Treasures of Istanbul

DAY 1 -- ISTANBUL - Daily arrival -Year Round - Private Touring

Our staff meets your plane and escorts you to your hotel.  In the evening, join us for a welcoming reception. (D)

DAY 2 -- ISTANBUL (BLD)

We dive right into this fascinating city with visits to its top sights: Topkapi, the palace of the Sultans for centuries; Hagia Sophia, the greatest church in Christendom for a thousand years; the Blue Mosque, with its exquisite blue tiles; the Byzantine Hippodrome, scene of chariot races and gladiator combat; and the eerie Sunken Palace cistern beneath it. 

Then a drive through modern neighborhoods brings us to the ancient city walls and the Kariye Museum (Chora Church), filled with brilliant Byzantine mosaics. Finally, we penetrate the labyrinth of the Grand Bazaar for a shopping spree. Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner

DAY 3 -- ISTANBUL (BL)

After  breakfast we board a ferryboat and cruise northward along the Bosphorus, the  strait which separates Europe and Asia. Sipping Turkish coffee or tea. Disembarking at  a fishing village, we enjoy  a seafood lunch at a local restaurant, then  drive south to  go on a shopping spree  at the labyrinth of the  Grand Bazaar. In the  evening,  (Optional  : Istanbul by Night) :we go out for dinner with live music and belly dancing. Breakfast , Lunch.

DAY 4 -- DEPARTURE (B)

We escort you to the airport for your flight home. Breakfast

**  Daily departures year round.
**  Fully escorted.
**  Rates and packages are based on fine, first-class hotels.

Upgrades to Deluxe and Heritage hotels are available .  Please advise us of your choice for upgrade in Istanbul and we’ll be glad to provide you with the cost as it varies between the different hotels.

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