JEJAK TURKEY 8D 7N WINTERS

DAY 01 ISTANBUL / CANAKKALE (TROY) [MEALS: L/D]

Upon arrival, proceed to Istanbul city tour. Visit the Blue Mosque, also known as Mosque of Sultan

Ahmed, which is boasts a unique feature of 6 minutes. View its glorious interiors and distinctive blue tiles.  Next, view the only remains of Hippodrome of Constantinople, which consist 3 monumental columns and a fountain. This is where chariot races took place in the past. Then, visit St. Sophia Church, is a former Eastern Orthodox Church converted to a mosque and must see attraction because of its religious and architectural significance. Next, visit Topkapi Palace, once the seat of the Ottoman Empire. Presently, it is a museum palace with a wide collection of porcelain, antiques, holy relics and other treasures. Today, a ferry ride cross Marmara Sea and overnight in Troy.

DAY 02 CANAKKALE / TROY / BERGAMA / KUSADASI [MEALS: B/L/D]

Drive to the ancient city of Troy. We will visit this ancient city and the infamous wooden horse. Then drive to the ancient roman city of Pergamon, famous for the steepest theatre in Turkey, Trajan Temple, Atena Temple, Agora and Pergamon Palace. In addition, admire the ancient hospital, Asklepion from Pergamon. Along the way, feast your eyes on the beautiful Agean Sea view with lush olive trees and some Greek and Turkish islands. After lunch, drive to Kusadasi. If time permits, we may stop over at a Turkish Delight and Apple Tea Outlet in Kusadasi. Overnight at Kusadasi. Later, Proceed to Selcuk Village and overnight in Kusadasi

DAY 03 KUSADASI / EPHESUS / PAMUKKALE [MEALS: B/L/D]

After breakfast, set off for Selcuk and explore Ephesus, one of the world’s most outstanding archaeological sites. You will find awesome structures such as the Library of Celsus, Hadrian Temple, Marble Street and Agora. Ephesus is also one of the 7 Churches of Revelation and holds the House of Virgin Mary. Virgin Mary and St John were said to have lived in Ephesus and died there. After lunch, visit one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - Artemis Temple . Continue to Pamukkale and visit the ruins Ancient City of Hierapolis and explore Cotton Castle, a World Heritage site, made of fascinating white terraces and pools created by calcareous hot spring waters flowing down the mountain. Overnight at Pamukkale.

DAY 04 PAMUKKALE / KONYA / CAPPADOCIA [MEALS: B/L/D]

Today, travel to Konya. Enjoy lunch in a 700 year old ancient caravanserai (a ‘hotel’ for ancient traders and travelers on silk road) . Next, visit the museum of 13th century Philosopher Melvana Celaleddin-i Rumi, which used to be the cloister for Mevlevi Dervishes. Mevlana was a philosopher and mystic of Islam, but not a Muslim of the orthodox type. His doctrine advocates unlimited tolerance, positive reasoning, goodness, charity and awareness through love. To him and to his disciples all religions are more or less truth. Looking with the same eye on Muslim, Jew and Christian alike, his peaceful and tolerant teaching has appealed to men of all sects and creeds. Continue to Capaddocia. Overnight at Cappadocia.

DAY 05 CAPPADOCIA [ MEALS : B/L/D ]

Hot air ballooning over the charming landscape during sun rise is optional this morning time. Today, be enchanted by the Underground City of Kaymakli, once a place of refuge for 15000 Christians. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall and food storage rooms in this eight- storey city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways. Next, get the rare chance to experience the beauty and work of Turkey’s handmade crafts through a turkish carpet weaving course. Following this, a visit to the Pigeon Valley and the fascinating frescoed rock churches and chapels at Goreme Open-Air Museum. Photo stops will be made at Uchisar “castle” village, a fantasy-land of strange and wonderful works of man and nature. Then, proceed to Avanos Pottery Village, set on the banks of the Kizilirmak (Red River). Finally, a chance to view turkish semi-precious turkish turquoise (the name given by Marco Polo which means color of Turks). Overnight in Cappodicia

DAY 06 CAPPADOCIA / ANKARA / BOLU [MEALS: B/L/D]

This morning, drive pass picturesque Salt Lake and arrive into Ankara – capital of Turkey. Our Ankara sightseeing highlights include the magnificent Ataturk Mausoleum and Museum, the final resting place of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, who was regarded as the father of modern Turkey. The mausoleum features a mix of different architectural styles from various Anatolian civilizations museum. Overnight at Bolu.

