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5 day(s)
Regular & Private
1-40 people
easy
Experience the very best of Istanbul in just five unforgettable days! This group tour blends rich history, vibrant culture, scenic beauty, and festive nightlife. Cruise along the legendary Bosphorus, uncover the treasures of the Old City with its Byzantine and Ottoman relics, shop in colorful bazaars, and enjoy an elegant Bosphorus Gala Dinner Cruise with live entertainment. Perfect for first-time visitors and group travelers seeking a deep yet leisurely introduction to Istanbul
Duration
5 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-40 people
Tour Code
I5DBCOCGD
Departure Type
scheduled
Tour Category
Culture & Historical
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
11 - 99

İstanbul
İstanbul
( Dinner included)
After your arrival to Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) ,
we will meet you in front of the exit gate at the international terminal ; with
a sign bearing your name and transfer you to your hotel in Old City area
(Sultanahmet). You will have free time in the afternoon depending on your
arrival time. It is possible to include some tours on this day if you are
arriving in the morning. Overnight accommodation in Istanbul
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 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.
(Breakfast,
Lunch, and Dinner
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. Dinner at Indian restaurant and
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.
(Breakfast
and Dinner included)
First, spend your
day relaxing and shopping before an unforgettable evening on the Bosphorus.
Between 19:00 and 20:00 – We’ll pick you up from your hotel and transfer
you to our yacht for a night of dining and entertainment.
Entertainment
Program:
Turkish Classic
Dinner Music
Belly Dancing Show
Anatolian Folk Dances
Turkish Romany Dance
DJ Music
12:00 AM – After the dinner and show cruise, return to your hotel with
wonderful memories.
(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 - Central Palace Hotel
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
Meals mentioned in the itinerary
Arrival airport
transfer from Istanbul or Saw Airport
Transportation in a
fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
Return transfer to
Istanbul or Saw airport
Guided Istanbul City Tour
Gala Dinner (Bosphorus Dinner Cruise )
Guided Istanbul Bosphorus cruise and shopping tour
Guided Bursa Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
2 Daily 0,5 Water
Hotel Taxed
International flights
Insurance: All types
Turkey entry visa
Personal expenses: Lunches, extras at hotel or additional
meals
Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers