Istanbul
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Istanbul is a charming city full of historical sites complete with warm, friendly locals. It is so rich in history, its former names —Byzantium and Constantinople— may take you back to history class. Tourism in Istanbul can likely owe its steady flow to the architectural masterpieces, including remnants of both these empires, that still stand tall in the heart of the city.
In this package the main focus is to understand and experience the Istanbul city, As per the itinerary you will be covering the important sightseeing’s which pulls your mind to the ancient time of Ottoman and Byzantium empires,
Apart from that the place we added Bursa, You can enjoy the nature and in winter the snow experience here is mind blowing..
Destination covered: Istanbul and Bursa
Visa
We must have a visa to enter Turkey and the complete visa assistance can be given from Target Travels, Those who have the valid USA, UK, and Schengen visa can be apply for the E visa for Turkey.
Popular Hotels to Stay
4* MUKARNAS HOTEL ISTANBUL
4* RAMADA GRAND BAZAAR ISTANBUL
4* THE BYZANTIUM HOTEL ISTANBUL
Included/Exclude
- 4Nights Hotel Accommodation with breakfast
- English OR Arabic speaking guide
- All tours mentioned above (including entrance fees, taxes & professional guiding) – SIC
- All transfers required to complete the program (in good model luxury vehicles) – PRIVATE
- Three days lunch
- Flight tickets
- Visa Fee
Tour Plan
Arrival to the IST/ SAW airport, Meet our local tour guide and
procced to the hotel,Free time to explore the city in your own, Time to experience the charming
nightlife in Istanbul, Overnight in Istanbul.
Full Day Ottoman Relics and Byzantium Tour with Lunch: (APPROX: 08:30 – 16:30)
Breakfast, You will be picked up and brought to the Sultanahmet district, the oldest, most historic part of the city. The first stop of the day will be the Hagia Sophia, as our tour guide explains the significance of this massive building that was once a Christian church, then a mosque, and now a museum. Afterward, we will pass the Hippodrome of Constantinople, where we will see the sites impressive obelisk, before reaching the Blue Mosque. We
should be sure to take pictures of both the interior and exterior of this impressive building. Next, we will continue to the Grand Bazaar, a massive, bustling complex to find clothing, decorative furnishings, food, and more.
On the way to the bazaar, we will see other historical monuments, like the Tomb of Sultan Ahmet I, the Firuz Aga Mosque, and the exterior of the Tomb of Mehmed II. After our visit to the Grand Bazaar, we will make a brief stop
for lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit Topkapi Palace, the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Afterward, the guests are returned to their hotels.
Overnight in Istanbul
Full Day Bosphorus Cruise Tour with Lunch: (APPROX: 08:30 – 17:00)
Breakfast, Today you will visit THE GOLDEN HORN: A Natural horn-shaped bay,dividing the European side of Istanbul into two. Historic wooden houses, churches, synagogues, mosques and remains of the Roman Wall will be viewed from the cruise. PIERRE LOTI HILL: Photo stop at a beautiful place with a perfect view over the Golden Horn. It is named after q well-known French novelist who lived in Istanbul for a while and wrote his novel ‘’Aziyade’’
CABLE CAR: A two-minute cable car ride from Pierre Loti hill to Eyup Sultan bus stop EYUP SULTAN MOSQUE: An important site for Muslims who are coming to visit the tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, who was the standard-bearer &
companion of Prophet Muhammad. MINIATURK: ‘’A small model of great country’’ is the slogan for Miniaturk. The largest miniature park in the world is housing 134 models of heritage and technical sights from geography of
Ottoman Empire and Turkish Republic in1:25 scale. There are also outdoor playgrounds, souvenir shop and cafes on site. Group will have some free time.
Later you will proceed the tour called BOSPHORUS CRUISE: Enjoy the world’s only cruise between two continents. Panoramic views of charming towns with traditional wooden. Ottoman houses, palaces, castles along the European and Asian shores of the Bosphorus strait. If you’re lucky you might even see some dolphins. BLACK SEA: Enjoy view of Black Sea from the Bosphorus. ANADOLU KAVAĞI (Break Point) Fishing Village: Enjoy the gorgeous village
style on the Asian side of Istanbul where you can feel the peaceful life of village. FROM THE SEA: Europe & Asia Side, Maiden’s Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, Rumeli Fortress, July 15th Martyrs’s Bridge, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge.
Overnight in Istanbul
Check out and proceed to the Airport
Breakfast and spent some time for shopping and proceed to the IST/ SAW airport and flyback to your home country
