Istanbul Handmade

Istanbul 4 Days Package

Day 1 // Arrival to Istanbul & Transfer to Hotel

Your personal Agent will meet you at the A/P and you will get the tour documents and briefing about your tour.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 // Full Day City Tour // Byzantine & Ottoman Relics (B-L)

After having breakfast at hotel, you will have a full day city tour.

Hippodrome: The former center of sprotive and political activities of Constantinople. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.

Blue Mosque: One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarest.

Topkapi Palace: The former imperial residence from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today a spectacular museum that has one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and the very famous treasury of the Royal Family.

LUNCH: Full Course Deluxe Menu at a charming restaurant.

St.Sophia: The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.

Suleymaniye Mosque: The mosque of Sultan Suleyman "The Magnificent" built in the 16th century by Sinan, the famous architect of all times.

Grand Bazaar: In addition to its historical importance, it's a bazaar that will tempt even the nonshoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs. After the tour you will be transferred to your Hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3 // Full Day City Tour // Bosphorus & Two Continents (B-L)

After having breakfast at hotel, you will have a full day city tour.

Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc..

Bosphorus 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, Historical armament built by the Conquerer to control and protect Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture. * Rumeli Fortress is closed on Wednesday.

LUNCH: Full Course Deluxe Menu at a charming restaurant.

Dolmabahce Palace: The last residence for Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 saloons. Famous with the great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier.

Bosphorus Bridge, unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes.

Camlica Hill, exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the best point of view. After the tour you will be transferred to your Hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 4 // Departure // Transfer to Airport (B)

After breakfast, your personal agent will meet you at your hotel and you will be transferred to A/P according to your flight time.

Legend

B: Breakfast // L: Lunch // D: Dinner

Notes

• Bronze, Silver and Gold packages are available with different hotel options
• Available all year round
• Departs daily
• Can be customized as needed
• You may request deserved hotels, transfer options, car rental and etc.
• Please contact us for your requests and questions
• A tour document with details and confirmations will be
  e-mailed after booking
• This tour file is updated on June 14, 2010 - 10:28:58.

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