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Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. It's such a pleasure to explore Istanbul, its unique attractions and historical places. It's your turn to discover Istanbul and its world-famous historical places. Unique holiday experience. Istanbul unifies the cultures from Greece, Italy and beautiful Turkey with the symbols of the crescent and the Star through centuries.
DEPARTURE | Hotel or Residence |
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DEPARTURE TIME | 7:30 AM |
Return TIme | 5:00 PM |
Dress Code | Casual |
Package Cost includes
- 5 Nights on Bed and Breakfast accommodation
- 3 meals on tours
- Excursion and sightseeing tours on shared basis
- Return Airport Transfer
- COVID-19 Precautions and Sanitization
- 1 Hand Sanitizer per person per trip
- VAT, Taxes and service charge
- Government taxes, Service charge and Vat
Package Cost excludes
- City Tax to Be Paid Directly
- Visa and flights
- Anything not mentioned in the above Inclusions
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DAY 1: ARRIVAL INTO ISTANBUL
- Arrive at Istanbul International Airport (IST/SAW). Meet & Greet by our Driver/Guide at the Airport. Transfer to your respective choice of hotel
- Overnight stay in Istanbul
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DAY 2: ISTANBUL OTTOMAN RELICS AND BYZANTIUM TOUR WITH LUNCH
- Dig deeper into the events that shaped Istanbul over the course of more than 1,500 years on a 6 to 7 hour tour of Old Town. Significant to both the Byzantines and Ottomans, begin with a visit to the world-famous Hagia Sophia Museum. Other itinerary highlights include the Grand Bazaar, Hippodrome, and Topkapi Palace. Live narration from your guide coupled with a leisurely pace ensure that you enjoy an immersive experience at each location.
- Enjoy lunch at a traditional Turkish restaurant in a small personalized group
- After lunch, visit the UNESCO listed Topkapi Palace
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DAY 3: BOSPHORUS CRUISE & TWO CONTINENTS TOUR WITH LUNCH
- Discover the best of Istanbul on a full-day tour that covers the city by land and boat. Highlights include; Spice Bazaar, Rustem Pasha Mosque, Dolmabahce Palace and the vibrant Ortakoy district.
- Relax as you sightsee on the Bosphorus River, have lunch with a view on Camlica Hill, and cross the Bosphorus Bridge - which links the continents of Europe and Asia. Hear informative commentary from your guide throughout the day
- Full-day small-group tour of Istanbul with Bosphorus River cruise. Check out the spices, fresh fish, flowers and more in the Spice Market.
- Admire the beauty of Rustem Pasha Mosque and Dolmabahce Palace. Take in the cosmopolitan Ortakoy district
- Admire waterfront sights from the Bosphorous River cruise, which passes Beylerbeyi Palace, Ciragan Palace, Rumeli Fortress and more. Marvel at panoramic views of Istanbul from Camlica Hill
- Your tour includes an informative guide, cruise, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off
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DAY 4: PRINCES ISLAND TOUR FROM ISTANBUL WITH LUNCH
- Experience the serenity of the biggest Princes Island in Turkey, Buyukada, on this full-day guided tour from Istanbul
- After traversing the Sea of Marmara by boat, arrive on the quaint island to spend time exploring by horse-drawn carriage. On Buyukada, learn about the island's history from your guide, and enjoy ample time to lounge on its beautiful beaches
- Full-day trip from Istanbul to Buyukada by boat. Marvel at top Istanbul sights like Topkapi Palace and Kiz Kulesi
- Spend time at leisure on the largest of the Princes' Islands and embrace laid-back island life. Explore Buyukada by horse-drawn carriage and admire the island's Ottoman-era mansions. Listen as your guide explains on the island's history and learn of its role as a place of exile for banished Turkish Aristocrats
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned coach
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DAY 5: FREE DAY AT YOUR LEISURE
- Free day to enjoy this bustling city at your own convenience and comfort
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DAY 6: DEPARTURE FROM ISTANBUL
- Morning Breakfast. Day free until time to be transferred to Istanbul International Airport (IST/SAW)