Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Depart USA
An overnight flight to Istanbul with one of our airline partners. Complimentary drinks and meals served on board.
Day 2: Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul. After clearing customs and immigration, a representative meets you at the hotel. Check-in and the rest of the day is at leisure. Includes: (D).
Day 3: Istanbul
After breakfast you will depart for a full-day tour of Istanbul. Our first stop will be the Hippodrome, where chariot races were held and competitive athletic events took place during the Roman period. Then world famous St.Sophia - the great Byzantine Basilica built in the 6th century - following the Blue Mosque famous for its six minarets and magnificent interior blue tiles. Then you will enjoy a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe from Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 4: Istanbul
Today you will visit the Topkapi Palace, the residence of Ottoman sultans housing richness of 700 years. Later on you will be browsing the Grand Bazaar. Free afternoon to explore the city on your own and overnight stay in Istanbul. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Days 5/6: Istanbul. Free days at leisure. Includes: (B).
Day 7: Istanbul/USA. Depart to Istanbul Airport for your flight back to the USA. Includes: (B).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
- Prices are per person in double occupancy.
- Land-only prices do not include transfers
- $50 Senior citizen discount for travelers over 65
Price Includes:
- 5 nights hotel accommodation at Pera Marmara Hotel (4*) or similar
- Most meals (total of 10 including 5 buffet breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners)
- All entrance fees to the sites included in the itinerary
- Services of an experienced tour guide
- Land transportation by air-conditioned motor coach
- Travel Protection Plan (over $200 value)
- Travel documents kit (luggage tags, travel bag, neck-rest pillow, luggage strap, etc.)
Hotel upgrade is available.
Also see tour packages in:
Middle East
Turkey
Cultural Journey
Archeology/History
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