Turkey is friendly, beautiful, culturally rich and good value for money. Also it is modern enough to be comfortable yet traditional enough to be interesting. Turkey is one of the world's top 10 travel destinations, welcoming more than 35 million visitors every year.
Turkey's history of human habitation goes back 25.000 years. The Hittits, Hellens, Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks and the Ottomans as well as a great number of other civilisations rose and fell here through thousands of years, leaving behind a multitude of historical sites. With nearly 8400 km of coastline, water sports and yachting are big favorites. Hiking, rock climbing, hot air ballooning, mountaineering, white water rafting, and bicycling are all important, and growing, as is skiing
Turkish food is now world famous, and rightly so. Everyone comments on how good the Turkish food is. Not only that, the moderately priced gourmet dinner and wine is still easy to do. Then there are Turkish Tea and Turkish Coffee.
The unique Mediterranean climate and beautiful nature of Turkey allows almost 6 months of summertime in southern parts. The sandy beaches are splendid and the sea, especially the Aegean coastline, is the most amazing. It is a mildly cold sea that allows for a refreshing experience. Blue voyage is the most favourite way to visit all the beaches with a yacht while enjoying the turquoise sea.
What is included in the tour
- Pick up and Drop from the Airport or your hotel
- 6 nights-7 days accommodation in 4 star for luxury and 3 star for basic
- Continental breakfast/Breakfast Buffet
- All Entrance fees
- First Aid / Medical kit
- Luxury transport through out the tour with tv on board
- 6 Breakfasts,6 lunch ,6 dinners We have a system of providing 6 small tea/coffee in between.
- Two Blue badge tour guide during the tour
- Nightout experience
- Dinners in Buffets in city centre Eat as much u can
- Service Tax
- Guiding fee
What is NOT included in the tour
- Any meals/services not mentioned in the inclusions
- Flights Airticket
- Visa application charges
- Porter/mule charges to carry your personal bag
- Any charges for video cameras, still cameras, etc.
- Alcohol, soft drinks, beverages, etc.
- Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather, etc.
- Travel Insurance
- Istanbul city tour
- Princess Island tour
- Istanbul Aquarium Tour
- Istanbul (Vialand Tour)
- Bosphorus cruise free dinner
- Deluxe coach
- You will have your private guide with extensive knowledge about the cities and places you visit
- 3 or 4 star accommodation with breakfast plus airport/hotel pickup and drop-off are included
- Operated By Travel Shop Turkey Tour Operators
Day 1 – Arrivals In Turkey
- Arrive at IGA Istanbul airport
- Complete customs, immigrations formalities and exit to arrival hall meeting lounge
- Met by Worldwide tourism team and transfer to Hotel santroini by deluxe coach
- Hotel check in and Short group meeting with your tour guide regarding tour rules and regulations
- Afternoon Explore City centre for shopping or other activities
- Overnight stay at hotel
Day 2 – Byzantine ottoman Relics tour
Hippodrome: The former center for entertainment, sports and political activities in the city during the Roman and Byzantine Empires. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and Fountain of Willhelm II.
St.Sophia: The Church of Holy Wisdom, undoubtedly one of the greatest architectural creations in the World used as a mosque during Ottomans and serving as a museum today.
Blue Mosque: One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minaret.
Grand Bazaar:The oldest and the largest covered market place in the World with nearly 4.000 shops full of rich collections of carpets, jewellery, leather, and souvenirs.
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
* Treasury and Harem sections in Topkapi Palace are not included in the program and are due to extra entry.
Sultans Tombs : There are five tombs of Ottoman Sultans within the graveyard at St. Sophia. The ceramic panels are the most beautiful examples of the 16th century with purple, green, blue, and red flower motives. Prince robes and a small piece from the Kaaba covers are displayed on the sarcophaguses
- Free time to enjoy after this day tour
- Short Group meeting at Night
- Overnight stay at hotel
Day 3 – Ferry tour to Princess Island Buyukada
- Morning depart from Hotel by coach and transfered to ferry to one of the Princes' Islands, Buyukada (Big Island) which is a quiet sea front town and summer holiday escape from the city.
- We will pass four islands with their charming old Ottoman houses and finally reach Buyukada, the largest of the islands
- Upon arrival to the island, you will see the lavish Ottoman mansions and other beautiful Victorian summer villas around the island .You will have free time elegant old wooden mansions and beautiful natural scenery.
- Return journey to Hotel by ferry and coach
- Evening is free to explore
- Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4-Bosphorus tour by boat
- Hotel pick up at 10 am ..Today you will be taken to bosphorus tour you will visit following places
Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar) : The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of various spices “cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other concievable herb and spice”. Shops selling spices, fruits, vegetables, flowers, turkish delights etc..
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. On the coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of is marble facade faces the shore
Beylerbeyi Palace : The summer residence of Ottoman Sultans with its original furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian.
Bosphorus Bridge : 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 style.
- Return journey to Hotel by deluxe coach
- Evening Free to Explore
- Overnight Stay at hotel
Day 5- Bosphorus cruise Tour and Beach day
Sail up the Bosphorus, Dinner, Unlimited Soft Drinks, D.J music, Folk Dance , Belly Dancer
- After enjoying a delicious breakfast, you will be taken to babylon beach where you will spend all your Afternoon
- Return to hotel and Free time
- 19:30 You will be picked up from the hotel and will taken to bosphorous Cruise for free dinner
- Enjoy as you cruise The Bosphorus and see historical places like Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Ortakoy, Rumeli Forthress , Fatih Bridge , Beylerbeyi Palace Maiden's Tower and also Istanbuls very famous night clubs as you wine and dine the night away.
- After the dinner you can enjoy the entertaining music provided by professional DJ and traditional show programs or simply relax with a drink and enjoy the view.
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SHOW PROGRAM :
Welcome with Mehter
Whirling Dervish
Turkish Gypsy Dance
Caucasian Dance
Belly Dancer Group Show
Turkish Folk Dance
Rhythm Show
Belly Dancer
Professional DJ Performance - Return journey
- Overnight stay at hotel
DAY 6 - Free Day
Today is free day for your shopping and other activities
Overnight in Istanbul
Day 7- End of tour
- After breakfast and check-out from the hotel
- Coach will pick you from hotel and drop you to the Airport to board return flight in evening.
- Share your great expereince with family and friends
