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Historical Istanbul Tour Package
Duration: 03 Days / 02 Nights
Highlights: Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum,
Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Rustem Pasha Mosque,
Departure Dates: Everyday
Note: All Istanbul tour packages are modular and you can
use these itineraries as a starting point and we can help modify this itineraries
to accommodate your personal requirements and desires to find your perfect
holiday.
Day 01 Arrival in Istanbul
Upon arrival to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, you will be met by our staff and
accompanied during the transfer to your hotel. You have the afternoon and
evening free to relax and/or check out the city.
Day 02 Istanbul Sightseeing Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
You will start a full day of sightseeing tour to discover the Byzantine
and Ottoman Relics, visit Saint Sophia Museum, one of the world s greatest
architectural marvels, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th Century
and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, then visit the Sultanahmet
Cami (Blue Mosque), built in the 16th century, unique with 6 minarets and
its magnificent interior decoration of the blue Iznik tiles. The Ancient
Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races with three monuments, the Obelisk
of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine.
Before lunch visit the Grand Covered Bazaar (Kapalicarsi) one of the oldest
and biggest Bazaars in the world with more than 4,000 shops selling souvenirs,
rugs & kilims, jewelry, pottery, leather and almost anything. Visit
Royal Topkapi Palace, the great palace of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th
to the 19th centuries. End the day tour with a visit to Rustem Pasha Mosque.
Day 03 Departure Transfer (Meal: Breakfast)
Option to extend package with additional night(s) in Istanbul or transfer
directly on to Istanbul Airport for return international flight