Istanbul - Arrival Day

Istanbul - Welcome to Turkey’s Istanbul Airport. Meet with the staff and transfer to your hotel. Transfer from the airport and check in to your hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Istanbul City Tour

Sultanahmet - Begin with TOPKAPI PALACE, the grand palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries. Explore the robes worn by the sultans and their families, the renowned jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, and the Holy Mantle, which enshrines relics of the Prophet Mohammed. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE, located across from St. Sophia and built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE due to its stunning interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. HIPPODROME, the ancient site of chariot races, features three monuments: the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine. Then, proceed to the Grand Spice Bazaar, which offers a unique atmosphere and reasonable prices for shopping for a variety of exotic spices and herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as ceramic handicrafts, all-natural olive oil, soaps, and many other goods in souvenir shops and stores. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour

Istanbul - Depart for the Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour. BOSPHORUS BY BOAT is a traditional excursion along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. View Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park is Ciragan Palace, with 300 meters of its marble facade facing the shore. RUMELI FORTRESS, built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 before the conquest of Istanbul, was completed in just four months to control and protect the famous Bosphorus passage. It is one of the most exquisite examples of military architecture worldwide. BEYLERBEYI PALAS, the summer residence of Ottoman sultans, remains in its original renovated splendor, featuring original antique furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian side of Istanbul. BOSPHORUS BRIDGE offers a unique opportunity to step from one continent (Asia) to another (Europe). CAMLICA HILL is the highest point in Istanbul. SHOPPING TOUR. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

OPTIONAL Istanbul Prince’s Island Tour

Istanbul - Enjoy a cruise on the Marmara Sea to Istanbul’s renowned Prince’s Islands. This is a chance to view Topkapi Palace, Leander’s Tower, and Uskudar from the sea. Stop at Buyukada, a popular summer resort with sandy beaches and pinewood scenery, once the pleasure island of Byzantine Princes. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

OPTIONAL Istanbul (Vialand) Tour

Istanbul - After breakfast, depart for the Isfanbul Tour, Turkey’s first modern theme park, located in the Eyup district of Istanbul. The complex spans 600,000 m2 and features over 50 attractions, including a 110 km/h fast-launched roller coaster, a water coaster combining a roller coaster experience with a water ride, and a family coaster. Other attractions include a rapid river ride, drop tower, dark ride, and more. For children, there is a carousel, playgrounds, mini-cars, and 3D movies. The park’s theme reflects daily life in old Istanbul and also includes a large shopping center next to the park. Isfanbul is designed with different areas to cater to guests of all ages and preferences, allowing easy access to any variety of fun within the park. Return to the hotel around 16:30. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Istanbul - End of Tour

Istanbul - After breakfast, check out from the hotel. We hope your tour was memorable and look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Have a safe journey home, and thank you for choosing us.

• Professional English-speaking tour guides
• 5 nights hotel accommodation in Istanbul
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
• Hotel Room Taxes
• All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
• Guided Istanbul City Tour
• Breakfast
• Guided Istanbul Bosphorus cruise and shopping tour
• Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul Airport
• Return transfer to Istanbul airport

• International flights
• Turkey entry visa
• Insurance: All types
• City tax
• Tipping
• Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
• Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.