welcome to Turkey, a country full of culture, history, and unique experiences, where the differences between East and West blend together. Get ready to enjoy an extraordinary vacation.
Arrive on an international flight to the spectacular Istanbul Airport (IST). Opened in April 2019, it is now the largest in Europe and one of the largest in the world. After disembarking, clearing immigration, and baggage claim, you will head to our meeting point at Gate 8. Afterward, meet our drivers for transfer to your hotel. Arrival and check-in. Free time to rest.
Note: If you do not find our representatives at the meeting point, please call our emergency number.
DAY 02 ISTANBUL
Breakfast. Free day. Option to take the optional excursion: “PEARLS OF THE GOLDEN HORN AND THE BOSPHORUS.” Departure at approximately 8:00 a.m. (time to be confirmed by the guide) (includes lunch at a traditional restaurant). Visit the old Jewish quarter in Balat and the Greek quarter in Fener, where you can admire the magnificent views of the “Golden Horn.” Then, visit St. George’s Cathedral, the main patriarchate of the Greek Orthodox Church. Continue to the Suleymaniye Mosque, designed by Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan and boasting the largest dome of any mosque in Istanbul. We head to the Spice Bazaar, a charming place with its color and aroma, the perfect place to buy teas, herbs, nuts, traditional sweets, and, of course, spices. The tour culminates with a boat ride across the Bosphorus, the strait that divides the city between Europe and Asia. We'll appreciate the wonderful views of the Ottoman fortresses, palaces, villas, and the bridges that connect both sides of the city. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Note: The order of the Istanbul excursions may be reversed, depending on operational conditions, such as the number of participants, weather, traffic, or closures of monuments.
DAY 03 ISTANBUL
Breakfast. Free day.
Option to take the optional "JEWELS OF CONSTANTINOPLE" excursion (includes lunch at a traditional restaurant). Departure at approximately 8:00 a.m. (time to be confirmed by the guide) for a tour of the city's historic center, where you can observe the variety of vestiges of the different empires that shaped modern-day Istanbul. Visit the Roman Hippodrome, the center of Constantinople's social life for thousands of years, where you can also see the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Obelisk of Constantine, and the German Fountain. Visit the Blue Mosque, with its more than 20,000 handmade ceramic tiles imported from Iznik. Enjoy a panoramic view of Hagia Sophia, built in 537 as an architectural marvel that has served as a church, mosque, and museum. From the outside, the structure impresses with its enormous dome, an astonishing technical achievement for its time and still one of the largest domes in the world. We continue to the majestic Topkapi Palace, home to the Ottoman sultans for over 400 years. We will visit the beautiful royal gardens, the kitchens, and the royal treasury rooms. Discover the mysterious Harem, where the sultan's wives and children lived, famous for its luxurious decoration.
We continue to the Aya Irini Church, a Byzantine church that was not converted into a mosque, and we will end our tour at the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, where haggling is a tradition. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Note: For admission to the Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, please consult the supplement.
DAY 04 ISTANBUL – ANKARA – CAPPADOCIA
Lunchbox breakfast and early departure (approximately 6:00 a.m. - time to be confirmed by the guide) to Ankara for a panoramic tour of Turkey's capital and the Mausoleum of Atatürk, the founder of the Republic. On the way to Cappadocia, you will admire the Salt Lake, where you will make a photo stop at this spectacular site. Then, a visit to a caravanserai, a Silk Road lodging establishment. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay.
DAY 05 CAPADOCIA
Breakfast. Departure at approximately 8:00 a.m. to visit this wonderful region with its fascinating and unique landscape formed by volcanic lava over 3 million years ago. Starting at the Göreme Open-Air Museum, a monastery with chapels carved into volcanic rocks and decorated with 13th-century frescoes, we continue to the region's stunning valleys with their otherworldly landscapes, where you can appreciate views of the iconic geological formations of the region, the famous "Fairy Chimneys." We will stop to enjoy the incredible and expansive panoramic views of some of the famous valleys of volcanic rocks with spectacular shapes. Continue to the underground city of Cappadocia, one of the many impressive engineering feats built by ancient local communities to protect themselves from attacks throughout history. At the end of the tour, visit a carpet center to learn about the artisanal production of these truly treasured pieces, and a gemstone center for jewelry with exclusive designs from the region. Return to the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
Optional programs in Cappadocia: "TURKISH NIGHT" Folk dance performance in a traditional cave with local drinks; "JEEP SAFARI" adventure through the region's mystical valleys with stops for the best photos; and "BALOON RIDE" early in the morning to admire one of the most beautiful landscapes on earth.
