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Honeymoon in Bosphorus - Istanbul
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Ezop Travel
Departing from
Istanbul
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Turkey
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**DAY 1** Arrival to Istanbul: We welcome you at the Ataturk International Airport and your transfer to your Hotel, selected from Hotel listing. After C/in to Hotel freetime and Overnight.
**DAY 2** Free leisure time in your room at the hotel. Overnight.
**DAY 3** Full day tour in Istanbul: Today we have a visit to St. Sophia Museum and travel back to Byzantian times - then Blue Mosque - famous for its blue Iznik tiles and unique 6 minarets built in the name of Sultan Ahmed. Hippodrome - built in the 4th century and used for a long time as a center of sports (horse races, chariot races, athletics) events and political activities of the old city. In the afternoon we will visit the Turkish & Islamic Art Museum - built in 16th century by Ibrahim Pasha who was married to the daughter of Suleyman I. The building now houses a small exhibition for Nomadic Culture. Continue our tour to arrive Grand Covered Bazaar - most attractive shopping center and the biggest ''Souk'' in the world with nearly 4000 shops of antiques, jewelry, gold, carpets and leatherwear. It is also known as the ''Covered Bazaar'' because the top and the sides are covered, it has 18 gates, 65 streets, 21 hans, 5 mosques and 6 fountains. Return to Hotel where free time and overnight. (L)
**DAY 4**Full day tour in Istanbul: We pick you up from the Hotel then today we will drive to famous Topkapi Palace - built in the 15th century by Mehmet the Conqueror and was the house of the Ottoman Sultans for 400 years. No 1 sight to see in Istanbul because of the priceless and the largest collection of the jewels, porcelains, weapons, calligraphy of the Ottoman Sultans. Suleymaniye Mosque – Masterpiece of famous architect Sinan, built in the name of Suleyman the Magnificent during the 16.th century. After lunch we will go to Bedesten - exhibits the traditional silk weaving courses, carpet weaving courses authorized by the Ministry of National Education. Possibility to see jewelry, handicrafts center and leatherwear show. Given free time for shopping. Bosphorus on Boat - cruise through the waterway separating the two continents, magic Asia and Europe of marble Palaces. Ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture beside modern residential and deluxe apartments. Rumeli Fortress - historical armament built by the Conqueror to control and protect Bosphorus from enemies. One of the unique samples of a military tower. On evening Offering dinner at a first class restaurant-with half a bottle of wine or a soft drink included. We will see a spectacular floor show of famous, Belly-Dancers, traditional live 1001 NIGHTS ANATOLIAN FOLKLORE groups featuring popular musical instruments and Turkish singers. Late evening, return to Hotel and overnight. (L,D)
**DAY 5** Back home: End of Package, we transfer you to airport your international flight or your extend overstay combined one of our tour or regional Hotel in Turkey.
Not Included: NOT INCLUDED Drinks at meals - Personal expenses such minibar, laundry and telephone calls in your room - On arrival passport and visa fees - Tips and gratuities to guide and drivers
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| Company :
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| Days: 5 |
| Departs :
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