2019 Istanbul Stopover

day 01 Istanbul Arrival
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your centrally located hotel in Istanbul.
day 02 Istanbul City Tour
This tour starts at Hippodrome Square. See the Obelisk from Egypt, the Serpentine Column from Delphi and the fountain of Willhelm II. Continue to the Blue Mosque, one of the largest of Istanbul. It is one of the principal adornments on the skyline and also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets. Then visit St. Sophia, one of the most magnificent Byzantine churches, and nominated the 8th wonder of the world by many historians. After lunch continue to Topkapi Palace (including the jewellery section), the imperial residence from which the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled but today a museum holding large collections of Japanese and Chinese porcelains and displaying holy relics. Proceed to Little Hagia Sofia. The tour ends at the Grand Bazaar tempting souvenir-hunters with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery and leather. BL
day 03 Istanbul Departure
After breakfast you will be privately transferred to Istanbul Airport. B

Inclusions: 4* accommodation, twin share, private arrival and departure transfers, breakfast daily, one lunch, coach transport on city tour, multilingual guide. Entries: Blue Mosque, St Sophia.