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: Ottoman & Byzantine Relics 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 1550, the
mosque was completed in 1557, 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: Bosphorus Cruise and Dolmabahce 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. Setting off on a short drive to Eminonu. We first visit
the Egyptian Market (Spice Bazaar) built in 1664, the perfect place to shop for herbal medicine, Turkish
Delight (Lokum), spices, teas and many other flavours. After this we will then embark on to
the Bosphorus ferry for a Cruise on the Bosphorus. During the cruise you will see the
city from a different perspective, the old wooden villas, Rumeli Fortress(15th century)
which is a military architectural master piece,
Ortakoy Mosque, both bridges linking Asia & Europe. After the cruise continue on land
to visit Camlica
Hill for 360° panoramic views over the city & driving back to Europe over the Bosphorus
Bridgewe visit
Dolmabahce Palace, with more than 340 rooms & 8 Turkish Baths the Imperial Residence
of the last 6 Sultans, is sure to fascinate its visitors. At the end of the tour the guide will take
you back to your hotel, evening at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 4: Departure Transfer
Breakfast at hotel, check out and transfer to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Note: if you need any other services such as extra nights accommodation or flights e.t.c , this can be arranged for an additional fee .
