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5 day(s)
Regular & Private
1-20 people
easy
Discover the wonders of Istanbul with TravelShop Booking’s exclusive 5-day Istanbul City Tour Package. This specially curated itinerary combines rich history, stunning architecture, scenic Bosphorus cruises, vibrant shopping experiences, and relaxing excursions to Istanbul’s iconic sites. Whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, immerse yourself in the city that bridges Europe and Asia, while enjoying a seamless and unforgettable travel experience.
Duration
5 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-20 people
Tour Code
BF5DSICTP
Departure Type
scheduled
Tour Category
Black Friday
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
11 - 99

Istanbul
Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey Istanbul Airport. Meet with TravelShop Booking staff and transfer to your hotel, Transfer from airport & check in to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Open buffet
breakfast included)
After
breakfast, we have Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be HIPPODROME. Ancient Hippodrome was the
scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius,
the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Than we will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE. Across
from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, it was 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. Our next see will be HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE. The Hagia
Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply
the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is the greatest surviving
example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000 years, it was once the largest
church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th century golden mosaics. Today
it is a mosque. You can see it from
outside. After
that see 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. You can
see it from outside. The
Basilica Cistern Museum is one
of the most important cultural assets where we can trace the traces of glorious
Istanbul history. With its 80,000-ton water storage capacity, Yerebatan
Cistern is the largest covered cistern in the city and stands out with more
reclaimed supporting elements compared to other covered cisterns. Covering an
area of approximately 10,000 square meters, this colossal structure has a
rectangular shape with a length of 140 meters and a width of 70 meters. You
can see it from outside. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
If you would like to visit with entrance below sites;
Topkapi
Palace Museum Entrance Fee. You pay the door price.
The Basilica Cistern Museum Entrance You
pay the door price.
Please Note: Please do not forget to carry Scarf with you because of visiting to Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.
(Open
buffet breakfast included)
Pick up at 08:30am from the hotel and depart for the
Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour. 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 Bosphorus 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, with Murti's Tour's local escort full of
knowledge about how to haggle the streets of Istanbul. The rest of the evening
is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Open
buffet breakfast included)
Enjoy a cruise in the Marmara Sea to Istanbul's famous
Prince's Islands. This is your opportunity to see Topkapi Palace, Leander's
Tower and Uskudar from the sea. Stop at Buyukada, the popular summer resort
with sandy beaches and pinewood scenery, once the pleasure island of Byzantine
Princes. During the Summer season, enjoy the magical atmosphere that the
Island's beach resort has to offer including many optional water sporting
activities. Tour the island with horse-drawn carriages before stopping for an
exquisite lunch at a fish restaurant. After your tour, we will transfer you
back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Open
buffet breakfast included)
After breakfast check out from
the hotel. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing
you in the future on another TravelShop Booking Tour. Have a safe trip back
home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking.
4 nights hotel in
Istanbul 5 Star Ramada By Wyndham Istanbul Pera or Similar
PS: If This
hotel list not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange
smilar other hotel for your group. If you prefer a Different category hotel,
there might be an additional cost
Professional
English-speaking tour guides
4 open buffet
breakfasts
Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul Airport
Transportation in a
fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
Return transfer to
Istanbul airport
Guided Istanbul
City Tour
Guided Istanbul
Bosphorus cruise and shopping tour
All
entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
International flights
Insurance: All types
Turkey entry visa
Personal expenses: Lunches, extras at hotel or additional
meals
Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers
Guided Istanbul Prince's Island Tour