Istanbul city
Full day Old City Tour. Visit the Blue Mosque, Haghia Sophia, the Roman Hippodrome, the Yerebatan Cistern and the magnificent Topkapi Palace, offering true insight into the secret life of the Ottoman Empire. Overnight in Istanbul. Visit of Chora Church, one of the most beautiful examples of Byzantine church structures. The interior of the building is covered with fine mosaics and frescoes, showing scenes from the lives of Jesus and the Virgin Mary. We move to Pera Beyoglu Area for a walking tour around its vibrant streets of downtown cosmopolitan Istanbul, with many points of historical, architectural and cultural interest – Christian, Greek and Armenian churches, etc. Visit Galata Tower, the watchtower of the Genoese fortifications dating from 1349, which we will ascend to the upper public viewing balcony for a 360-degree panoramic view over the Golden Horn, Asian shores, Bosporus and Princess Islands. At afternoon we enjoy the Bosporus boat trip. Istanbul’s winding straits for a chance to relax and admire the shoreline of beautiful mosques, lavish palaces, and decadent villas. Overnight in Istanbul.
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Destination
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DepartureFrom hotel / To hotel
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Departure Time8:30 AM ready
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Return TimeApproximately 5:30 PM.
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Dress CodeCasual, comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat.
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IncludedIstanbul cityTransfer to hotelTransfer from hotelLunchDeparture TaxesEntry FeesPersonal Guide
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Not IncludedDinnerCart-horseCable cars5 Star AccommodationBreakfast
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TOUR LOCATION
Istanbul / Turkey
History of the Desert
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