Thales -Istanbul Vacation Package-5 Days & 4 Nights

₹46332/ Per Person

Duration

5 Day(s) 4 Nights(s)

Agent

Easytraveller.Gr

Tour Type

Family Tourism Package

Location

Turkey, Istanbul, Sultana ...

Overview

Turkey is a fascinating country with a rich history, diverse culture, stunning landscapes, and delicious cuisine, making it a popular tourist destination. Here's an overview of some of the key attractions and activities for tourists in Turkey:

Turkey is home to numerous ancient ruins and historical sites dating back thousands of years. Some of the most famous ones include:

An ancient Greek city located near the modern town of Selçuk. It's famous for its well-preserved Roman ruins, including the Library of Celsus and the Temple of Artemis.

Originally built as a Christian cathedral, later converted into a mosque, and now serving as a museum in Istanbul. It's an architectural masterpiece with a rich history.

Known for its unique rock formations, cave dwellings, and hot air balloon rides. Göreme Open-Air Museum, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a must-visit.

 A natural wonder featuring terraces of carbonate minerals formed by thermal springs. The site also includes ancient Hierapolis, an archaeological gem.

Turkey boasts stunning coastal regions along the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas, offering beautiful beaches, clear waters, and vibrant resort towns such as Bodrum, Antalya, and Marmaris.

Turkey's largest city straddles Europe and Asia, offering a blend of Eastern and Western cultures. Top attractions include the Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, Bosphorus Cruise, and Spice Bazaar.

 Food lovers will enjoy exploring Turkish cuisine, known for its rich flavors and diverse dishes such as kebabs, mezes (appetizers), baklava, and Turkish delight. Don't miss trying traditional Turkish tea or coffee.

Turkey offers plenty of outdoor adventures such as hiking in the Taurus Mountains, sailing along the Turkish Riviera, white-water rafting in Antalya, and skiing in the winter resorts of Uludağ and Palandöken.

Experience Turkish culture through festivals, traditional music, dance performances, and local markets. The country celebrates various festivals throughout the year, including religious festivals like Ramadan and secular events like Republic Day.

Turkey is home to numerous thermal springs and natural spas renowned for their healing properties. Places like Pamukkale and Bursa are popular destinations for relaxation and wellness tourism.

For adrenaline junkies, Turkey offers opportunities for paragliding, rock climbing, scuba diving, and hot air ballooning, especially in regions like Cappadocia and Oludeniz.

Remember to check travel advisories and local regulations before planning your trip, and always respect local customs and traditions while exploring Turkey.

***The cost of the package might be subject to  alterations according to changes in foreign currency exchange rate.***

Included/Exclude

  • Accommodation

  • Breakfast

  • Airport Transfer

  • Stay Included

  • Sightseeing

  • CityTour

  • Transfers

  • Safari

  • Dinner

  • Lunch

  • Travel Tickets

  • Entry Tickets

Other Inclusion(s) & Exclusion(s)

  • 4 Nights accommodation in Istanbul

  • Full day Istanbul city tour with lunch

  • Full day cruise of the Bosporus and the Two Continents tour with lunch

  • Entrances to historical sites during guided excursions

  • All transfers as per itinerary

  • Daily breakfast

  • Hotel taxes

Package Itinerary

Day 1 Istanbul

Upon your arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day at leisure.

Day 2 Istanbul Full Day City Tour

After breakfast full day visit to Istanbul. We begin our tour from the Sultanahmet district, the heart of old Istanbul at Agia Sophia. Built by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD this church is one of the marvels of world architecture. Its massive dome dominates the skyline of old Istanbul. It is famed for its mosaics, including glittering portraits of emperors and empresses (closed on Mondays). 

Next, we visit the Blue Mosque, which owes its name to the exquisite tiles adorning its interior. Dating from the 17th century, it is the only imperial Mosque with six minarets. The Hippodrome, the stadium of ancient Byzantium, held 100.000 spectators and featured objects from all corners of the empire. 

The Grand Bazaar was the commercial heart of the old city and its 4.000 shops are full of treasures – including carpets and kilims, silks, jewellery, ceramics, icons and leather goods (Closed on Sundays).  

Lunch in a local restaurant and continuation of our tour. Our afternoon will begin at Topkapi Palace which, from the 15th to 19th century, was the principal residence of the Ottoman Sultans (closed on Tuesdays). 

Little Agia Sophia Mosque is known as one of the oldest standing churches in Istanbul dating back to 6th century. It is an early domed-basilica architectural plan of famous Agia Sophia which was applied here the first time in the history.

Day 3 Istanbul- Full Day Bosphorus And Two Continents Tour

We will depart to visit City Walls. The first breach of the walls was by the fourth Crusade in 1204, the second by the cannons and troops of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453. Then you will go for Golden Horn. As a natural and extremely secure harbor, the Golden Horn has played and important role in the development of Istanbul. The inlet separates the European shore into two. It is approximately 8 km long, and the widest part is the entrance from the Bosphorus. Two streams drain into this inlet at its far end.  Next stop will be Spice Bazaar(Egyptian Bazaar). The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice.  After that, you will go for the boat trip on the Bosphorus. A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and 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 pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of is marble facade faces the shore. At Ortakoy a great variety of artists gather every Sunday to display their work along the street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with 

a church, a mosque and a synagogue existing side by side for centuries. You will see Rumeli Fortress (from the sea, no interior visit). Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul, was completed in only four months to control and protect Bosphorus. It is one of the most 

 beautiful works of military architecture anywhere in the world.  Lunch at a local restaurant. Then we will go to Beylerbeyi Palace. The summer residence of Ottoman Sultans with its original furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian. Bosphorus Bridge is a unique chance to step from one continent (Asia) to another (Europe). After that Camlica Hill which is the highest point in Istanbul. At the top of it, you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosphorus from the beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional style. Also, there is a possibility of shopping at Bedesten exhibits the traditional silk weaving girls at the carpet weaving courses authorized by the Ministry of National Education Possibility to see jewelry, handicrafts center and leather ware show. Free time provided for shopping.

Day 4 Istanbul

A free day to the mythical city of Istanbul. A full day in the ancient city with countless elegant minarets and mosques. The mix of East and West has resulted in some of the most impressive architectural monuments worldwide as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. Another important thing to experience in Istanbul is to be lost in the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest markets in the world of its kind, where the colours and smells of the mountains of spices, colourful clothes and silver jewellery and intoxicate our hours. Haggling is, of course, the standard through the purchase.

Day 5 Istanbul-Airport

According to your departure flight, you will be transferred to the airport.

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