Day
1: Arrival in Istanbul
Upon arrival to Istanbul Ataturk Airport & clearing customs, you will be met by one of our staff at the exit gate of arrivals hall & transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure (as per your flight arrival time). Overnight in Istanbul.
Day
2: Imperial Istanbul Tour
After breakfast at the hotel meet with guide to depart on a full day tour to explore some of the most
important sights in Istanbul.Visiting Haghia
Sophia Museum: Haghia Sophia was built at the command of Emperor Justinian in the years 532
to 537. The courtyard of Haghia Sophia harbors a number of minor but fascinating Ottoman structures. Blue
Mosque: Its magnificent series of domes and semi-domes, its six slender minarets sprouting from
the corners of the mosque. Hippodrome
and Obelisk: The ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races and the centre of Byzantine
civil life, stood in the open space in front of the Blue Mosque. Grand
Bazaar: The Grand Bazaar was built at the command of Fatih Mehmet shortly after the Conquest.
It contains 4,399 shops, 2,195 workshops, 497 stalls and 18 fountains. Topkapi Palace, Imperial residence
of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc... Suleymaniye
Mosque:
Suleymaniye is without question one of the greatest works of its architect, Sinan. Begun in 1,550, the
mosque was completed in 1,557, with two more years required in order to finish the entire complex. After
the tour, return to hotel with the evening at your leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3: Day at leisure
in Istanbul (B)
Breakfast at hotel, check out. This where the tour shall end.
Note : if you need any other services such as extra nights accommodation or airport transfers e.t.c , this can be arranged for an additional fee.
