ISTANBUL
7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS
Day 1 :
Meet & assist at Cairo International Airport ( Hall 3 ) & departure to Istanbul on Turkish airlines
Meet & assist at Ataturk Airport & Transfer to the Hotel, overnight at the hotel.
Day 2:
Breakfast at hotel
Optional Tour at Old City Tour:
Tour of "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the City from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled. Hippodrome, center of sportive (chariot races, athletics) events and political activities of the old city. Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating Hippodrome. Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. Hagia (St.) Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. Topkapi Palace, Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc...Grand Covered Bazaar, Most attractive shopping center and biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewelry, gold, carpets, leatherwear and souvenirs. overnight at the hotel.
Day 3:
Breakfast at hotel
Optional Tour at Ottoman Tour:
TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of cyrstal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4:
Breakfast at hotel
Optional Tour at Bosphorus-Dolmabahce Palace-Asia-Shopping:
SULEYMANIYE MOSQUE The mosque of S?Sleyman the Magnificent was built between 1550 and 1557 by the famous architect Sinan whose wish was to surpass the builders of St. Sophia which is conspicuous from its great size, emphasized by the four minarets rising one from each corner of the courtyard.
BOSPHORUS ON BOAT A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of is marble facade faces the shore. At Ortakoy a great variety of artists gather every Sunday to display their work along the street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a synagogue existing side by side for centuries. DOLMABAHCE PALACE the last residence for Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 saloons. Famous with the great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier. BOSPHORUS BRIDGE unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes. CAMLICA HILL exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the best point of view. SHOPPING POSSIBILITY AT CEVAHIR BIGESTS SHOPING CENTER IN ISTANBUL.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5:
Breakfast at hotel
Optional Tour at Princes Islands:
Cruise in MARMARA SEA to PRINCES' ISLANDS, retreats for the Byzantine princes are famous for their beautiful pine woods and beaches. The largest and most enjoyable of the islands is Buyukada. There you can enjoy a ride in a horsedrawn carriage among the pine trees after relaxing on the beaches in the numerous coves of its coast. Evening return to Istanbul and transfer to hotels. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6:
Breakfast at hotel, Free at Leisure, Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7:
Breakfast at hotel, meet & Transfer to Ataturk Airport for final departure.
Price Include:
Cairo /Istanbul /Cairo on Turkish airlines.
International ticket
Accommodation 7 Days / 6 nights at Grand Unal 4 Stars Deluxe Hotel or similar with Breakfast.
Transfer from Ataturk airport to the hotel /from the hotel to Ataturk airport.
Price Exclude:
Visa entrance fees
All visits as mentioned above in the program.
Any extra at aviation taxes.