IS-2 Tour of Istanbul II
Blue Mosque, Hippodromme, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace,
Beylerbeyi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar,
Bosphorus Cruise
EURO 345.00 per person in twin room
EURO 405.00 single room
EURO 335.00 per person in triple room
Departure on April 19 Duration:
02 nights/03 days
19 April 2010 Monday Izmir to Istanbul
Drive to Izmir Airport for an early morning flight to Istanbul.
We drive to the pier where we will take a boat for a cruise on the Bosphorus.
Spice Bazaar is a covered market where sweet smelling dried fruits, herbs,
species and sweets such as Turkish delight are found.
We then walk across the road and board our boat for our cruise. During the
cruise, we will see a magnificent view and many historical buildings located on
both sides of this narrow passage.
We land up to the north of the Bosphorus and we then drive back to the old city
to visit the Spice Bazaar and Topkapi Palace.
Overnight in Istanbul.
20 April 2010 Tuesday Istanbul
This
morning, we first drive to the Hippodromme which was built during the
Roman period as the stadium of the ancient city. Then, we continue to the Blue
Mosque. Built in the 17C, this structure was completed in seven years only.
Our next stop this morning will be Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya) Museum. One of
the oldest buildings in the city, Hagia Sophia was built as a church and
following the conquest of Istanbul, it was converted into a mosque. Today, it is
used as a museum.
We then continue to the Grand Bazaar.
After the lunch break, we drive to Camlica Hill located on the Asian side
where we will enjoy a magnificent view of Istanbul.
We finally visit Beylerbeyi Palace, a 19C palace on the Bosphorus shore
built for the Sultan.
Return to the hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
21 April 2010 Wednesday Departure
Your transfer from your hotel to the airport can be arranged separately.
This package includes:
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Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
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02 nights accommodation at a four star hotel
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All Breakfasts
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English speaking guidance
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Museum admission fees
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Local taxes
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Internal flight; Izmir to Istanbul
Please note 10 participants min. required to operate this excursion
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