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Highlights of sellection

	St. Sophia Museum, which is among the most significant monuments of world’s architectural history.
	Sultanahmet Mosque is known as the "Blue Mosque" famous with its unique "ıznik tiles"
	The obelisk of Thothmes, taken from Egypt to olden days Constantinople by Theodosius.
	The Hippodrome, today named Sultanahmet Square, dates from the 3rd century AD.
	Topkapi Palace (Topkapi Sarayi) Museum, home of the sultans of the Ottoman Empire in Istanbul.
	Suleymaniye Mosque, masterpiece of Sinan, built in the name of Suleyman The Magnificent
	The Grand Bazaar is one of the the largest covered markets in the world with its 4400 shops
	Bosphorus is a unique naturel wonder dividing Istanbul in two continents.
	Bosphorus Bridge the unique chance to step from one continent to another in two minutes.
	Camlica Hill, exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the best point of view.

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Easter Weekends

For travelers coming from Europe or even from the USA on their way somewhere else, a weekend in Istanbul can be quite an experience trying to cram in all there is to do in the city. The key is to arrive early enough on Friday and leave as late as you can on Sunday or even Monday morning. This would be a good plan for your weekend in Istanbul. Enjoy our weekend package.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Home / Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul at Ataturk International Airport, the only city in the world that spans two continents. You will be met with a friendly "merhaba" (hello) from your English speaking guide and driver who escort you to your hotel for check-in. After a few hours of relaxing in your room you will have delicious Turkish meal at your hotel. Turkish cuisine is rated as one of the three most sophisticated and refined cuisines in the world along with French and Chinese cuisines.

Day 2 : Istanbul Touring
Morning tour of the area around your hotel (Sultanahmet). This tour will include both Ottoman and Byzantine relics. Your first stop will be at the Roman Hippodrome area to see the famous Egyptian Obelisk and the Serpentine Column. You will go inside the Blue Mosque, a great masterpiece of Turkish architecture with the interior walls decorated by brilliant blue tiles. You will proceed to the nearby 6th century Byzantine cathedral, Hagia Sophia, one of the most architecturally important buildings in the world. After lunch you will visit Topkapi Palace that was the residence of the Sultans, see many of the extravagant objects with which the Sultans surrounded themselves. From the palace we will proceed to Grand Bazaar and will find find opportunity for shopping at the biggest covered bazaar which ahs more than 4500 shops.

Day 3 : Istanbul Touring
Morning departure by motor coach with your guide for a drive over the Galata Bridge which spans the Golden Horn that divides Old Istanbul from Pera (new Istanbul). Your drive through Pera will lead you to the Dolmabahce Palace on the banks of the Bosphorus where you will start your touring. The palace was the last residence of the Ottoman Sultans and is believed to be one of the most expensive and ostentatious palaces in the world. After the palace we will proceed to the Kabatas Port and board your boat for a cruise on the Bosphorus past old Ottoman palaces and well preserved castles. After you dock on the Asia part of Istanbul you will proceed to Camlica Hill to see excellent panorama of the city from the best point.

Day 4 : Free time - Istanbul / Home
Morning is free to explore on your own. Sultanahmet (Old Istanbul) is the site on which the city was founded in 666 BC. Pera (New Istanbul) is across the Galata Bridge. Taxis and trams are plentiful. Meeting at the lobby and transfer to airport for final departure to home...

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