Istanbul Tour For 4 Days
Day 1: Arrival to Istanbul / Transfer to Hotel
Arrival to Istanbul. Your personal Agent will meet you at the Airport and you will get the tour documents and briefing about your tour. Overnight in Istanbul
Day 2: Full Day City Tour / Byzantine & Ottoman Relics
After having breakfast at hotel, you will have a full day city tour.
Hippodrome : It is usually associated with Constantinople's days of glories as capital. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Temple of Karnak / Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Wilhelm II.
Blue Mosque : One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul which is constructed in 17th century. Architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul and it is also famous with its blue tiles and 6 minarets.
Topkapi Palace : The palace was former imperial residence for 400 years from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today the palace includes many amazing examples of Ottoman Architecture. It contains very large collections of porcelain, robes, weapons, shields, armor, Ottoman miniatures, as well as a display of Ottoman treasures and jewelry.
St.Sophia : The magnificent Byzantine Church which is known as Hagia Sophia nowadays or "Magna Ecclesia" (Great Church) in 4th century is one of the finest and greatest surviving examples and architectural works of art in the world.
Suleymaniye Mosque : The mosque of Sultan Suleyman "The Magnificent" built in the 16th century by Mimar Sinan, who is the most famous architect of all times.
Grand Bazaar : The bazaar is the largest and oldest bazaar on the world with its 61 covered streets and approx. 3000 shops which has almost 350.000 daily visitors. Once, the dome was the highest in the Ottoman Empire, when measured from sea level, but still lower from its base and smaller in diameter than that of Hagia Sophia.
After the tour you will be transferred to your Hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3: Full Day City Tour / Bosphorus & Two Continents
After having breakfast at hotel, you will have a full day city tour.
Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), is the second biggest covered bazaar after Grand Bazaar. Lots of shops are selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish, mystical tastes and smelss with different aromas of various spices.
Bosphorus Cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, a strait that forms part of the boundary between Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of Ottoman palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments.
Rumeli Fortress, Historical armament built by the Conquerer to control and protect Bosphorus in 1451. * Rumeli Fortress is closed on Wednesdays.
Dolmabahce Palace : The palace was constructed between 1843-1856 and served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire for 66 years. It's very famous with its Hereke Palace Carpets which are produced by Hereke Imperial Factory.
Bosphorus Bridge : Unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 5 minutes.
Camlica Hill : The best point of view of panorama of Istanbul and Bosphorus.
After the tour you will be transferred to your Hotel.
Day 4: Departure / Transfer to Airport
After breakfast, your personal agent will meet you at your hotel and you will be transferred to airport according to your flight time.
Includes
- Deluxe A/C VIP Minibuses for all transfers & tours.
- Professional Licensed English Speaking Tour Guides on tours.
- All Entrance fees mentioned by the itineraries.
- All local taxes & service charges.
Excludes
- Food-Beverages & Personal Expenses.
- International Flight Tickets.
