ISTANBUL PACKAGE 4 DAYS ; Istanbul Tour Packages
4 Days Istanbul Package, discover Istanbul, visit highlights of the city, airport transfer, accommodation and tours included.
Short Itinerary: 3 Nights & 4 Days
Day 1: Transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 2: Full Day Istanbul Tour. Overnight in the hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 3: Half Day Istanbul Tour. Overnight in the hotel (Breakfast)
Day 4: Transfer to the airport. (Breakfast)
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Meeting in the airport and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Day2: After the breakfast in the hotel, depart for Full Day Imperial & Ottoman Splendours Tour incl lunch. We begin our tour with a visit to Hagia Sophia Museum, which is considered one of the Eight Wonders of the World, occupies a unique place in the history of architectures one of the rare works of this size and age that still survives. Our next visit will be The Blue Mosque, which takes its name from the world famous exquisite blue Iznik tiles decorating its interior. Also, it is the only imperial mosque in the world that was originally built with six minarets. We continue to the Hippodrome Square, the sporting and social center of old Byzantium, held 100,000 spectators and featured objects from all corners of the empire such as the Egyptian Obelisk, and the Serpent Column. Next, we visit Grand Bazaar, the largest and oldest covered bazaar in the world. It was the center of trade and commerce in Istanbul with more than 4000 shops. After Grand Bazaar we will have Lunch.
We will visit Valide Mosque also called New Mosque and completed in 1664, this was the last imperial mosque built in the classical style and is situated in one of the centers of the crowded city life, next to both land and sea traffic. Then we visit the Topkapı Palace, the residence of early and mid-era Ottoman Sultans. It was principal residence of the Ottoman Sultans and the center of administration of the Ottoman Empire from 15th to 19th century. During our visit we will see the fabulous Imperial Treasury, the Baghdad Kiosk, Holy Relics and the Kitchen Section including one of the world’s finest collections of Chinese celadon ceramics. The Harem is also located inside the palace which was forbidden to anyone except the Sultan. Drive to the hotel at the end of the tour.
Day3: After the breakfast in the hotel, depart for Half Day Bosphorus Cruise Tour. We will first visit Spice Bazaar, second largest covered bazaar in Istanbul after Grand Bazaar. It is well-known for its herbalists; the Egyptian Bazaar offers traditional natural medicines, spices, flower seeds, roots and shells of rare plants along with dried nuts and fruits, deli products and various Turkish Delights.
After the Spice Bazaar we will drive along the shore of Golden Horn which is an inlet of the Bosphorus and it is the natural harbor of Old Istanbul. Then we will embark our boat for an unforgettable Cruise on the Bosphorus, the strait runs through the unique Istanbul that stands up on two different continents between Asia and Europe. During the cruise, we will have a chance to view the peerless sights ornamenting the Asian and European shores such as 19th century wooden mansions, Rumeli Fortress built only in 3 months by Mehmet the Conqueror, Anatolian Fortress, fanciful Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi palaces, and hunting lodges.
Return to the hotel at the end of the tour. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 4: After the breakfast in the hotel, check-out and drive to the airport.
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Tailor made, can be customized upon your request
What’s Included:
• Private airport transfers
• 3 Nights Bed & Breakfast Hotel Accommodation in Istanbul
• 1 Full Day Group Tour incl. pick-up and drop off, guiding, transportation in A/C Vehicle, Museum Fees and lunch
• 1 Half Day Group Tour incl. pick-up and drop off, guiding, transportation in A/C Vehicle and Museum Fees
• TURSAB travel insurance (covers the costs of services accepted and committed by the travel agency, in the event of bankruptcy, insolvency and liquidation of the agency).
• Local taxes
What’s Not Included
• Tips to staff, items of a personal nature.
• Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast).
• International arrival & departure flight tickets.
• Entry visa
Pricing
Final price will be calculated depending on number of participants, rooming in the hotel, travel dates. You will receive a detailed itinerary in the shortest time possible after sending the inquiry. If you have a budget, you may tell us and we will work on your itinerary considering your budget.
