ISTANBUL-NEW YORK (JFK)
Meeting with our valued guests at the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport at least 3 hours before the flight. Following ticketing, baggage drop-off, and passport procedures, we depart for New York at 07:20 on Turkish Airlines’ scheduled flight TK3. After approximately 12 hours of flight time, we arrive in New York at 11:00 local time. At the airport, we transfer to our hotel with our guide waiting for us. Since hotel check-in is at 15:00, guests who wish may join the optional New York city tour ($80).
We begin our tour of New York, one of the world’s most exciting and colorful cities, with Central Park, which is larger in area than Monaco and adorned with thousands of plant species. We then continue to Times Square, the city’s vibrant heart; the New York Public Library; Bryant Park; Grand Central Terminal, which has been featured in many films; the Empire State Building (exterior visit); and Rockefeller Center, concluding our tour there. After the tour, we return to our hotel and spend the night there.
NEW YORK
All day is free time. Guests who wish may join the New York Icons tour, which will be organized at an additional cost of $180. First, we take a boat to Liberty Island, home to the Statue of Liberty, one of the symbols of New York and the United States. According to accounts, it was kept in a warehouse in France for many years because it was thought that erecting such a large statue in Egypt would provoke a reaction from the public. Later, additions were made to the statue by the French, and it was presented as a gift to the United States. After seeing the monument in person, we take the boat back to New York. The Financial District and the World Trade Center are among the places we will see. We then take high-speed elevators to the 101st floor of the One World Observatory, where we will have the chance to enjoy and photograph New York’s unique skyline from a height of 386 meters. After taking in this magnificent view, we go for a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, whose strength was once tested with elephants and which has featured prominently in numerous television series and films. We also visit Chinatown, the final stop of our tour, before returning to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
NEW YORK- ORLANDO
In the morning, we depart from the hotel for our flight to Orlando and head to the airport. We will fly to Orlando on a scheduled flight operated by a local airline. Upon arrival at Orlando Airport, we will transfer to our hotel in a private vehicle waiting for us at the airport.
Guests who wish may join the optional Winter Park town, boat tour, and Mall & Disney Springs Night Tour ($100). We will first visit the Winter Park area, where we will take a boat ride on Lakes Virginia, Osceola, and Mizell, which are connected by canals. We will see the lakeside summer homes of wealthy East Coast residents, the renowned Rollins College, and the natural beauty and lake life of the area. We will also have free time on Park Avenue, famous for its boutique restaurants, cafés, and shops.
Our next stop will be Disney Springs, an entertainment and leisure destination featuring numerous specialty stores, bars, and restaurants, with events held 365 days a year. At the end of the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel to rest. Overnight at our hotel.
ORLANDO
The entire day is free. Guests who wish may join the optional Universal Studios tour ($250). These studios, where many films such as Harry Potter and Fast & Furious were filmed and which also feature numerous theme parks, allow you to find yourself inside Jurassic Park in one section or in Harry Potter’s magical room in another. You may encounter Spider-Man or the Hulk and feel as though you are in a movie scene thanks to the special effects. At the end of our tour, we will transfer back to our hotel to rest. Overnight at our hotel.
Orlando–Miami
In the morning, we check out of our rooms and board our vehicle for our journey to Miami. After a pleasant journey, we arrive in Miami. Before heading to the hotel, guests who wish may join the optional Outlet Mall tour ($50). During the tour, you can shop at factory outlets of famous brands at very affordable prices in the largest outlet center in the area. At the end of the tour, we head to our hotel to rest after the day’s activities. Overnight at the hotel.
MIAMI
Full day at leisure. Guests who wish to get to know this beautiful city, the vacation paradise of the USA, more closely may join the optional Miami City Tour ($80). We begin our tour at Miami Beach, America’s famous vacation and entertainment center. Our first stop will be South Beach, where we will see the endless Miami Beach shoreline. We will have the opportunity to walk along Ocean Drive, see the Art Deco buildings, and photograph the mansion of the famous fashion designer Versace, one of the symbols of Miami Beach. After free time for walking and shopping on Lincoln Road, which can be described as Miami’s Istiklal Avenue, we visit the Wynwood district, where famous graffiti artists have worked together to transform the area into a massive work of art. During our visit to Little Havana, home to Cuban immigrants, we will have the chance to taste the famous Cuban coffee, “colada.” At the end of the tour, we transfer to our hotel to rest and recover from the day’s activities. Overnight at our hotel.
MIAMI
All day at leisure. Guests may join optional tours arranged by our guide. Overnight at our hotel.
MIAMI (MIA)- ISTANBUL
Free time until the airport transfer time to be determined by our guide. Guests who wish may join the optional Everglades National Park–Alligator Tour ($70) and/or Miami Boat Tour ($70). At our first stop, Everglades National Park, we will have the opportunity to get an up-close look at alligators and even take photos with baby alligators. We will then have the chance to see alligators in their natural habitat aboard hovercrafts. After our Everglades tour, we will head toward Miami for another boat tour. During the Miami boat tour, we will have the opportunity to see the most magnificent mansions located along the city’s waterfront. At the end of the tour, we will depart for Miami International Airport for our flight to Istanbul. Transfer to Miami Airport in the late afternoon. Following check-in, passport control, and customs procedures, we will depart for Istanbul at 10:30 p.m. on Turkish Airlines’ scheduled flight TK 78 and spend the night on board.
ISTANBUL
Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 5:05 p.m. local time and the end of our tour.