4 DAY SPECIAL ISTANBUL CITY TOUR

4-DAY SPECIAL ISTANBUL CITY TOUR ITINERARY: 

Day 1: Istanbul - Arrival Day 

Welcome to Turkey Istanbul Airport. Meet and Greet at Istanbul Airport and transfer to your hotel, Transfer from the airport & check in to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2: Istanbul City Tour

(Very rich continental open buffet Breakfast included)

After breakfast, we have Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be to HIPPODROME. Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Then we will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE. Across from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, it was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet and is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Our next visit will be to HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE. The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is the greatest surviving example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000 years, it was once the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th-century golden mosaics. Today it is a mosque. Lunch break at 13:00 pm. After lunch, Murtis Tour will take you to the ASIL EFENDI which is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will find; Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all-natural olive oil, soaps, and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. After the tour returns back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Note: Please do not forget to carry a Scarf with you because of visiting to Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Mosque.  

Day 3: Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour

(Very rich continental open buffet Breakfast included)

Pick up at 08:30 from the hotel and depart for the Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour. BOSPHORUS BY BOAT is a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion, you will see the magnificent sights of the following attractions from your boat. See Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of its marble facade faces the shore. At Ortakoy a great variety of artists gather every Sunday to display their work along the street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque, and a synagogue existing side by side for centuries. RUMELI FORTRESS Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul was completed in only four months to control and protect the infamous Bosphorus passage. It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture anywhere in the world. BEYLERBEYI PALAS (PALACE) The summer residence of Ottoman sultans exists in its original renovated glory featuring original antique furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian side of Istanbul. BOSPHORUS BRIDGE enjoys a unique chance to step from one continent (Asia) to another (Europe) CAMLICA HILL is the highest point in Istanbul. At the top of it you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosphorus from the beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional Turkish Ottoman style. SHOPPING TOUR (after the cruise) Experience the traditional silk weaving skills of Turkish women at the carpet weaving courses provided by The Ministry of National Education. You will get the opportunity to see jewelry, a handcrafts center, and a modern leatherwear show. Enjoy the experience of shopping whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen, with Murti's Tour's local escort full of knowledge about how to haggle the streets of Istanbul. The rest of the evening is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.  
 

Day 4: Istanbul - End of Tour

(Very rich continental open buffet Breakfast included)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Turkey Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Turkey.  

4 DAY SPECIAL ISTANBUL CITY TOUR INCLUDES:

1. Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul Airport
2. 3 nights’ hotel accommodation at The Central Palace Hotel in Istanbul
3. 3 open buffet very rich continental breakfasts
4. Guided Istanbul City Tour
5. Guided Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour
6. All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
7. Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
8. Professional English-speaking tour guides
9. Return transfer to Istanbul Airport

Note: Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays, Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, and Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. If your tour is on one of these days, we would offer you to visit Underground Cistern instead of Hagia Sophia and Topkapi palace museum, instead of Grand Baazar, you will visit Spice Bazaar.

TOUR EXCLUDES:

1. International flights
2. City tax
3. Turkey entry visa
4. Personal expenses: Lunches, extras at the hotel or additional meals
5. Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers
6. Guided Istanbul Prince's Island Tour
7. Istanbul (Vialand) Tour
8. Guided Miniaturk Museum and Shopping Tour
9. Guided Istanbul Aquarium Tour
10. Insurance: All types