Travel Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey! You’re greeted upon arrival and escorted to your hotel located in the Old City area-Sultanahmet. According to your arrival time you can either check in to the hotel and relax or check out the Old city area. The remainder of the day is at leisure before meeting your tour guide for a short welcome briefing.
Overnight in Istanbul
Day 2 : Istanbul – Old City Half Day Tour (B)
After having breakfast at the Hotel, Our guide meets you and we see how old meets new when you visit Istanbul’s “must-see" historic sites. The sites include:
Hippodrome of Constantinople.
It was a horse-racing track that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire and the largest city in Europe. Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are visited.
Blue Mosque
One of the most famous monuments in both the Turkish and Islamic worlds, the Sultan Ahmet Mosque (also known as the Blue Mosque) is a superb creation in the classical Ottoman style. The mosque has six towering minarets and 260 windows illuminating its vast main chamber, which is decorated with more than 20,000 Iznik tiles.
Hagia Sophia
Now a museum, Hagia Sophia was built in the 6th century by the Emperor Justinian, and was one of the largest basilicas in the Christian world. After the Ottoman conquest, it was converted to a mosque and is today one of the most magnificent museums in the world. Take a moment to linger here to admire the fine Byzantine mosaics.
Grand Bazaar
In operation since the 14th century, the Grand Bazaar is one of the world's largest covered markets, with 58 streets and over 4,000 shops. The bazaar is specially known for its jewelry, leather, pottery, spices and carpets.
End of tour return to hotel and free time for afternoon.
Overnight in Istanbul
Day 3: Bosphorus Cruise – Hald Day Morning Tour (B)
After having breakfast at the Hotel, Our guide meets you and We continue for;
Golden Horn
It is an inlet of the Bosphorus dividing the city of Istanbul and forming a natural harbor.One can see the old city and Galata tower panoramicly while cruising from
Spice Bazaar
it is located close to water front nearby the New Mosque. This is a bazaar where you can find numerous kind of spices, dried fruits, nuts and seeds and also many other things.Closed on Sundays
Bosphorus Cruise
Cruise through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments.
Rumeli Fortress is a fortress located on a hill at the European side of the Bosphorus just north of the Bebek district. It was built by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II between 1451 and 1452, before he conquered Constantinople. There are three great towers dominant to the Bosphorus is one of the most popular highlights of Istanbul. Beautiful settings and the plesant breeze adds to the pleasures of a boat trip. Bosphorus, also known as the Istanbul Strait connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara.
End of tour return to hotel and free time for afternoon.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 4: Princess Island - Tour (B-L)
After having breakfast at the Hotel, pick up from Hotel, Cruise in the Sea of Marmara to Princess Islands by Ferry boat. View the Asian shores of Istanbul. Visit of Buyukada, the famous summer escape with sandy beaches and pinewood scenery.
1 hour boat ride & arrival to Island, Upon arrival on the largest of the islands, Buyuk Ada, horse-drawn carriages take the guests on a tour of the island through the pine forest, riding next to picturesque bays and along the ancient mansions.
*Lunch is served at a seaside restaurant.
You will have free time to enjoy the joyful local life on the village square.
Evening return to Istanbul End of tour. End of tour return to hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 5: Dolmabahce Palace & Camlica Hill (Asian side) - Half Day Afternoon Tour (B)
Pick up from hotel or our Office around 13.00,
Dolmabahce Palace
we will visit the interior of the sumptuously decorated Dolmabahce Palace, the 19th century lavish Ottoman residence on the Bosphorus.
Camlica Hill
Camlica is the highest hill on Asian side of Istanbul overlooking to the Bosphorus and European side of the city. It has a green setting with flower gardens and a hill top restaurant with nice local foods. You can enjoy a coffee and panoramic view of the passing boats. End of tour return to hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 6: Departure Transfer (B)
After breakfast at the hotel you may ask our office for other options while enjoying tea with us.
Depending on your departure time, transfer to Airport for your return flight.
Closed
• Hagia Sophia Museum on Monday – Replaced with Basilica Cistern or Kariye Museum
• Topkapi Palace on Tuesday - Replaced with Kariye Museum
• Dolmabahce Palace on Monday & Thursday - Replaced with Kariye Museum or Pier Lotti Hill
• Grand Bazaar & Spice Market on Sunday- Replaced with Authentic Shops
Please Note:
*You may extend your stay and request further information about our tours to highlights of Turkey from our office in Sultanahmet.
*For passengers arriving / departing Istanbul by cruise ship, a pick up is available from Istanbul port. If you wish to be picked up at Istanbul port you must advise the cruise line, ship name, docking and departure time. Please let us know your cell phone numbers to reach you to meet in Istanbul Port with our guides. You may be picked up from the cruise port and dropped off at a city hotel or vice versa.
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