4 NTS HOTEL BB + 2 FULL DAY TOURS INCL LUNCH Arrival to Istanbul. Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 02
Full Day Old City Tour. ISTANBUL -SULTANAHMET Visit the St. (Haghia) Sophia, which was built by the Emperor Justinian. It was the largest building in the world for over 1000 years. See its intricate mosaics and huge central dome. Continue to the Topkapi palace, which was used by the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to 19th centuries. We will also see the impressive collection of priceless jewels, crystal, silver and porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and relics of the prophet Mohammed. (Entrance to the Harem is extra). After lunch we will see the Blue Mosque, built for Sultan Ahmet I, which is a unique piece of architecture with its six minarets and features 20,000 beautiful Iznik tiles. Visit the ancient Hippodrome with Obelisk of Theodosius, Snake Pillar and German Fountain of Wilhelm II. Walk through the back streets of Old Istanbul and visit the elegant little Sokullu Pasa mosque and the hidden underground Theodosian Cistern. See the Grand Covered Bazaar. This tour may be done all or partially as a walking tour. Overnight in Istanbul
DAY 03
Full Day-Bosphorus Cruise Tour. BOSPHORUS CRUISE WITH DOLMABAHCE The tour starts with a visit to the exotic and aromatic Egyptian Spice Market. You may buy spices, caviar, and almost anything imaginable. Continue over the Galata Bridge and the Golden horn. We will visit the -ldquo;Selamlik-rdquo; chambers of the incredible 19th c. Dolmabahce Palace. We continue up the Bosphorus and cross over to Asia to Camlica Hill for a view of Istanbul. After lunch visit the Sadberk Hanim Museum, with its well-organized archaeological and ethnographical sections. The Bosphorus cruise begins in the afternoon. We pass by the Rumeli Fortress and you will enjoy crossing from continent to continent traveling down the Bosphorus, which is lined with old Ottoman seaside mansions, marble palaces and small fishing villages. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 04
Day at Leisure. Breakfast Full free day to wander around and do shopping on your own. Overnight in Istanbul .
DAY 05
Departure. Breakfast and your transfer to Ataturk airport. Hopefully to see you an another tour in Turkey
what's included
4 Nights, 3 Star Hotel Accommodations including breakfast.
All admission fees to the visited sites.
All meals as stated in the itinerary.
All sightseeing tours as described in the itinerary.
All Taxes and service fees.
English speaking tour guide during the historical tours.
Transportation by air-conditioned, non smoking vehicle.
