5-Day Istanbul Holiday with Bosphorus Cruise
Tour Style: Tailor-made tour
- Get fascinated by plenty of precious exhibits showcased in Topkapi Palace
- Take in the amazing history and beautiful Byzantine architecture of Hagia Sophia
Itinerary
Show/Hide all days- Day 1
International Arrival, Istanbul
Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Istanbul.
Overnight: Istanbul
- Day 2
Istanbul Tours (Bosphorus Cruise)
After breakfast, be transferred to a 1-hour scenic cruise on the Bosphorus Strait, which is boundary of Europe and Asia, connecting the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. Later, you will visit the Rumeli Fortress, built in an incredibly short time in 1452. Continue on to explore an exotic spice market where a multitude of herbs have been sold since the 15th century.
Overnight: Istanbul
Meal: Breakfast - Day 3
Istanbul Tours, Blue Mosque
This morning, ascend to Topkapi Palace, and take in the views of its fabulous collections of jewels and other artifacts. Continue to visit the Imperial Harem, another palace inside the Topkapi. Explore the Hagia Sophia, which is a museum encompassing both Christianity and Islam nowadays. Next visit the Blue Mosque, famous for its blue tiles decorating interior walls, considered the landmark of Istanbul. Discover the Basilica cistern, was constructed by Justinian in 532 to supply water to the Byzantine Palace primarily. Later, you will visit the highlights of the ancient hippodrome, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, and others.
Overnight: Istanbul
Meal: Breakfast - Day 4
Istanbul Tours City Tours
Today, you will discover those major pieces of Islamic art and ethnographic textiles displayed in the Islamic Art Museum. After, encounter the Covered Bazaar, an age-old labyrinth of streets filled with all sorts of tempting items to purchase. Tour to Dolmabace Palace is included. Continue on to enjoy a walking tour along the old streets and trade areas to the mosque complex of Suleiman the Magnificent this afternoon.
Overnight: Istanbul
Meal: Breakfast - Day 5
Istanbul, Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Istanbul International Airport for departure flight.
Meal: Breakfast
How Private Tour Works
Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable stay at competitive rates and with insider bonus of our partnership with international hotel chains and local ones. Most of the options are recommended based on our field inspection to ensure quality. Kindly note that hospitality service in remote area can hardly maintain the same standard as those in the city.
Meals
Meals provided will be clearly outlined in the confirmed itinerary. In most cases, breakfast is served in hotel. To make the trip go smooth, lunch is recommended to be included for set menu or a la carte, local flavor or western style, depending on your liking. Restaurants are selected according to positive feedback with your diet requirements in mind. Dinner is the time when you are free to explore the destination’s hidden delights, but we are always happy to give recommendation or offer assistance. In remote area, meals are likely to be arranged in tourist restaurant or a local family due to limited options.
Tour Guide & Transfer
Every tour comes with English-speaking guides (or other languages on request) and private transfer in each city. The licensed, professional tour guides are from local and will be a friendly, knowledgeable company to travel with. When it comes to your personal driver or chauffeur guide, they are experienced and service-minded, all driving well-maintained, air-conditioned vehicles.
Any part of this itinerary can be altered to fit your needs, e.g.accommodation, add/skip city, tour length...
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