Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Highlights: Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Golden Horn, Spica Bazaar, Bosphorus Cruise, Camlica Hill, Dolmabahce Palace, Princess' Islands
Operates: Daily - All Year Around / Max. 14 guests
DAY 1 - Arrival to Istanbul
Upon arrival in Istanbul (Ataturk Airport), the city of two continents, you will be greeted by "Veni Vidi Travel" representative with Turkish hospitality & accompanied during your transfer to the hotel (Check-In 13:00), where you will be briefed by your travel consultant. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 2 - Historical Istanbul Tour (B, L)
Your day will commence with a visit to the ancient Byzantine Hippodrome where you will tour the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, Fountain of Wilhelm II, the elegant Blue Mosque famous with its heavenly six minarets and the Hagia Sophia Museum, built during the reign of Emperor Theodosius and burned down in the fire of Nika Revolt in 532 A.D. Just before lunch break, you will visit the Caferaga Medresesi. After lunch break at local restaurant, you will visit the Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), residence and administrative center of the Ottoman Sultans. Day tour will finish with the visit of Grand Bazaar. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 3 - Bosphorus Cruise & Dolmabahce Palace Tour (B, L)
Meet your guide at hotel lobby for a short drive to Spice Market, Egyptian Bazaar heaped with various sweets & spices is one of the world’s largest spice bazaars since 1665. Soon after, you will visit the Rustem Pasha Mosque. Then embark on the Bosphorus ferry for an unforgettable cruise along the Bosphorus, the beautiful strait that divides Europe from Asia. After lunch break, day tour will continue with driving across the first Bosphorus Bridge & head for the summit of Camlica Hill, which offers 360° panoramic views of Istanbul overlooking the Sea of Marmara. Driving back to Europe over the Bosphorus Bridge, you will visit Dolmabahce Palace (excluding harem), the imperial residence of the last six Sultans, with more than 340 rooms & 8 Turkish baths. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 4 - Princess’ Islands Cruise Tour (B, L)
Meet your guide to for your full day tour, escaping the bustle of Istanbul for the day. Start the day by boarding a ferry bound for the charming Princes' Islands, your destination, Buyukkada, the largest of the island chain, passing by four other islands during the trip. The islands are famous for their mild climates, lush vegetation, ornate Ottoman houses and for being vehicle-free. The preferred means of transport is the charming horse-drawn carriage known as the Phaeton, which you will use on your trip around Buyukada, passing by elegant mansions draped in brilliant purple bougainvilleas. Feel as though you have stepped back in time to a more peaceful and graceful era. You can feel the 19th century grandeur that adorned the waterfront on your leisurely stroll along the promenade. Lunch will be at one of the many exceptional traditional fish-restaurants on the waterfront, with time to gaze across the water at the Asian shore of Istanbul, so close, yet feels a world away. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 5 - Istanbul / Departure (B)
After check-out from your hotel (12:00), we will arrange for the transfer to Istanbul Airport OR cruise port for your onward travel arrangements.
! Please Take The Note Of Followings
>“Agra Travel” is a fully licensed legal tour operator under TURSAB-License No. A-2550
>All our guests are being insured with the TURSAB travel insurance package.
>Hotel is subject to change based on availability. Hotel can be also upgraded upon request.
>Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D)
✓ Tour Package Price Includes
Accommodation (Or Similar Hotel)
>4 nights in Istanbul at Rast Boutique Hotel with breakfasts (Standard Room)
Sightseeing Tours
>Full Day Group Guided Historical Istanbul Sightseeing Tour,
>Full Day Group Guided Bosphorus Cruise & Dolmabahce Palace Tour,
>Full Day Group Guided Princess Islands Cruise Tour,
which includes Professional English Speaking Guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism, main entrance fees to sights mentioned in the itinerary, Non-Smoking A/C Tour Minibus transport with driver, fuel, road tolls and parking fees, lunches at local restaurants (drinks extra), city boat tickets for Bosphorus.
Land Transfers
>Transfers in Istanbul on arrival/departure from Airport/Hotel are included as mentioned in the travel itinerary.
>Service Charges & Local Taxes - VAT (Value Added Tax)
X Tour Package Price Excludes
>International flights to/from Turkey and personal travel insurance
>Any other expenses not noted in the above included section or airport tax, visa for Turkey (if required)
>Tips to guides, drivers or staff at hotels
>Items of a personal nature
>Hotel extras (minibar, telephone/internet usage, laundry, etc)
>All kinds of beverages (except the drinks served with breakfast), and medical service