Istanbul City Break-Three Days
From Istanbul to istanbul
Tour Operator: Tour Altinkum Travel
Physical rating: Low, EASY
Special diets catered: Meat, Halal, Vegetarians
Group size: 2 - 12
Age range: 1-99
Tour operated in: English ,Spanish
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Tour Overview
Explore Istanbul; where Asia meets to Europe and was capital for 3 different empires. Walk on the ancient street of historical peninsula and witness monuments bearing the traces of 3 different empires such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque and Hippodrome. Learn history about Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans and Modern Turks from your expert local guide. Take a photos from the best photo shoot points, experience shopping with locals in Grand Bazaar. Enjoy cruising on Bosphorus and watch tradational Turkish Dance Shows, taste typical Turkish food and enjoy panoramic view of Ottoman Mansions, Ortakaoy Mosque and Bosphorus Bridge.
Highlights
Blue Mosque- Hagia Sophia
- Spice Bazaar
- Cruising on Bosphorus
- Topkapi palace
- Grand Bazaar
Places You'll See
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Itinerary
Day 1
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Arrival Istanbul
Location: İstanbul
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Avicenna Hotel
Meals: No Meals
Upon arrival Istanbul Airport greeted by your driver and drive to your hotel. Check-in and rest of the day is yours to explore the city. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2
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Treasures of Istanbul
Location: İstanbul, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum, Hippodrome of Constantinople, The Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Avicenna Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Hagia Sophia; Meaning Divine Wisdom, Hagia Sophia was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. Today's Hagia Sophia was built by the Emperor Justinian in 537AD. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period. It was used as a church for 916 years and as a mosque for 481 years, In 1934, by the order of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk it was converted into a museum, and since it is open to visitors. Next; Topkapi Palace; As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years until the Dolmabahçe palace was built. In 1924 it was converted into a museum. Today it is famous with harem, royal treasury, and holy relics sections. Continue to with Hippodrome; Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held. Located in the heart of Sultanahmet surrounded by Blue mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi palace, today it is home to The Egyptian Obelisk (Dikilitaş), The Serpentine Column(Burma sütun), The Constantine Column and the German Fountain. Next, Blue Mosque; Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, it is located opposite the Hagia Sophia. Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome. Although it is officially called Sultanahmet Mosque, the name Blue Mosque was given to it by the visitors because of the amazing blue tiles decorating the interior walls. Next, Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the world. It was built between 1455-1461 by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror. Today, shops selling the same kind of merchandise tend to be congregated in their own streets or inns as it was in the original Ottoman system. At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul
Day 3
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Bosphorus Cruise&Spice Bazaar Tour
Location: İstanbul, Bosphorus, Mısır Çarşısı
Meals: Breakfast
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your half-day tour. Visit Spice Bazaar; Built-in 1664 it is on an ‘L’ shape with six gates. It was called Egyptian Bazaar during the ottoman period because shopkeepers used to sell herbs and spices brought throughout Egypt and Asia. Today still many spice shops and herb specialists are continuing their business there, You can get the mesmerising spice smells from a mile away. Next, Cruising on Bosphorus; where you will enjoy a magnificent view. Great history and beautiful nature. The Bosphorus divides EUROPE & ASIA geographically but connects culturally & historically. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion, you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, Rustem Pasa Mosque, Rumeli Fortress and further along with the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. This cruise will be highlights of your trip in Istanbul. At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel, take your luggage and drive you to Istanbul airport/bus station for your next destination. End of our service.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4* accommodation (BB)
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Meals – Half Board
Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Free wifi at the hotel
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Fully Guided
English speaking tour guide at tours
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Transfer services from/to Airports on a private basis
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Entrance Fees
Entry tickets to the historical sites
What's Not Included
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Drinks with Meals
Beverages with meal
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Personal Expenses
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Tip to Guide&Driver
Requirements
Camera
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Estambul
01-Jul-2020
Fantastic Istanbul
15-May-2020
3 Days Istanbul
22-May-2020
molto bella
04-May-2020
Muy buena experiencia
03-Jun-2020