Istanbul: 4-Day City Excursion with Lodging
ID: GYG396196-720055
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
4 days
Description
Walk along the ancient streets of Istanbul and discover historic monuments, including Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. Cruise along the Strait of Istanbul and visit Princes' Islands.
Discover the historic highlights of Istanbul on a 4-day guided city excursion with airport pickup and lodging included. Learn from an expert guide as you visit enchanting sites, both on and off the beaten path.
Day 1, Arrival in Istanbul
Arrive at the Istanbul Airport and receive a friendly welcome from your driver. Your driver will take you to your hotel to relax, rest and prepare for your excursion.
Day 2: Treasures of Istanbul (Breakfast and Lunch)
Begin your city tour with a visit to Hagia Sophia, the largest manmade construction at the time apart from the Egyptian Pyramids and the Great Wall of China.
Next visit Topkapi Palace, the imperial residence of the Sultan, and the last seat of the government for the Ottoman Empire.
Continue on to the Hippodrome, built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203 AD. Next, visit the 17th-century Blue Mosque.
End the day by wandering through the 4,000 shops of the Grand Bazaar, then head to your hotel in Istanbul to rest.
Day 3: Princes Island Tour (Breakfast and Lunch)
Embark on an adventure to Princes' Islands, and find colorful fruit trees, beautiful gardens with exotic flowers, and lush forests. Admire the massive Ottoman mansions, as well as Victorian summer villas as you relax on a horse-drawn carriage tour.
Day 4: Bosphorus Cruise and Spice Bazaar Tour (Breakfast)
Begin the final day of your tour with a visit to the Spice Bazaar; a trading spot for herbs and spices from around Egypt and Asia. Spend the afternoon cruising on the Strait of Istanbul and learn about the culture and history of the area.
Admire views of marble palaces and small fishing villages along the shores.
Highlights
- Cruise along the Bosphorus Strait and see Ottoman Mansions, and marble palaces
- Walk along the ancient streets of Istanbul and see the city's most popular highlights
- Visit the spice bazaar and taste typical Turkish fare
- Find souvenirs in the 4,000 shops of the Grand Bazaar
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- There will be a 3-mile walk in Sultanahmet
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays; if your tour falls on a Tuesday, it will be replaced with the Underground Cistern
- The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and will be replaced by Arasta Bazaar
- The Blue Mosque is closed on Fridays and will be replaced with a visit to the surrounding gardens
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pick Up provided from IST/SAW Airport
You will be greeted with a sign your name is written on
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
