2-day Tour Of Istanbul's Popular Attractions
Description
On this 2-day excursion to Istanbul, visit the Topkapi Palace and the ancient Hippodrome to see the scenes of chariot races. Go back to the Ottoman era at the Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque and finally, taste some Turkish Delights, spices and herbs at the Spice Bazaar.
Highlights
- See the Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque or the "Blue Mosque"
- Shop for some herbs and spices at the Spica Bazaar
- Learn about Ottoman sultans at the Topkapi Palace Museum
- Visit the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine
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Day 1: Arrive in Istanbul expand_more
You will be picked up from Istanbul Airport by the staff who will transfer you to your hotel.
Arrive at the hotel in Istanbul and check-in.
Overnight in Istanbul.
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Day 2: Istanbul City Tour expand_more
Depart at 08.30 am for the Istanbul city tour. Make the first stop at Topkapi Palace Museum, the great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed.
Check out the Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque. Situated across St. Sophia and built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, it is known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.
See the Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments: the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine.
Take a lunch break and then, head to the Grand Spice Bazaar which is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping on many exotic spices and herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as ceramic handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all-natural olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores.
Transfer back to the airport after the tour.
Meals: Open buffet breakfast included
What's Included
Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul Airport
1 nights hotel in Istanbul (Pullman Hotel)
1 open buffet breakfasts
Guided Istanbul city tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
Professional English-speaking tour guides
Return transfer to Istanbul's Ataturk airport
What's Excluded
International flights
City tax
Turkey entry visa
Personal expenses: Lunches, extras at hotel or additional meals
Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers
Guided Istanbul Prince's Island Tour
Isfanbul (Vialand) Tour
Guided Miniaturk Museum and Shopping Tour
Guided Istanbul Aquarium Tour
Insurance: All types
Know before you go
2 Day Special Istanbul City Tour Package
Please Note: Hagia Sophia is closed on Monday, Topkapi Palace closed on Tuesday, and Grand Bazaar closed on Sunday. If your tour is on one of these days, we would offer you to visit Underground Cistern instead of Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace Museum; instead of Grand Bazaar, you will visit Spice Bazaar.
Optional Tours Special Prices
Guided Istanbul Prince's Island Tour: € 45,00 per person
Isfanbul (Vialand) Tour: € 55,00 per person – minimum 2 pax
Guided Miniaturk Museum and Shopping Tour: € 45,00
Istanbul Aquarium Tour: € 40,00 per person
Dolma Bahçe Palace: € 55,00 per person
Turkish Bath Tour Istanbul: € 45,00 per person
Istanbul by Night Optional Activities
1001 Nights Dinner Show: € 40,00 per person
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: € 40,00 per person
Whirling Dervishes Show: € 40,00 per person – minimum 2 pax
Optional Meal
Standard Dinner: € 14,00 per person without transfer
Standard Lunch: € 13,00 per person without transfer
Please Note: Topkapi Palace is 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.
Meeting Point
Istanbul Airport, İmrahor, Istanbul Airport (IST), Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Turkey
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Standard | |
1 To 6 | EUR 196 Per Person |
This is a group tour |