DAY 07 BOLU / ISTANBUL [MEALS: B/L/D]

After breakfast in Bolu hotel drive to Istanbul and start the Istanbul full day city tour covers 500-year-old Grand Bazaar, a maze of over 4,000 stalls and shops selling leather goods, jewellery, handicrafts, ceramics, Turkish coffee and other local products. Next, start Bosphorous Cruise trip, here, you will be able to soak in the sights and sounds of Turkey’s Asia and Europe sector as you cruise through this water channel that is the very beat of life in Istanbul. Witness the magnificent architecture of the buildings along the river and the interesting activities of our local people. We will get very chance of taking photo of Rumeli Castle and Anatolia Castle build by the conquerer of Istanbul in 1453. Overnight at Istanbul.

DAY 08 ISTANBUL / RETURN [MEALS: B]

You will have free and Easy day before you return back to your home. Transfer to the airport for your flight back home, bringing back wonderful memories and superb souvenirs from your Turkish vacation

INCLUDES

· Transportation by AC coach throughout the tour

· Hotel Accommodation proposed as in the above Moderate Hotel + Superior Hotel list same or similar standard.

o Hilton Garden Inn Istanbul

o Canakkale Iris Hotel simillar

o Kusadasi Tatlises Hotel

o Pamukkale Lycus River Hotel

o Cappadocia Dinler Urgup hotel

o Bolu Koru Hotel

· Professional English-speaking guide throughout the tour (thorough guide service from arrival till departure)

· Meals as per itinerary

· Museum entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary

· Water during meals breakfast, lunch, dinner

· Portage in out at hotels

· Parking fees

· Air Ticket

· All taxes of the services within the itinerary

· Private boat arrangement in Istanbul for Bosphorous Cruise Trip for 10 pax and above

· Public boat arrangement for journey between Istanbul & Troy

EXCLUDES

· Personal expenses

· Tip

PAX:   10 – 20 person

Double Room Per Person RM4,999 per/pax

6D5N Beijing Muslim Tour

6D5N Beijing Muslim Tour

Day 1 KL – Beijing (L/D)

Arrive in Beijing in the morning. After a warm welcome, our guide will accompany you to city center located Tian An Men Square -- the largest city square in the world, bordered by the Great Hall of the People and Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum. Then tour to the Forbidden City, the complex of imperial palace, which was home to the Emperors for over 500 years. Grand halls and courts gradually give way to more intimate domestic quarters, giving an insight into the pampered isolation of the emperors. Before lunch, we will spend sometime at the most famous Silk Store – the right place to buy silk products of the best quality. Dzohor and Asar prayers will be arranged at Niu Jie Mosque -- the oldest Mosque with over one thousand year’s history. Located nearby is Muslim Supermarket – the only supermarket for Muslims in Beijing. Check into hotel for rest. Enjoy the wonderful Acrobatic Show after dinner.  

Day 2 Beijing (B/L/D)

We will visit Jade Museum in the morning - a place helps you to have a better understanding on Chinese culture. Then comes the highlight of our China tour, the climbing of the Great Wall of China. First built in the Warring States period (475-221BC) as a series of earthworks erected by individual kingdoms as a defense against each other as well as from invasions from the north, the wall we see in the present day was left from the Ming dynasty. After some shopping time at the Crystal Shop, we will have lunch at a local Muslim restaurant nearby. Go to Burning Cream Centre in the afternoon. The evening time will be devoted to the Wangfujing Shopping Street and its Night Food Market, where you will see a collection of Halal snacks.

Day 3 Beijing (B/L/D)

On the way to the Summer Palace we will take a look at Fresh Water Pearl Center, where the best pearls are showcased. Being the largest imperial garden in China, the Summer Palace was first built in the Qing emperor Qianlong’s time in 1751 and burned down in1860 by the French and British army. It was restored by the Dowager empress Cixi in 1886 for her own enjoyment. The park became a favorite haunt of Cixi, who preferred it to the Forbidden City, and named it Yihe Yuan, meaning the garden of health and harmony. After lunch, we will go to the Ming dynasty-built Nan Dou Ya Mosque to pray – a Mosque with unique Chinese style & hundreds years of history. We will then have a professional Foot Massage at Herbal Medicine Center, which is provided for free. The rest of the time will be spent at The Place, where the largest LED screen in Asia is placed.

Day 4 Beijing (B/L/D)

A photo stop at The Bird’s Nest and The Water Cube opens the Forth day of our wonderful Beijing trip. Built for the 2008 Olympic Games, there are the new landmarks of Beijing. Then we will have some shopping time at Bamboo Carbon Shop nearby. After a well served Halal lunch, there will be a fabulous Tea Ceremony at Tea House. The rest of the day will be arranged at Hongqiao Market – the most famous market in Beijing.

