Super Promo Thames’s Two Banks London Tour Route

Tour details

EXAMPLE (etc.) HOTELS

LONDON

3* Holiday Inn Express London etc.

4* Novotel London Wembley etc.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS & IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PARTICIPATION CONDITION 

This trip is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 40 people.  If sufficient participation is not achieved, the last cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour start date. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified to you through your agency.

VISA     

Ordinary Passport                           Visa required                       

Green Passport                                Visa required

Service Passport                         Visa not required             

You must have a passport valid for 6 months from the end date of travel and not older than 10 years.

For destinations requiring a visa, the visa application must be made with the documents specified in the “Required Documents for Visa” list that your agency will provide to you for the visa application.

In order to avoid any problems with customs police at the border of the country to be visited due to torn, worn, wet and/or similarly damaged passports; such passports should be renewed, and if the destination country applies visas to Turkish citizens, the relevant visa must be in the new passport. Otherwise, responsibility belongs to the passenger.

Since for our guests under 18 traveling alone or with only one parent, the police officer at the country entry/exit may request a document showing the mutual consent of the parents; we recommend that our guests under 18 and their parents be sensitive about this issue.

HEALTH

There is no vaccination requirement for entry into Germany. We do not think that you will encounter any problem that would threaten your health in meals taken in the region's good restaurants and hotels. However, when you are not with the group, we recommend that you be careful about eating and drinking, definitely consume bottled water, avoid ice, milk and dairy products, eat meat and fish products that you are sure are well cooked, and for fruit, eat fruits that can be peeled, such as bananas and pineapples.

OPTIONAL TOURS & ACTIVITIES      

Optional tours and activities are organized by the local agency from which we receive service with a minimum participation of 20 people, and participation is not mandatory. If sufficient numbers are not reached, the excursions cannot be made, or the prices, content, and vehicle to be used for optional tours/activities may vary according to the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of optional tours/activities may be changed by the guide according to whether museums, ruins, or venues at the places to be visited are open/closed and according to weather conditions.

ACCOMMODATION   

During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than those stated in kilometers.

Triple rooms may be provided depending on the availability of the hotels, and the bed offered to the 3rd person in such rooms may be smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed and 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are folding or coach beds, participants are deemed to have declared that they accept the congestion that may occur in the rooms and the type of bed in reservations for the 3rd person and/or child.

Child discounts are valid only for one (1) child staying with 2 adults and matching the age group specified in the pricing section.

Breakfasts included among the services in the tour program are served at the hotel in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country being visited and usually with a limited menu called continental breakfast, consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated to the group.

CURRENCY    

The European currency is Euro (EUR).

It is useful to have Euro (EUR) with you.

TIME ZONE     

Germany is 1 hour behind Turkey in summer time and 2 hours behind in winter time.

For example, while it is 18:30 in Turkey in summer, it is 17:30 in Germany.

PHONE USE    

Your mobile phone line can be used if international calls (roaming) are enabled.

CLOTHING AND NECESSARY ITEMS  

If traveling in the summer season, we recommend bringing t-shirts that can be easily put on and taken off, short- and long-sleeved shirts, cotton pants, shorts, comfortable walking shoes, a light jacket for the evenings, and a light sweater. In addition, you may also bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, earplugs against possible noise, a camera, a video camera, and their chargers and spare memory cards. In the winter period, we recommend clothing that will allow you to move comfortably and keep you warm.

FOOD CULTURE           

When it comes to German cuisine, cakes, potatoes and of course beer come to mind first. In this cuisine, which has a great variety of meat and vegetables, there is also a wide variety of beer and wine.

French cuisine, whose roots go back to the Middle Ages, has a rich culture. French cuisine, which is famous worldwide for its famous local drinks and a wide variety of cheeses, is known for meat dishes cooked with different sauces and famous desserts such as crème brûlée, macaron and soufflé.

Belgian cuisine combines the traditions of German and French cuisines.

Although Dutch cuisine is not a very rich cuisine, its cheeses are worth trying. Other flavors are generally fast food style.

ELECTRICITY           

The electrical outlets are the same as in Turkey.

SHOPPING         

There are shopping centers in city centers and small stalls selling souvenirs.

IMPORTANT NOTES           

Having a valid passport and/or having obtained a visa (for visa-required destinations/passports) does not mean that entry into the country will be allowed. The passport police have the authority to deny you entry into the country. Bin Rota is not responsible for this situation; responsibility belongs to the passenger.

