Tour 1
“Highlights of Istanbul”
Friday, 6 November 2015
Saturday, 7 November 2015
(lunch included)
09.00 – 18.00
09.00 – 18.00
This comprehensive full day city tour of Istanbul provides the perfect introduction of the exotic
city.
Departure from Tüyap Palas Hotel.
St. Sophia Museum
It is one of the world’s most important buildings in respect of its architecture. Hagia Sophia
meaning Divine Wisdom was the biggest church at its time and today is the fourth biggest in the
world.
Topkapi Palace Museum (without Harem section)
Overlooking the Golden Horn stands the mare of buildings that was the great palace of the
Ottoman Sultans – Topkapi Palace from the 15th to the 19th Century.
Lunch at Konyalı Restaurant (Inside the Topkapi Palace / no alcoholic drinks service at this
restaurant)
Blue Mosque
Dubbed the "Blue Mosque" by Europeans because of its beautiful interior tiles with flower and
tree motifs manufactured at the end of the high period of the great Iznik workshops, this is the
only mosque in the world with six minarets and is -probably the most famous landmark of the
city.
Covered Grand Bazaar
The oldest and the biggest closed bazaar in the world has around 4000 shops and over 60
alleyways covering a huge labyrinth within the city centre.
Return to Tüyap Palas Hotel.
Price : P/P € 90
Valid for minimum 10 pax
Inclusive of transportation, parking fees, English speaking guidance,
lunch (excluding drinks), entrance fees and VAT %18
Tour 2
“Scent of Byzantium”
Friday, 6 November 2015
Saturday, 7 November 2015
(lunch included)
09.00 – 18.00
09.00 – 18.00
Departure from Tüyap Palas Hotel.
Church of St Saviour in Chora
A legendary Byzantine Church decorated with extraordinary late 14 th century frescoes and
mosaics portraying the life and miracles of Christ.
Underground Basilica Cistern
The grandest and most impressive one of its kind in Istanbul. It was built in 6th century and water
was brought to this big reservoir from distant sources through aqua ducts. There are 336
columns and cistern is 70m/230ft wide; 140m/1460ft long.
Lunch at Omar Restaurant
St. Sophia Museum
It is one of the world’s most important buildings in respect of its architecture. Hagia Sophia
meaning Divine Wisdom was the biggest church at its time and today is the fourth biggest in the
world.
Egyptian Bazaar
Also called Spice Market was built in 1664 and was traditionally known as a place where shops
sold only spices which came from Egypt. Today besides few spice shops at many shops dried
fruit, basketwork, jewelry, haberdashery, drapery etc. are sold
Return to Tüyap Palas Hotel.
Price : P/P € 96
Valid for minimum 10 pax
Inclusive of transportation, parking fees, English speaking guidance,
lunch (excluding drinks), entrance fees and VAT 18%
Tour 3
“Dolmabahce Palace & Cruise on the Bosphorus”
Sunday, 8 November 2015
(lunch included)
09.00 – 17.00
Departure from Tüyap Palas Hotel.
Dolmabahce Palace (Incl. Harem section)
It is built in 1856, was the first European style palace in Istanbul and is a supreme example of
lavish baroque decoration. Its’ walls and furniture are covered with fourteen tons of gold gilding.
Highlights will include the famous staircase with crystal balustrades and the world’s largest
Bohemian crystal chandelier that weighs in at a remarkable four and a half tons.
Lunch at Hamdi Kebab House
Bosphorus Cruise by a private boat
The Bosphorus is a narrow, navigable 33 km strait between Europe and Asia connecting the
Black Sea to the Marmara Sea. Its shores offer a delightful mixture of past and present, grand
splendor and simple beauty. A visit to Istanbul is never completed without a cruise on the
Bosphorus.
Return to Tüyap Palas Hotel.
Price : P/P € 120
Valid for minimum 10 pax
Inclusive of transportation, parking fees, English speaking guidance,
lunch (excluding drinks), private boat rental fee, entrance fees and
VAT 18%
*** For the materialization of the city tours; min.10 pax is required until November 2 nd, 2015.
*** All Istanbul Tours start / end at Tuyap Palas Hotel.