Day5 Beijing (B/L/D)

The whole day today is bazaar shopping – Yaxiu Market and Xiushui Market are the perfect choices to practice your negotiation skills.

Day 6 Beijing – KL (B)

In the morning, we will head to Beijing International Airport for the early departure flight home.

Included in the Quotation are:

-       One bottle of mineral water per pax per day

-       Accommodation with daily breakfast

-       Halal meals as mentioned in the itinerary:

-       Private land transfers by air-conditioned company coach

-       All entrance fees of sightseeing places as mentioned in the itinerary

-       Private escorted tour with service of Malay, Indonesian or English speaking guide

Not included in the Quotation are:

-       Optional tour & Insurance

-       International &domestic flights

-       Expenditure of a personal nature, such as drinks, souvenirs, telephone calls, laundry, etc.

-       Tipping

5D4N Shenzhen - Guangzhou - Shenzhen Muslim Tour

5D4N Shenzhen - Guangzhou - Shenzhen Muslim Tour

Day 1 KL – Shenzhen (Every Sunday)

Arrive in Shenzhen. Neighboring Hong Kong, it has become one of the fastest growing cities in the world, with porting and finance as the pillar industries. After a warm welcome, our guide we will accompany you to hotel for check-in assistance.

Day 2 Shenzhen – Guangzhou (Monday) (B/L/D)

The very first place to go is Shenzhen Bay Park Leaning the Shenzhen Bay, it is the exclusive coastal leisure area to experience nature and view the grand Red Forest inside. After a visit to Geological Mineral Center and Silk Factory, we will take coach to Guangzhou. Prayers will be held at Huai Sheng Mosque. Originally built in 1350 (Tang Dynasty), it is one of Four Most Famous Mosques in China, and headquarter of Islamic Association in Guangzhou city. The rest of the day will be spent at Beijing Pedestrian Street - the most prosperous commercial center in Guangzhou. Check in hotel after dinner.

Day 3 Guangzhou (Tuesday) (B/L/D)       

A tour to Yue Xiu Park opens the Third day of our wonderful exploration. As the largest park in downtown, it consists of three artificial lakes and seven hills on Yuexiu Mountain. The major part is Five Rams Sculpture – the symbol of Guangzhou City. Stop by at Chinese Herbal Medicine Center before lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit The Saad Abi Waqas Grave to memorize his contribution to Islam in China. We will then take a look at Jade Center. Coming up next is a blast shopping at the biggest Bai Ma Clothing Wholesale Market and the well- known Shang Xia Jiu Pedestrian Street.

Day 4 Guangzhou - Shenzhen (Wednesday) (B/L/D)

We will head to Shenzhen in the morning (by coach). Upon arrival, we will have a tour to Shenzhen Civic Center – very well developed, it represents the modernization of an international city. Zohor prayers will be arranged in Mei Lin Mosque. Next, we will go to Shenzhen Lotus Hill Park, where guests can take a photo at Bronze Statue of Mr. Deng Xiao Ping – the great leader of China’s Reform and Opening Up Policy. After some shopping time at Bamboo Charcoal Center, we will spend the night at Dong Men Pedestrian Street. Go back to hotel for rest. 

Day 5 Shenzhen - KL (Thursday) (B)

After the check-out assistance, our guide will go with you to Shenzhen airport for the morning

departure flight.

Services Included 

-       Hotel accommodation with daily buffet breakfast (B for breakfast)

-       Meals as mentioned in the itinerary at local Halal restaurants (L for lunch, D for dinner)

-       Full-length transfers by air-conditioned company coach

-       All entrance fees of sightseeing places as mentioned in the itinerary

-       Accompany of English speaking guide

Services Excluded 

-       Tipping: RM15 pp / day

-       Optional tour & Insurance

-       International or domestic flight ticket, airport tax and overweight charge 

-       Personal expenditures such as drinks, souvenirs, telephone calls, laundry, etc.

5D4N Shanghai - Suzhou - Hangzhou Muslim Tour

5D4N Shanghai - Suzhou - Hangzhou Muslim Tour

Day 1 KL - Shanghai (Every Friday) 

Arrive in Shanghai – China’s most developed city and financial center. With a history of more than 800 years, it is the perfect combination of the old and the new. After a warm welcome, our guide will accompany you to hotel for check-in assistance.

