Istanbul Mini-Tour

Blue Mosque Hagia Sophia Grand Bazaar Topkapi Palace

Description

Istanbul, a splendid European metropolis! Rich in history, but also of great modernity. Elegant, characteristic, lively neighborhoods. The colorful and fun Grand Bazaar, the largest in the world. The Bosphorus, which divides the city into two parts, reflects in its waters the magnificence of the monuments, which have always characterized the "old Constantinople"

Our Minitour guarantees you a deep knowledge of this city, under all aspects: culture, people, cuisine, traditions.

Tour: 3 nights in Istanbul with guaranteed departures on Friday with a minimum of 2 people. Professional guide and transport by de-luxe vehicles.

The hotel used in this tour: Kent hotel, 4 stars or Holiday Inn hotel Istanbul Old city, 4 stars in Istanbul (or similar)

Program

Day 1:

Istanbul (- / - / Dinner)
Arrival in Istanbul, meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Check in. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 2:

Istanbul (Breakfast / Lunch / -)
After breakfast, a full day tour of the city starting from the Blue Mosque, famous for its six minarets and its splendid blue tiles.Hippodrome. The visit continues with Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine civilization, followed by a visit to the Topkapi Palace, the ancient residence of the Ottoman sultans, now transformed into a museum. It consists of four courtyards: in the first there is the church of Santa Irene where the Second Ecumenical Council (381) was celebrated, one of the oldest churches, dedicated to Divine Peace. Centuries of history in the courtyards are on display in various rooms from which the western and eastern world can be observed: porcelain, silver, weapons, the clothes of the sultans and Muslim sacred relics are the witnesses of a shining period. The visit to the treasure room is included. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant excluding drinks. After lunch, the visit continues with the Grand Bazaar, the largest in the world with about 4000 shops selling antiques, jewels, carpets. Overnight at the hotel. BB treatment.

Day 3:

Istanbul (Breakfast/ - /Dinner)
After breakfast, transfer to the marina and departure by boat for a pleasant panoramic cruise on the Bosphorus, during which you can admire the beautiful buildings located on both the Asian and European sides. The visit continues with the Spice Market, of Egyptian origin built in the 17th century, where you can find spices, dried fruit, honey, medicinal herbs, oils and soaps, wrapped in the typical scents of the East. Free afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 4:

Istanbul (Breakfast / - / -)
After breakfast, departure for Istanbul airport.

Price includes

- Overnight at the hotels listed
- All visits indicated in the program
- All transfers with assistance
- Breakfast, Lunch and dinner as indicated in the program
- Transport by deluxe air-conditioned vehicles depending on the number of participants
- Professional guide multilingual (English/Spanish/Italian) throughout the itinerary .
- All entrances to the museums and archaeological sites indicated
- Tips for restaurants and hotels
- Service & local taxes.

Price does not include

- International and national air tickets
- Drinks and meals that are not indicated in the program
- Personal expenses
- Tips to the guide and driver.

Itinerary

Accommodations provided in each place