Istanbul 1 night 1 day (IST1N1D - GROUP)
Guaranteed departure everyday, all year-round in 2009 !
Discover highlights of Istanbul and get the most of it with the assistance of a professional team.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Istanbul and meeting at the airport, transfer to the hotel, check- in. Leisure afternoon.
Overnight Istanbul.
Day 2 - Old Istanbul
Visit The St. (Haghia) Sophia, which was built by the Emperor Justinian. It was the largest building in the world for over 1000 years. See its intricate mosaics and huge central dome. Continue to the Topkapi palace, which was used by the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to 19th centuries. We will also see the impressive collection of priceless jewels, crystal, silver and porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and relics of the prophet Mohammed. (Entrance to the Harem is extra). After lunch we will see the Blue Mosque, built for Sultan Ahmet I, which is a unique piece of architecture with its six minarets and features 20,000 beautiful Iznik tiles. Visit the ancient Hippodrome with Obelisk of Theodosius, Snake Pillar and German Fountain of Wilhelm II. Visit the hidden Underground Cistern. See the Grand Covered Bazaar.
*May be done as a walking tour if your hotel is centrally located.
End of tour.
Group tour rates options :
(You will be joining an existing guaranteed departure group tour with others)
Remarks
- Please ask for discounted rates for family and for large groups.
- Rates based on double room, if you wish to upgrade your room, or stay at a different hotel, please contact us for a new rate.
