Showing posts with label Vacation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vacation. Show all posts

Saturday, 30 August 2014

Vacation to istanbul jan 2014_winter Throwback

Yea holiday selepas balik mesia n gold coast.. Lama tak update. Nk kene cari balik preparation tuk ke istanbul. 
Sumenya bermula tgk member g istanbul. Istanbul mmg our next list fir holiday. But does'nt expect to early. Tp tu la kan rezeki dari yg Maha Esa. Alhamdullillah. Memula tgk k fizah arip my 
Officemate g istanbul. MashaAllah mmg terpanggil nk ke sana. So bermula la risik risik ngan k fizah. Tp sblm tu cari ticket. Alhamdullillah ada tiket murah. Apa lg booking terus. How long? 1 week je. Plan memula nk cover greece gak. Tp mcm tak sesuai sbb cuaca sejuk. Dah ada pengalaman ms g amsterdam n belgium. Sian ke anak2. Si we decided cover turkey. So bermula la ym ngan k fizah. 

"Istanbul Aku Datang..2014.. :D

Dear Ina,


The itinerary n quotation as requested.


Pls take note:

1. Aykut, the agent, is a he; very nice n extremely helpful guy.

2. His co only caters to small group tour, 10-14 pax; so most of the time there wd be only our family, like a private tour.

3. Our travels from Istanbul to other cities are by flights of abt 1hr each.

By road is avlbl but the journey wl take btwn 8-10 hrs depending on the distance and weather during winter especially. So this wl hv variation on the tour package itself.

4. U cn design ur own itinerary as what we did and Aykut will advise and arrange all the details.

5. Door to door pick-up service, so no worries at all abt transportation.

6. Purchase ur own flight tickets.

7. Ask everything and anything, Aykut will be at ur service :D


Happy planning!


~Fiza~"

Mmg teruja. So me pun start planning. Mmg bab2 planning ni kita la kan. Hihi 

So survey package yg sesuai. Email berbalas email...finally its confirmed!!

"Dear Muhamad Lokman Bin Hamdi,

Thank you for your reservation with our company and for your deposit payment details, Your reservation is now confirmed with reservation number ON-120114.

The price of the tour is Eur 1,540.80 in TOTAL for 4 people.

Deposit payment charged via PayPal was Eur 462.80 to gurarantee your tour reservation with us.
The remaining balance on the tour payment in total is Eur 1,078.00. This can be paid upon arrival in Istanbul in US Dollar, Euro or Turkish Lira in cash or by using a credit card at an extra 4% processing charge by you. We do not accept American Express credit card.

Your e-ticket is attached, please print out and keep for your records. 
Your airline is Atlasjet Airlines for your flight from Istanbul to Kayseri.
Your airline is Turkish Airlines for your flight from Izmir to Istanbul.

12JAN14 - You will be picked up from your hotel at 5:00 am on and transfered to Ataturk domestic airport to check-in to your domestic flight to Kayseri. You will check-in by yourself:our employee will not be helping you with check in. At the Kayseri airport a representative holding your name will be present to pick you up and transfer you to Cappadocia where you will begin the first full day tour of Cappadocia. Overnight in Cappadocia. (Included meals: Lunch)

13JAN14 - At 9:30 am you will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of Cappadocia Tour 2. After the tour you will travel overnight to Pamukkale in a non-smoking, fully air-conditioned local bus departing the bus station approximately 9:00 pm. The total duration of travel will be 10 hours. There will be three breaks on the way to Pamukkale for your personal needs. (Included meals: Breakfast and Lunch)

14JAN14 - Upon your arrival at the Pamukkale bus station you will be transferred to your hotel for a quick freshen up. You will have time to have breakfast and then will be picked up from hotel for a full day tour of Pamukkale and Heirapolis. At the end of the day, we will drive you to your hotel in Kusadasi for dinner and for an overnight stay in Kusadasi. (Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

15JAN14 - At 8:30 am you will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of Ephesus. After the tour, you will be transferred from Ephesus to Izmir Airport for your flight to Istanbul. Arrive in Istanbul. Met on arrival & transferred to your hotel. END OF OUR SERVICE and TOURS. (Included meals: Breakfast and Lunch)

You will be staying in Cappadocia at the Flintstones Cave Hotel http://www.flintstonescave.com/
You will be staying in Kusadasi at the Marina Hotel (Included dinner at 7 pm till 9 pm) http://www.marinahotelkusadasi.com/

Please note: add to your tour experience of Cappadocia, we highly recommend the hot air balloon ride over the beautiful landscape of Cappadocia. This will provide a most memorable scenic experience and photo opportunities. The hot air balloon ride can be booked with us at a special promotional rate of Eur 110 per person. This is not included in the tour price and will cost extra.

Please let me know if you have any further questions. 

