Arrival Transfer

Private Car Transfer from İstanbul Airport to Hotel.

2 nights’ Accommodation

2 nights Hotel Centrum 3* or similar, İstanbul

1 x Double/Twin Standard Room

Breakfast daily

Old İstanbul Highlights Tour with Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar

Start Time: 08:15am or 13:15pm

Duration: 4 Hrs

Description:

nce the seat of the powerful Ottoman Empire, today İstanbul is home to more than 14 million people and a diverse range of cultures. Take in architectural masterpieces such as the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia as your guide leads you to the city’s most spectacular landmarks before finishing the trip at İstanbul’s famous Grand Bazaar. Boasting over 4,000 shops and tiny cafés under its roof, it is believed to have the most individual stalls of any marketplace in the world.

Begin your tour by driving to the very heart of Old İstanbul, Sultanahmet Square. Once the sporting and social centre of Constantinople with a huge horseracing circuit, it is now a beautiful square in the heart of the city and still contains relics of the original structure. Tour its key points and learn about the atmospheric events that would regularly take place here.

Afterwards, proceed to the Blue Mosque, which was one of the most striking buildings in the city and one of the most beautiful Mosques in the world. With its domes, secondary domes and minarets, the Mosque is a striking visual spectacle with its blue tiled interior providing its nickname.

Next, head to Hagia Sophia, which is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture. Having been used as both a Cathedral and a Mosque, the vast and intricate building is now a fascinating Museum.

Finish your unforgettable city tour at İstanbul’s Grand Bazaar, renowned for its multitude of stores and stalls. Browse the vast array of goods on display and make sure to barter and haggle the price with the stall owners!

İstanbul Bosphorus Cruise with Audio Guide

Start Time: 12:20pm or 15:50pm

Duration: 2 Hrs

Description:

Hop-on a sightseeing cruise to tour the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus. Get a fresh look at İstanbul on this boat tour with an audio guide to tell you all the top tales as you glide by Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Maiden's Tower, Galata Tower and sail as far south to the Bosphorus Bridge.

Meet your host on the other side of Hagia Sophia and walk down to the pier behind the Grand Mosque. Jump onboard to discover the Golden Horn, which is considered to be the world’s largest natural harbour. Sail through the magnificent Bosphorus Strait forming the continental boundary between Asia and Europe.

On your way, come across cultural and historical emblems of İstanbul like Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Maiden's Tower and Galata Tower. Learn about the City’s rich heritage with an Audio Guide.

Admire the Bosphorus coastline on the European side from the cruise and see a string of villages each with their own individual character and attractions. Glide past Dolmabahçe Palace, Ciragan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque and the Bosphorus Bridge amongst others.

Be sure to keep an eye out for Ancient Castles, famous parks and spectacular seaside residences from different centuries. Capture stunning pictures of the vibrant City of İstanbul along the water on this scenic cruise.

Departure Transfer

Private Car Transfer from Hotel to İstanbul Airport.

2 Night Istanbul City Sights

Package Includes

Arrival Transfer

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