BinRota is an intermediary institution between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol dated 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delays on scheduled and special flights, or times may change before the current trip and flight. BinRota is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. Our passengers have purchased the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport tax and airport service fees

The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours organized for the general introduction of the cities and conducted panoramically with commentary from inside the vehicle, lasting at most 2-3 hours and not including museum or site entrance fees. Bin Rota is not responsible for the inability to carry out the panoramic tours, including the other tours specified in the program, if they are not permitted by local authorities on the day and time corresponding to the tour, or if they cannot be carried out due to closed roads because of any event, or when weather conditions make the tour impossible. Some tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot where possible in areas with closed roads or places where vehicle access is not permitted.

What's included
  • TURSAB mandatory professional liability insurance and Travel and health insurance (a surcharge applies for those over 65)
  • Economy class flight ticket with Turkish Airlines scheduled service from Istanbul (IST) – London (LGW) & London (LHR) – Istanbul (IST)
  • 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in 3-4* star hotels
  • Turkish-speaking guiding service,
  • Airport-hotel-airport transfers & hotel and tourist city taxes (25-30 GBP)
  • Professional Turkish-speaking guiding service
Not included
  • Visa fee and service charge
  • Exit tax fee
  • All kinds of personal expenses and hotel extras
  • Optional tours/activities
  • Lunch and dinner
  • Driver tips and gratuities are excluded
Tour Program
Istanbul – London
At Istanbul Airport International Departures terminal, you are required to be there 3.5 hours before the flight for ticketing and check-in procedures. After meeting at the Istanbul Airport International Departures counter, we complete our baggage and ticket procedures and begin our journey to London, England on Turkish Airlines’ scheduled flight. Upon arrival in London, we proceed for a panoramic city tour of London. During our panoramic city tour, the places to be seen include The Tower, Tower Bridge, Hays Galleria, London Dungeon, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, the River Thames, Piccadilly Circus, the Nelson Monument, Trafalgar Square, the National Museum, the famous Harrods store, Knightsbridge, and the Natural History Museum. After the tour, free time. Overnight at our hotel.
London
After breakfast at the hotel, we set out for the London Eye & Thames River Boat Tour (95 Euro), which our guide will arrange as optional. On this full-day tour, you will have the opportunity to ride the giant observation wheel located on the banks of the Thames River and enjoy the unique view of London, and then take a boat trip on the Thames River. During the boat tour, we will pass by London’s famous Houses of Parliament, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and many other landmarks of London, giving us the chance to see London from the river. In the afternoon, we take a walking tour of Covent Garden, London’s entertainment center, famous for its restaurants, pubs, and shops (the Beyoğlu of London). Free time for shopping and a visit to the world-famous British Museum. In the museum, which is famous for its rich collections, we will have the opportunity to see artifacts brought from Turkey as well. Overnight at our hotel.
London
After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for our optional tour of Windsor Castle, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and Oxford Street, organized by our guide (120 Euro). Windsor Castle, the world's oldest and largest castle, which has witnessed 900 years of England's history, is also the Queen's official residence. In the morning, we depart by private coach for Windsor, just outside London. After visiting the castle, where we can see English splendor firsthand, we will have free time for lunch in the charming streets of the historic town of Windsor. In the afternoon, we return to London and visit the museum built in honor of Queen Victoria and her husband Prince Albert, who died at a young age, where we will see magnificent royal jewels. Then we have free time on Oxford Street, London’s world-famous shopping street. Overnight at our hotel.
London
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for the optional Greenwich & Notting Hill & Soho Tour (60 Euro), organized by our guide. Our first stop is Greenwich, located on the other side of the River Thames. The Royal Observatory, where the Prime Meridian passes, the historic Cutty Sark ship, and the Maritime Museum will be seen panoramically among the sights. We then move on to the Notting Hill district; we take a walk along the streets lined with pastel-colored houses and have a short free time at Portobello Road market. In the afternoon, we head to the Soho district to explore London’s energetic streets, pubs, and restaurants. In the evening, free time in the city center. Overnight at our hotel.
London - Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, check-out and free time. At the time to be advised by our guide, transfer to London Airport. After luggage, ticketing, and customs procedures, depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight. After a comfortable and convenient flight, arrive in Istanbul and the end of our tour. Upon our arrival, our tour and services come to an end.