Best Regards, 

Bilal Dilsiz 

OneNation Travel
Toll Free: 1-800-961-5117 (US & Canada)
Skype:onenationtravel
E-mail: info@allistanbultours.com
Web: www.allistanbultours.com

And ni itinerary: 


Dear Ruslina,

Please find below your itinerary for a 4-Days Cappadocia, Pamukkale Ephesus Tour from Istanbul By Plane & Bus. 

Day 1: Flight To Cappadocia, Full Day North Cappadocia Tour
05:00 You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul and transfered to airport.
07:00 Fly From Istanbul to Kayseri/Nevsehir
08:15 Upon arrival at the airport you will be transferred to Cappadocia where you will meet your professional tour guide to begin your 4-days Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus tour.
On the first day you will travel to North Cappadocia and will visit the following: 
DEVRENT VALLEY: Devrent is situated on the northern slopes of Aktepe, 1km from Pasabaglari (Monks’ Valley) and 5 km from Avanos. The ruins at Devrent are spread over three valleys, which also house several pointed fairy chimneys with large stems.
MONKS VALLEY: The best place to see three-headed fairy chimneys. Pasabag, the Pasha's Vineyard, is surrounded by incredible natural rock formations; a spectacular scene.
AVANOS: A center of terra cotta work of art since 3000 BC, it is a town where you will be invited to visit a traditional pottery workshop, which is possibly set deep into the hillsides. The clay, which comes from the Red River passing through the town, gives life both to the land and to the local economy.
GOREME OPEN AIR MUSEUM: Goreme was an important Christian centre in the early years of the Middle Ages, was a bishopric administered by Mokissos near Aksaray in the 11th and 13th centuries. Despite the vast numer of monasteries, churches and chapels in the vicinity of Göreme, there are not many inscriptions bearing dates. For this reason, these religious buildings are mainly dated according to the iconography or architectural features.
UCHISAR: Uchisar is a troglodyte town situated right in the middle of Cappadocia. It is named after the enormous piece of rock in the center of the town, which was once used as a castle. This extraordinary rock is the highest peak of the area with the view of whole Cappadocia and Erciyes (Argeus) Mountain.
After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia for check-in. Overnight in Cappadocia. (L)
Day 2: Full Day South Cappadocia, Overnight Bus to Pamukkale
Enjoy your breakfast & then check-out of your hotel in Cappadocia. Around 09:30 am you will be picked up from your hotel to join the tour. 
On the second day you will travel to South Cappadocia and will visit the following:
KIZILCUKUR: is an isolated valley behind Urgup. It has beautiful rock formation with some great hidden rock-carved churches. The most interesting part of this area is the countless tracks connecting the small villages and towns through vineyards and gardens like a spider net. It is always possible to see villagers working in the area and offering grapes, apples or apricots to you.
CAVUSIN: One of the oldest settlements in the area, Cavusin is situated 2km from Goreme, on the Goreme-Avanos road. The Church of St.John the Baptist offers a panoramic view of the village. This church and its paintigs date back to the 5th century, making the oldest church in the region. It had a large courtyard which is unusual for Cappadocia, this has been eroded away however.
HOSPITAL MONASTRY: One of the oldest monastries in Cappadocia.
KAYMAKLI: Kaymakli underground cities are the two largest and deepest of the 40 others in Cappadocia. They both have eight floors, although not all are open to the public.
PIGEON HOUSE: Visit the pigeon houses and rock formations.
After the tour you will travel overnight to Pamukkale in a non-smoking, fully air-conditioned local bus departing the bus station approximately 9:00 pm. The total duration of travel will be 10 hours. There will be three breaks on the way to Pamukkale for your personal needs. (B, L)
Day 3: Full Day Pamukkale Tour, Kusadasi
Upon your arrival at the Pamukkale bus station you will be transferred to your hotel for a quick freshen up. You will have time to have breakfast and then will be picked up from hotel for a full day tour of Pamukkale and Heirapolis. In Pamukkale, you will see the Cotton Cliffs, one of the natural wonders of the world formed by deposits of calcareous salts. Also visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with its basilica , theatre and Roman Baths. At the end of the day, we will drive you to your hotel in Kusadasi for dinner and for an overnight stay in Kusadasi. (B, L, D)
Day 4: Full Day Ephesus Tour, Flight to Istanbul
Around 08:30 am you will be picked up from your hotel for a Full day tour of Ephesus & The House of Virgin Mary.
First you will visit The Temple of Artemis, which once was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Then you will visit the world famous ancient Greco-Roman City of Ephesus, the most well preserved example in the world. You will be able to explore the ruins of Ephesus while strolling past the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Trajan Fountain and be able to visit the Great Theater where Paul preached to the Ephesians. After visiting this impressive site, you will have a lunch break. After lunch, you will visit The House of Virgin Mary, where it is believed she spent her last days. This is a holy place for both Christians and Muslims. Next you will visit the İsabey Mosque, one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art in Turkey. At end of the tour you will be transferred to Izmir airport for your return flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival you will be picked-up from the airport and transferred to your hotel in Istanbul. END OF OUR SERVICE and TOURS. (B, L)

