“Treasures of the Orient” – Istanbul 2-Day Excursion

“Treasures of the Orient” – Istanbul 2-Day Excursion

Istanbul is one of the fastest growing cities in the world. The city attracts tourists with thousands of years of history, rich culture and sights from several eras.

Much of the history of the city is also related to sports. Istanbul is considered the home of the oldest and most successful sports clubs in Turkey.

Itinerary

Day 1: Early morning departure; arrival in Istanbul at noon; lunch and city sightseeing tour of Istanbul

Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Early morning departure; arrival in Istanbul at noon; lunch and city sightseeing tour of Istanbul including visit to the major attractions of the Old Town – “Sultan Ahmet” (Blue) Mosque, famous for its elegant minarets and exquisite interior; the Byzantine Hippodrome preserving monuments from various periods of the city’s history; outside view of the emblematic “St. Sophia” Cathedral with its impressive cupola rising up to 56 m; visit to a trade center; time at leisure with opportunity for participation in optional sightseeing tours;

 Optional tour: “Istanbul by Night” – traditional dinner & floor show;

 Optional tour: “Illumination Tour” – a night panoramic bus drive along the main boulevards of Istanbul; visit to a fish market; crossing over to the Asian side of the city via the first bridge on the Bosphorus – photo stop for the night lights of Istanbul;

Duration: 5 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Breakfast; time at leisure;

Stop At: Bosphorus Bridge, Kuzguncuk Mahallesi 15, Istanbul Turkey
Optional tour: “Between Asia & Europe” – a picturesque motor boat cruise along the Bosporus – separating the European side with the historical Old Town from the Asian side with its modern living quarters; visit to the renovated “St. Stephan” Bulgarian Church – unique with its architecture and historical background; shopping in the Egyptian Bazaar also known as the Spice Market because of the abundance of Oriental spices and goods, one of the world’s most impressive covered marketplaces;

Afternoon departure from Istanbul and late evening return toBulgaria.

Duration: 10 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.