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city of sultans citystay - 4 days

Tour Information
Starts in: Istanbul
Ends in: Istanbul
Prices and Departures: Click Here
Local Payment Required: No
Breakfast: 3, Lunch: 2
Hotel rating: 3 (boutique hotel upgrades available)
Guide: Yes (during sightseeing)

Day 1: Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey! Arrive Istanbul Atatürk International Airport and transfer to hotel in Sultanahmet. Rest of day free. Overnight – Istanbul

Day 2: Istanbul – breakfast
This morning, embark upon a fully guided tour of the only city that spans two continents, Europe and Asia. Before lunch, a visit to the Hippodrome area - famed as the centre of Byzantine life for 1000 years and of Ottoman life for another 400! Continuing, visit the stunning Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia, built by Emperor Justinian. Once a church, then a mosque, today it is a museum. After lunch, enjoy a visit to Topkapi Palace, residence of the sultans for almost 4 centuries and Suleymaniye Mosque, built by the greatest, richest and most powerful of Ottoman sultans - Suleymaniye I, better known as Suleymaniye the Magnificent. Lunch and overnight - Istanbul

Day 3: Istanbul – breakfast
Today, enjoy a visit to the Egyptian Spice market (stock up on bargain saffron, spices and Turkish delight here!) before enjoying a cruise on the Bosphorus, the body of water that separate European from Asian Istanbul. En route a visit is made to Rumeli Fortress, built in just 4 months in 1452 by Mehmet the Conqueror in preparation of his planned siege of Byzantine Constantinople. Enjoy lunch. Later, a visit to Beyerbeyi Palace in all its sultanate splendour and a chance to take in stunning views atop the city’s highest point - Buyuk Camlica. Remains of day free. Perhaps check out the Grand Bazaar for exotic souvenirs. Lunch and overnight - Istanbul

Day 4: Istanbul – breakfast
Arrangements end after breakfast.

Note:
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, whilst the Hagia Sofia is closed on Mondays. Please consider this when booking. Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Spice Market are both closed on Sundays.

The airport arrival transfer is included for all flights arriving into Attaturk International Airport in Istanbul and also for Easy Jet and Turkish Airways flights from London Luton Airport, that arrive in Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

On the go is a specialist operator of cultural and adventure tours in Turkey. Fun and informative group tours of Turkey offering frequent departures at realistic prices include highlights such as Istanbul including the Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar in Sultanahmet, Gallipoli and ANZAC Cove, Troy, Roman Pergamum and Ephesus, Pamukkale, the Mediterranean coast including gulet cruising, Antalya, Cappadocia and the underground cities, Nemrut Dagi, the capital – Ankara and tours that include neighbouring Greece and the Greek islands. Commemorate the Diggers at ANZAC Cove, Gallipoli. On the go are the leading ANZAC specialists, with year-round packages.