Istanbul, this is a great way to start your holiday in Turkey or if you are just passing through this exotic city. Because we believe that you have not seen Turkey if you haven't seen Istanbul. Istanbul is a city which re-creates itself all the time. Istanbul's streets reflect the European and Turkish and Balkan and Middle Eastern way of life, all coming together in a strange but beautiful harmony. You may extend your stay and request further information about our tours to highlights of Turkey from our offices in Sultanahmet.
 
   
 

 

 
 
  Irresistanbul

Imperial Istanbul

Istanbul Two Continents

Constantinople - Istanbul

Istanbul on Foot

The Orient

Istanbul Getaway

Istanbul & Ephesus


Unknown Istanbul

Istanbul & Cappadocia


Istanbul - Bursa

Istanbul Shore Excursions

Glorious Istanbul

Timeless City
  Constantinople Istanbul                                                        

Day 1:  Arrival in Istanbul
Upon arrival to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, you will be met by an Ayala Travel representative and transferred to your hotel. You have the afternoon and evening free to relax and/or check out the city. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.
 
Day 2:  Istanbul
After the breakfast at the hotel we will start a full day of sightseeing tour to discover the Byzantine and Ottoman Relics, visit Saint Sophia Museum, one of the world s greatest architectural marvels, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th Century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, then visit the Sultanahmet Cami (Blue Mosque), built in the 16th century, unique with 6 minarets and its magnificent interior decoration of the blue Iznik tiles. The Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races with three monuments, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Before lunch visit the Grand Covered Bazaar (Kapalicarsi) one of the oldest and biggest Bazaars in the world with more than 4,000 shops selling souvenirs, rugs & kilims, jewelry, pottery, leather and almost anything . Visit Royal Topkapi Palace, the great palace of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries. Then visit the Suleymaniye Mosque, built in 1550 by the famous architect Sinan, emphasized by the four minarets rising one from each corner of the courtyard. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3:  Istanbul
Free day ay leisure. Or you may ask our office for other options while enjoying  tea with us.
 
 
     

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