DAY 06 CAPADOCIA – PAMUKKALE
Breakfast. Departure at approximately 6:00 a.m. (time to be confirmed by your guide) to Pamukkale to visit ancient Hierapolis and the Cotton Castle, a true natural wonder, featuring a giant waterfall, stalactites, and natural pools. The name "Hierapolis" is derived from Greek and means "sacred city," referring to the numerous temples and religious sites that existed in the city. One of Hierapolis's most notable aspects was its famous theater, which had a capacity to hold thousands of spectators and is still largely preserved today. The city gained recognition as a popular spa and healing destination due to its natural hot springs and white limestone pools. These mineral-laden waters created stunning natural terraces and waterfalls known as "Pamukkale," which in Turkish means "cotton castle." Pamukkale and Hierapolis are listed together on the UNESCO World Heritage List due to their historical significance and natural beauty. The region is also known for its cotton production, and we'll have the opportunity to learn about locally made textiles. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay.
DAY 07 PAMUKKALE - SELCUK - IZMIR/KUSADASI
Breakfast. Departure at approximately 8:00 a.m. (time to be confirmed by the guide) to visit the House of Mary, located on a nearby hill. This place is venerated as the final resting place of the mother of Jesus, who, according to Christian tradition, spent her final years in Ephesus under the care of the Apostle John. Today, the house is an important pilgrimage site for both Christians and Muslims, who consider it a sacred site. We will pass through Selçuk for a panoramic tour of this city rich in history, appreciating the Ottoman castle, the Basilica of St. John, and the Temple of Artemis, which has consecrated Ephesus as an important religious and cultural center of antiquity. We will continue the visit to a showroom specializing in leather goods, where you can see high-quality products made from sheepskin and famous for their lightweight pieces. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay.
Note: Overnight stays may be in Izmir or Kuşadası depending on the season.
DAY 08 IZMIR / KUSADASI – PERGAMO – TROY – CANAKKALE
Breakfast. Departure for Pergamon at approximately 8:00 a.m. (time to be confirmed with the guide). Visit to the Hospital of Asclepius, dedicated to the "god of health." At the entrance, you can see the reliefs of serpents, which later became a symbol of medicine. This is the largest hospital in ancient history and was known as a major center of culture, art, and medicine. Continue to Troy, a city believed to be merely a legend from Homer's "Iliad" until its discovery in 1868. We will see the archaeological site of the nine-level city and also the representation of the famous wooden horse (under restoration). Overnight in Çanakkale. Dinner at the hotel.
DAY 09 CANAKKALE - ISTANBUL
Breakfast. Early departure at approximately 8:00 AM (time to be confirmed by the guide) to Istanbul, crossing the Dardanelles Strait back to the European side of Turkey. The Dardanelles, also known as the Hellespont, is a place of great historical and strategic importance, and crossing it is a unique experience. During the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, the strait was crucial for the defense of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. Many years later, the Battle of the Dardanelles (1915-1916) took place here during World War I. The Battle of Gallipoli took place here, with Allied forces attempting, but failing, to capture the strait to open a naval route to Russia. The Dardanelles is the sea passage that connects the Aegean Sea with the Sea of Marmara, and through it, with the Bosphorus and the Black Sea. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 10 ISTANBUL - DEPARTURE
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport (IST) and return flight.
o Platinum Category - USD 15
o Gold Category - USD 25
RATES
*Triple accommodation will be provided with the addition of an extra portable bed, as hotels rarely have rooms with three beds in Turkey.
*If arrival or departure flight information is not received up to 7 days prior to the tour, transfer service cannot be guaranteed.
*Passport information must be received up to 25 days prior to arrival. Availability on the train or flight cannot be guaranteed, and additional charges will apply.
