DAY 1: Arrival to Istanbul Arrival in Istanbul. Airport transfer to your hotel.Brief Orientation followed by a free day to enjoy at your own Leisure Overnight in Istanbul DAY 2: Full Day Istanbul Tour:St.Sophia Museum-Hippodrome-Blue Mosque-Grand Bazaar Visit the St. Sophia Museum,is one of the greatest surviving examples of Byzantine architecture.Of great artistic value was its decorated interior with mosaics and marble pillars and coverings.The temple itself was so richly and artistically decorated that Justinian proclaimed ,"Solomon, I have outdone thee “ Justinian himself had overseen the completion of the greatest cathedral ever built up to that time, and it was to remain the largest cathedral for 1,000 years up until the completion of the cathedral in Seville in Spain.Across from St. Sophia is the Blıue Mosque , recognizable from its six minarets, built between 1609 and 1616 for Sultan Ahmet I and decorated inside with 21,043 tiles from Iznik in a dominant blue color; because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.Hippodrome,Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine. We continue to Topkapi Palace,The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of cyrstal,silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures,the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. Conclude your day of touring with a short drive to the exotic Grand Bazaar, which is one of the most colorful institutions of Istanbul Overnight Istanbul. DAY 3: Full Day Istanbul Tour:Bosphorus Tour-Rumeli Fortrees-Camlica Hill-Spice Bazaar Spice Bazaar ,The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other concievable herb and spice. Bosphorus Tour on Boat,A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway seperating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses,and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace.Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of is marble facade faces the shore..Rumeli Fortres, Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul, was completed in only four months to control and protect Bosphorus. It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture anywhere in the world . Beylerbeyi Palace,The summer residence of ottoman sultans whit its orginal furnuture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian. Bosphorus Bridge unique change 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 bosphours from the beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional style. DAY 4: Flight to Antalya &Aspendos-Perge Tour Transfer to Istanbul airport .Flight to Antalya. Arrival to Antalya meet with your guide then drive to Aspendos,is renowned throughout the world for its magnificent ancient amphitheatre.The theater which was built in the 2nd century A.D.. The theater holds 7000 spectators, with an additional 500 in the orchestra. Today it is used for concerts, festivals and grease wrestling events. We continue to Perge, one of Pamphylia's foremost cities. Skylax who lived in the fourth century B.C. and was the earliest of the ancient writers to mention Perge, states that the city was in Pamphylia. In the New Testament book, Acts of the Apostles, the sentence "...when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perge in Pamphylia" suggests that Perge could be reached from the sea in ancient times.At evening drive back to Antalya.Overnight in Antalya. DAY 5: Old Antalya Tour&Flight to Istanbul Fullday seight seeing in Antalya,Visit the Archeological museum,It covers an area of 7,000 square metres (75,000 sq ft) and has 5000 works of art are exhibited. In addition a further 25 - 30,000 artifacts which cannot be displayed are in storage. As a museum exhibiting examples of works, which illuminate the history of the Mediterranean and Pamphylia regions in Anatolia,Antalya Museum is one of the most important of Turkey's museums. After that walking to Hadrian’s Gate and the Clock Tower are what remain of the ancient walls. What remains of the harbor a wall is quite impressive. They also report that it was surrounded by gardens and vineyards and that it was a busy trade center exporting goods to Egypt.At evening transfer to Hotel Overnight and Dinner in Antalya. DAY 6: Flight to Istanbul&Freeday At leisure in Istanbul Flight to Istanbul,transfer to hotel .Freeday at leisure in Istanbul.Overnight in Istanbul.. DAY 7: Flight to Istanbul via Sweet Home Transfer to Istanbul airport and flight back to sweet home FLIGHT DETAILS: From Istanbul Flight :07:00 am-Arrival 08:00 am Antalya From Antalya Flight :22:00 pm :.Arrival 23:00 pm Istanbul
The package includes: - Transportation in air-conditioned vehicles throughout as stated in the tours general features - Escort by a professional guide-lecturer throughout - Entrance fees to the museums stated in itinerary - All meals mentioned in the program - Arrival and departure transfers from Istanbul Ataturk Airport. -Accommadation 6 Nights
EXCLUDED IN PRICE - Visits and services not mentioned in program. - Insurance - Personal expenses and all beverages - Tips |