City of Sultans - 4 Days

Turkey
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Istanbul - Visit Sultanahmet (Old Istanbul), Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, Explore the Egyptian Spice Market and the Grand Bazaar, Cruise along the Bosphorus Strait, Beyerbeyi Palace and Buyuk Camilica - Marvel at the views from the city's highest vantage point

Departure dates

From 2024-08-31 to 2026-01-01

What's included

Breakfast daily and 2 lunches.
3 nights 3 star hotel.
Guided sightseeing - Istanbul sights* on days 2 and 3, plus a leisurely cruise along the Bosphorus.
*Please note: Your guided sightseeing may be conducted with other passengers (private touring is available upon request for an additional cost).
English speaking, degree qualified Turkish tour guides on days 2 and 3.
Entrance fees to all included sites.
Airport arrival transfer on day 1.
All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles.

Itinerary / more information

  • Day 1, Istanbul
    Welcome to Turkey! Arrive Istanbul airport and transfer to your hotel in Sultanahmet. Rest of day free.
    No meals included.
    Day 2, Istanbul
    This morning embark upon a fully guided tour of the only city that spans two continents, Europe and Asia. Before lunch, visit the Hippodrome area - famed as the centre of Byzantine life for 1000 years and of Ottoman life for another 400! Continuing, explore the stunning Blue Mosque and the exterior of the Hagia Sophia, built by Emperor Justinian. Once a church, then a mosque, today it is a museum. After lunch, visit Topkapi Palace, residence of the sultans for almost 4 centuries and finally the Grand Bazaar, (if open) housing some 4000 stalls selling a wide range of goods including gold, carpets, leather, clothing and Turkish handicrafts.
    1 breakfast, 1 lunch, no dinner included.
    Day 3, Istanbul
    Today, visit the Egyptian Spice market (stock up on bargain saffron, spices and Turkish Delight here) before enjoying a cruise on the Bosphorus - the body of water that separates European Istanbul from Asian Istanbul. Later, visit the Beyerbeyi Palace in all its sultanate splendour and take in the stunning views atop the city's highest point - Buyuk Camlica. Return to your hotel and spend the remains of the day at leisure.
    1 breakfast, 1 lunch, no dinner included.
    Day 4, Istanbul
    Arrangements end after breakfast.
    1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
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