4 Days
40
Bus
2090 AED
Famous worldwide for historical sites, ruins, parks, museums, beautiful climate, one can spend an entire lifetime in Istanbul. The city is acknowledged for mosques, bazaar and lavish living and considered as melting pot of rich culture and history, we present you Istanbul in a unique way.
PRICING | PER ADULT ON TWIN SHARING | PER CHILD WITH BED | PER CHILD NO BED (below 6 years) |
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STARTING FROM | AED 2090* | AED 1730* | AED 1030* |
On arrival, meet at Istanbul Airport and transfer to hotel. Check-in at 1400 hrs (breakfast not included). Rest of the day at the hotel free for leisure.
Overnight at Istanbul
Full day Istanbul old city tour, we begin our tour from Hippodrome, the stadium of ancient Byzantium, held 100.000 spectators and featured objects from all corners of the empire. Next we visit the Blue Mosque, which owes its name to the exquisite tiles adorning its interior. Dating from the 17th century, it is the only imperial Mosque with six minarets. Then we will visit Hagia Sophia which was built by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD this church is one of the marvels of world architecture. Its massive dome dominates the skyline of old Istanbul. It is famed for its mosaics, including glittering portraits of emperors and empresses. Before lunch we will visit Grand Bazaar which was the commercial heart of the old city and its 4.000 shops are full of treasures – including carpets and kilims, silks, jewelry, ceramics, icons and leather goods. Free time for Lunch break at a local restaurant. After lunch we will continue with Sultan Tombs. There are five tombs of Ottoman Sultans within the graveyard at Hagia Sophia. The final visit will be to Topkapi Palace which, from the 15th to 19th century, was the principle residence of the Ottoman Sultans. Return to the hotel.
Overnight at Istanbul
Meal: Breakfast
Half day afternoon Bosphorus cruise, we embark on a cruise along the Bosphorus, the beautiful strait that divides Europe from Asia. Winding between wooded hills, it is lined with mosques, castles, 19th century mansions, picturesque villages and extravagant baroque places of the late Ottoman Sultans.
Overnight at Istanbul
Meal: Breakfast
Check out and transfer to Istanbul Airport
Meal: Breakfast