Istanbul 1 - Old City Tour
o Hippodrome
o The Blue Mosque
o Hagia Sophia
o The Grand Bazaar
o Topkapı Palace
o Süleymaniye Mosque
Two of the city’s most significant monuments face each other across gardens, known as Sultanahmet Square. The Blue Mosque was built by Sultan Ahmet I, from whom this part of the city gets its name. Opposite is Hagia Sophia, an outstanding example of early Byzantine architecture. It is still regarded as one of the world’s most remarkable churches altough it serves as a mosque now. A square next to the Blue Mosque marks the site of the Hippodrome, a chariot-racing stadium built by the Romans in about AD 200.
The Grand Bazaar was established by Mehmet II shortly after his conquest of the city in 1453. It can be entered by several gateways, two of the most useful being Çarşıkapı Gate and Nuruosmaniye Gate. This labyrinth of streets covered by painted vaults is lined with thousands of shops.
Between 1459 and 1465, shortly after his conquest of Constantinople Mehmet II built Topkapı Palace as his principal residence. Rather than a single building, it was conceived as a series of pavillions contained by four enormous courtyards, a stone version of the tented encampments.
Istanbul’s most imortant mosque is both a tribute to its architect, the great Sinan and a fitting memorial to its founder, Suleyman the Magnificent. It was built above the Golden Horn in the grounds of the old palace, between 1550 and 1557.
Inclusive of; guiding service, city center hotel pick up & drop off, entrance fees
Exclusive of; tip, personal expenses, meal and beverage
Istanbul 2 - Bosphorus Cruise & Asian Side Tour
o Bosphorus Cruise
o Dolmabahçe Palace
o Bosphorus Bridge
o Çamlıca Hill
Early morning start the tour to one of the great pleasures of a visit to Istanbul is a cruise up the Bosphorus. It is relaxing and offers a great vantage point from which to view the city’s famous landmark.
Afterwards visiting the Dolmahbahçe Palace. Sultan Abdulmecit built Dolmabahçe Palace in 1856. As its designers he employed Karabet Balyan and his son Nikogos, members of the great family of Armenian architects who lined the Bosphorus with many of their creations during the 19th century.
Then transfer to a shopping center and free time.
Bosphorus Bridge - Spanning the Bosphorus between the districts of Ortaköy and Beylerbeyi, this was the first bridge to be built across the straitsthat divide Istanbul.
Çamlıca Hill has a panoramic view of the southern part of Bosphorus and the mouth of Golden Horn.
End of the tour transfer back to the hotel.
Inclusive of; guiding service, city center hotel pick up & drop off, entrance fees
Exclusive of; tip, personal expenses, meal and beverage
Istanbul 3 - Bosphorus Cruise & Shopping Tour
o Bosphorus Cruise
o Dolmabahçe Palace
o Shopping Center
One of the great pleasures of a visit to Istanbul is a cruise up the Bosphorus. It is relaxing and offers a great vantage point from which to view the city’s famous landmark.
Afterwards visiting the Dolmahbahçe Palace. Sultan Abdulmecit built Dolmabahçe Palace in 1856. As its designers he employed Karabet Balyan and his son Nikogos, members of the great family of Armenian architects who lined the Bosphorus with many of their creations during the 19th century.
Then transfer to a shopping center and free time.
Inclusive of; guiding service, city center hotel pick up & drop off, entrance fees
Exclusive of; tip, personal expenses, meal and beverage
Istanbul 4 – Princes’ Islands Tour
o Büyükada
The islands take their namefrom a royal palace built by Justin II on Büyükada, then known as Prinkipo (Island of the Prince) in 569. In Byzantine times the islands became infamous as a place of axile for royalty, and also as the site of several monateries.
Inclusive of; guiding service, city center hotel pick up & drop off, fees
Exclusive of; tip, personal expenses, meal and beverage
Istanbul 5 – Bosphorus Cruise & Sapphire Observation Deck + SkyRide and Shopping Tour
o Bosphorus Cruise
o Sapphire Shopping Center & Observation Deck
One of the great pleasures of a visit to Istanbul is a cruise up the Bosphorus. It is relaxing and offers a great vantage point from which to view the city’s famous landmark.
Enjoy an amazing Istanbul view at 236 m.
Skyride 4D Istanbul simulation gives you the chance to get closer to what is seen from the Observation Terrace and feel them. The helicopter departing from the Observation Terrace, Sapphire Shopping Center visitors; The glow of the Bosphorus, the enchantment of the Maiden's Tower, the splendor of Hagia Sophia, the mystery of Topkapı Palace, the fire dances in the Basilica Cistern and the whirling dervishes takes you on a fascinating journey.
