MELITOUR
TOUR HAND BOOK

   BLACK SEA & EASTERN TURKEY

                                                                      Arrival Suggestions
     VISA
US citizens need a visa to travel in Turkey.
You may obtain this visa upon your arrival at the Istanbul airport. The fee is $ 20  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

After 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 dollar 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.

 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$60, Double US$85)

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.

  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

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