Istanbul - 2 days. Enjoy the Perfect Introduction to Istanbul
Enjoy the Perfect introduction to Istanbul
Get the perfect introduction of Istanbul's most iconic places with our tailored made excursion to Istanbul from Sunny Beach , St Vlas, Ravda and Elenite. If you are having your holiday around the Black Sea coast and what to visit this 2 day tour to Istanbul get in touch to see if we can accommodate you.
Discover what has made Istanbul such a majestic and historically significant city by hitting all of the hotspots. Enrich your time in Istanbul with some valuable insider knowledge and get practical tips to help you explore the city confidently throughout the rest of your stay.
Our excursion covers Top Sites of Old Istanbul:
The Hippodrome - the former center of sportive and political activities of Constantinople. You'll be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.
Blue Mosque - one of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principle adornments on the skyline of Istanbul.
St. Sophia (Hagia Sophia ) - the magnificent Byzantine Church of all times. Great architectural beauty. It's one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world. St. Sophia has always been the precious of its time..
The church of St.Stephen of the Bulgars ( Turkish : Sveti Stefan Kilisi) - commonly reffered to as the 'Iron Church' is located on the shored of the Golden Horn. Known in particular for its Gothic architecture it was constructed from poured iron slabs that had been brought from Vienna on cargo ships and were put together on site. Its interior decoration and mosaic glass are eye-catching.
Grand Bazaar - in addition to its historical importance it'll tempt even the non-shoppers with its rich collection. The Grand Bazaar is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world with 400 000 visitors daily, 61 covered streets and over 4500 shops.On Sundays the Gran Bazaar is replaced with the Spice Bazaar.
All children up to 12 years old get big discount
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Istanbul tour departure days and times
Please note that the departure days and times differ slightly and they are as follows:
Whatever day and time you decide to go , our price remains the same. Hurry up and Book your trip to Istanbul.
Excursion program
The 1st Day:
21:30 PM Departure from public bus stops in Sunny Beach.
The 2nd Day:
06:30 AM Arrival in Istanbul. One of hotels we are staying in is Buyuk Sahinler. Situated a 2-minute walk from Laleli Mosque, this hotel features spacious rooms with 24-hour room service. There is a sauna and a buffet restaurant serving traditional and international meals. The Grand Bazaar is just a 7-minute walk away. The Aksaray Metro Station is 700 m from the hotel and offers easy access to Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia. 08:30 AM Breakfast. Sightseeing tour in the heart of Old City. The Blue Mosque, famous with its blue iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. The mosque looks stunning from every angle. Stepping inside the Blue Mosque. Great for tourists too which the mosque provides cover-up. The Hippodrome to walk next to Blue mosque. There are only three structures left of once magnificent Hippodrome. The standing structures of Egyptian obelisk, German fountain and bronze Serpent column are amazing. This was location of chariot races, athletic events and political activities of the old city. Hagia Sophia is a great architectural beauty. Everything is in its original form. The admission price is 40 TL each and the queues can be very long unless you get there at opening time. Well worth visit the magnificently restored Saint Stephen church. This Orthodox Bulgarian Church was designed in the 1800s by an Armenian architect, with an iron infrastructure - unique in Istanbul. It is the single example of a church built on an iron skeleton. This unique church is located in the Balat district of the Golden Horn. Finally stop for some relax at the Yildiz Park. It is very beautiful and peaceful. Located on the hill of Istanbul. The most beautiful view when you set in front the Bosphorus. 12:30 PM Free time for lunch 14:00 PM Hotel check-in
Free time or Extra Tour. 20:00 PM Enjoy the night boat tour along the Bosphorus. It's a cruise through the water-way, separating the two continents, Asia and Europe. Folklore show and dinner. Price is 55 euro. Visit the night local. Dinner at a first class restaurant with a half bottle of wine or soft drink included. Floor-show of famous belly dancers. Typical Anatolian folklore groups, featuring popular musical and turkish singers.
The 3rd Day:
07:30 AM Breakfast in the hotel. 08:30 AM Free time or Extra Tours: Enjoy boat tour along the Bosphorus. Visit the Egyptian Bazar. Mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc. Price is: 30 euro. Free time for shopping. Don`t miss the Dolmabahce Palace With this tour you will be amazed by a palace with luxurious decorations and is picturesque surroundings within. The palace was home to six Sultans from 1856, when it was first inhabited. Dolmabahçe is the largest palace in Turkey. It has an area of 45,000 m2, and contains 285 rooms, 46 halls, 6 baths (hamam) and 68 toilets. Price is 65 euro. 17:30 PM Departure to Bulgaria
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