Istanbul Holiday with Bosphorus Cruise

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Tour Code: ODY-TK-001

Destination: Turkey

Duration5 Days
Tour TypePrivate & Bespoke
Tour Style City Break

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About This Trip

Istanbul offers unparalleled historical and cultural treasures. On this 5-day tour, you can explore colorful Ottoman and Byzantine heritages, such as Hagia Sophia, the Blue and Suleymaniye Mosques, and Topkapi Palace; immerse yourself in local life by visiting the grand bazaar and spice market; and take a cruise on the Bosphorus strait to appreciate the beauty of the Asia and Europe sides.

Itinerary Summary

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HIGHLIGHTS
1

Istanbul

Arrival and Freely Explore the Charm City
2

Istanbul

Bosphorus Strait Cruise, Rumeli Fortress, Spice Market
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Istanbul

Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Egyptian Obelisk
4

Istanbul

Islamic Art Museum, Covered Bazaar, Dolmabahce Palace, Suleymaniye Mosque
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Istanbul

Departure

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Itinerary

Day 1: International Arrival, Istanbul

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Istanbul.

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.

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Istanbul

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.

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Istanbul

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.

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