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Day 1: Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul and
met on arrival by NEW DEAL TRAVEL. Transfer to your hotel.
Check in and overnight 1.
Day 2: Istanbul
(B + L)
After berakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel @
08:30 and visiting,
Hagia Sophia:
The former spiritual heart of the Byzantine Empire,
considered to be the 8th Wonder of the World, Hagia Sophia
is now a museum.
* Hagia Sophia
is closed on Mondays, so on that day we visit the Kariye
(Chora) Museum, a former church which houses the most
important surviving Byzantine mosaics and frescoes in the
world.
The Blue Mosque:
Dating from the 17th century, an
architectural masterpiece famed for its exquisite blue tiles
and six elegant minarets.
The Museum of
Turkish and Islamic Arts:
The former palace of Ibrahim Pasha, it now
exhibits an extensive collection of nomadic art and
ethnography, providing a rich glimpse into the traditional
Turkish lifestyle.
The Hippodrome: Once the
site of Roman chariot racing and Janissary uprisings, this
historic square also contains an Egyptian Obelisk, the
Serpentine Column from the Temple of Apollo at Delphi and
ornamental fountain presented to the Sultan by German
Emperor Wilhelm II.
The Grand Bazaar:
An exotic maze of narrow alleys, stunning
architectural details and hundreds of shops selling a rich
assortment of handmade carpets, gold, silver, leather and
other precious goods.
Topkapi Palace:
The seat of Ottoman power for three centuries
and imperial residence of the Sultans, the Palace also
houses one of the world's most extensive collections of
Chinese and Japanese porcelain, religious artifacts, and
other priceless relics.
The Treasury Section of Topkapi Palace:
An exhibition of the precious
personal belongings of members of the Ottoman dynasty.
Suleymaniye Mosque:
Overlooking the Golden Horn a short distance from
Sultanahmet, this mosque complex once included a soup
kitchen, hammam, caravanserai and primary school.
The Golden Horn:
A drive along the Golden Horn past Roman land
walls and Byzantine churches.
End of the tour transfer
back to your hotel and overnight 2.
Day 3: ISTANBUL
(B + L)
After breakfast
you will be picked up from your hotel and
visiting,
After a brief visit to the 17th century
Spice Bazaar*,
the second largest covered bazaar in Istanbul, we embark on
a cruise up the
Bosphorus,
the legendary strait separating Europe and Asia. We cruise
past the
Dolmabahce
and
Beylerbeyi Palaces,
wooden 19th century seafront mansions, picturesque villages
and modern pleasure palaces, disembarking at the mouth of
the
Black Sea.
We then drive along the strait to the
Camlica Hill:
The highest point in Istanbul, commanding a panoramic view
of the city.
Beylerbeyi Palace:
We take a short drive to the 19th century
summer palace of the Sultans in the Bosphorus village of
Beylerbeyi. Completed in 1865, the palace has 24 rooms and
six large halls.
End of the tour transfer
back to your hotel and overnight 3.
Day 4: ISTANBUL (B)
Breakfast & Check out from the hotel. Transfers to airport
for departure.
(NOT: If you inquire
transfer back to airport or extend the accomodation, please advice
us.)
Tour Includes
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Transport in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
o Pick up from airport.
o 2 Full day tour of Istanbul
o Professional tour guide in the tour
o 3 nights accommodation
o 3 breakfast, 2 lunches
o All entrance fees
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GENERAL INFORMATION & CONDITIONS
We kindly
request our
guests to be
ready 10
minutes
before
departure
time,
30%
discount for
children
below the
age 7, free
for the ages
0-2.
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