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Johannesburg - Rome - İstanbul - Johannesburg

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Summary

Duration

6 nights

Locations

Johannesburg → Rome → İstanbul → Johannesburg

Package on Sale

From 12/09/2024 to 03/09/2025

Total price

$19,489 /pp

Itinerary

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Johannesburg

South Africa
Day 1
Thu Apr 3 2025 - Thu Apr 3 2025 Adjust
Activity #1 Full Day Johannesburg Private Chauffeur Services
Desc: Business customers can now put the time spent commuting between appointments to productive use. Leaving you free to focus on your own personal agenda whether it is making phone calls, fine tuning presentations or even catching up on e-mails, you will enjoy the quiet convenience of a chauffeur-driven car. Our leisure customers can relax and take in the natural splendour of our beautiful country as you are driven in style and comfort without the hassle of parking problems or the frustration of dealing with traffic congestion. All of our cars are brand new and maintained to the highest order and all of our drivers have passed extensive tests and clearances to get their Professional Driver’s Permit. We take our customer’s safety and security seriously. R300 per hour after 8 hours and R9 extra per kilometer after the first 200 kilometers.
Inclusions: Guide. Transport
Exclusions: Any additional expenses which are not included or detailed in the programme.. Tickets. Parking
Transport Johannesburg(JNB) - Rome(FCO)
Flight Number: LH573
Airline: DEUTSCHE LUFTHANSA
Flight Departure City: Johannesburg(JNB)
Flight Departure Time: 19:00
Flight Arrive City: Frankfurt(FRA)
Flight Arrive Time: 05:35
Flight Duration: 10 Hours and 35 Minutes
Flight Number: LH230
Airline: DEUTSCHE LUFTHANSA
Flight Departure City: Frankfurt(FRA)
Flight Departure Time: 07:25
Flight Arrive City: Rome(FCO)
Flight Arrive Time: 09:15
Flight Duration: 3 Hours and 40 Minutes

Rome

Italy
Day 1 - 4
Fri Apr 4 2025 - Mon Apr 7 2025 Adjust
Hotel Piazza Venezia
Desc: Situated at the heart of Rome, this hotel lies just a stone's throw from the world-famous historical sights such as the Pantheon, the Fontana di Trevi, the Imperial Forum and the Piazza Navona. Countless shopping and entertainment venues, museums and restaurants await discovery in the immediate vicinity. The nearest airport is 30 km away. Due to its spectacular location - this is the only hotel located on the Piazza Venezia, the true heart of Rome, where all consular roads spread across Rome - the hotel gives its guests the opportunity to plunge into Italy's modern and ancient culture and history. Its modern design perfectly blends with the noble remains of the palace housing the hotel. The establishment also offers unforgettable views. The individual rooms ensure comfort and artistic enjoyment. Each comes with a bathroom, hairdryer, double beds, a direct dial telephone, a minibar, a TV and a hire safe. Breakfast may be selected from a buffet each morning.
Activity #1 Ape Chef - Private Half-Day Tour
Desc: An original food experience in Rome by Ape car with a driver as a guided shopping experience in a real grocery market where you will be delighted with a typical Italian breakfast - cappuccino and croissant. Arrive in a restaurant by Ape Calessino. The lesson takes place under the supervision of our chefs. Guests will be provided with a local chef and a group of fun people to learn how to make real Italian dishes in a fun restaurant in the centre of Rome. You will first learn how to make tiramisu which is the most loved dolce (Italian dessert). After that – we will move to make our own fettuccini pasta from egg and flour – you will first make the dough and then learn how to cut the pasta in different shapes. Finally, you get to choose the sauce - amatriciana, "cacio e pepe" or just tomato pasta! You choose cause you are the Chef for a day! Now, of course, you get to not only make the pasta but also eat it ! Enjoy your self-made lunch (pasta, tiramisù and limoncello) with a great local wine of your choosing – have 1 glass of red or white wine.
Inclusions: Transportation between sites. Guide. Lunch. Breakfast
Exclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Transport Rome(FCO) - Istanbul(IST)
Flight Number: RO404
Airline: TAROM
Flight Departure City: Rome(FCO)
Flight Departure Time: 12:50
Flight Arrive City: Bucharest(OTP)
Flight Arrive Time: 16:05
Flight Duration: 2 Hours and 15 Minutes
Flight Number: RO265
Airline: TAROM
Flight Departure City: Bucharest(OTP)
Flight Departure Time: 21:10
Flight Arrive City: Istanbul(IST)
Flight Arrive Time: 22:25
Flight Duration: 6 Hours and 20 Minutes

