Home / Europe, Turkey Tours / City Sightseeing
1 day(s)
Regular & Private
1-40 people
easy
Discover the vibrant blend of history, culture, breathtaking landscapes, and thrilling entertainment in Istanbul with this 5-day tour package. Explore the city's rich heritage, sail along the Bosphorus, relax on the scenic Prince’s Island, experience the excitement of Isfanbul (Vialand), and immerse yourself in history at the Golden Horn & Miniatürk Museum. This package is designed to provide a perfect balance of sightseeing, shopping, and leisure.
Duration
1 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-40 people
Tour Code
IF5DTTI
Departure Type
guaranteed
Tour Category
City Sightseeing
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
11 - 99

İstanbul
İstanbul
Pick up at 09:00am from your
hotel for the full day tour of old Istanbul city. Our first visit will be to 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. Then 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
visit will be to 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. Lunch
break at 1:00 pm. After lunch, you will be taken to Exotic Spices and
Herbs, Turkish Baklava, delicious fresh Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts
and fruits, souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all
naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores.
After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.
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.
Hagia Sophia Museum Entrance Fee. 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.
Please Note: Please do not forget to carry a headscarf
with you for the visit to religious places such as Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
Mosque.
Pick up at 08:30 am 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
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.
After breakfast at 09.00 am we depart for Isfanbul Tour
that is Turkey’s first modern theme park, is located in Eyup district in
Istanbul. The complex is settled on 600.000 m2 with more than 50 attractions
including a 110 km/h fast-launched roller coaster, a water coaster combining a
roller coaster experience with a water ride, and a family coaster.
Other attractions contain a rapid river ride, drop tower, dark ride, and more. For the kids there is a carousel, playgrounds, mini-cars and 3D movies. The park’s theme reflects the daily life in old Istanbul and furthermore features a large shopping centre next to the park. Isfanbul has been designed as different areas in order to serve to guests of all ages and preferences. It also allows guests access easily to any variety of fun they want to join within the park. We will be back to hotel around 16.30.
Today, we will visit the largest miniature park in the world. Miniaturk
is a miniature park in Istanbul, Turkey. It was opened May 2, 2003. Miniaturk
covers a total area of 60.000 m2. It is the world's largest miniature park with
its 15.000 m2 model area. Miniaturk has 40.000 m2 of open space, 3.500 m2 of
covered area, 2.000 m2 of pools and waterways, and a parking lot with a
capacity of 500 vehicles.
The park contains 105 models done in 1/25th scale. 45 of the structures are
from Istanbul, 45 are from Anatolia, and 15 are from the Ottoman territories
that today lie outside of Turkey. Also featured are historic structures like
the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus and the Mausoleum of Maussollos at
Halicarnassus (now Bodrum). Additional space was reserved for potential future
models. Murti's Tour will then take you to visit Pierloti: At the top of Eyup
Sultan Cemetery, you can find one of the best places to look at the famous
Golden Horn of Istanbul, this place, that now is a cafe called Pierre Loti
Cafe, as a memorial for the writer Pierre Loti, a regular of the cafe, mainly
for the views. Cevahir Shopping Center Cevahir Shopping Centre, is a modern
shopping and entertainment centre located in the Sisli district of Istanbul,
Turkey. Called also Sisli Kultur ve Ticaret Merkezi (Sisli Cultural and Trade
Centre). Cevahir Mall is one of the largest shopping centres in Europe. After
the tour, return to your hotel.
Professional English - speaking tour guides
Transportation during the tour
(Hotel pick-up and drop-off)
Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach
Guided Istanbul City Tour
Guided Istanbul Bosphorus Tour
Guided Prince's Island Tour
Guided Isfanbul (Vialand) Tour
Guided Golden Horn Miniaturk Museum and Shopping Tour
4 Night Accommodation
International flights
Lunch
Insurance:
All types
All entrance
fees mentioned in the itinerary
Tipping
Turkey entry visa
Items of a personal nature such
as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
Any others expenses which are not
mentioned at the included section
Topkapi
Palace Museum Entrance Fee. You pay the door price.
The
Basilica Cistern Museum Entrance You pay the door price.
Hagia Sophia Museum Entrance Fee. You pay the door price.