| PACKAGE INCLUDES |
Hotel
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Meal
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Partial Meals Inclusive
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Tour Guide
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Entrance Pass
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Return Airport Transfer
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| TRIP OVERVIEW |
| Explore the wonders of Istanbul with visits to famous sites like Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Blue Mosque. Shop at the Grand Bazaar and Spice Market, and enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Bosphorus. A perfect mix of history, culture, and stunning views in this vibrant city! |
| HIGHTLIGHTS |
✔ Visit Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years
✔ Visit the amazing historic architectural of Hagia Sophia
✔ Explore Blue Mosque Ottoman masterpiece blending harmoniously with Byzantine influences
✔ Check out Dolmabahce Palace world’s largest collection of Bohemian & Baccarat crystal chandeliers
✔ Visit Rustem Pasha Mosque interesting architecture built atop shops and accessed by curved staircases on either side
✔ Shop at Spice Market, the largest and famous bazaar in the city
✔ Free upgrade to private service for 4 pax or more
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| SKETCH ITINERARY |
D01: Arrive Istanbul
D02: Istanbul Old City Tour (B,L)
D03: Istanbul Jewels Tour (B,L)
D04: Depart Istanbul (B)
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| DETAILED ITINERARY |
| DAY 01: ARRIVE ISTANBUL
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Welcome to Istanbul! Upon your arrival, our driver will be waiting to meet you at the airport for your transfer to the hotel. Please note that hotel check-in begins after 14:00 PM. |
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Enjoy your first evening in this beautiful city. |
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Overnight stay in Istanbul. |
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| DAY 02: ISTANBUL OLD CITY TOUR (B, L)
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After breakfast, embark on a fully guided tour of Istanbul's iconic landmarks: |
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Your first stop is Topkapi Palace, a grand and historically significant residence that served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Renowned for its exquisite architecture, opulent courtyards, and intricate tilework, the palace houses invaluable collections of artifacts, including the Prophet Muhammad's cloak and sword. |
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Next, visit The Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of both Byzantine and Ottoman architecture, celebrated for its immense beauty and architectural brilliance that has captivated visitors for centuries. |
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Afterward, explore The Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque), known for its stunning blue İznik tilework, six elegant minarets, and majestic central dome. This architectural wonder harmoniously blends Ottoman and Byzantine elements. |
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Continue to The Hippodrome of Istanbul (Sultanahmet Square), which once served as the social and sporting center of Constantinople. Here, you'll find notable monuments like the Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpent Column. |
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Next, head to the famous Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. Wander through its labyrinth of over 4,000 shops offering a wide variety of goods, including jewelry, textiles, ceramics, spices, and antiques, showcasing centuries of vibrant trade and cultural exchange. |
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Overnight stay in Istanbul |
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Notes: As this is a walking tour through the old city, be sure to wear comfortable shoes. A scarf is required for ladies when visiting mosques. |
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| DAY 03: ISTANBUL JEWELS TOUR (B, L)
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After breakfast, begin the tour to visit Dolmabahce Palace, a magnificent structure blending various European architectural styles, built between 1843 and 1856 by the court architect Karabet Balyan for Sultan Abdulmecid. This three-storied palace, with 285 rooms and 43 halls, is known for its original decorations, furniture, and luxurious silk carpets and curtains. It surpasses all other palaces in the world in wealth and grandeur. |
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Next, you will visit the Rüstem Pasha Mosque, an exceptional work of Master Architect Sinan, known for its lavishly tiled interior. The İznik tiles, adorned with elegant floral designs, make this mosque unique among Sinan’s many creations. |
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Following the mosque visit, enjoy some shopping time at the Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar), a bustling and aromatic marketplace filled with spices, herbs, sweets, and other exotic goods. Located in the Eminönü quarter of Fatih, it is one of the largest and most famous covered bazaars in Istanbul. |
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To end the day, you’ll join a boat trip on the Bosphorus, cruising between Europe and Asia while admiring the Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi Palaces, along with wooden villas and historic mansions. From the boat, you will also have a view of the Rumeli Fortress (no interior visit), built to defend the city during Mehmet the Conqueror's siege in 1453. |
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Overnight stay in Istanbul. |
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| DAY 04: DEPART ISTANBUL (B)
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After breakfast, free to explore Istanbul until transfer to airport for your departure. |
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| TRIP GALLERY |
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| Turkish Night at Bosphorus Dinner Cruise...
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| Take a roam to the largest monoblock palace of Dol...
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| Pass on the bridge that connects the old and new c...
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| Rustem Pasha Mosque...
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| A castle that is home of local and international m...
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| No visit to Istanbul is complete without stopping ...
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| Topkapi Palace: the royal depiction of Turkey's gl...
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| Hagia Sophia, a Christian Cathedral that converted...
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| Had a visit and admire the blue beauty of Blue Mos...
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| Istanbul City....
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| Welcome to Istanbul and witness the remnant of it'...
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| INCLUSION |
- Meals inclusive as specified
- All entrances inclusive as specified
- Hotel accommodation as specified
- Transfers inclusive as specified
- Seat in Coach tours with English speaking guide
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| EXCLUSION |
- Flight Ticket & Taxes
- Compulsory Tips
(RM 180)
- Optional Travel Insurance (Plan 2)(1-5D)
(RM 136)
- High Season Surcharge
- Any item not stated under 'Inclusions'
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