Istanbul Delight - 4 Nights / 5 Days
(Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, St Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Grand Bazaar, Rustem Pasha Mosque, Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus Cruise, Camlica Hill)

DAY 1: Istanbul - Arrival Transfer + Leisure Time

Arrive in Istanbul, the only city in the world built on two continents. You will be met with representative and transferred to your Hotel. After check in you will have a free time to enjoy Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul. (No Meals)

DAY 2: Istanbul - Culture and Istanbul Classical Tour (Breakfast)

After Breakfast, meet your Guide at the Hotel Lobby for a Full Day Istanbul Old City Tour.

The first step will be to the (OLD CITY) where we will visit the Hippodrome were chariot races sued to take place, the Blue Mosque - famous for its delicate blue ceramic tiles and unique with its 6 minarets built in the name of Sultan Ahmet, St. Sophia - this Church turned mosque turned museum takes the breath away with the sheer architectural size of its interior and magnificent dome. The next we will visit the spectacular Topkapi Palace built on one of the seven hills of İstanbul, this huge complex commands views of the Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. It was the seat of government for the Ottoman Empire for many centuries (1453 – 1852) and we will see the extravagant Treasury, the priceless Chinese porcelain. Lunch (at own cost)

After Lunch, the last stop will be Grand Bazaar which is the most attractive shopping center and the biggest (souk) in the world with nearly 4000 shops of antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets and leatherwear.

Turkish Night Show: 1001 Turkish Night Show with Dinner and limited drinks with Entertainment such as belly dancing.

Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 3: Istanbul - Bosphorus Boat Tour + Asia Tour (Breakfast)

After Breakfast, meet your Guide at the Lobby for a full day Bosphorus Cruise and Asia Tour.

Cruise on Private Boat through the waterway separating the two continents, Asia and Europe, with a possibility to take photograph of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman Architectures next to modern residential and luxury apartments. Rumeli Fortress, Historical armament, built by the Conqueror to control and protect Bosphorus, is a unique example of military architecture. (No interior Visit). After Lunch drive over the Bosphorus to Camlica Hill. One of the highest points where one can overlook Istanbul and take nice pictures. Lunch (at own cost)

Next step will be following to Eminonu by coach to the Rustem Pasha Mosque, built between 1550-1561 by Rüstem Pasha, a Grand Vizier and Son-in-law of Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent. Its architect was Sinan, the great imperial architect who also built Suleymans Mosque nearby. We will drive to Eminönü to visit the aromatic Spice Bazaar, where the smells of cinnamon, cloves and thyme, rise from hundreds of colourful muslin bags at every store-front. Late afternoon you will be transferred to your Hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 4: Istanbul - Leisure Day (Breakfast)

After Breakfast, have a full day leisure to enjoy the Metropol City on your own with the Shopping Centers and Cultural visiting. Or on Request, our Guide will arrange an optional daily Cultural Trip e.g. The Princes Island Tour (The Princes Islands are a chain of nine islands off the coast of Istanbul in The Sea of Marmara) or our different Tour Programs. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 5: Istanbul - Departure (Breakfast)

After Breakfast, transfer to the airport according to your flight departure time. End of our services.

Package Cost: Email us for the Package Cost

Package Cost Includes:

• Welcoming at the Airport Arrival Gate.

• 4 Nights Accommodation at either 3 Star / 4 Star or 5 Star Hotels with Breakfast.

• Sightseeing as per itinerary

• All Entry fees to archaeological sites and museums mentioned in the itinerary.

• Inbound Airport Arrival and departure Transfer (Airport-Hotel-Airport)

• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary

• Transportation in fully A/C non-smoking and comfortable vehicles (depending on the Group size)

• Professional English speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour

Package Cost does not include:

• Travel insurance or medical expenses

• Lunch and Dinner

• Entrance fees wherever not mentioned

• Services other than mentioned in the itinerary.

• Drinks during the Meals

• Beverages (Lunch&Dinner) do not mentioned in the programme

• Optional excursions

• Camera use fees (where applicable at certain tourist sites) for video or still cameras

• Personal purchases and drinks except those included in the meals

• Gratuities (Tips) to the Guide, Driver, Restaurants and Hotel staff

• Portage at the Airport

• Incidental Expenses due to Natural Calamities

• Expenses of personal nature such as room service, bar, laundry, porterages, tipping, etc.

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