Pocket Friendly: 5 Day Istanbul Tour Valid from June-31 Oct14 (From 4 star R12 525 per person sharing, From 4 star R14 715 per person single) Incl. Flights on Turkish Airlines, Airport taxes of R3950, return airport transfers in Istanbul, 4 nights at a 4 star Hotel with breakfast daily, guided Istanbul City Tour, Bosphorus Cruise and shopping tour, transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach, Professional English-speaking tour guides. 5 DAYS ISTANBUL CITY TOUR Day 1 - Istanbul - Arrival Day: Welcome to Turkey! You will be met and transferred to your hotel for check in. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 2 - Istanbul City Tour: (Breakfast included) You will be collected from the hotel at 08:30am for a day tour of old Istanbul city. TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle & enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. You will then be taken to the GRAND COVERED BAZAAR. In this labyrinth of streets and passages there are more than 4,000 shops with each trade having its own area: the goldsmiths street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as hand painted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brassware and trays, water ewers, onyx-ware and meerschaum pipes. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Free Evening and optional Istanbul Evening Shows or Bosphorus Dinner Cruise including traditional Turkish entertainment and dinner. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 3 - Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour: (Breakfast included), Collection time at 08:30am from the hotel and then depart for the Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour. Visit the SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar) The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice. BOSPHORUS BY BOAT a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will see the magnificent sights of the following attractions from your boat. See Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of its marble facade faces the shore. At Ortakoy a great variety of artists gather every Sunday to display their work along the street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a synagogue existing side by side for centuries. RUMELI FORTRESS Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul was completed in only four months to control and protect the infamous Bosphorus passage. It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture anywhere in the world. BEYLERBEYI PALAS (PALACE) The summer residence of Ottoman sultans exists in its original renovated glory featuring original antique furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian side of Istanbul. BOSPHORUS BRIDGE enjoy a unique chance to step from one continent (Asia) to another (Europe). CAMLICA HILL the highest point in Istanbul. At the top of it you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosporus from the beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional Turkish Ottoman style. SHOPPING TOUR (after cruise) Experience the traditional silk weaving skills of Turkish women at the carpet weaving courses provided by The Ministry of National Education. You will get the opportunity to see jewellery, handcrafts centre and a modern leatherwear show. Enjoy the experience of shopping whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen. The rest of the evening is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 4 - Istanbul - Free Day: (Breakfast included), Day at leisure! The day is yours to explore Istanbul city, go shopping in the local markets, or enjoy one of the many day trips on offer. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 5 - Istanbul - End of Tour (Breakfast included), Today you will check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport for your return flight.
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