Istanbul Holiday Package: Exploring the Best of the City
Istanbul is a city that has captured the hearts of travelers for centuries. From its rich history and culture to its stunning architecture and delicious cuisine, there is something for everyone in this vibrant metropolis. If you're planning a trip to Istanbul, you'll want to make sure you get the most out of your time there. That's where the Istanbul holiday package comes in.
This package includes a variety of tours and activities that will allow you to experience the best of Istanbul. One of the highlights of this package is the Princes Island tour. The Princess Islands are a group of nine small islands located off the coast of Istanbul. They are known for their beautiful beaches, crystal-clear waters, and charming villages. During this tour, you'll take a ferry to the islands and spend the day exploring, swimming, and relaxing.
Another must-see attraction in Istanbul is the old city. This area is home to some of the city's most famous landmarks, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Topkapi Palace. The old city tour included in this package will take you on a journey through the history of Istanbul, as you visit these iconic sites and learn about their significance.
No trip to Istanbul would be complete without a dinner cruise on the Bosphorus. This tour will take you on a relaxing boat ride along the Bosphorus, which is the strait that separates Europe and Asia. You'll enjoy a delicious dinner while taking in the stunning views of the city skyline and the illuminated bridges that cross the strait.
- Pick Up & Drop Off
- New A/C Vehicle
- Professional Tour Guide
- Entrance Fee
- Lunch (Vegetarian option is available just let us know before booking)
Day 1 - Arrive Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport Meet with your welcoming guide at the outside of 9th gate he/she will be there with "CEO34" sign. After your name check is done, he / she lead you till your transfer vehicle.
Meet with your driver and private transfer to hotel. ( Approximately 1 hrs 30 mins distance, depends on traffic)
Check in to hotel ( international check-in time 14:00) - Rest of day is yours
You'll be picked up at 8.00 – 8.30 AM and transferred to the port for your tour. This tour will help you to get away from the crowd of Istanbul. Some of the highlights for this tour:
• BUYUKADA: Buyukada is a very good choice for takingdistance from Istanbul City with its great nature. There
is no chaotic city life no unbearable traffic and no suffocating crowd that will make you bother.
• Along your sailing to Buyukada, you'll be able to see extraordinary views of Kinaliada, Burgazada, and Heybeliada. After this mesmerizing sailing, you'll reach Buyukada.
• After reaching Buyukada you’ll make a good, refreshing start by having a delicious local lunch at a seaside restaurant.
• After lunch, you'll have free time to spend exploring the unique nature of this splendid island with its beautiful architecture. While you are walking around these brilliant streets you may like most of the views of buildings. We suggest you also take a look at Greek Houses. After your free time, you'll meet with your guide at the port and sail back to Istanbul. After you reach the port of Istanbul you’ll meet with your driver and transfer back to your hotel.
Around 8.00 – 8.30 AM we will pick you up from your hotel and you'll start to explore around Istanbul's iconic heritages of the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires with your English-speaking guide.
HIGHLIGHTS OF SITES :
• HAGIA SOPHIA: Hagia Sophia is a 1400 years old Byzantine cathedral that is a true source of architectural inspiration. After a thousand years, Hagia Sophia is still seen as one of the world's most
important architectural monuments.
• BLUE MOSQUE: Blue Mosque as known as Sultanahmet Mosque has built during the reign of Sultan Ahmet I. Blue Mosque is the only mosque in Turkey that has 6 minarets. With its fascinating hand-
dyed tiles it has been named Blue Mosque.
• HIPPODROME SQUARE: Center of old Byzantine civic life and backdrop of chariot races. Also Hippodrome Square has 2 more of our stopovers :
• German Fountain: Constructed in Germany to symbolize German Emperor Wilhelm II's second visit to Istanbul. It was imported and opened in 1901. Fountain's three domes are decorated with gold mosaics.
• OBELISK: The Obelisk of Theodosius is in the Egyptian style and was erected in 1547 BC and stood 60m tall.
• TOPKAPI PALACE: Residence of early and mid-era Ottoman Sultans. It was the center of administration of the Ottoman Empire for centuries.
• THE GRAND BAZAAR: The Grand Bazaar (Kapali Carsi) is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the World with more than 58 streets and over 1200 shops. It has many options for jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shopping.
• LUNCH: Will serve at a local restaurant. (Vegetarian food is also available.)
After your tour ends around 16 / 17 PM you’ll be transferred back to
your hotel.
Around 7.00 – 7.30 PM you'll be picked up from your hotel and then
transferred to the port. After you reach the port you'll sail to the Marmara Sea. With a spectacular view of the Bosphorus Bridge which is a connection between the Asia and Europe sides of Istanbul. While you are sailing you'll have a chance to watch some of Istanbul's fascinating architectural and historic heritages like Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, Ciragan Palace, Rumeli Fortress, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge some mansions, etc. which are built centuries ago and standing still. While you are enjoying the view your dinner will be served by a Professional team and entertainment going to start. Here’s some of highlights for this entertainment:
• CAUCASIAN DANCE: A dance that is belongs to Caucasian people. This is a very unique dance that is not similar to any other folk dances with its figures.
• SWORD DANCE: A dance that is performed with swords and as a swordfight.
• TURKISH GYPSY DANCE: Traditional Turkish dance that belongs to gypsy culture.
• BELLY DANCE SHOWS: Fascinating dance that is performed by professional belly dancers.
• WHIRLING DERVISH SHOW: A 700 year-old ritual that ritualized by Dervishes. A Sufi dance, steered by rhythmic breathing and chants of “Allah” as they seek to become one with God.
• DJ PERFORMANCE: A DJ show that is performed by an International DJ. You can join by dancing or you can just listen. After a night full of enjoyment you'll be transferred back to your hotel from the port.
Check out from hotel (INTERNATIONAL CHECK OUT TIME IS 12:00 O’CLOCK) We will give you certain pick up timing 1 day before the transfer Meet with your transfer man/driver at the hotel lobby Private transfer to Istanbul or Sabiha Gokcen Airport