Inclusions:
• Pick up and drop off to your hotel
• Domestic flight tickets - (Istanbul to Kayseri and Izmir to Istanbul)
• Overnight intercity coach ticket (Cappadocia to Pamukkale)
• 1 night in Cappadocia at a Cave hotel including breakfast
• 1 night in Kusadasi at a 4 star hotel including breakfast and dinner
• Professional licensed guide during the tours
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary: (B) breakfast, (L) lunch, (D) dinner
• Entrance fees mentioned by the itinerary
• Local taxes and service charges

Exclusions:
• Tips to staff, items of a personal nature
• Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)

Additional Info:
• The departure time is subject to change
• The regular group tour has shopping stop included in the tour

Accommodation in below Hotels (or similar hotels depending on vacany at the time of booking):

In Cappadocia:  Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel OR Flintstones Cave Hotel    
In Kusadasi: Derici Hotel OR Marina Hotel


TOTAL TOUR PRICE: Eur 428.00 per person (Triple occupancy)."

Ok done booking! Oh lupa balance 3 hari tuk jln2 istanbul n satu hari ke Bursa. Ni sendiri tour. Actually istanbul dpt cover main attractions je... Mcm tak puas. Tp apa pun mmg satisfied ngan service tour guide yg kita org amik. Alhamdullillah. 
As for the kids mmg dia org enjoy. Kebetulan pulak ms pi kita ada one group student riyadh. Mmg kenal la. Tp dia org tour sendiri. 


So next entry enjoy the photos ya...dr melula sampai hingga balik ke riyadh...stay tune




Wednesday, 25 December 2013

Gold Coast Here we come...

Alhamdullillah selamat sampai. So transport sume dah diuruskan sampai balik nnt.. Everything go smooth as planed. Alhamdullillah. Sampai apartment we all sume happy yg amat. Alhamdullillah bebudak pun happy...so lets the pictures tells all the excitement..enjoy!!!























Family vacation to Gold Coast....

Mula mula.. Bebudak ni nangis tak nk ikut. Dia org kata nnt tak ummi n ayah tak blk mesia. Huh! Puas dok pujuk. Esok pagi subuh nk kene g dah... Adoi ai.. Itu sbb la kita org plan blk jhr dulu n biar lama sikit kat key ell. Nnt dia org tak puas... Jenuh la uwan n pakcik dia pujuk... Sampai airport nangis lagi... Muka bad mood je bebudak ni.. Ok sabar ye ummi.. They were gonna have fun bila sampai n tau tempat dia camne...ya Allah permudahkan la Urusan kami. So dlm flight lak nk tgk movie. Biasa la air asia seat dia mn ada tv.. Adoi ai.. Sib baik bwk psp n nintendo.. Hmm layan kan je la...