İstanbul

Turkey
Day 4 - 7
Mon Apr 7 2025 - Thu Apr 10 2025 Adjust
Hotel Boutique Saint Sophia
Desc: Located at the heart of Sultanahmet, Boutique Saint Sophia Istanbul is a neighbor to The Hagia Sophia Mosque, being in the old city center of Istanbul. You are also very close to other historical monuments such as Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern which within just 3-minutes walking distance from the Boutique Saint Sophia Hotel. Boutique Saint Sophia Hotel was an old Ottoman mansion which was restored and opened in 1999. Then in 2013, it was renovated and reopened in October 2013 and has been open ever since. Room sizes vary between 19 sqm to 28 sqm, and room bathrooms are with Bianco Carrara marbles, and Bvlgari bathroom amenities are served. Discover the 26 rooms of Boutique Saint Sophia Hotel; 12 Superior Rooms, 10 Deluxe Rooms, 4 Grand Deluxe Rooms, and some room amenities are L'vert Bvlgari Toiletries, Pillow menu, Luxury Linen, air conditioning, Tchibo Coffee Machine, Kettle and Tea Set, Massive Wood Parquet Floor, Working Desk and Lam, rain shower, bathrobe, free toiletries, complimentary bottle of water, Free Minibar. After having breakfast, you can consult with our concierge team from where to go & how to go to anything and everything you need or request. Whatever you need, we are at your service, 24/7. It is a perfect choice for leisure or business travelers being in easy reach of the tram, ferries, metro, and with main Stops of Public Transportation. When you get tired from sightseeing or need a quiet place to read your book or work from your laptop, our Sophia Pita Lounge is the right place to stop by. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee while looking over the street with the view of Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia. Escape from the rush of the city and relax at our interior courtyard. In the meantime, you can use complimentary wi-fi either with a laptop at the Lobby or yours.
Transfer #1 AIRPORT to HOTEL

KOI Technologies FZCO : Airport to Hotel

Transfer #2 HOTEL to AIRPORT

KOI Technologies FZCO : Hotel to Airport

Activity #1 Old Istanbul's Highlights: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar - Half-Day Tour
Desc: Once the seat of the powerful Ottoman Empire, today Istanbul is home to more than 14 million people and a diverse range of cultures. Take in architectural masterpieces such as the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia as your guide leads you to the city’s most spectacular landmarks before finishing the trip at Istanbul’s famous Grand Bazaar. Boasting over 4,000 shops and tiny cafés under its roof, it is believed to have the most individual stalls of any marketplace in the world.Begin your tour by driving to the very heart of old Istanbul, Sultanahmet Square. Once the sporting and social center of Constantinople with a huge horseracing circuit, it is now a beautiful square in the heart of the city and still contains relics of the original structure. Tour its key points and learn about the atmospheric events that would regularly take place here.Proceed to the Blue Mosque, one of the most striking buildings in the city and one of the most beautiful mosques in the world. With its domes, secondary domes, and minarets, the mosque is a striking visual spectacle and its blue-tiled interior provides its nickname. Next head to Hagia Sophia, considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture. Having been used as both a cathedral and a mosque, the vast and intricate building is now a fascinating museum.Finish your unforgettable city tour at Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, renowned for its multitude of stores and stalls. Browse the vast array of goods on display and make sure to barter and haggle the price with the stall owners!Important information – There may be restrictionsHagia Sofia ticket is included only if the option "Tour with ticket" is selectedGrand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.As mosques are closed on Fridays, there will only be external visits on that day.
Inclusions: Pick-up available from the hotel. . Guide. Admission, only if the option is selected
Exclusions: Drop off at the hotel.
Transport Istanbul(IST) - Johannesburg(JNB)
Flight Number: LH1301
Airline: DEUTSCHE LUFTHANSA
Flight Departure City: Istanbul(IST)
Flight Departure Time: 17:55
Flight Arrive City: Frankfurt(FRA)
Flight Arrive Time: 20:05
Flight Duration: 3 Hours and 10 Minutes
Flight Number: LH572
Airline: DEUTSCHE LUFTHANSA
Flight Departure City: Frankfurt(FRA)
Flight Departure Time: 22:05
Flight Arrive City: Johannesburg(JNB)
Flight Arrive Time: 08:30
Flight Duration: 12 Hours and 25 Minutes

Johannesburg

South Africa
Day 7
Thu Apr 10 2025 - Thu Apr 10 2025 Adjust
Activity #1 Sun City and Pilanesberg Nature Reserve - Full-Day Tour
Desc: Set out from Johannesburg and trek into the adventurous North West province of South Africa. We make our way to the whopping 572km² game reserve. The park is home to many a species but namely the Southern African famous Big 5: The Lion, the elephant, the buffalo, the leopard and the rhino. Have a blast whilst on-board a closed-vehicle game drive, on a hunt for the wonderful wildlife, big and small. The game reserve is chock-a-block with curious creatures and beautiful birds. Your guide will be excited to share everything they know with you; they’ll be full of tips and tricks so that you get the chance to see as many marvellous animals as possible. What sets this park apart from others is the incredible crater! It’s pretty much a geological phenomenon due to the fact it stopped erupting millions of years ago and now acts as an exquisite background for the most amazing view. On the edge of the wonderful wilderness, you will find an excellent entertainment spot: Sun City. It features luxury casinos, out-of-this-world entertainment and a first-rate golf course! You will be shown around the glamorous oasis with its top-notch bars and restaurants. Mosey around the array of attractions at your own pace. No matter your age, you’re bound to find something right up your street.
Inclusions: Drop off at the hotel.. Pick-up available from the hotel. . National Park . Entrance fee. Guide
Exclusions: Drinks. Lunch