MAGISTER TOURS, INC.
Experts in Travel to Turkey
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Email: info@magister.com.tr
Website: www.magister.com.tr
News from Magister Tours, Turkey 
Dear Colleague,
For over thirty-five years, Magister Tours has been hosting visitors to Turkey from the all over the world. With the appointment of Istanbul as one of Europe's Cultural Capitals in 2010, we were delighted to see a great surge of interest in travel to Turkey. Just as a reminder, as U.S. Sales Director for Magister Tours I am available to help you with bookings to this fascinating land. My office is located in Santa Monica, California, and I am available 24/7 by cell phone and email. You may reach me at the toll-free number 1-888-396-6929 or by cell 1-310-713-2449 or you may contact me and our Istanbul office directly with the same email address at barbararubin@magister.com.tr.
Our website www.magister.com.tr and brochure (pictured left) are designed to help you and your clients plan journeys throughout Turkey with suggested itineraries, hotels, destination information, and a host of ways to visit this fascinating land of historical treasures. Our expert travel planners eagerly await your requests and you can expect a reply within 48 hours. Cruise extensions and shore excursions often provide travelers with their first glimpse of Turkey. Whether your clients enjoy a few extra days before or after their cruise, or simply a shore excursion we will provide excellent English speaking guides to take care of your clients from beginning to end. We use deluxe air-conditioned vehicles for a high level of comfort. And we work with a wide selection of hotels to suit your client's taste and budget. We hope you will give us an opportunity to show your clients a fabulous time in Turkey. Here is a sample cruise extension for you to offer to your clients arriving in Turkey this season.
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Discovering Cappadocia - 3 days/2 nights The unique lunar-like landscape of Cappadocia is a truly magical sight that will leave an indelible impression. on your clients. Visit Ankara and see the highlights of Turkey's capital city, including its notable Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. Priced from $792 per person, based on two people traveling Includes: - Two nights accommodation and breakfast in Cappadocia - Two dinners and two lunches - All sightseeing with English Speaking Guides - Transfers and sightseeing via private car or mini-bus - Entrances in Cappadocia and Ankara per itinerary - Porterage at hotel and airport 12% Commission |
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Please click here to link to our website for a full description of all of our cruise extensions. Be sure to contact us for reservations and pricing.
Istanbul is replete with a choice of hotels varying in location, amenities and facilities. Here are a few recommended hotels for you to consider for your clients:
Mia Pera Hotel - This stylish boutique hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Istanbul near Taksim Square. The spa hotel maintains a balance of modernity in its furnishings with the elegance of the 19th century French architecture of the building in which it is housed. Guests enjoy the many amenities of the hotel, including the modern rain shower in the bathrooms and the sophicsticated Spa Center. Its Caladdo Restaurant serves Turkish and International cuisine along with fine wines and cocktails.
Ajia Hotel - Beautifully located on the Asian shores of the Bosphorus, this distinguished 16-room boutique hotel was once an Ottoman mansion. Its award-winning restaurant by the same name offers fine Mediterranean cuisine in a truly romantic setting on the water's edge.
Bosphorus Palace Hotel - Standing on the edge of the Bosphorus, this former home of the Grand Vizier of the early 19th century has been beautifully restored in the Neo-Ottoman architecture of the period. It features 14 guest rooms each with sumputuous furnishings and stunning views of the Bosphorus or the lovely palace grounds.
Pera Palace Hotel - Recently re-opened after a two-year renovation project, this historic late 19th-century hotel has been restored to its former glory with luxurious fittings and modern amenities. The hotel was first opened in 1892 to serve the well-to-do passengers arriving on the Orient Express. It is reported to be where Agatha Christie wrote her famous novel, Murder on the Orient Express, and one of the guest rooms is devoted to her memory. The hotel's Agatha Restaurant pays tribute to the three major stops of the former Orient Express - Paris, Venice and Istanbul - by serving a combination of French, Italian and Turkish cuisine. Guests and visitors will surely not want to miss the memorable Afternoon Tea offered in the Tea Lounge. The central location is ideal, just a short walk from the shops on Istiklal Caddesi.
The Istanbul Edition Hotel - OPENING SOON! This new hotel has everyone talking. The 13-story luxury boutique hotel located in the lively, historical Levent district on the European side of the city features 78 guest rooms and a full-floor penthouse. The 420-square-foot rooms include an entrance vestibule, bedroom area, work station, and generous seating area with large windows overlooking the city. Dining will be a treat in the Cipriani Restaurant and guests will enjoy the on-site three-story spa by ESPA including a state-of-the-art fitness center.
We are sure your clients would be happy in any of these delightful hotels. Please let us know the interests of your clients and Magister will create a special itinerary especially for them. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Kind personal regards,
Barbara Rubin