Tour Descriptions

Turkey:Turkey is famous for a diverse set of both oriental and European elements — from the traditional Turkish tea to the majestic Hagia Sophia. It’s also famous for its carpets, hammam and bazaars, destinations like Istanbul and Cappadocia, and sweet treats like Turkish delights and baklava. Turkey is a large peninsula that bridges the continents of Europe and Asia. Turkey is surrounded on three sides by the Black Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Aegean Sea. Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey, is built on land in the Bosporus seaway.

Tour Highlights

Attractions
Istanbul - Jewel Tour - Hagia Sophia - Topkapi Palace – Hippodrome - Dolmabahce Palace - Rustem Pasha Mosque - Ortakoy District - Galata Tower - Galata Bridge - Blue Mosque
Hotels
4 Star and above
Tour Specialty
Airport to Airport Services
Tours and transfers
Private
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Tour Details

Day 1

Arrive Istanbul – Transfer

Welcome to Istanbul. Our driver will meet with you at the airport. You will be transferred to your hotel. Check in Time is after 2 Pm.

Day 2

Old City Tour by Walk – Full Day Guided Tour

After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome. Smart Tips: Old city is a walking Tour, please be sure that you put on casual shoes.The scarf requires for ladies to visit the mosques. Overnight Istanbul

Day 3

Jewels of Istanbul – Full Day Guided Tour

After you meet with your guide at the hotel you will visit; Dolmabahce Palace, a blend of various European architectural styles, was built between 1843 - 1856 by Karabet Balyan, the court architect of Sultan Abdulmecid. The three –storied palace built on a symmetrical plan has 285 rooms and 43 halls. The palace has survived intact with its original decorations, furniture and the silk carpets and curtains. Its surpasses all other palaces in the world in wealth and magnificence. Then your guide will take you to one of the mosque which was built by Master Architect Sinan, Rustem Pasha Mosque. The Rüstem Pasha Mosque was unique among Sinan’s many mosques for its lavishly decorated, tiled interior. Rüstem Pasha may have ordered the mosque’s characteristic ?znik tiles in order to support court designer Kara Memi, who was known for elegant floral designs. After lunch you will join regular boat trip on the bosphorus An amazing cruise between the two continents, EUROPE and ASIA, along the Bosphorus by the Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi Palaces, wooden villas and mansions. THE RUMELI FORTRESS(FROM THE SEA) (NO INTERIOR VISIT) Istanbul had been besieged many times before Mehmet the Conquer took the city in 1453,but it managed to defend itself with the help of the Roman city walls. At the end of the tour you will have time to do shopping in Spice Market which is one of the largest bazaars in the city. Located in the Eminönü quarter of the Fatih district, it is the most famous covered shopping complex after the Grand Bazaar.

Day 4

Explore Istanbul Tour – Full Day Guided Tour

After breakfast depart for Golden Horn and Galata Bridge. You will take walk on Istanbul’s great road. Next stop is Galata Tower which is one of the oldest and the most important towers in the world. First time built by Byzantium in 507. The first man who flew in history , in 17th century, Hezarfen Ahmet Celebi, put wooden wings to his arms and flew from Galata Tower to Uskudar. Its worth to climb to top of the tower for amazing Golden Horn view. After Galata tower next stop is the heart of modern Istanbul which is Taksim Square & Istiklal Street (Independence Street). A nostalgic tram runs from the square along the street. Today Taksim & Istiklal are the most important social place in Istanbul. Its famed for restaurants, bars, shops, street sellers ( sell chestnut during winter and mussel all year long ) and street performers. Finally visit Ortakoy District which has one of the most beautiful view of Istanbul, right under the first Bosphorus Bridge. You can eat very nice Jacket Potato over there. Overnight Istanbul

Day 5

Departure from Turkey

Breakfast in the Hotel. Check out and transfer to the airport. Hotel check out time is 12:00 PM as latest. Please note that this itinerary is a suggestion, and you can modify it based on your preferences and the available time. Also, make sure to check the opening hours and availability of attractions and flights before finalizing your plans.