Short Turkey Getaway Tour

Package Overview

Hotel Detail

Holiday Inn Express Istanbul-Altunizade

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival at Istanbul

  Meet at the airport Transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul.

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• Day 2 : Istanbul City Tour

  Pick up in the morning from your hotel for a day tour of old Istanbul city. Visit to TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. Then proceed to SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine.

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• Day 3 : Full Day Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping

  Pick up at 09:00 am from the hotel and depart for the Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour. Visit the SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar) The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice. BOSPHORUS BY BOAT a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will see the magnificent sights of the following attractions from your boat. See Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of its marble facade faces the shore. At Ortakoy a great variety of artists gather every Sunday to display their work along the street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a synagogue existing side by side for centuries. RUMELI FORTRESS Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul was completed in only four months to control and protect the infamous Bosphorus passage. It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture anywhere in the world. BEYLERBEYI PALAS (PALACE) The summer residence of Ottoman sultans exists in its original renovated glory featuring original antique furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian side of Istanbul. BOSPHORUS BRIDGE enjoy a unique chance to step from one continent (Asia) to another (Europe) CAMLICA HILL the highest point in Istanbul. At the top of it you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosporus from the beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional Turkish Ottoman style. SHOPPING TOUR (after cruise) Experience the traditional silk weaving skills of Turkish women at the carpet weaving courses provided by The Ministry of National Education. You will get the opportunity to see jewellery, handcrafts center and a modern leatherwear show. Enjoy the experience of shopping whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen, with local escort full of knowledge about how to haggle the streets of Istanbul. The rest of the evening is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

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• Day 4 : Full Day Golden Horn and Dolmabahce Palace

  Tour starts sailing over Golden Horn Sea, get off at Eyüp and visit the Eyüp districts most significant mosque before riding up a cable car to Pierre Loti Hill where you can get one of the most magnificent views of Istanbul and Golden Horn. The mosque complex includes a mausoleum marking the spot where Eyüp (Job) al-Ansari, the standard-bearer and friend of the Islamic prophetMuhammad, is said to have been buried. Pierre Loti Hill, is named after French author Pierre Loti (Louis Marie Julien Viaud) who fell in love with Istanbul at first sight and frequented in the area a lot. Later visit Dolmabahce Palace, recent residence for Ottoman Sultans. Famous for its great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier, the palace has 285 rooms of 46 halls. Once you entered the complex, enjoy the well-maintained gardens surrounding the palace as well as the magnificent Bosphorus views.

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• Day 5 : Departure from Istanbul

  After breakfast check out from the hotel. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future.

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Inclusions

• CP (Room + Breakfast)
• Hotel
• Sightseeing

Price & Rates

Package Start From

• Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Terms & Conditions

This Tour is Offered by

• 201-202, Vikas Surya Plaza CU Block - 110034
• 08069247162 (Ext : 603)
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