Day 2 Shanghai – Hangzhou (Saturday) (B/L/D)

We will tour to People’s Square in the morning. Located in the city center, it has been viewing the changes all along. Neighbor Shanghai Government, The Grand Theater and City Planning Hall, it has inarguably became the symbol of Shanghai. Before lunch, we will head to Fresh Water Pearl Center, where you will see various collections sparkling. Today’s prayer will be held at Xiao Tao Yuan Mosque – the oldest one there. Stop by at Bamboo Charcoal Center on the way to Hangzhou (by coach). What makes the city “Paradise on Earth” is its world renowned West Lake. Divided into 5 sub-lakes by two causeways and one hill, this perfect mixture of mountains, lakes, bridges and architectures has won countless praises around the world. And a cruise will be ready for us to experience its breathtaking beauty. Check into hotel after a tasty Halal dinner.

Day 3 Hangzhou - Suzhou (Sunday) (B/L/D)       

The trip is of more worth to take a look at other sight of West Lake, among them “Viewing Fish and Lotus in Flower Harbor” is the most highly recommended. It also helps in getting a better understanding of Chinese elegance. Coming up next is a visit to Tea Plantation – the hometown of the very well-known Dragon Well Tea. After the prayers at Phoenix Mosque (one of the Four Famous Mosques in China), we will take coach to Suzhou. A brief tour to Golden Rooster Lake will be the appetizer, together with a photo stop at “Suzhou Bird’s Nest”. Check into hotel after a well prepared dinner.

Day 4 Suzhou – Shanghai (Monday) (B/L/D)                                   

The “must see” place in Suzhou is its gardens, and Ouyuan (also named Lotus Garden) can be the best representation. First built in Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Next, we will take a look at Silk Factory, where you will see the art of exquisite Chinese embroidery. Leave for Shanghai by coach. After arrival, we will have a casual walk along The Bund, touring the most famous Najing Road. After some shopping time at Jade Center, we will head for dinner.

Day 5 Shanghai – KL (Tuesday) (B/L/D)

Our guide will be at the lobby for check-out assistance in the morning. Then we will take a look at Huxi Mosque, which was built in 1922. After some shopping time at Burning Cream Center and Jewelry City, we will spend the rest of the time at Shanghai New World – the fanciest place to relax. In the evening, we will head to the airport for the departure flight taking off at midnight.

 Services Included 

-  Hotel accommodation with daily buffet breakfast (B for breakfast)

-  Meals as mentioned in the itinerary at local Halal restaurants (L for lunch, D for dinner)

-  Full-length transfers by air-conditioned company coach

-  All entrance fees of sightseeing places as mentioned in the itinerary

-  Accompany of English speaking guide

Services Excluded 

-  Tipping: RM15 pp / day

-  Optional tour & Insurance

-  International or domestic flight ticket, airport tax and overweight charge 

-  Personal expenditures such as drinks, souvenirs, telephone calls, laundry, etc.

5D4N Kunming Muslim Tour

5D4N Kunming Muslim Tour

Day 1 KL – Kunming (Every Wednesday or Friday)

Arrive in Kunming. As the capital city of Yunnan Province and the well-known “City of Spring”, it is the home to more than one third of China’s ethnic minorities and the world of plantations. After a warm welcome, our guide we will accompany you to hotel for check-in assistance. 

Day 2 Kunming – Stone Forest – Kunming (Thursday or Saturday) (B/L/D)

Before heading to Stone Forest, we will stop by at Crystal Shop.  Stone Forest Scenic Area is 80 kilometers away from downtown. Covering 400 square km, it is a World Natural Heritage Site approved by UNESCO in 2007, famous for its grand Karst landform. A world of stone peaks, stalactite-stalagmites, stalagmites, subterranean rivers and underground limestone caves - the place is also home to the Sani people, a branch of the brave Yi minority. Go back to Kunming by coach. After a professional Foot Massage at Herbal Medicine Center, we will go to hotel for rest.

Day 3 Kunming (every Friday / Sunday) (B/L/D)       

The first place in today’s program is Green Lake Park - the most popular park in the city. Since 1985, it has become the home for red-beaked seagulls traveling long from Russia. The park’s natural combination of emerald-like water & weeping willows are also liked by local people. Next, we will enjoy Tea Ceremony on the nation-renowned Puer Tea. Today’s prayers will be held at Shun Cheng Mosque. First built in early 1425, it is one of the most famous Mosques in China, and the headquarter of Islamic Association in Yunnan Province. After some shopping time at Jade Center, we will spend the rest of the day at Daguan Shopping Center.

Day 4 Kunming (every Saturday / Monday) (B/L/D)

Our wonderful morning time will begin with Golden Horse Green Jade Chicken Lane - the symbol of Kunming City. Located in city center, its exquisite carving and coloring makes the city skyline more beautiful. Before going to lunch, we will go to Silk Factory to pick the finest products. The afternoon prayer will be arranged at Yong Ning Mosque. Next, we will have some time shopping at Fresh Water Pearl Center, followed by Yun Fang Shopping Center, with standby coach and guide service.

