5 Days Istanbul exploration

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, our representative will Greet & Assist you with your transfers to hotel.

Check in & rest the afternoon. Later in the evening, you will be picked up from your hotel for the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise. Overnight in Istanbul.

Description: Enjoy cultural dance shows, delicious food, classic Turkish dessert and a 3-hour Bosphorus cruise. Our air-conditioned, non-smoking shuttle vehicle will bring you to the boat from your hotel. Starters and Turkish appetizers will be served to your table, then your order will be taken and our dance shows will begin. Enjoy your delicious food and cultural Turkish dances while experiencing the incredible Bosphorus cruise. After Whirling Dervish, Belly Dancer, Turkish Gypsy Dance, Caucasian Dance, Folk Dance Show and other shows, your night will continue with a DJ performance. After the shows are over, we will dock at the port and you will be dropped back to your hotel.

(Including dinner + folkoric show + belly dance show + Live DJ Music)

Today you will be picked up from your hotel for the Full Day Istanbul Ottoman Relics and Byzantium Tour. Description: On this full-day tour, you will discover some of the most magnificent sites of historical Istanbul, coming into contact with the historical wonders of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires and uncovering the roots of modern-day Turkish culture. See the heart of the Old City, the seat of two of history's most notorious empires. Visit the famous Blue Mosque with its striking blue iconic tiles and unique 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. The Hippodrome was a center for sporting events, such as chariot races, as well as political activities in the Old City. Decorated by the Serpentine Column, the Obelisk of Theodosius and the German Fountain of Wilhelm II, the Hippodrome is one of Istanbul's most popular tourist attractions. Next, you will visit the world-famous Grand Covered Bazaar, the world's largest "souk" (market) with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leather wares and more. You can even see a demonstration of the making of a traditional handmade Turkish carpet! Enjoy lunch, then move on to Topkapi Palace, residence of the Ottoman Sultans. This sumptuous residence contains imperial treasures, sacred Islamic relics of the prophet Mohammed, Chinese porcelain, weapons, and more.

Lunch on tour will be served at an local restaurant. {Veg & Non-Veg (Turkish Cuisine)}.

Today you will be picked up from your hotel for the Full Day Bosphorus Cruise & Two Continents Tour.
Description: Built between 1597 and 1664, it is the second oldest covered bazaar in the city. You may find
there spices, dried fruits, nuts, seeds and Turkish delights, in an authentic decor full of oriental scents.
RUSTEMPASHA MOSQUE: Built in 1560 by the imperial architect Sinan for Rustem Pasha, son-in-law and grand vizier of Sultan Soliman the Magnificient; the particular splendor of this jewel of Ottoman architecture lies in the Iznik tiles covering it, both inside and outside. BOSPHORUS CRUISE: The Bosphorus strait connects the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea and separates Europe and Asia, making Istanbul one of the most beautiful cities in the world and the only one built astride two continents; this romantic cruise along the Bosphorus will allow you to admire the Dolmabahce Palace, the Beylerbeyi Palace, the Ciragan Palace and the Rumelihisar Fortress, ancient wooden villas and bridges and all the wonderful and unique maritime landscapes. BEYLERBEYI PALACE: Located in the shadow of Istanbul’s first bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace (Beylerbeyi Sarayi) was historically a summer residence for Ottoman sultans. The 24 rooms of thepalace contain a mix of Ottoman and Western decoration, with 19th-century furniture from Europe andgarden pavilions, and its ornate exterior is visible from the Bosphorus Strait. CAMLICA HILL: The highest
point in Istanbul offers you a fantastic panoramic view of the entire city and Bosphorus.
Lunch on tour will be served at an local restaurant. {Veg & Non-Veg (Turkish Cuisine)}.