Tour Overview
Some of the activities to be carried out during Istanbul New Year include a variety. Spend a memorable New Years Eve Istanbul enjoying Turkish dinner, music
Highlights
- Celebrating New Year's in Istanbul offers a blend of cultural experiences, vibrant nightlife, and historical exploration
- Bosphorus Cruise: Welcome the New Year with a memorable Bosphorus cruise, offering panoramic views of Istanbul's skyline illuminated with festive lights. Enjoy live music, dinner, and fireworks as you sail along the sparkling waters of the Bosphorus Strait.
- New Year's Eve Dinner: Indulge in a special New Year's Eve dinner at one of Istanbul's top restaurants or hotels. Savor delicious Turkish cuisine and international specialties while enjoying live entertainment and festive decorations.
- Taksim Square Celebrations: Join the lively crowds gathered in Taksim Square to ring in the New Year with music, dancing, and street performances. Experience the electric atmosphere as locals and visitors come together to celebrate.
- Fireworks Display: Watch spectacular fireworks lighting up the night sky over iconic landmarks such as the Bosphorus Bridge, Galata Tower, and Hagia Sophia. Find a vantage point along the waterfront or on a rooftop terrace for the best views.
- Historical Sites: Explore Istanbul's rich history by visiting iconic landmarks such as the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar during the day. Immerse yourself in the city's centuries-old heritage and architectural wonders.
- Istiklal Avenue: Take a leisurely stroll down Istiklal Avenue, Istanbul's bustling pedestrian street lined with shops, cafes, and galleries. Experience the vibrant energy of the city as you shop for souvenirs and enjoy street performances.
- Turkish Baths: Relax and rejuvenate after a night of festivities with a traditional Turkish bath experience. Treat yourself to a steam bath, scrub, and massage at one of Istanbul's historic hammams for the ultimate pampering session.
- New Year's Day Brunch: Start the New Year off right with a leisurely brunch at a trendy cafe or restaurant. Enjoy Turkish specialties, freshly baked pastries, and bottomless cups of Turkish tea or coffee as you reflect on the year ahead.
- A New Year holiday in Istanbul offers a perfect blend of excitement, culture, and relaxation, ensuring a memorable start to the year ahead.
Itinerary
Meet at the airport Transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast included)
(Breakfast and Indian Lunch and Indian Dinner included)
After breakfast, at 09:00 am depart for Istanbul City Tour at 10:00. Visit to ST. SOPHIA This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Lunch at restaurant After the lunch, we will visit the unique Leather Factory˜s leather fashion show. Murti's Tour will then take you to the ASİL EFENDİ SPICE BAZAAR The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast included)
Christmas Eve and it's a chance for some last minute Christmas gifts, or even to treat yourself. We will make a shopping tour in which you will be aware of the ancient arts of Turkey like carpet weaving, leather manufacturing and jewellery. As this will be a guided tour, you will avoid being hassled which will enable you enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen. First we will take you to visit GRAND COVER BAZAAR. In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more then 4,000 shops with each trade having its own area: the goldsmiths' street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as hand painted ceramic plates, hand-honed copper ware, brass ware and trays, water ewers, onyx-ware and meerschaum pipes
Tonight there is a celebartion with a Gala Dinner including Dj Music with Unlimited Local Drinks Between 20:00pm to 01:30am at Rotana Hotel “Mercan Hallroom”.
Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast included)
Happy New Year and welcome to 2022 !!! The day is yours to relax and chill out. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast check out from your hotel, transfer to the airport. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Booking Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking.
Trip includes
Included
4 nights hotel in istanbul Rotana Hotel
Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary
Big New Year Party with Turkish food, Turkish Show and free local drinks
Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul Airport
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
Return airport transfer
Guided Istanbul City Tour
Guided Bosphorus Cruise
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Excluded
International flights
Insurance: All types
Turkey entry visa
Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry not mention to itinerary
Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section
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