Istanbul Trip Overview
This is the Highlight Tour of Istanbul for those who want a quick but informative tour round the most famous attractions including the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace in the morning. After lunch you will be taken to the church of St Sophia before finishing up at the Grand Bazaar. With a two night stay in a choice of hotels our guides will recommend and/or help you book a restaurant of your choice.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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This is the Highlight Tour of Istanbul for those who want a quick but informative tour round the most famous attractions including the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace in the morning. After lunch you will be taken to the church of St Sophia before finishing up at the Grand Bazaar. With a two night stay in a choice of hotels our guides will recommend and/or help you book a restaurant of your choice.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Istanbul / Meet and Pick up / Transfer to Hotel
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Arrive to Istanbul. Meet at the Airport (or your hotel), and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul (4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel)
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Lady Diana Hotel, Avicenna Hotel, or Recital Hotel Sultanahmet)
Day 2: Full Day Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour (Best of Istanbul City Tour)
Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
The former imperial residence from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today a spectacular museum that has one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and the very famous treasury of the Royal Family. ** closed on Tuesdays and replaces with Basilica Cistern.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarest.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkey
The former center of sprotive and political activities of Constantinople. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
In addition to its historical importance, it’s a bazaar that will tempt even the nonshoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch: Full Course Lunch at a Local Turkish Restaurant
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Lady Diana Hotel, Avicenna Hotel, or Recital Hotel Sultanahmet)
Day 3: Departure / Transfer to Airport or Cruise Ship Port
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Pick up from your Hotel and transfer to Airport or Cruise Ship Port according to your departure time.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
