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A 2-day road trip in Istanbul offers a fantastic opportunity to explore the city's rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landmarks.
Highlights
- Hagia Sophia: Begin your day with a visit to this architectural marvel, once a Byzantine church, then an Ottoman mosque, and now a museum. Admire its grand dome and stunning mosaics.
- Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque): Next, explore the iconic Blue Mosque, known for its six minarets and beautiful blue tiles.
- Grand Bazaar: Dive into the labyrinthine alleys of the Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets. Lose yourself in its myriad stalls selling everything from spices and textiles to jewelry and souvenirs.
- Bosphorus Cruise: End your day with a relaxing cruise along the Bosphorus. Marvel at the city's skyline, illuminated landmarks, and the magical sunset over the water.
Itinerary
Welcome to Turkey Istanbul Airport. Meet with TravelShop Booking staff and transfer to your hotel, Transfer from airport & check in to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Open buffet breakfast included)
After breakfast, we have Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be HIPPODROME. Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Than we will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE. Across from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, it was 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. Our next visit will be HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE. The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is the greatest surviving example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000 years, it was once the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th century golden mosaics. Today it is a mosque. Lunch break at 13:00 pm. After the lunch, TravelShop Group will take you to the beautiful souvenir shops with a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will find; Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, delicious fresh Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores. After the tour, transfer back 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.
Please Note: Topkapi Palace closed on Tuesdays. If your tour is on one of these days we would offer you to visit Hagia Sophia instead of Topkapi palace museum.
Trip includes
Included
Professional English-speaking tour guides
Guiding Method
Fully guided
All Tour and Return airport transfer from Istanbul Airport
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
Guided Istanbul City Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Excluded
1 nights hotel in Istanbul The Central Palace
Please contact us for the hotel you choose from the list above. We can book for you with the best affordable rates.
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Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
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Turkey entry visa
Personal expenses: Lunches, extras at hotel or additional meals
Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers
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