Discovery of Istanbul
- Duration 5 days
- Cost from $803 pp
5 Days Istanbul Tour
Napoleon said: If the world were a country, Istanbul would be the capital. In this world, it is difficult to find another city like Istanbul. After nearly 3,000 years of political, military, and religious competition, from Byzantium, Constantinople, and then to Istanbul, it has integrated every cultural change into its bloodline and become a vibrant new city always showing the charm of collision and fusion.
Highlights
- Enjoy spectacular sceneries while cruising on the Bosphorus Strait
- Take in the profound history of Istanbul by visiting Topkapi Palace
- Explore the world’s oldest Covered Bazaar and marvel at Istanbul’s largest mosque
Our private trips are fully customizable and can start on any date.
Detailed Itinerary
Welcome to Istanbul! Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Istanbul.
%2f20220412100607_1.jpg)
Things to do for today: Bosphorus Cruise (1-hour) , Rumeli Fortress , Spice market
Start the day with a 1-hour cruise on the Bosphorus Strait which connects the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara for spectacular sceneries of Europe on one side and Asia on the other side. Later on, proceed to visit the Rumeli Fortress standing on the European side of the narrowest part of Bosphorus Strait and having helped Turkish conquer Istanbul from the Byzantine Empire. Finally, catch local life and feel the city’s vibrant pulse at an exotic spice market dating back to the 15th century.
Things to do for today: Topkapi Palace , Imperial Harem , Hagia Sophia , Blue Mosque , Basilica Cistern (closed for pandemic rules temporarily) , Hippodrome
Take in the profound history of Istanbul by visiting Topkapi Palace and discover the most inaccessible Imperial Harem for a glimpse into the extravagant life of the Sultan and his huge family. Afterwards, marvel at Hagia Sophia which links the civilizations of Classical Ages and the Middle Ages, admire the Blue Mosque, discover the Basilica Cistern, and finally stop at the Hippodrome of Constantinople, the sporting and social center of Constantinople in the Byzantine era. Walking on the square, you can see the Obelisk of Thutmose III from ancient Egypt and the Serpentine Column from ancient Greek.
Things to do for today: Islamic Art Museum , Grand Bazaar (closed on Sundays) , Mosque complex of Suleiman the Magnificent
Today, you will immerse in the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum to see some major ethnographic textiles, explore the world's oldest Covered Bazaar and enjoy some shopping opportunities, stop to see the imposing Dolmabace Palace, and then take a relaxing walk along the old streets and trade areas until to the Mosque Complex of Suleiman the Magnificent – the largest and most striking mosque in Istanbul.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Istanbul International Airport for your departure flight.
What’s Included
- Accommodation with daily breakfast.
- Meals as specified in the itinerary. B stands for Breakfast, L for Lunch and D for Dinner.
- Flights/trains/boat listed in itinerary
- Pick up and drop off service
- Sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary.
- Admission fees.
- Daily bottle water on sightseeing days
- English speaking service.
- Service charge of the planning, handling, operational and communication charges.
Featured Hotels
| Istanbul | Dosso Dossi Hotel Old City |
4 star
|
|---|
