Tour Code:
ON-158
Duration:
6
Days - 5 Nights
Highlights: Istanbul
Departures:
All year
round - Guarantee Departure
TOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1 - ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL & TRANSFER TO HOTEL
Upon your arrival at Istanbul airport our transferman will be ready to meet
and transfer you to your hotel. Time at leisure, stay overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 2 - BYZANTINE & OTTOMAN RELICS TOUR
08:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of
Old City. In this day you will be able to see:
HAGIA SOPHIA
Byzantium largest cathedral, converted to mosque 1453 by the Ottoman Empire and
today open as a museum to see both religion remains.
BLUE MOSQUE
This mosque complex, containing Istanbul's only mosque with six minarets was
built by Sedefkar Mehmet Aga for Sultan Ahmed 1st. early 17th century.
HIPPODROME
Center of sport activities and political events of the Eastern Roman Empire.
GRAND BAZAAR
Famous shopping center worldwide. Shopping possibilities for carpet, jewellery,
leather etc
TOPKAPI PALACE
Built between 1475 and 1478 by Mehmet II, Fatih, the conqueror of Istanbul,
served as the residence of the sultan and administrative seat of the Ottoman
Empire for 400 years.
SULEYMANIYE MOSQUE
Built by famous architect Sinan at 1557 for Sultan Suleyman, known as Suleyman
The Magnificent. His Tomb is located in the courtyard.
17:00 After the tour, you will be transfered back to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)
DAY 3 - BOSPHORUS & TWO CONTINENTS TOUR
08:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of
Two Continents. In this day you will be able to see:
SPICE BAZAAR: Mystical smells of various spices. Shops selling fruits,
vegetables, flowers, caviar and dry fish etc...
BOSPHORUS BY BOAT: On the waterway separating the two continents, Asia
and Europe. Opportunity to take photographs of marble palaces and ancient wooden
villas of Ottoman architecture, besides modern residences and luxurious
apartments.
BOSPHORUS BRIDGE: Unique chance to go from one continent (Asia) to
another (Europe) in two minutes.
BEYLERBEYI PALACE: The summer residence of Ottoman Sultans with its
original furniture and magnificent gardens with the harem on the Asian side.
CAMLICA HILL: Offers a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the
highest point of the city.
17:00 After the tour, you will be transfered back to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)
DAY 4 - PRINCESS' ISLAND TOUR
08:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of
Princess' Island. In this day you will be able to see:
Cruise in Marmara Sea to Princes' Islands, stop at Büyükada, the popular summer
resort with sandy beaches and pinewood scenery, once the pleasure island of
Byzantine Princes.
Tour of the island with horse-drawn carriages before lunch at a fish restaurant.
18:00 After the tour, you will be transfered back to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)
DAY 5 - ISTANBUL
Today is at leisure and overnight in Istanbul. (Included meals: Breakfast).
DAY 6 - DEPARTURE FROM ISTANBUL
After breakfast check out from hotel (before 12:00), transfer to Istanbul
Ataturk Airport regarding your flight details. End of tour and services. (If you
would like, you can extend your trip by adding extra nights in Istanbul, please
advise. (Included meals: Breakfast).
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
• Arrival, departure airport transfers and
ground transportation.
• Transportation in non-smoking mini/midi bus with professional English speaking
guide and experienced driver.
• 5 night hotel stay in Istanbul at 4 star or Boutique hotels (including
breakfast)
• 3 Full Day Tour of Istanbul with lunch
• Meals mentioned by the itinerary
• Entrance fees mentioned by the itinerary
• Services charges and local taxes
Not Included: Drinks, tips to guide, driver and personal expenses and
optional tours.
Accommodation in below Hotels (or similar)
Istanbul: S Class
Rast Hotel
or 4*
Golden
Horn Hotel or S Class
Antea Hotel
or S Class
The Q-Inn
Hotel
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