Activities

Day 1 - Istanbul - Arrival Day
Welcome to Turkey Istanbul Airport. Meet & greet by our airport representative, transfer to your hotel, Transfer from airport & check in to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 - Istanbul City Tour
(Very rich continental open buffet Breakfast  included)
After breakfast, we have Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be HIPPODROME. Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Than we will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE. Across from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, it built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Our next visit will be HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE. The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is the greatest surviving example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000 years, it was once the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th century golden mosaics. Today it is a mosque. Lunch break at 13:00 pm. After the lunch, Murtis Tour will take you to the ASIL EFENDI which is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will find; Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. After the tour return back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Please Note: Please do not forget to carry Scarf with you because of visiting to Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.

Day 3 - Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour
(Very rich continental open buffet Breakfast included)
Pick up at 08:30 from the hotel and depart for the Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour. BOSPHORUS BY BOAT a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will see the magnificent sights of the following attractions from your boat. See Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of its marble facade faces the shore. At Ortakoy a great variety of artists gather every Sunday to display their work along the street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a synagogue existing side by side for centuries.
RUMELI FORTRESS Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul was completed in only four months to control and protect the infamous Bosphorus passage. It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture anywhere in the world. BEYLERBEYI PALAS (PALACE) The summer residence of Ottoman sultans exists in its original renovated glory featuring original antique furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian side of Istanbul.
BOSPHORUS BRIDGE enjoy a unique chance to step from one continent (Asia) to another (Europe)
CAMLICA HILL the highest point in Istanbul. At the top of it you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosphorus from the beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional Turkish Ottoman style. SHOPPING TOUR (after thecruise) Experience the traditional silk weaving skills of Turkish women at the carpet weaving courses provided by The Ministry of National Education. You will get the opportunity to see jewelry, handcrafts center and a modern leatherwear show. Enjoy the experience of shopping whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen, with Murti's Tour's local escort full of knowledge about how to haggle the streets of Istanbul. The rest of the evening is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul

Day 4 - Istanbul - End of Tour
(Very rich continental open buffet Breakfast included)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Turkey Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Turkey.

4 DAY SPECIAL ISTANBUL CITY TOUR INCLUDES:

• Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul Airport
• 3 nights’ hotel accommodation at The Central Palace Hotel in Istanbul
• 3 open buffet very rich continental breakfasts
• Guided Istanbul City Tour
• Guided Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping 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 Airport

Please Note: Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays, Topkapi Palace closed on Tuesdays, Grand Bazaar closed on Sundays. 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 Baazar, you will visit Spice Bazaar.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT: Topkapi Palace, SultanAhmet Imperial Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Covered Bazaar, Bosphorus Cruise, Spice Bazaar, Princes' Islands, Miniaturk Museum

4 DAY SPECIAL ISTANBUL CITY TOUR PACKAGE FOR INDIAN TRAVELLERS SUMMARY:
This tour has been designed for our Indian travellers exclusively. With 15 years of Indian Market experience as an agency, we have included the most preferred destinations of Istanbul such as historical & cultural entities and shopping venues to our itinerary. We have set 10 budget friendly Tour prices with Regular and Private options just for you. We have authentic Indian Restaurants available for your meals in Istanbul. If you would like, you can bring your own Chef along with your large groups or better yet, we provide our very own Indian Chef at your disposal. Select our Indian Special Tour of Istanbul for an unforgettable Istanbul Trip that we have arranged for you.  We are pleased to offer ‘4 Days Special Istanbul City Tour’ which is exclusively designed for our dearest Indian guests with special Indian Style menus including Veg, Non-Veg and Jain options. Discover the pearl of Turkey and find out Istanbul City’s all hidden gems by joining our 4 Days Special Istanbul Tour Package…

TOUR EXCLUDES:

• 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 (Via land) Tour
• Guided Miniaturk Museum and Shopping Tour
• Guided Istanbul Aquarium Tour
• Insurance: All types

PS: If This hotel list not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange similar other hotel for your group. If you prefer a Different category hotel, there might be an additional cost.

DISCOUNTS FOR CHILDREN