SMI/TDY
26th September 2013
Dear Parent/Guardian
Re: Turkey Trip 2014
Unfortunately we have had to cancel our proposed trip to Tunisia next year due to the airline
withdrawing their flights and because of this we are now re-advertising an alternative trip to students.
I have been working with our tour operator, Travelbound, to come up with an alternative option for a
trip that is both very interesting and worthwhile and the good news is that we can travel to Turkey for
exactly the same price.
I have enclosed an outline itinerary for Turkey for you to consider whether you would like your son to
be part of this trip. The cost will remain the same £770 and the dates of travel will be Saturday 5th
April returning on Friday 11th April. The price of this trip is based on 47 students travelling.
In order to secure a place on this trip we need to pay a deposit of £200 per student by 11 th October.
The final balance of £570 will need to be paid by 24th January 2014.
Should you agree for your child to take part in this trip, then please complete and return the reply slip
below together with a £200 deposit (Cheques should be made payable to Northampton School for
Boys with student name/form and trip destination on the back).
Please note that all reply slips should be completed and returned to me by Wednesday 9th October.
Yours faithfully
Mrs S Minai
Trip Coordinator
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REPLY SLIP TO MRS MINAI – G1 BY 9th OCTOBER.
I/We* agree for my/our* son to take part in the trip to Turkey – 5th-11th April 2014 and enclose a £200
deposit to secure his place.
STUDENT:_______________________________________________ FORM:__________________
SIGNED:____________________________________________________________________
(Parent/Guardian)
(*Please delete as necessary)
TURKEY TRIP 2014 – OVERVIEW OF PROPOSED OR SIMILAR ITINERARY
Day 1: ISTANBUL – Your coach will meet you at
school and transfer you to the airport for your
flight to Istanbul. Arrival at Istanbul at 16.20.
Pick-up from airport transfer to hotel. Meal at
hotel/restaurant.
Day 2: ISTANBUL - School to take own guided
tour of Bosphorus river boat, disembark at
Besiktas and have lunch. Then walk 1km to
Dolmabahce palace. After this visit you will take
a tram to your hotel. Dinner at Local restaurant.
Day 3: ISTANBUL - School to take own guided
tour Basilican Cistern (Yerebatan). Walk
through Gulhane Park to Topkapi Palace. After
lunch, walk the back streets of Istanbul Via
the Grand Bazaar, Old Book bazaar, Istanbul
University. Sulyemaniye Mosque, Rustem
Pasha Mosque. Spice Market. After this you
will walk and take the tram back to the hotel.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 4: ISTANBUL to Selçuk - School to take own
guided tour of Basilica of St. Sophia Roman Hippodrome, Blue Mosque. Coach picks
students up from hotel for their transfer to Selçuk.
Day 5: EPHESUS - Visit Ephesus, one of the most impressive ancient cities in Europe.
Walk along the Arcadian Way and see the theatre where St Paul preached and the
superbly preserved library. See the Temple of Artemis, which is one of the Seven
Ancient Wonders of the World and the Basilica of St John. Go on to visit the House of
Virgin Mary and the impressive collections at the Ephesus Museum. You will have a
coach and guide today.
Day 6: TRANSFER TO PAMUKKALE – This
morning drive through beautiful countryside to the
thermal springs of Pamukkale, otherwise known as
'Cotton Castle'. Here you can enjoy a swim in the
thermal pools or simply enjoy the breathtaking
views. Aphrodisias, with its well-preserved stadium
and Odeon.
Day 7: DEPARTURE- Morning at leisure, your coach will
meet you at hotel in the early afternoon to transfer you to the airport for check in for
your flight which departs Dalaman at 21.10. Drive to the airport for your return flight
home.
Including;
6 Nights, B&B Accommodation
6 Lunches
6 Dinners
Airport Transfers
Bus service on days 4 (afternoon), 5 – 7.
Guide on days 5 and 6
Entrance Fees for excursions
Bosphorus Cruise.