2 DAYS KUSADASI - ISTANBUL TOUR ITINERARY:
Day 1 - Kusadasi - Istanbul Historical tour
Pick up from the hotel and transfer to Izmir domestic airport for your flight to
Istanbul. In Istanbul you will be meet by your guide for a full days tour of
Historical Istanbul tour. Visit to ST. SOPHIA This ancient basilica, built by
Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the
6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time. 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.
SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by
the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE 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 Column and the Column of Constantine. Murtis tour will then
take you to the GRAND COVERED BAZAAR In this labyrinth of streets and passages
are more then 4, 000 shops with each trade having its own area: the goldsmiths'
street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as handpainted ceramic
plates, hand-honed copperware, brassware and trays, water ewers, onyx-ware and
meerschaum pipes. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 - Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour - Kusadasi
(Breakfast included)
Pick up at 08:30am from the hotel and depart for the Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise
and Shopping tour. Visit the SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar) The air here is
filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and
every other conceivable herb and spice. BOSPHORUS BY BOAT a traditional
excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore is
lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing
villages. During the excursion you will see the magnificent sights of the
following attractions from your boat. See Dolmabahce Palace, and further along,
the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this
park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of its marble facade faces the shore. At
Ortakoy a great variety of artists gather every Sunday to display their work
along the street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a
synagogue existing side by side for centuries.
RUMELI FORTRESS Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of
Istanbul was completed in only four months to control and protect the infamous
Bosphorus passage. It is one of the most beautiful works of military
architecture anywhere in the world. BEYLERBEYI PALAS (PALACE) The summer
residence of Ottoman sultans exists in its original renovated glory featuring
original antique furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian
side of Istanbul.
BOSPHORUS BRIDGE enjoy a 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 Bosporus from the beautiful
gardens, landscaped in traditional Turkish Ottoman style. SHOPPING TOUR (after
cruise) Experience the traditional silk weaving skills of Turkish women at the
carpet weaving courses provided by The Ministry of National Education. You will
get the opportunity to see jewellery, handcrafts centre and a modern leatherwear
show. Enjoy the experience of shopping whilst gaining the knowledge of the
ancient craftsmen, with Murtis tours local escort full of knowledge about how to
haggle the streets of Istanbul. After the tour we depart for Istanbul Airport
for our domestic flight to Izmir. Transfer from Izmir airport back to your hotel
in Kusadasi.
We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the
future on another TravelShop Turkey tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks
for choosing TravelShop Turkey.
2 DAYS KUSADASI - ISTANBUL TOUR INCLUDES:
Please Note: Hagia Sophia closed on mondays, Topkapi Palace closed on tuesdays, Grand Bazaar closed on sundays.
2 DAYS KUSADASI - ISTANBUL TOUR PRICE IN EURO:
Per Person |
Shared Double |
Single |
|
€ 285.00 |
€ 305.00 |
|
€ 315.00 |
€ 369.00 |
|
€ 369.00 |
€ 449.00 |
The prices can vary due to which hotel category you desire. Please let us know which hotel or resort you would like to book, number of people and room types required.
If you would like to visit other places not mentioned in this itinerary, we are happy to make a tailored itinerary for you. Please let us know how long you would like to stay and which places you are interested in visiting.
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