Inclusive of; guiding service, city center hotel pick up & drop off, entrance fees
Exclusive of; tip, personal expenses, meal and beverage
Istanbul 6 – Bosphorus Coast Tour
o Ortaköy
o Arnavutköy
o Bebek
Ortaköy – Crouched at the foot of the Bosphorus Bridge, the suburb of Ortaköy has retained a village feel. Life centres on Iskele Meydanı, the quayside square which was once busy with fisherman unloading the day’s catch. Nowadays through Oatköy is beter known for its lively Sunday Market, which crowds out the square and surrounding streets.
Arnavutköy - An Albanian villager who lived in this region in ancient times is known as the name father of Arnavutköy. The region has been on the route to Edirne and to Europe since the earliest times therefore Albanian lives here. Due to the fact that it is on the road those who passed this route gradually named this location the village of Albania.
Bebek - It is one of the most luxurious and expensive districts of Istanbul. As a small fishing village, its history is thought to date back to pre-Christian times.
Inclusive of; guiding service, city center hotel pick up & drop off
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Istanbul 7: Asian Side Sightseeing & Shopping Tour
o Üsküdar
o Kadıköy
o Bağdat Caddesi
Üsküdar, The magnificent Beylerbeyi Palace is located just below the Bosphorus Bridge in Uskudar, a large residential area on the Asian side of Istanbul. We will see the palace from the outside. In the area close to the ferry ports in the busy coastal area, there is the domed Mihrimah Sultan Mosque. Cafes with views of the Maiden's Tower offer views of old Istanbul across the Bosphorus.
Kadıköy, There are boutiques, popular cafes and Anatolian restaurants in the buildings decorated with colorful street arts on the winding streets of Kadıköy on the Asian side of Istanbul. The Marmara Sea and Sultanahmet views are visible from the shores of Moda district.
Bağdat Caddesi, It is one of the longest street of Istanbul. Thousands of people come here every day for sightseeing and shopping. Free time for shooping.
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Istanbul 8 – Golden Horn Tour
- Chora Museum
- The Golden Horn
- Pierre Loti Hill
- Miniaturk
Chora Museum - Some of the very finest Byzantine mosaics and frescoes can be found in the church of St. Saviour in Chora. Little is known of the early history of the church, although its name “in Chora” which means “in the country” suggests that the church originally stood in a rural setting.
Golden Horn - Often described as the world’s greatest natural harbour, the Golden Horn is a flooded river valley that flows southwest into the Bosphorus.
Pierre Loti Hill - The famous cafe stands at the top of the hill in Eyüp. Popularly known as Pierre Loti who frequented the cafe during his stay here in 1876.
Miniatürk, bringing together the rich architectural heritage of the civilizations that had ruled and left their marks on this ancient land from ancient ages to Rome, Byzantine, Seljuk Empire and Ottoman Empire, was completed by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Culture Inc. on May 2nd, 2003.
Miniaturk has become a showcase of Turkey with the Slogan of 'A small Model of a Big Country'.
Inclusive of; guiding service, city center hotel pick up & drop off, entrance fees
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Bursa
o Mt. Uludağ
o Grand Mosque
o Green Tomb
o Green Mosque
o Silk Market
Morning an early start from hotel. Transfer to the port to board a ferryboat which will take you to the Bursa.
The city of Bursa, known as Green Bursa, has tranquil parks and leafy suburbs set on the lower slopes of Mount Uludağ.
Aterwards take the cable car to Mt. Uludağ wher you will have BBQ lunch.
Grand Mosque - Bursa Grand Mosque (or Great Mosque) is a prominent landmark in Bursa’s downtown. With its two towering minarets and 20 domes, the building is one of the most impressive and important in Bursa.
Green Tomb - The tomb of Mehmet I, which stands elevated among tall cypress trees, is one of the city’s most prominent landmarks. It was built between 1414 and 1421.
Green Mosque - The most famous monument was commissioned by Mehmet I in 1412, but remained unfinished at his death in 1421.
Silk Market - The silkworm was introduced to the Byzantine empire in the 6th century, and for centuries there was a brisk trade in silk cocoons in Koza Han.
Inclusive of; guiding service, city center hotel pick up & drop off, entrance fees, lunch
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Sapanca
Morning an early start from hotel. First stop will be naturally beautiful Maşukiye which is famous with it’s forest and waterfall in the Marmara region. You will also have chance to see wildlife park nearby.
In addition to that it offers many other adventures such as Zipline, Atv Motor an exciting ride in an environment that is sometimes muddy, sometimes streams and completely filled with landscape and nature, mountain and forest. Having lunch in Maşukiye afterwards drive to Sapanca Lake which is a rather large, 45-square-kilometer fresh water lake in Northwestern Turkey. Wedged between the Gulf of Izmit and the Adapazari Meadow, the lake is surrounded by forest-covered mountains on its northern side; because of its outstanding natural beauty, the area has become one of the top weekend getaways destinations. Free time to enjoy walking along the lakeside and pedalling water cycle in the fresh water of the lake.
Inclusive of; guiding service, city center hotel pick up & drop off, entrance fees, lunch
Exclusive of; tip, personal expenses, beverage