Tour Overview
3 nights accommodation with 2 full day tours, include lunch.Our group tours can be operated with minimum 2 people. On Mondays, when St. Sophia is closed, we visit the Chora Church, famed for its mosaics. On Tuesdays, when Topkapi Palace is closed, this tour is not offered. On Mondays and Thursdays, Palace of Beylerbeyi is closed and replaced with Kariye Museum.
Tour Program
Day 1 : Istanbul Arrival
Arrival in Istanbul, the only city in the world built on two continents. Transfer to your hotel. Free afternoon and overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 : Istanbul
Full day Historical Istanbul Tour; visit the St. Sophia Museum (built in 6th century, once was the largest Christian Church in the world), the Topkapi Palace (Imperial Residence of Ottoman Sultans, with displays of priceless World-class collections of artifacts, jewelry and rare porcelain), the Blue Mosque (unique with its 6 minarets, and famous for its blue Iznik tiles), the Hippodrome Square where ancient chariot races were held, and then visit the world famous Grand Covered Bazaar. Finally, enjoy a display on Turkish handicrafts. Overnight in Istanbul. (B, L)
Day 3 : Istanbul
Free day at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul. (B) Optional: Full day Bosphorus and Asia TourVisit the Egyptian Spice Market, and then embark on a Bosphorus Boat Tour viewing the beauty of the European and Asian shorelines on either side. After lunch, visit the Palace of Beylerbeyi on the shore of the Bosphorus which is the most elegant of the late Ottoman places. Finally, enjoy a display on Turkish handicrafts. (L)Per Person Group Rate : 80.-Euro (On Mondays and Thursdays, Palace of Beylerbeyi is closed.)
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Tour Highlights
- St. Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome Square, Grand Bazaar
- Egyptian Spice Market, Bosphorus Boat Tour, Palace of Beylerbeyi
Tour Inclusions
- 3 nights hotel accommodation at the above mentioned hotels
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary
- All escorted transfers
- 3 breakfast
- 2 lunch
- Transportation by A/C vehicle
- English speaking government licensed professional tour guide
- All entry fees to the sites & museums
- Porterage at hotels
- Service charges & local taxes
Itinerary Outline
- Day 1: Istanbul Arrival
- Day 2: Istanbul
- Day 3: Istanbul
- Day 4: Istanbul Departure
Excludes
- All flights
- All drinks and any other meals which are not mentioned in the itinerary
- All personal expenses
- Turkish Visa Fee
- Tips to the tour guide and driver
- Everything which is not particularly mentioned in "Including" section
