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Biblical Sites Of Constantinopolis (ISTANBUL) :
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Istanbul with Cultural + Religious + Historical Highlights
GUARANTEED DAILY DEPARTURES
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DAY 1: ARRIVAL in ISTANBUL
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Upon your arrival, you will be met by our representative in Istanbul airport.
Transfer to the hotel and welcome drink. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
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DAY 2: ISTANBUL-THE OLD CITY :
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A full day of sightseeing tour. Discover the Byzantinian and Ottoman Relics, Visit Saint Sophia
Museum, one of the world's greatest architectural marvels built by Constantine the Great in the 4th Century and reconstructed
by Justinian in the 6th century, then visit Sultanahmet Mosque, Built in the 16th century,
unique with 6 minarets and its magnificent interior decoration of the blue Iznik tiles.
The Ancient Hippodrome, The scene of chariot races with three monuments, the obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine column and the column of Constantine. Before lunch visit Grand covered bazaar within over 4,000 tiny shops.
Visit Royal Topkapi palace, the great palace of the Ottoman Sultan's from 15th to the 19th centuries. Then visit Suleymaniye Mosque, built in 1550 by the famous architect Sinan, emphasized by the four minarets rising one from each corner of the courtyard. You'll be returned back to hotel in the early evening. B.L
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DAY 3: ISTANBUL-THE BOSPHORUS:
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Early in the morning a full day tour of Two Continents, Bosphorus and Asia. Visit the Egyptian spice market and then embark on a boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. Passing the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, villas, fortress and small fishing villages. Then visit the Rumeli Fortress; built by Fatih Sultan Mehmet in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul, one of the most beautiful works of military architecture. After lunch in a local seafood restaurant across to Asia on Bosphorus Bridge. Visit Beylerbeyi Palace; summer residence of the Ottoman Sultan with its Harem part. Then see the panoramic view of the Istanbul and Bosphorus from the Camlıca hill the highest point of Istanbul. Transfer to the hotel for overnight. (B.L.)
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DAY 4: ISTANBUL :
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Today is your free day; you can explore the city yourself or you can join one of the “OPTIONAL” tours as follows; Full day Princess Islands or Golden Horn tour, for the evening we suggest you to join “Istanbul by Night” tour. There you can watch Turkish Folk and Belly Dancers while having your dinner. (B)
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DAY 5: DEPARTURE:
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Breakfast at the hotel before you are transferred to the airport, for your outbound flight. (B)
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Including Tour Features:
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* 4 night hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
* Meals as indicated (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner.
* All mentioned tours in the itinerary with licensed guide.
* Entrance fees during guided sightseeing.
* All land transfers as per itinerary by aircondionned coaches depending on group size
* Hotel taxes and service charges
NON-INCLUDES
* Domestic or international flight tickets
* Personal expenses, beverages at lunch and / or dinner.
* Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts
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