INTRODUCTION
Turkey, a transcontinental nation bridging Europe and Asia, is renowned for its rich history and cultural heritage, shaped by ancient civilizations like the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Its diverse landscapes range from the stunning Mediterranean coast to the unique rock formations of Cappadocia. Istanbul, its largest city, blends modern life with historical charm, while Ankara serves as the political capital. Famous for its vibrant culture, delicious cuisine, and warm hospitality, Turkey is a top global travel destination.
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Day: 1, Name: Arrive in Istanbul, Description: Upon arrival in Istanbul, transfer to the Hotel. Check in at 1400 hrs (breakfast is not included). Rest of the day at leisure on your own.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day: 2, Name: Istanbul, Description: After breakfast, embark on a full-day city tour of Istanbul with a local lunch included. Begin with a visit to the Hippodrome, which once held 100,000 spectators and features monuments from across the Byzantine Empire. Next, visit the Blue Mosque, famous for its stunning blue tiles and six minarets. Then, explore Hagia Sophia, a 6th-century architectural marvel with a magnificent dome and intricate mosaics. Before lunch, stop at the Grand Bazaar, where you can shop for carpets, jewelery, ceramics, and more among its 4,000 shops. Enjoy a local lunch at a Turkish restaurant. Afterward, visit the Sultan Tombs and conclude the tour at the Topkapi Palace, home to Ottoman sultans for over 400 years and now a UNESCO World Heritage site. The palace houses sacred Islamic relics, calligraphic manuscripts, porcelains, weapons, and imperial treasures (Harem not included in the tour).
Overnight in Istanbul. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day: 3, Name: Istanbul, Description: After breakfast, half a day at leisure, explore on your own. In the evening, enjoy a Bosphorus Cruise with a local dinner and Turkish Night Show. The cruise lasts approximately three hours and includes Balkan folk dance, Turkish folk dance, belly dancing, a three-course meal, and unlimited soft drinks. You will be picked up from your hotel between 1900 Hrs and 2000 Hrs. As you sail along the Bosphorus, you’ll pass under suspension bridges and see Ottoman palaces, waterfront mansions, and modern villas along both the European and Asian shores. The panoramic nighttime views of Istanbul will make for an unforgettable experience. You will be transferred back to your hotel around midnight. Overnight in Istanbul. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day: 4, Name: Departure, Description: Breakfast at the hotel, then check out and proceed to Istanbul Airport for your departure home.
Meals: Breakfast
• Return economy class airfare on Air Arabia or similar
• 03 Nights’ Accommodation in Istanbul
• Daily breakfast
• FD Istanbul Old City Tour with local lunch on SIC basis (Hagia Sophia is from the outside only)
• Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show (with SIC transfers & limited (2glasses) local alcoholic & unlimited non-alcoholic drinks)
• Entrance fees
• Return airport transfers on a private basis
• Travel Insurance
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• Visa Charges
• City Tax to be paid on the spot at the hotel
• Optional sightseeing’s
• Tips and porterage
• Meals other than specified in the itinerary & drinks including water during meals
• Any expenses of personal nature
• Any services not mentioned in the inclusions list
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