JEWELS OF ISTANBUL

Departures: MONDAYS and THURSDAYS

Minimum 2 people

Day 1 – Istanbul

Arrival and welcome by our representative at Istanbul Airport. Transfer to the hotel.

OPTIONAL: Bosphorus Cruise by Night: Includes dinner, 2 local alcoholic drinks, a folklore show, and a DJ.

Day 2 – Istanbul (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your guide in the hotel lobby to begin the tour, Istanbul between Asia and Europe. Start the day with a visit to the colorful and aromatic Spice Bazaar, also known as the Egyptian Bazaar. It specializes in typical products such as sweets, nuts, and spices. Then, at the Eminönü port, you will board the boat for a cruise through the Bosphorus, the strait that separates the two continents, Asia and Europe. From the sea, you will enjoy panoramic views of both continental shores. The beautiful Ottoman villas, the palaces of Dolmabahce, Ciragan, and Beylerbeyi, the Rumeli Hisari fortress, the Maiden's Tower, etc. Upon returning to shore, transfer to the hotel.

Day 3 – Istanbul (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day for personal activities.

OPTIONAL: Ottoman and Byzantine Tour: Visiting the old city where the most outstanding Ottoman and Byzantine monuments are concentrated. We will begin with a visit to the ancient Roman Hippodrome, where the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpent Column, and the German Fountain stand out. Afterward, we will visit the famous Blue Mosque, the most important mosque in Istanbul and, until 2016, the only one in the world with six minarets. We will continue with a panoramic tour to take photos of the world-famous Hagia Sophia, a symbol of Istanbul and one of the masterpieces of Byzantine art. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 (which you can enter on your own later). We will also visit Topkapi Palace, the famous and gigantic complex from which the Ottoman Empire was ruled for almost 400 years. Finally, your guide will take you to the Grand Bazaar. Free time for shopping.

Day 4 – Istanbul - Return (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport.

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