Thursday, 4 July 2013

Continue short vacation to Amsterdam & Belgium

Day 1:
Selamat tiba di Amsterdam. We reached there around 2 pm. Cuaca oh sgt sejuk. Padahal dah nk abis winter. Sampai airport shirpol we all terus nk cr train ke amsterdam. Tetiba dtg seorg mamat ni ( kulit tak berapa cerah:p) terus tny kita org from mslaysia ke...n huess what he is malaysian too. terus dia tawarkan cab m harga. So decide tgk bebudaks pun dah penat, we all naik cab harga dlm 40 euro ke hotel. Dia ni indian. So dia pun cerita la serba sedikit life kat Amsterdam. U watch out kalu kat sii kee extra careful. Tips nak jalan ke mana n mcm2. So at least we have something to plan ahead. Tp before ke sini pun i dah buat few research. So gambaran lebih jelas lagi. Sampai hotel which is takes about 20 minutes drive from airport, tetiba ada light snow. Alhamdullillah. Kids very happy.hihi siap nganga mulut nk tdh snow...:))   
Selamat sampai hotel Doubletree hilton. So check in done. Tak sabar nk msk  bilik. Rehat kan tulang2. Sampai bilik bebudaks apa lg terus terkam i mac... Huhu mak n pak baring atas katil...happy sungguh dia org. Screen besar leh main games kata nya... Hmmm
Rehat tak blh lama sbb plan kene g cari travel pass sbb nk save masa. Esok leh start terus jln. So budak2 g buat apa yg patut. Nak gerak kluar dah. Perut pun lapar. Tmpt mkn we all dah tau nk tuju kat mn sbb a member frm riyadh ni mmg slalu o/station ke holland. So there is turkish halal rest nearby. 
Gerak ke asmterdam termnal train judt walking distance frm hotel, we decided to take holland pass for family. Cover almost place. Tetiba org counter tu kata kalu nk tgk amsterdam, thid is the best hour, tuk naik cruise. So kita org pun berkejar la nk naik cruise before g mkn. 
Saje nk feel before the adventurous start tomorrow. Hihi lepas naik cruise kita org pun dah kelaparan so terus la tuju ke kedai yg dimaksudkan. Jam tunjuk kul 7 pm. Hari dah gelap. Cuaca jgn ckp sejuk sampai tulang hitam. Bebudaks ni mcm tak de apa2 je yg berlaku... Hihi first day kut.. Dia org no mmg 24hrs aircond kay riyadh. Sume walking distance. 
Finally sampai kedai mkn itu. Guess what ramai lak org Mslaysia!!!! Tp dia org from UK. Jln sempene break. Most of them students. Ada yg family... Bertukar senyuman kita org..:))) hihi mesti dia org ingat kita org pun student. Sbb kat UK tgh semester break. 
Huh order mkn.. Puas mkn sedappppp sgt.. Alhamdullillah. Hmm dah kenyang apa lg bebudak ni sibuk nk blk.. Tau daj nk buay apa, main game la apa lg. ok la bdn pun kene energize tuk besok. 
Cuaca kat luar makin sejuk. Bebudaks ni dah mula kesejukan.   Hihi td macho sgt.. So we move as fast as we can. Sampai hotel, hmm mula la dia org nye activiti, mak n pak nye lak discuss for tomorrow activities.  So tunggu for the next n3 day 2... Nite all...zzzzzx

Saturday, 18 May 2013

Spring holiday 2013....Part 1

A short story on our summer spring vacation dated 20 March until 27 March 2013....

Huhu this was an adhoc planning for our family holiday... Can you guys imagine we planned to go for a holiday in one day... We booked flight, hotel and the most important the destination. Everything we decided in one day. Ok first hubby kene apply leaves. Because before this dia apply n his bos suruh postponed to next week. So kita org pun mcm hampa. But still plan for a short holiday tp yg dekat je la n dlm saudi je. Skali on tuesday bos dia approved cuti for one week... WHAT!!! Esok ada satu hari nk prepare and khamis dah public holiday... So mr. Hubby suruh cari tempat for vacation, flight, hotel. So i pun list dowm la beberapa places ngan tambang with a few carrier to make comparison.. Huhu lotih... Sbb actually hubby tension plus pressure. Tu yg dua insists nk g vacation. Dekat pun jd lah.. So after short discussion, finally ke AMSTERDAM la kita org. Selain tambang yg reasonable atau lebih tepat yg paling murah. Nak ke Istanbul memula tp tambang mak ai mahal. Ia lah nk g esok nye for sure la tambang melambung2. So destination dah decide, now cari hotel. So survey hotel lak. Pastu hotel lak byk criteria nak d tgk. Must dekat ngan downtown, train station. So we all tny kengkawan kat riyadh serba sedikat tempat nk dituju. So roughly dpt idea. Booking la kat booking.com. Hotel settle, so tinggal hubby balik buat payment. Huh sosak nafas den. Neighbour pun tak sempat nk bagitau.. So mlm tu confirm everything...

Venue for vacation: Amsterdam & Belgium.
Date : 20 - 27 March 2013
Flight : Emirates. No choice kene transit dubai pegi balik 6 hrs
Hotel di Amsterdam: The DoubleTree Hilton ( mmg dekat ngan train n town) so senang everything was there.

So mlm tu br bg tau neighbour... Apa lg terkojut la depa... Hihi
So mlm tu jugak prepare n packing baju n tgk apa2 yg patut ,tgk current weather, and most important tukar duit euro... Sib baik ada. Biasa kat sini kalu nak weekend duit euro biasanya abis... Alhamdullillah...so petang rabu hubby balik dr kerja, buat final touch dlm kul 6 pm kami pun bertolak ke airport. Thx Din hantar kan kita org ke airport. Flight mlm tu kul 9 mlm. So our  journey begin... C u in next n3....


Sunday, 28 November 2010

continue....

 Hols around Colorado Spring, USA...

At Breckenridge -Ski Mountain












@ BroadMoor Hotel_famous, the oldest n most expensive hotel in USA






@ Dinasaur Center 




@ Garden Of tHe gOds






@ HaLeN hUnT fAaLs





@ rOyAL gOrGe BrIdGe








and  Finally Shopping @ various Outlet in Colorado..had cover 3 outlets; Castle Rock outlet, Silverthorne Outlet and Loveland Outlet...:-) that offer name brands, selection, quality and price with up to 70% off everyday!








........colorado with luv......;-)