5 Days Istanbul City Tour - YK006

5 Days Istanbul City Tour - YK006

Visit to Hagia Sophia This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time.

Topkapi Palace The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of cyrstal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed.

SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.

Itinerary

Day 1: Istanbul – Arrival Day

Stop At: Istanbul Duty Free, Istanbul International Airport, Istanbul Turkey
Welcome to Turkey, Istanbul Airport. Meet with Yuki Tour Turkey staff and transfer to your hotel for your first night. Transfer from airport & check in to your hotel in Sultanahmed or Taksim. Overnight in Istanbul.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2: Istanbul City Tour

Stop At: Sultanahmet District, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
(Breakfast included)
Pick up at 08:30am from your hotel for the a day tour of old Istanbul city.

Visit to Hagia Sophia This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time.

Topkapi Palace The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of cyrstal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed.

SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.

HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine.

Your guide will then take you to the GRAND COVERED BAZAAR In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more then 4,000 shops with each trade having its own area: the goldsmiths’ street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as handpainted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brassware and trays, water ewers, onyx-ware and meerschaum pipes. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Free Evening and optional Istanbul Evening Shows or Dinner on the Bosphorus incluing traditional Turkish entertainment and dinner. Overnight in Istanbul.
Please Note: Hagia Sophia closed on Mondays, Topkapi Palace closed on Tuesdays, Grand Bazaar closed on Sundays
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3: Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour

Stop At: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Pick up at 08:30am from the hotel and depart for the Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour. Visit the 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.

BOSPHORUS Boat Cruise 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 see the magnificent sights of the following attractions from your boat. See Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Çiragan Palace, 300 meters of its 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.

RUMELI FORTRESS Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul was completed in only four months to control and protect the infamous Bosphorus passage. It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture anywhere in the world.

DOLMABAHCE PALACE The summer residence of Ottoman sultans exists in its original renovated glory featuring original antique furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian side of Istanbul.

BOSPHORUS BRIDGE enjoy a unique chance to step from one continent (Asia) to another (Europe).

CAMLICA HILL the highest point in Istanbul. At the top of it you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosporus from the beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional Turkish Ottoman style.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Please Note: Hagia Sophia closed on Mondays, Topkapi Palace closed on Tuesdays, Grand Bazaar closed on Sundays.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Istanbul

Day 4: Istanbul – Free Day (Breakfast included)

Stop At: Sultanahmet District, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
The day is yours. You don’t have to wake up early, explore Istanbul city, shop in the local markets, or enjoy one of the many day trips Yuki Tour offer you to choose from. These include Ephesus, Cappadocia, Dolmabahce Palace, Family Shopping Tour, Traditional Turkish Bath, Green Bursa, Istanbul Princes Islands, Turkish Village Tour, Istanbul Museums Tour, Aquarium Tour, Private luxury yacht cruise, Helicopter Tours, or enjoy the Istanbul Evening Show, 1001 Istanbul Traditional Turkish Night, Dinner on the Bosphorus By Night with dinner, popular musical instruments and Turkish singer. Overnight in Istanbul.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Istanbul

Day 5: Istanbul – End of Tour

Pass By: Sultanahmet District, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast check out from the hotel. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.