Arrival in Istanbul
Meet your Turkish guide at Istanbul International Ataturk Airport and transfer to your hotel. You will receive your room key, and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul at your leisure.
Overnight stay in Istanbul.
Turkey · Romantic
The journey
Sign up for this romantic honeymoon tour in Turkey's largest city, Istanbul, and see popular landmarks such as Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, and the Blue Mosque. Enjoy a cruise on the Bosphorus waterways, shop for souvenirs at the Grand and Egyptian Bazaars, and return home with memories of stunning sites like Topkapi Palace and Camlica Hill.
The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme, and every other conceivable herb and spice.
From the itinerary
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Day by day
Meet your Turkish guide at Istanbul International Ataturk Airport and transfer to your hotel. You will receive your room key, and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul at your leisure.
Overnight stay in Istanbul.
Depart at 09:00 for your Istanbul city tour.
Begin at the ancient Hippodrome, once the scene of chariot races, and see its three monuments: the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine.
Continue to the Sultanahmet Mosque, opposite St. Sophia, built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet. It is also known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.
Arrive at your last stop, the famous Hagia Sophia. This ancient basilica was built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century.
After the tour, you will have the option to experience a Bosphorus Cruise. You will have the chance to enjoy magnificent views of the Bosphorus waterway, which connects Asia to Europe.
Overnight stay in Istanbul. (Breakfast included)
Pick up at 08:30 am from the hotel and depart for the Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour.
Visit the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar). The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme, and every other conceivable herb and spice. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, marble palaces, fortresses, and small fishing villages.
During the excursion, you will see the magnificent sights of the following attractions from your boat: Dolmabahce Palace, Yildiz Palace, Ciragan Palace, Ortakoy Rumeli Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, and Camlica Hill, the highest point in Istanbul. At the top, you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul.
After the cruise, continue on a shopping tour. Experience Turkish women's traditional silk-weaving skills at the carpet-weaving courses provided by the Ministry of National Education. You will also have the opportunity to see a jewellery and handicrafts centre, as well as a modern leatherwear show. Enjoy shopping while gaining knowledge of the ancient craftsmen.
Overnight stay in Istanbul. (Breakfast included)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel.
Transfer to Istanbul International Ataturk Airport for your departure. We hope your tour was a memorable one, and we would be delighted to welcome you again on one of our future tours. Have a pleasant trip home, and thank you for choosing our tours.
Where this trip takes you
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Bosphorus waterway, Spice Bazaar
The route
The fine print
Sightseeing as per the itinerary
Assistance from a guide at the airport in Istanbul
All airport transfers
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
All lunches and dinners as mentioned in the itinerary
Breakfast as mentioned in the itinerary
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking, comfortable VIP Mercedes VITO
Professional English-speaking Turkish tour guide for the duration of the tour
Accommodation for your chosen 3 nights / 4 days on B.B.
All entry fees to the archaeological sites and museums mentioned in the programme
International flights
Domestic flights
Visa fees and the cost of a passport or visa for Turkey (if required)
Travel insurance or medical expenses
Drinks during meals
Beverages during lunch and dinner not mentioned in the programme
All services not specifically mentioned
All personal expenses such as beverages, laundry, and phone calls at the hotel
Gratuities (tips) for the guide, driver, restaurants, and hotel staff
Portage at the airport
Optional excursions
Camera use fees (where applicable at certain tourist sites) for video or still cameras
Minimum group attendance: 2 pax
Duration: 3 nights / 4 days
Flight: no flight
Hotel name: ORIENT MINTUR HOTEL 3***
2 pax / package: 499,00 €uro
Logistics
Your 4 days finish where they began, in Yeşilköy.
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