Day 5 Kunming – KL (every Sunday / Tuesday) (B/L)

Our guide will be at the hotel lobby for check-out assistance. After a wonderful exploration at Flower Market, we will head to the airport for the departure flight home.

 Services Included 

-  Hotel accommodation with daily buffet breakfast (B for breakfast)

-  Meals as mentioned in the itinerary at local Halal restaurants (L for lunch, D for dinner)

-  Full-length transfers by air-conditioned company coach

-  All entrance fees of sightseeing places as mentioned in the itinerary

-  Accompany of English speaking guide

Services Excluded 

-  Tipping: RM15 pp / day

-  Optional tour & Insurance

-  International or domestic flight ticket, airport tax and overweight charge 

-  Personal expenditures such as drinks, souvenirs, telephone calls, laundry, etc.

5D4N Guilin Muslim Tour

5D4N Guilin Muslim Tour

Guilin is a cultural city with a history of over 1,000 years. It is world famous for its serene landscapes and mysterious limestone formations, as well as mist covered hills and bamboo groves. The city boasts some of its sceneries as the most beautiful ones in the world, making it the most photographed areas of China. Besides the tour in Guilin’s city area, the trip to Yangshuo County also sparks the wonderful journey.

Day 1 KL – Guilin (Every Tuesday or Thursday) (L/D)  

Arrive in Guilin in the morning. After a warm welcome by our guide, we will head to a local halal restaurant for lunch, followed by Zohor prayer in 1671-built Guilin Mosque. Our wonderful tour starts with Zizhou Park that locates in east shore of Lijiang River, facing Elephant Trunk Hill, whose shape is just like a huge elephant drinking water from the river with its trunk. Attracting people from all over the world, it has become the symbol of Guilin City. Enjoy a fabulous Tea Ceremony at Tea House. Check into hotel for rest after a tasty Halal dinner.

Day 2 Guilin - Yangshuo County (Wednesday or Friday) (B/L/D)

Before the wonderful Lijiang River Cruise, we will have some shopping time at Jewelry City. The scenery of Guilin has been called the finest under heaven, and the Lijiang River is the perfect embodiment. Upon arrival in Yangshuo County, we will visit Silver Rock Scenic Spot - a typical karst topography cave. Inside there are various collections of different geological ages sparkling, white and flawless, like the night sky and under the tilt of Milky Way, blinking out like silver, shining like diamonds. Another “must -go” place is Yangshuo West Street, which is famous for the multi-culture blend and beautiful scene. After dinner, we will check into local hotel for rest.

Day 3 Yangshuo – Gilin (Thursday or Saturday) (B/L/D) 

Stop by at Silk Factory in the morning. Another spotlight can’t be missed in Yangshuo is the Grand Banyan Tree that is more than one-thousand-year old. Go back to Guilin by coach. Upon arrival, we will take a look at Ancient Southern Gate. Built in 621, it has a history of more than1300 years, ranked as one of the Eight Sightseeing Places in Guilin. After some shopping time at Burning Cream Center, we will have a photo stop at the famous Nine-Turning Zigzag Bridge symbolizes lucky and happiness. Our program today will end with Bamboo Charcoal Center. Check into hotel for rest

Day 4 Guilin (Friday or Sunday) (B/L/D)

The tour to Mulong Lake opens the Forth day of our incredible journey. Located in the junction of Lijiang River and Folded Brocade Mount, it has a long history dating back to ancient Song Dynasty, with many historical and cultural relics. Before lunch, we will also visit ASEAN Park. Another must- see place is Fir Lake, together with Banyan Lake, they are the emeralds embedded in the downtown Guilin. Photo stop at Golden & Silver Twin Tower. After a professional foot massage at Herbal Medicine Center, we will devote the rest of the day to Zheng Yang Pedestrian Street.

Day 5 Guilin – KL (Saturday or Monday) (B)

After breakfast in hotel, our guide will see you off at Guilin airport.

Services Included 

-  Hotel accommodation with daily buffet breakfast (B for breakfast)

-  Meals as mentioned in the itinerary at local Halal restaurants (L for lunch, D for dinner)

-  Full-length transfers by air-conditioned company coach

-  All entrance fees of sightseeing places as mentioned in the itinerary

-  Accompany of English speaking guide

Services Excluded 

-  Tipping: RM15 pp / day

-  Optional tour & Insurance

-  International or domestic flight ticket, airport tax and overweight charge 

-  Personal expenditures such as drinks, souvenirs, telephone calls, laundry, etc.