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, Turkish, Balkan and Middle Eastern way of life, all coming together in an exotic but beautiful harmony. If you are extending your stay you may request further information about accommodation & our tours to highlights of Turkey from our office 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		   Istanbul 2 Continents                                                             
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 breakfast meeting tour guide at hotel lobby. We first visit the Egyptian Market (Spice Bazaar) built in 1664, the perfect place to shop for herbal medicine, Turkish Delight (lokum), spices, teas, caviar and many other flavours. We then walk across the road to Eminonu Harbour to embark the ferry which has become one of the symbols of Istanbul. The Bosphorus ferry will take us to both European and Asian shores of the city. Alongside million dollar mansions we will see the two bridges linking Europe and Asia by road, as well as the seaside summer palaces and unique wooden houses not to mention the natural beauty of the forests above. Disembarking the ferry we visit Rumeli Fortress (15th century) which is a military architectural master piece. Time for lunch a local Turkish restaurant. From there on we will drive you by coach over the Intercontinental Bosphorus Bridge to take you to Camlica Hill on the Asian side. Camlica is the highest hill in Asiatic Istanbul where you will enjoy breathtaking views of two shores. Driving back to Europe within minutes, we stop at Dolmabahce Palace which was the residence of the late royal Ottoman family with original furniture in more than 350 rooms and magnificent gardens. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Day 3:  Istanbul
Free day ay leisure. Or you may ask our office for other options while enjoying a cup of tea with us.		  
     

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