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Straddling two continents it harmonises old and new, east and west. As Constantinople, it was the
capital of the Roman Empire for over 1,000 years before the Ottoman Turks captured it in 1453,
renamed it Istanbul and made it the centre of an Islamic Caliphate.

But this legacy has not left it clinging to some glorious past. Ancient churches, timeless mosques and
baroque grand palaces, sit seamlessly next to the lively neighbourhoods of a new and modern Turkey.
One morning you’re staring up at glittering golden mosaics on Byzantine church domes, that afternoon
you’re staring up at contemporary art in a pop-up museum. Sample eastern flavours in the grand bazaar
for lunch, then sip beer on a rooftop bar, before being engrossed in an ancient Islamic ceremony.

Departure Time

3 Hours Before Flight Time

Price Includes

  • Air fares
  • 3 Nights Hotel Accomodation
  • Tour Guide
  • Entrance Fees
  • All transportation in destination location

Price Excludes

  • Guide Service Fee
  • Driver Service Fee
  • Any Private Expenses
  • Room Service Fees

Complementaries

  • Umbrella
  • Sunscreen
  • T-Shirt
  • Entrance Fees
Itinerary

Day 1Old Instabul

Hoşgeldiniz (welcome) to Istanbul! To acclimate to the beat of this modern city, head
to Sultanahmet, where the underground Basilica Cistern and Ayasofya beckon. Take an hour or more to
visit the latter, which has withstood the whim of several empires over nearly 1,500 years.

Then turn
your sights to the Blue Mosque, 100 meters away, and stop by the dancing fountain of Sultanahmet
Park for a photo opportunity with Istanbul’s greatest monuments in the background. Once inside the
17th-century mosque, gaze at the blue tiles that give it its name before stepping out to
the Hippodrome that once hosted Roman chariot races. Finally, work up an appetite for dinner by
wandering up to Beyazıt to browse the 4,000 shops of the Grand Bazaar. 

When you’re shopped out,
head back to Sultanahmet to feast on Ottoman cuisine.

Day 2Topkapı Palace

Head to Topkapı Palace, Istanbul’s top tourist draw, for a long stroll through the harem, treasury, and
Seraglio Point. Refuel and revive in the palace grounds with Ottoman şerbet drinks and Bosphorus views
at Konyalı Topkapı Sarayı Lokantası before launching into shopping in the Egyptian Spice
Bazaar. Sample some Turkish delight, then walk to Eminönü port to locate the Şehir Hatları ferry and

board a two-hour Bosphorus Cruise.

 If there’s still energy in them bones, board a public ferry to Asia’s
Kadıköy district. Spend the early evening exploring the streets of the open-air bazaar around Güneşli
Bahçe Sokak, and don’t return to Europe before dining at Çiya Sofrası.

 Finish the day by cruising back to
Europe and finding a café to smoke a fruity narghile.

Day 3Beyoğlu

Today, turn your back on the history of old Istanbul to take in the lifestyles of modern
day Istanbullus (Istanbul residents).

Take the guided tour of the 19th-century Dolmabahçe
Palace, stopping briefly to pay homage to the father of modern day Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who
took his last breath here in 1938.

Make your way to Taksim Square and onto the famous Istiklal
Caddesi—one of Europe’s busiest pedestrian avenues—for two kilometers of shopping, dining, and
sightseeing. At the end of Istiklal, stroll the cobbled Galip Dede Caddesi that brims with musical
instruments and boutiques to find your way to the medieval Galata Tower.

 Time your visit for sunset
and climb to the top for stunning 360-degree views of the city and the calming waters of the Bosphorus.
Get here early—there’s often a wait to go up for sunset. With those postcard-perfect photos captured,
follow the maze of streets downhill to Galata Bridge, order a freshly cooked fish sandwich by the
water’s edge, and people-watch as dusk settles over the city.

Day 4Greater Istanbul

Plan of the day is to venture to the sights lining one of the world’s best natural harbors—the Haliç (Golden
Horn). Don’t miss the impressive golden mosaic frescoes of Chora Museum, about one kilometer from
the harbor’s southern shores.

Afterward, make your way to the iconic Eyüp Mosque before taking
the cable car nearby up to Pierre Loti Café to savor lunch at the panoramic look-out made popular by
the author of the same name. Walk back downhill through the cemetery to Eyüp port to cruise across
to Miniatürk to roam the miniature models of the Ottoman Empire’s and Turkey’s greatest architectural
feats and natural wonders.

If time allows, continue the day on the Golden Horn’s northern shores
at Rahmi M. Koç Museum to have a hands-on experience exploring submarines, steam trains, and a
planetarium. Cap the day with a Turkish Night of authentic folkloric dancing, belly dancing, and other
musical surprises.

Day 5Princes’ Islands

Say good-bye to Istanbul by visiting the Princes’ Islands on a relaxing 95-minute cruise of the Bosphorus
and Marmara Sea aboard an Istanbul slow ferry. Take in the sights and sounds of the city’s waterways,
order a tea from the vendor roaming the decks, and feed the seagulls with freshly baked bread sold on
board before disembarking at Büyükada (big island).

The islands are car-free, so rent a bicycle near the
port or take the horse and cart to trot around the island, making sure to stop at Lunapark to climb to the
hilltop Aya Yorgi Monastery for spectacular views of Istanbul. Try the island seafood, the dondurma (ice
cream), and soak up the serene island vibe

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