4 Days Classic Istanbul Package- Turkey

DAY 01: Fly / Istanbul 
Arrival Istanbul and transfer to your hotel for some free time to freshen up.Afternoon touring of the city starting with the huge Byzantine Church St. Sophia from 6th. C. built by Justinian. Next visit the imperial Blue Mosque unique with its six minarets and  built between 1609-1616. Then visit the ancient Hippodrome sitting in front of the Blue Mosque, the center of Byzantine civic life where the chariot races took place and finally the famous Grand Bazaar with more than 4000 tiny shops. Overnight in the hotel.

DAY 02: ISTANBUL
After breakfast morning touring in Istanbul starting with a visit in the Spice Market  a paradise of herbs and spices followed by a cruise on the Bosphorus by a regular boat zigzagging along the shores of Europe and Asia. Afternoon visit the Topkapi Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans housing the richness of 700 years with crown jewels and unique collection of Chienese porcelaines.  Overnight in the hotel.

DAY 03: ISTANBUL
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to the pier and embark a regular ferry  for a short cruise to the  ‘  Princes' Islands . The Princes'  islands are  consisting of nine various sized islands in the Marmara Sea just a few miles away from  Istanbul. It is less than an hour by boat (ferry) from the city center. Since driving is forbidden in the islands, they offer peace, a resort atmosphere and quiet natural environment.  You will visit ‘ Buyukada ‘  which  is the largest in both area and population and therefore the most popular and famous island among the others. After a nice lunch in a sea-side restaurant , you will enjoy a tour of the island with a horse driven carriage through the streets between beautiful wooden houses, restaurants cafes  and beaches. Throughout the summer and especially on weekends, private boats, and yachts anchor in the beautiful coves surrounding the island. Woods and parks cover the hills on the island and residences line the northern shores that face the Asian side of Istanbul. Late in the afternoon  return back to the city.

DAY 04: ISTANBUL
After breakfast, transfer to Istanbul airport to connect the outbound flight.

Rates Includes: -    

• 3 nights accommodation in the mentioned hotels
• Private arrival and departure transfers
• Accommodation with breakfast daily* SIC tours in Istanbul