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Why Turkey?GEOGRAPHICALTurkey is a transcontinental country - it stretches across Europe to AsiaThe country has a blend of both Eastern and Western traditionTurkey has a temperate climate, with hot, dry summers and mild wet wintersAntalya is a popular city to visit in Turkey, with its beaches at the foot of mountain ranges

SHOPPINGTurkey’s main exports are mostly textile and silk tradesThe Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest covered markets in the world, and was built in the 15th century

Why Turkey?

CULTURALThe main religion in Turkey is Islam, and the country hosts some of the most famous mosques such as the Hagia Sophia and the Blue MosqueTurkey has a rich architectural heritage, home to some of the world’s best structuresOver the centuries many different empires (Hittits, Hellens, Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks and Ottomans) and civilisations have taken root in TurkeyThe Silk Road passes through 8 cities in Turkey

When to visit?

Autumn - (September to October)

Mild warm weather, great for sightseeing at Istanbul and coastal areasOff mosquito breeding periodRoad closures after October due to winter period

Flight Booking

Singapore Airlines

Date of Departure: 1 September 2011Flight SQ0490 (Singapore to Istanbul, Turkey)

01:50 - 07:45

Date of Return: 3 September 2011Flight SQ0491 (Istanbul, Turkey to Singapore)

13:30 - 05:00

Aircraft: 772 / Economy Class / Direct FlightCost: SGD 1746.72

AccommodationsAntea Palace Hotel & SpaKüçük Ayasofya Mahallesi Yusuf Aşkın Sokak Cinci Meydanı No : 1834122 Sultanahmet, Turkey00212 458 36365For a family of four (2 Adults, 2 Children) per night1 Standard Triple Room - 189 Euros1 Extra Bed - 40 Euros

Total: 458 Euros

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Schedule

Day One01:50 --- 07:45 Touchdown07:45 --- 08:30 Immigration and Baggage Claim08:30 --- 09:30 Check in at Antea Palace Hotel, have breakfast09:30 --- 12:00 Visit the Blue Mosque, a 10 min walk away12:00 --- 13:00 Have lunch at the Doy Doy Restaurant, located behind the mosque13:00 --- 15:00 Visit the Hagia Sophia (Sancta Sapientia) Mosque15:00 --- 18:00 Visit the Istanbul Turkuazoo Aquarium18:00 --- 19:00 Dinner at Antea Terrace Restaurant

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Day Two07:00 --- 08:00 Breakfast08:00 --- 10:00 Visit the Hippodrome of Constantinople10:00 --- 12:30 Visit the Basilica Cistern12:30 --- 13:30 Lunch at the Moziak Restaurant, near the Cistern13:30 --- 17:00 Visit the Topkapi Palace17:00 --- 18:00 Visit Gulhane Park18:00 --- 19:00 Dinner at Le Pecheur, located near the Rumelian Castle18:00 --- 20:00 Visit the Rumelian Castle

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Day Three07:00 --- 08:00 Breakfast08:00 --- 12:30 Shopping at the Grand Bazaar and Spice Market12:30 --- 13:00 Check out13:00 --- 13:30 Departure

Types of TourismCultural Tourism- Grand Bazaar

Religious Tourism- Visitation of Mosques

Culinary Tourism- Trying out Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine

Heritage Tourism- Visiting of Rumelihisari and Topkapi Palace

Budget

Air expenses - $1746.72 * 4 peopleAccommodations - 485 Euros / $844Food - 7 meals * 4 people * $10Entrance Fees - 90 Turkish Lira / $61 (Turkuazoo)

- 12 Turkish Lira / $8 (Rumelian Castle) - 40 Turkish Lira / $14 (Topkapi Palace

Museum)Shopping - Around $200

Total Budget - $9715Amount to bring to Turkey - $2727, or around $3000 with Emergency money

Responsible Tourism

The tour is culturally sensitive, and encourages respect between the tourists and hosts

Promotes cultural understanding and sensitivity

An experience which enables tourists to get closer to the living culture of the countries and to learn about Turkish heritage

Bibliography

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/turkey/weatherhttp://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/WhenToGo/http://www.turkeyyachting.com/whyturkey/whyturkey1.htmlhttp://www.bigloveturkey.com/culture/tr-sports-camel-wrestling.asphttp://www.singaporeair.com/scheduleSearch-flow.form?execution=e1s1