*For departures on the night of December 31st, a New Year's Eve dinner supplement applies. Consult your advisor.
For arrivals and/or departures other than those scheduled for the tour, transfers are not included in the package price. The same applies to extra nights. In both cases, for the convenience of passengers, additional transfers may be arranged. Prices are based on Istanbul Airport (IST). Transfers from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) will be charged an additional fee. The above applies even if you arrive on the dates indicated for each tour. For situations other than those mentioned above, please consult us.
CHILD RATE
Children share the same room with their parents without an additional bed (maximum two adults + one child).
HOTELS
This is a list of the most frequently used hotels on this tour. This information is for information purposes only; passengers may be accommodated in similar or alternative establishments in the same category.
TRAVEL NOTES
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
Suggested visits or tours, whose prices are described in the program, will be offered by our operator at the destination, purchased locally or directly from the city. However, if the passenger decides to participate in any of these activities, they should not be booked with a different operator, as the established tour schedules may vary. The guide has complete discretion to modify the order of the scheduled visits for logistical, operational, or weather reasons, always respecting the contracted services.
We will not be responsible for services contracted with other companies.
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Summary of the Statement of Privacy and Protection of Personal Data This Privacy and Personal Data Protection Declaration informs that VIAJOW collects, manipulates and shares registration data, data labeled by legislation as sensitive, as well as financial and trend data.
In terms of legislation, we inform you that when working with personal data we store and share it in the ways specified below. We also inform you that we will share information with third parties and that in order to obtain the data processing policy of these third parties, they must be contacted for more information or clarification on this topic.
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· What types of personal data we can handle;
· How we process personal data
· How we use personal data
· What legal grounds do we use to process personal data
· To whom we disclose personal data
· How we protect personal data
· How long we keep personal data
· What are your rights?
· Claims
· Changes to this Privacy and Personal Data Protection Statement
What types of personal data we can handle;
The personal data that we can handle are registration data, data related to professional life, financial data, which may include: your name; age; birth date; nationality, sex; email address; home address; Country of Residence; lifestyle and social circumstances (eg, your hobbies); family circumstances (eg, your marital status and dependents); details about employment or past employment and education (eg the organization you work for, your title and your educational details); financial and tax information (eg, your income and tax residency); your postings on blogs, forums, wikis and any other social media applications and services; claim details; details of how you use products and services; details of how you like to interact and other similar information.
The personal data that we handle for third parties may include sensitive personal data, which is defined by law as personal data about racial or ethnic origin, religious conviction, political opinion, membership of a trade union or organization of a religious, philosophical or political nature, given that relating to health or sex life, genetic or biometric data, when linked to a natural person. In this way, we can manipulate details about health and sexual orientation.
The types of personal data and special categories of personal data that we handle may vary depending on the services contracted with VIAJOW. In some rare circumstances, we may also collect other special categories of personal data about you, either because you provide this data to us or because we are required to collect it as a result of legal requirements imposed on us.
How do we process personal data?
We collect personal data. As a rule, all data handled by us are provided by the consumer of our services, who may be the data subject or someone who speaks for him. Indeed, we handle personal data in the course of our provision of services to our customer. In rare exceptions, we may collect or obtain such data because you provide it to us or because it is publicly available. However, on these occasions, data will be collected as a result of some specific demand from our customers. How we use personal data The use of personal data by our company specifically meets the command of the recipient of the provision of services. VIAJOW does not use personal data for its own purposes. What legal grounds do we use to process your personal data We are required by law to establish in this document the legal grounds for processing personal data that may be manipulated as a result of service provision contracts signed by VIAJOW, mainly related to the legal hypotheses defined by the LGPD. As a result, your personal data will be processed in the following cases: (a) observation of applicable legal and regulatory obligations that may require the collection, storage and sharing of your personal data in order to comply with legal and regulatory provisions, such as (i) record keeping for tax purposes or providing information to a body public or law enforcement agency; (ii) compliance with labor and social security obligations; (iii) compliance with anti-corruption, money laundering, fraud and irregular conduct obligations. (b) to perform any contract, as well as to provide our services to you or our customer. (c) to regularly exercise our rights, for example, to exercise our right of defense in any judicial or administrative proceeding. (d) protection of your life or physical safety or that of a third party; (e) protection of your health.
