Frommer's Online Edition July 10, 2002.   by Robert Haru Fisher.  You can visit this publication online at www.Frommers.com

Now It's Istanbul (not Constantinople): All-Inclusive from $699
There is something about Turkey that is infinitely irresistible, with its gorgeous blend of ancient tradition, exotic history, modern outlook--and affordability. So it's no wonder that nationwide tour operator Sunny Land Tours has come up with a six-day "Irresistible Istanbul" package, costing only $699 per person, which includes roundtrip air from various U.S. gateways on Lufthansa, with four nights' lodging at centrally located first class hotels in Istanbul. The price also includes daily buffet breakfast, round-trip airport transfers in Turkey, and a city tour hitting all the most important sites, as well as one lunch.

Flights depart daily from November 2002 through February of 2003, excluding holidays. March departures sell for $799, September and October dates go for $899.

Sunny Land also has a 13-day Discover Turkey package, from $1,299 per person including roundtrip airfare from the U.S. with Lufthansa, 11 nights' first-class hotel accommodations in Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Izmir and Canakkale, plus sightseeing. The latter includes comprehensive visits in Istanbul, Ankara (the capital), Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Pergamum and Troy, featuring 25 meals. Tuesday departures on January 14 and 28, and February 11 and 25, 2003. Other dates available from September 2002 through December 2003, at differing prices.

This September, October and on November 5, there's a 14-day Western Turkey & Greek Islands tour, starting as low as $1,798 for the November departure. Included is roundtrip air from U.S. gateways as noted above, seven nights in Turkey at first class hotels in Istanbul, Canakkale, Izmir and Kusadasi, and two nights in Athens, along with a three-night cruise visiting Patmos, Rhodes, Crete and Santorini, with outside cabins.

All rates are per person based on double occupancy and subject to airport and security taxes, and a 10% charge covering local VAT taxes and services.

For more information, free brochures and the like, phone Sunny Land Tour at 800/783-7839, or visit their Web site, www.turkeyhotdeals.com.