🏰 Entrance fees to attractions mentioned in the itinerary
🗣️ English-speaking guide for all tours and activities
💰 Personal expenses
🥂 Alcoholic beverages
🛍️ Souvenirs and additional purchases
Tour Plan
Day 1:
Historic Sultanahmet
This comprehensive itinerary provides a detailed exploration of Istanbul’s highlights over three days, complete with inclusions and exclusions to help you plan your trip effectively. Enjoy your time exploring the vibrant city of Istanbul!
🕘 Morning:
🚐 Pickup: Your guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Istanbul.
🕌 Hagia Sophia: Explore the awe-inspiring Hagia Sophia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and marvel at its stunning architecture and rich history.
🕌 Blue Mosque: Visit the iconic Blue Mosque with its impressive domes, minarets, and intricate blue tiles.
🏟️ Hippodrome: Discover the ancient Hippodrome, once the center of Byzantine chariot races and political gatherings.
🍽️ Lunch: Enjoy a delicious Turkish lunch at a local restaurant.
🕐 Afternoon:
🏰 Topkapi Palace: Explore the opulent Topkapi Palace, home to Ottoman sultans for centuries, and admire its lavish courtyards, chambers, and treasures.
🛍️ Grand Bazaar: Wander through the labyrinthine lanes of the Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, and shop for souvenirs, spices, and handicrafts.
🚐 Drop-off: Return to your accommodation for some rest and relaxation.
Day 2:
Bosphorus Cruise and Asian Side
Morning:
Pickup: Your guide will pick you up from your accommodation.
Bosphorus Cruise: Embark on a scenic cruise along the Bosphorus Strait, admiring panoramic views of Istanbul’s skyline, historic landmarks, and waterfront mansions.
Dolmabahçe Palace: Visit the majestic Dolmabahçe Palace, an elegant symbol of Ottoman grandeur and European influence, with its ornate interiors and expansive gardens.
Lunch: Enjoy a delightful lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the Bosphorus.
Afternoon:
Üsküdar: Cross the Bosphorus to the Asian side and explore the charming district of Üsküdar, known for its historic mosques, Ottoman architecture, and waterfront promenades.
Maiden’s Tower: Take a boat ride to the Maiden’s Tower, an iconic Istanbul landmark with a fascinating history and panoramic views of the city.
Drop-off: Return to your accommodation for the evening.
Day 3:
Cultural Immersion and Culinary Delights
🕘 Morning:
🚐 Pickup: Your guide will pick you up from your accommodation.
🏺 Spice Bazaar: Explore the vibrant Spice Bazaar, filled with a dazzling array of spices, teas, sweets, and Turkish delights.
👩🍳 Cooking Class: Participate in a hands-on cooking class and learn to prepare traditional Turkish dishes with a local chef.
🍽️ Lunch: Enjoy the fruits of your labor as you indulge in a delicious meal of freshly cooked Turkish cuisine.
🕐 Afternoon:
🖼️ Istanbul Modern: Visit Istanbul Modern, Turkey’s premier contemporary art museum, and explore its diverse collection of Turkish and international artworks.
🗼 Galata Tower: Climb to the top of the historic Galata Tower for panoramic views of Istanbul’s skyline and the Bosphorus.
🚶♂️ Istiklal Avenue: Stroll along bustling Istiklal Avenue, lined with shops, cafes, and historic buildings, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of modern Istanbul.
🚐 Drop-off: Return to your accommodation, or enjoy free time to explore the city at your leisure.
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