ISTANBUL DELIGHTS 3D2N
Day 1 - Arrive Istanbul
Arrive at International Airport in Istanbul. Welcome and assist by our tour guide.
Today we will explore the famous capital city of Roman and Ottoman Empires. Our agenda includes one of the most elegant mosques of Istanbul, the Sultan-Ahmet-Mosque or the so-called ‘‘Blue Mosque “, the Roman Hippodrome, Topkapı Palace. First, we visit the inner hall and the prayer room of the Blue-Mosque and enjoy the unique beauty of its walls that are covered with blue-colored Iznik ceramics. Then we visit the ancient Roman Hippodrome with the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, and the Colossus. Our next station is Topkapı Palace, which was the residence of Ottoman Sultans for 400 years and followed by lunch at local restaurant. Our final visit is Hagia Sophia, which is one of the oldest and biggest churches of ancient times, which is nowadays being used as a mosque.
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 - Istanbul
After breakfast go to first grand mosque which was built in the city proper is the Eyup Sultan Mosque (1458). Next to Eyup Sultan Mosque you will see the tombs of the Sahabe, which is fabled in Turkey by being the first generation of Muslims. Then we will have a trip with cable-cab to visit the cafe that is dedicated to French writer Piere Lotti. The cafe has a wonderful view of Golden Horn. After, enjoy Bosphorus Cruise along the Bosphorus, the winding strait separating Europe & Asia. The boat goes by the shores of Bosphorus while your guide specialist on Bosphorus will explain you everything en route. After,lunch will be served at local restaurant. After we will visit Rustem Pasa Mosque, which was built between 1550-1561 by Rustem Pasha, a Grand Vizier and son-in-law of sultan Suleyman the Magnificent. Our next station is the antique ‘’Egyptian’’ Spice-Bazaar, where you will enjoy a free time. The world-famous Spice Bazaar was established in the 17th century as a trade place for spices and other live stocks. Since then, it is a lively shopping place, where you may find the richest selection of spices as well as other delicatessen.
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - Istanbul
After breakfast visit to the Mosque of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. The Süleymaniye Mosque was built on the order of Sultan Süleyman (Süleyman the Magnificent) "was fortunate to be able to draw on the talents of the architectural genius of Sinan Pasha". After, we will have free time in the Grand Bazaar – the oldest and largest covered shopping center which covered by hemispheric domes-houses 4, 000 shops. After, lunch will be served at local restaurant. Our next destination is Taksim. We will start from Istiklal street (Independence Avenue), where is the heart Beyoglu, the more modern district of Istanbul built during the 19th century.
After dinner at transfered to airport for your onward or homeward flight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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