Likewise, sensitive personal data will be processed in the following cases:
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(b) protection of your life or physical safety or that of a third party.
(c) guardianship of health.
(d) to regularly exercise our rights, for example, to exercise our right of defense in any judicial or administrative proceeding.
(e) guarantee of fraud prevention and its security, in the processes of identification and authentication of registration in electronic systems.
To whom we disclose your personal data
VIAJOW never discloses personal data on its own. Any disclosure will result from the provision of services and preceded by a prior analysis of the authorization taken by the service holder, which will be taken together with the formalization of the contract for the acquisition of VIAJOW products or services.
How we protect your personal data
We use a number of physical, electronic and managerial measures to ensure that your personal data remains secure, accurate and up to date. These measures include:
· Education and training of responsible staff so that they are aware of our privacy and data protection obligations when dealing with personal data;
· Administrative and technical controls to restrict access to personal data, subject to the need for knowledge;
· Technological security measures, including firewalls, encryption and antivirus software;
· Physical security measures, such as employee security passes to access our facilities.
Although we use appropriate security measures, once we receive your personal data, the transmission of data over the internet (including via email) is never completely secure. We strive to protect your personal data, but we cannot guarantee the security of data transmitted to or by us.
Aiming at the proper protection and treatment of your personal data in accordance with the LGPD, in addition to other applicable laws, we are committed to:
· Adopt security, technical and administrative measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access and from accidental or unlawful situations of destruction, loss, alteration, communication or any form of inappropriate or illicit treatment;
· Keep a record of personal data processing operations carried out, especially when based on legitimate interest;
· Communicate, within a reasonable period, to the National Data Protection Authority and to the holder of the occurrence of a security incident that may cause significant risk or damage to the holders;
· Use systems for the processing of personal data that are structured in order to meet security requirements, standards of good practices and governance and the general principles provided for in the LGPD;
· Deleting personal data after the end of its treatment, within the scope and technical limits of the activities, authorized for conservation for the purposes provided by law; and
· Observe the guidelines, rules and regulations issued by the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD).
How long will we keep your information?
We will keep your personal data on our systems for the longer of the following periods:
(i) as long as necessary for the relevant activity or services;
(ii) any retention period required by law;
(iii) the end of the period in which disputes or investigations in relation to the Services may arise;
(iv) as long as your consent is valid, in the applicable cases;
(v) pursuant to current legislation.
Your rights
You have several rights in relation to your personal data, which can be exercised at any time, free of charge, through a request registered by you to our DPO / Person in Charge, who responds by the following email: ANDRE DIAS ANDRADE <andre@ada .adv.br>;
In particular, you have the right to:
· Obtain confirmation that we are processing your personal data and request a copy of the personal data we hold about you;
· Asking us to update the personal data we hold about you or to correct data that you feel is incorrect or incomplete;
· Withdraw the consent granted to the processing of your personal data, as well as request its deletion (to the extent that such processing is based on consent);
· Request the portability of the personal data we have about you to another supplier of products or services, provided that commercial and industrial secrets are respected, as well as applicable confidentiality;
· Obtain information about who we share your data with;
· Request that your personal data that you understand as unnecessary, excessive or treated in disagreement with the LGPD, be anonymized, blocked or eliminated;
· Request the review of decisions made solely on the basis of automated processing of personal data.
To exercise any of your rights, or if you have other questions about the use of your personal data, please contact our DPO / Person in Charge via the following email: ANDRE DIAS ANDRADE, <andre@ada.adv.br> ;
Claims
If you are not satisfied with the way we handle your personal data or with any question or request related to your privacy, you can forward your complaint or request to our DPO/Person in Charge via the following email: ANDRE DIAS ANDRADE, <andre @ada.adv.br>;
Changes to this Privacy and Personal Data Protection Statement
We may modify or amend this Privacy and Personal Data Protection Statement from time to time.
Therefore, we encourage you to periodically review this Statement to be informed of how we are protecting your information.