WEAVING AND FIBER ARTS TOUR

TOUR HANDBOOK
Tour Date
 Istanbul Wednesday, Sept. 7 , 2005  - Kusadasi Sept. 22, 2005
 

 

VISA
US citizens and the Canadiens need a visa to travel in Turkey. You may obtain this visa upon your arrival at the Istanbul airport.
The fee is $ 20 for the americans and US$ 45 for the Canadiens , in US currency. The visa is valid for three months.
When you come out of your plane please proceed to the Visa  Booth. They only accept cash.
  
 
POLICE CHECK AND LUGGAGE / MEETING MELITOUR REPRESENTATIVE FOR TRANSFER
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fter paying for your visa please proceed to police control. Baggage claim is immediately down the ramp after the police check. If you need a cart, you will need to pay one US $2 cash to a person who stands by the carts. It will be nice if you have a change.

The Melitour representative for transfer to the hotel will meet you out side the custom area. Look for a MELITOUR sign as soon as you leave the customs gate.

 
  EMERGENCY INFO FOR TRANSFER
In case of unexpected delay or change of your  flight, should there be a problem in meeting the person who should be waiting for you at the airport please call Hotel Ayasofya at
0212-51694-46 or take a taxi to Hotel Ayasofya. Your taxi fare will be refunded.

Hotel Ayasofya
Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi
Demirci Resit Sokak
Sultan Ahmet Meydani Alti

PRE TOUR ARRANGEMENTS
If you plan to arrive a few days before the tour to get over jet lag we can reserve a room at Hotel Ayasofya (Single US$50, Double US$70)

We can suggest itineraries for those who want to explore on their own or with a guide before or after the tour. Simply send us an e-mail with your request.

For DOBAG and Troy tour extension please check the tour hand book.

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