Istanbul Mini-Stay by Fez Travel

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1 Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel located in the heart of the old city, Sultanahmet. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore. Overnight Istanbul.

DAY 2 Istanbul

Today, your choice of the Istanbul Classics tour OR Two Continents tour. Overnight Istanbul. Breakfast.

ISTANBUL CLASSICS

Visit the most important historical sites of Istanbul. Full day tour.

Aya Sofya

Visit the Church of Holy Wisdom, undoubtedly one of the greatest architectural creations in the world, which serves as a museum today. Also tour the Byzantine Hippodrome, the centre for entertainment, amusement and sports in the city during the Roman and Byzantine empires. We also visit the Egyptian Obelisk, the serpentine column and the German fountain of Wilhelm II.

Blue Mosque

The Sultan Ahmet Mosque, one of the most revered masterpieces in the Islamic world, is famous for its blue ceramic tiles and six minarets.

Grand Bazaar

The oldest and the largest covered market place in the world, with more than 3000 shops owing rich collection of handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs.

Topkapi Palace

The former imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans , the oldest and the largest remaining palaces in the world. Today, used as a museum to exhibit works of art and many priceless artefacts.

Suleymaniye Mosque

A beauty outstanding even among all these domes and minarets that define the skyline of Istanbul was built by Sultan Suleyman The Magnificent in the 16th century.

Please note - Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays and replaced with St. Chora. Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and replaced with the Archaeological museum.

OR.....

TWO CONTINENTS

One of the most beautiful sights in the world, the Bosphorus, is the strait separating two continents - Europe and Asia. Full day tour.

Spice Bazaar

An exotic food market and bazaar, selling spices, dried fruits, cheeses, olives, as well as towels, slippers, baskets and some jewellery.

Bosphorus Cruise

Cruise past the Ottoman palaces, Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi, ancient wooden houses, modern villas and fortresses.

Rumeli Fortress

Historical armament built by Mehmet the Conquerer to control and protect the Bosphorus.

Dolmabahce Palace

The last residence for Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 saloons. Famous for its great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tonne chandelier.

Bosphorus Bridge

A unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes.

Camlica Hill

Exposes a panoramic view of Istanbul and the Bosphorus from the highest point in Istanbul.

Please note - Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Monday and Thursday and replaced with Imperial Yildiz Park and Yildiz Porcelain Factory. The Rumeli Fortress is closed on Wednesday. The Spice Bazaar is closed on Sunday

DAY 3 Istanbul

After breakfast our tour concludes.

Tour includes:

o Inbound airport transfer to your hotel

o Istanbul Classics OR Two Continents tour

o 2 nights accommodation in 3, 4 star or Boutique class hotel with breakfast

o All entrance fees

o 2 breakfasts and 1 lunch

Departs daily all year

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