Description

Arrival to Istanbul. Your personal Agent will meet you at the Airport and you will get the tour documents and briefing about your tour. Overnight in Istanbul

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

Hippodrome of Constantinople: It was the social center and sporting area of the city during the byzantine reign. Hippodrome was used for horse racing chariot racing. Big crowds used to watch these organizations from the seating rows of hipodromme which had 100000 capacity of spectators. It was buit in 324 AD by constantine. The Wall obelisk, the serpent column, the obelisk of thutmosis 3 and fauntain of wilhem II are displayed around the area.

BLUE MOSQUE: The sultan Ahmet mosque in Turkish so called blue mosque as well because of the blue and Turquise tiles which surrounding the walls of interior. It was built by the order of sultan Ahmet the sultan of the ottomans between 1609 and 1616 years. Its still used to pray and became one of the most popular tourist attraction in Istanbul.

TOPKAPI PALACE: The imperial residence of the ottoman empire for 400 years still survives with its all glory. Strategical location of palace is one of the best spot that you can observe golden horn and bosphorus with strait of Marmara. Finest architecture of the ottomans with different rooms, garden and towers. Some of the rooms contains large number of porcelains, weapons, robes, miniatures and ottoman jewellery and treasures.

HAGIA SOPHIA: Masterpiece of the town, was built by emperor justinian in 537 AD. It is one of the most visited museum in the World today. It was used as a church for 916 years then Fatih Sultan Mehmet the conquerer converted it into a mosque and was used as a mosque for 482 years. And after the foundation of turkish republic, with the order of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and decision of the miniters, Hagia Sophia was converted into museum in 1935. The current Hagia Sophia is the third one with its specific, massice and magnificient architecture history and art. It had been called the 8th wonder of the ancient World by the east romans(byzantians).

SULEYMANIYE MOSQUE: The mosque of Sultan Suleyman "The Magnificent" built in the 16th century by Mimar Sinan, who is the most famous architect of all times.

GRAND BAZAAR: One of the largest covered markets in the World with 4000 shops and 60 streets and welcomes between 300.000 and 500.000 visitors Daily. Bazaar is so well known for its painted ceramics, carpets, jewellery, spices, souvenirs and antique stores. It was constructed between 1455 and 1461 by the order of 2.Mehmet the conquerer. It has four different main gate and its not hard to get lost thats why its important to keep the name of the gate where you came in and will met with your guide at the same gate.

After the tour you will be transferred to your Hotel. You can ask to your agent to have a reservation at one of the Dinner Restaurants or Night Clubs. Overnight in Istanbul.

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

Spice market (Egypt market), its name comes from the many spices which used to be imported from Egypt during the ottoman reign and it was built in 1660. We offer you to taste and smell the aromas of saffron, cinnamon, mint, thyme and any kind of spice beyond your expectations.

BOSPHORUS CRUISE, through the waterway separating the two continents, a strait that forms part of the boundary between Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of Ottoman 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 in 1451. * Rumeli Fortress is closed on Wednesdays.

DOLMABAHCE PALACE: The palace was constructed between 1843-1856 and served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire for 66 years. It's very famous with its Hereke Palace Carpets which are produced by Hereke Imperial Factory.

BOSPHORUS BRIDGE: Unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 5 minutes.

CAMLICA HILL: The best point of view of panorama of Istanbul and Bosphorus.

After the tour you will be transferred to your Hotel.

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

• Deluxe A/C VIP Minibuses for all transfers & tours.
• Professional Licensed English Speaking Tour Guides on tours.
• All Entrance fees mentioned by the itineraries.
• All local taxes & service charges.

• Food-Beverages & Personal Expenses.
• International Flight Tickets.

NOTE: Hotel reservation is not included. But if you request, we offer you the service of hotel booking with any star and condition you want.