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GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
DAILY
ITINERARY
Day 1: ARRIVAL / ISTANBUL
Welcome to Istanbul! Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel according to your chosen category. Accommodation
If you are arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST) our representative will be waiting for you at your exit outside by gate number 9 with a "Euroriente Travel" sign. If you are arriving at Istanbul Airport (SAW) on the Asian side, our representative will be waiting for you, crossing the pedestrian between column 9 and column 10 with the "Euroriente Travel" sign.
Day 2: ISTANBUL / SOLIMAN THE MAGNIFICENT (B)
Breakfast. Departure to visit the Suleymaniye Mosque, located on the third hill of Istanbul, with one of the most famous panoramic views of the city. It was built by the famous imperial architect Sinan under the orders of Sultan Suleymaniye. After the visit, free time to discover the city on your own. Or, you can book an optional full-day visit to the historic part of Istanbul, where you can visit Hagia Sophia (exterior), the culmination of Byzantine art and the pearl of Istanbul. The famous Topkapi Palace, residence of the Ottoman sultans for four centuries. Enjoy a typical lunch at a local restaurant in the Sultanahmet area. Admire the Blue Mosque, a wonder of harmony, proportion and elegance. Admire the Hippodrome, which preserves the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, the Fountain of Emperor William and the Egyptian Obelisk. At the end of the afternoon, visit the famous Grand Bazaar, where we will enjoy free time to get lost among its 4,000 shops. Accommodation
Day 3: ISTANBUL / BOSPORUS TOUR / SPICE BAZAAR (B)
Breakfast. Departure for one of the most famous activities in Istanbul, a boat ride along the Bosphorus, the canal that separates Europe and Asia. During this trip you can see the Sultans' palaces, old and typical wooden houses and enjoy history in a different way. Next, we will make one of the star visits, the spice bazaar, established by the Ottomans 5 centuries ago and used ever since. Our included visit ends at the bazaar where you can enjoy its atmosphere and variety of shops. In the afternoon you can optionally make a visit with lunch to the Asian part of the city, visiting the "Beylerbey" palace, located on the Asian side of the Bosphorus. Former summer residence of the Sultans of the Ottoman Empire, we will also be able to see the famous suspension bridge over the Bosphorus that connects the European part with the Asian part of the city. After lunch we will visit the underrated district of Üsküdar located on the Asian side and then head to Camlica Hill, one of the seven hills of the city and the highest point in Istanbul. At 268 meters above sea level, Camlica Hill offers panoramic views of both sides of the city. At the end of the day return to the hotel. Accommodation
Day 4: ISTANBUL / AIRPORT. (B)
Breakfast and at the indicated time transfer to the airport End of services. (pick up will be 4 hours before the international flight schedule, exact time will be confirmed through your assistant at destination).
HOTELS PLANNED:
ISTANBUL:
CAT (A): La Quinta by Wyndham 5* / Ramada Tekstilkent 5* / Elite World Basin express 5* / The G Hotels Istanbul 5* / Centro Westside by Rotana Hotel 4* / Delta Hotels Istanbul West 5* or similar
CAT (B): Avantgarde Taksim 4* / Midtown 4*/ Elite World Comfy 4* / Nippon Hotel 4* / Titanic city Taksim 4* / Avantgarde sisli 4* / Double Tree Hilton Piyalepasa 5* / Occidental Taksim 4* or similar
CAT (C): Elite World 5* / Barcelo Istanbul 5* / Point hotel Taksim 5*/ The Marmara Taksim 5* / Sofitel İstanbul Taksim 5* / Hilton Bosphours 5* / Cvk Park Bosphorus 5* or similar
• 3 nights accommodation and breakfast in Istanbul according to the chosen category
• Arrival and departure transfers
• Visit to the Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul
• Excursion in Istanbul (Boat ride on the Bosphorus - Spice Bazaar)
• Entrance fees and visits according to the itinerary
• Professional English-speaking guide
• 24/7 travel assistance in English via (WhatsApp - Telephone)
• Hotel rates in Türkiye payable on arrival $15 pp.
• Optional excursions or personal expenses
• Any service not mentioned as included
NOTE:
If
your international arrival/departure flights are to or from SAW Airport, you
must add "SAW Transfer Supplement" to your booking process.