Day 1
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Istanbul
Arrival to Istanbul IST or SAW Airport. Meeting by our English-speaking assistant and transfer to your hotel. Check-in. Free time. Overnight in Istanbul (No Meals) |
Day 2
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Istanbul
Depart for Full-Day Old City Tour. Tour of "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled. Hagia Sophia, the Church of Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. Blue Mosque (the mosque visited from outside on Friday mornings because of noon prayer) facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome. Then visit Topkapi Palace, one of the biggest museum of Turkey and the Balkan Peninsula. Then visit Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir. Overnight in Istanbul (Breakfast-Lunch) |
Day 3
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Istanbul
Free day at the leisure. Overnight in Istanbul (Breakfast) |
Day 4
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Istanbul - Fly Home
Check-out from hotel. Drive to Istanbul IST or Sabiha Gokcen SAW Airport. Return flight to your home. |
Istanbul : Crowne Plaza Old City or similar 5 star hotel