Istanbul
| Destination: | Istanbul |
| Type: | international |
| Description: |
Istanbul is one of the most important tourism spots not only in Turkey but also in the world. There are thousands of hotels and other tourist-oriented industries in the city, catering to both vacationers and visiting professionals. Turkey's largest city, Istanbul, has a number of major attractions derived from its historical status as capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. These include the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (the "Blue Mosque"), the Hagia Sophia, the Topkapı Palace, the Basilica Cistern, the Dolmabahçe Palace, the Galata Tower, the Grand Bazaar, the Spice Bazaar, and the Pera Palace Hotel. Istanbul has also recently became one of the biggest shopping centers of the European region by hosting malls and shopping centers, such as Metrocity, Akmerkez and Cevahir Mall, which is the biggest mall in Europe and seventh largest shopping center in the world. Other attractions include sporting events, museums, and cultural events. |
| Gallery: | |
  |
|
| Itenary: | |
|
Upon your arrival, you will be met by our representative at the Istanbul Airport, before being transferred to your hotel (early check-in is subject to availability). After check-in, you will proceed on a Bosphorus Cruise. The Bosphorus is the winding strait separating Europe & Asia, and its coastline is a delightful mixture of the past and the present where one can enjoy the grand splendour and quaint beauty of the ancient wooden mansions, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. The cruise is followed by a visit to Istanbul's famous Spice Market. Spend the night in the comfort of your hotel.
After breakfast, enjoy a tour of Istanbul, which includes visits to the Byzantine Hippodrome, in which stand the obelisk brought from Egypt by Theodosius and the Serpent Column taken from Delphi by Constantine, and the amazing Blue Mosque, which has six minarets and a middle dome of 109 feet. The last stop on the tour is the Grand Covered Bazaar (closed on Sundays), which dates back to the 15th century, and houses over 4,000 shops under one roof. The evening is free at your own leisure. If desired, you can return to your hotel from the Bazaar on your own. Spend the night in the comfort of your hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy the whole day at your leisure. Spend the night in the comfort of your hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy the day at your leisure, before proceeding to the Istanbul Airport in time to catch your return flight back home.
|
|
