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Exotic sights, scents & sounds reign in this fascinating city where Europe & Asia meet. Istanbul has served as a capital for 3 mighty empires which have all left their marks behind converting this metropolis into a mind boggling open air museum. It is Istanbul's endless variety & diversity that fascinates the visitor. The museums, churches, palaces, mosques, bazaars, scenery, the people & vibe make Istanbul 'the city of past, present & future'. Reclining on the European shore of the Bosphorus at sunset contemplating the red evening light reflected through the windows of the Asian shore you may suddenly & profoundly understand why so many centuries ago the settlers chose to build on this remarkable site... |
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Timeless City Istanbul |
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Day 01 : Arrival in Istanbul Upon arrival to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, you will be met by our staff & accompanied during the transfer to your hotel. You have the afternoon & evening free to relax &/or check out the city. Dinner & overnight stay in the hotel. Day 02 : Istanbul We will leave hotel in the morning to visit The Istanbul Archaeological Museum, which is a complex of three museums: the Museum of Oriental Antiquities, the Archaeological Museum & the Tiled Pavilion, which has one of the world's richest collection of classical artefacts & pre-classical treasures. Then we visit the Underground Cistern, also known as "Basilica Cistern" because it lay beneath the once Stoa Basilica. The Basilica Cistern was built by Justinian I after the bloody Nika Revolt in 532, it was used as a reservoir for water storage for the Great Palace & other buildings in the First Hill. Because of its magic atmosphere & great acoustics, this cistern is now hosting many Classical Music Concerts. We walk across to the Museum of Turkish & Islamic Art from the 16th Century as residence for Ibrahim Pasa. It was the grandest private residence ever built in the Ottoman Empire. Today it holds a superb collection of ceramics, metalwork, miniatures, calligraphy, textiles & woodwork as well as some of the oldest carpets in the world. Day 03 : Istanbul We will take a morning ferry ride to Buyukada, the biggest of the Princess Islands which used to be the summer resort for the wealthy non-Muslim community. There will be a tour of the Island by horse drawn carriages, a wonderful patio lunch & free time to do shopping, walking around the island (where there is no motor vehicles traffic). Or, you may just lie down in the sun & relax. A ferry ride in the evening will take us back to the city & drive to our hotel for overnight. Day 04 : Istanbul We will take you to Spice Market, still in use as one of the world’s largest spice bazaars since 1665. Next, we will board the ferries across the Bosphorus which will take us to both European & Asian sides of the city. This beautiful voyage will take you along the shores of Bosphorus & you will see the Rumeli Fortress from the 15th century as well as the seaside summer palaces & unique wooden houses of the area, as well as the natural beauty of the forests above. The last stop on the cruise is the fishing village of Sariyer, close to the Black Sea. From there on we will drive you by coach via Bosphorus Bridge to take you to Camlica Hill on the Asian side. Camlica is the highest summit in Istanbul where you will enjoy breathtaking views of Istanbul. We will visit the Beylerbeyi Palace, the summer residence of the royal Ottoman family with original furniture & magnificent gardens. After the tour, you will be transferred your hotel. Day 05 : Istanbul We will take you to Spice Market, still in use as one of the world’s largest spice bazaars since 1665. Next, we will board the ferries across the Bosphorus which will take us to both European & Asian sides of the city. This beautiful voyage will take you along the shores of Bosphorus & you will see the Rumeli Fortress from the 15th century as well as the seaside summer palaces & unique wooden houses of the area, as well as the natural beauty of the forests above. The last stop on the cruise is the fishing village of Sariyer, close to the Black Sea. From there on we will drive you by coach via Bosphorus Bridge to Camlica Hill on the Asian side. Camlica is the highest tip in Istanbul where you will enjoy breathtaking views of Istanbul. We will visit the Dolmabahce Palace, the residence of the royal Ottoman family with original furniture & magnificent gardens. End of tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. Day 06 : Istanbul Meeting your guide at hotel lobby & continue to Taksim Square & walk to Istiklal Caddesi. When 19th-century travelers spoke of Constantinople (Istanbul) as the Paris of the East, they were thinking of the Grande Rue de Pera (Istiklal Caddesi) & its half-European, half-Asian culture. See the Church of St. Anthony, established in 1725 to serve transient foreigners & the many families who stayed on in the Sultan's dominions. Afterwards, walk to the historic Pera Palas Hotel, built to accommodate the pampered travelers arriving aboard the Orient Express including Agatha Christie. Afterwards walk to the Galata district & see the Galata Tower, which has dominated Beyoglu's skyline since 1348 & still offers stunning panoramic views of the city. From there we walk back to hotel via Galata Bridge & Sirkeci Train Station. Day 07 : Istanbul Departure Option to extend package with additional night(s) in Istanbul or transfer to Istanbul Airport for onward flight. |
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Divanyolu Caddesi No:34 Sultanahmet - Istanbul /
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