3 Day Istanbul Daily City Tour Packages (Istanbul City Sightseeing Packages)
Highlights
- ✓Visit the Hagia Sophia, an architectural marvel blending Byzantine and Ottoman influences.
- ✓Explore the Blue Mosque, famous for its stunning blue Iznik tiles.
- ✓Walk through the Hippodrome, once the heart of Byzantine chariot races.
- ✓Discover the Topkapi Palace, the grand residence of Ottoman sultans.
- ✓Stroll through the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world.
- ✓Enjoy a scenic Bosphorus Cruise, where Europe meets Asia.
- ✓Visit Dolmabahçe Palace, a symbol of Ottoman luxury.
- ✓Experience the bustling Spice Bazaar, filled with aromatic spices and Turkish delights. Enjoy shopping in modern malls and local markets.
- ✓Escape the city and take a ferry ride to Büyükada, the largest of the Prince’s Islands. Explore the island’s charming streets with a bicycle ride or a leisurely walk. Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch at a seaside restaurant. Relax by the coast and soak in the island’s tranquil atmosphere.
Overview
Explore the rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant culture of Istanbul with our specially curated 3-Day Istanbul City Tour Package. This package offers a mix of historical sightseeing, scenic boat tours, and a relaxing island escape. Visit iconic landmarks, cruise along the stunning Bosphorus, and enjoy a shopping experience in Istanbul’s bustling bazaars.
Route
Itinerary
Pick up at 09:00am from your hotel for the full day tour of old Istanbul city. Our first visit will be to Hippodrome. Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine. Then we will visit Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque. Across from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, it was 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.Our next visit will be to Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque. The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is the greatest surviving example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000 years, it was once the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th century golden mosaics. Today it is a mosque. Lunch break at 1:00 pm. After lunch, you will be taken to Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, delicious fresh Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.
If you would like to visit with entrance below sites;
Topkapi
Palace Museum Entrance Fee. You pay the door price.
The
Basilica Cistern Museum Entrance You pay the door price.
Hagia Sophia Museum Entrance Fee. You pay the door price.
Please Note: Please do not forget to carry Scarf with you
because of visiting to Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.
Pick up at 08:30 am from the hotel and depart for the
Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour. BOSPHORUS BY BOAT 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 Ciragan 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. BEYLERBEYI PALAS (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 Bosphorus from the beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional Turkish Ottoman style. SHOPPING TOUR (after cruise) Experience the traditional silk weaving skills of Turkish women at the carpet weaving courses provided by The Ministry of National Education. You will get the opportunity to see jewellery, handcrafts centre and a modern leatherwear show. Enjoy the experience of shopping whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen, with Murti's Tour's local escort full of knowledge about how to haggle the streets of Istanbul. The rest of the evening is yours to explore Istanbul
Enjoy a cruise in the Marmara Sea to Istanbul's famous Prince's Islands. This is your opportunity to see Topkapi Palace, Leander's Tower and Uskudar from the sea. Stop at Buyukada, the popular summer resort with sandy beaches and pinewood scenery, once the pleasure island of Byzantine Princes. During the Summer season, enjoy the magical atmosphere that the Island's beach resort has to offer including many optional water sporting activities. Tour the island with horse-drawn carriages before stopping for an exquisite lunch at a fish restaurant. After your tour, we will transfer you back to your hotel.
Not included
- ✕Accommodation
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