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Day 1 Arrival to Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul
Airport, meet by our representative and transfer
to the hotel for overnight stay in Istanbul.
Overnight = Istanbul
Day 2 Full Day
Istanbul City Tour
After breakfast @09:00am meet by your tour guide
for Full Day Private Istanbul Tour. First we
will visit the "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart
of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and
Ottoman Empires were ruled. Hagia (St.)
Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of
architecture, constructed as a basilica in the
6th century by Emperor Justinian. Then we will
visit Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia,
famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with
6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.
Hippodrome, center of sportive (chariot races,
athletics) events and political activities of
the old city. Obelisk of heodosius,
Serpentine Column, German Fountain of Wilhelm II
are the monuments decorating Hippodrome.
Topkapı Palace The great palace of the
Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th
centuries housing an exquisite collection of
cyrstal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes
worn by the sultans and their families, the
famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury,
miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics
of the Prophet Mohammed. Grand Covered Bazaar,
Most attractive shopping center and biggest "souk"
in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling
antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware
and souvenirs. Once the tour has finished you
will be returned to the hotel for overnight.
Overnight = Istanbul
Meal = Breakfast + Lunch
Day 3 Half Day
Istanbul City Tour
After breakfast @09:00am meet by your tour guide
for Full Day Private Istanbul Tour.
First we will visit Kariye Museum (Church of
St. Saviour) and the Walls then drive old
city center and visit Suleymaniye Mosque
The mosque of Sόleyman the Magnificent was built
between 1550 and 1557 by the famous architect
Sinan whose wish was to surpass the builders of
St. Sophia which is conspicuous from its great
size, emphasized by the four minarets rising one
from each corner of the courtyard.
UnderGround Cistern (Yerebatan Sarayı) In
this historical place one discovers the
grandiose nature of the past when touring
through Istanbul's largest and most magnificent
underground Cistern. Built by Emperor Justinian
in the 6th century to supply water to the near-by
palace complex, the cistern has a total of 336
decorated columns. Some free time in Spice
Bazaar. Free afternoon to explore Istanbul
on your own or Optional Bosphorus Cruise
Overnight = Istanbul
Meal = Breakfast
Day 4 Half Day
Bosphorus Cruise
After breakfast pick up from hotel for
BOSPHORUS ON BOAT A traditional excursion by
boat along the waterway seperating Europe and
Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas,
palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing
villages. During the excursion you will pass the
magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, and
further along, the parks and imperial pavillions
of Yildiz Palace. Free afternoon to explore the
city on your own and overnight stay in İstanbul
Overnight = Istanbul
Meal = Breakfast
Day 5 End of our
service
After breakfast check out from the hotel and
private transfer to Istanbul airport for your
flight back home.
Meal = Breakfast
Please Note = Hagia Sophia is closed on
Monday, Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday and
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday. Hagia Sophia
and Topkapi Palace replaced by Underground
Cistern.
Tour Includes:
4 Nights Accommodation in Istanbul
Professional English speaking guide throughout
the tour.
Breakfast (B), Lunch (L) as indicated in the
itinerary.
All sightseeing and admission fees on the above
program.
Arrival and Departure Airport & Hotel transfers.
All transportation in Turkey by private a/c tour
vehicle.
Tour Excludes:
Personal Expenses.
Drinks.
Any tipping you feel appropriate.
Meals unless stated.
Optional tours
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