Day 1 - Arrive in Istanbul
Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST), own arrangement to hotel.
Free at your own leisure or you may enjoy hotel facilities.
Mix and mingle with a welcome drink in the hotel.
Lunch and dinner by your own arrangement.
Overnight at Golden Tulip Hotel
Day 2 - Istanbul Full Day Tour (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
After breakfast, depart to Old City – Sultanahmet to visit
[Roman Hippodrome] The Roman Hippodrome in Istanbul, Turkey, served as an ancient racetrack where historical chariot races, major social events, and athletic competitions were held. It was decorated with the Egyptian Obelisk and other famous columns along its spina, a raised central platform used to divide the race track.
[Blue Mosque] The Blue Mosque (Called Sultanahmet Camii in Turkish) is a historical mosque in Istanbul. The mosque is known as the Blue Mosque because of blue tiles surrounding the walls of interior design. Mosque was built between 1609 and 1616 years, during the rule of Ahmed I. just like many other mosques, it also comprises a tomb of the founder, a madrasa, and a hospice. Besides still being used as a mosque, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque has also become a popular tourist attraction in Istanbul. Besides being a tourist attraction, it's also an active mosque, so it's closed to non-worshippers for half an hour or so during the five daily prayers.
Continue to have photo stops at:
[Topkapi Palace] was the residence of Ottoman sultans for almost four centuries and is Istanbul's premier must-see attraction. Unlike European-style palaces, Topkapi is not one large building with an outlying garden Its form-inspired and informed by Islamic architectural sensibilities-consists of series of pavilions, kitchens, audience chambers, and kiosks built around a series of garden count yards.
Lunch at local restaurant.
After lunch, visit the famous [Grand Covered Bazaar] is a place that keeps lots of vanishing professions alive with their unique culture. It is the world’s oldest, a biggest bazaar where the most variable products are exhibited. It was built in the 15th century, is the oldest covered market in the world. Covering an area of 54.653 square meters, it also still ranks as one of the world’s biggest covered markets. Grand Bazaar is the grandest of all bazaars in Istanbul. It is a covered market with 41 streets. You can maybe skip the Spice Bazaar but do not miss the Grand Bazaar because it will offer you the most memorable sights. Free time shopping.
A farewell dinner will be arranged at a local restaurant.
Transfer back to the hotel.
Overnight at Golden Tulip Hotel
Day 3 – Istanbul (Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel.
A day at your own leisure.
Lunch and dinner at own arrangement.
Overnight at Golden Tulip Hotel
Day 4 – Depart Istanbul (Breakfast)
After breakfast, free at your own leisure until transfer to the airport.
Hotel official check-out time before 12:00noon.