SEPTEMBER 2018 Itinerary
Day 1: Saturday, September 8, 2018
Flying time! - Your fascinating tour of Turkey, the “Crossroads of Civilizations” begins as you depart on a flight to Istanbul.
Day 2: Sunday, September 9, 2018
Welcome to Turkey!
Welcome to the unforgettable city of Istanbul. The streets are a mixture of modern trend and historic tradition. The trolley runs up and down Independence Avenue. The buildings are European with neoclassical embellishments. On arrival you will met and transferred to your hotel. Relax after your journey and in the evening attend a welcome dinner with us and your fellow travelers.
Meals: Welcome Dinner
Day 3: Monday, September 10, 2018
Gain insight into Ottoman Empire's power and influence during your guided tour of Topkapi Palace and Harem Museum. Topkapi Palace was constructed in the 15th century and was the seat of power for the Ottoman Empire until the 19th century. Finish the day with unique dinner at Kumkapi.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Leave your central Istanbul hotel and head to the port to board your boat and head to Princess Islands also know as Buyukada. Explore the island with its leafy lanes and exquisite wooden Victorian houses on foot. As long as you see phaetons racing by, you’re on the right track. Visit the St George’s Monastery after climbing up the steep cobblestone path — on foot or by hiring a donkey to do the legwork for you.
Meals: Breakfast Buffet, Dinner
Day 5: Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Continue to learn more about Turkish culture. The domes of the Blue Mosque scream of grandeur yet they hide a serene atmosphere. Thousands of tiles provide the unique blue color, so remove your shoes and step inside. On the opposite side of the square, behind the roving tea sellers, you find the domes of the Hagia Sophia, once the second largest building in the world (after the Egyptian pyramids). Christian frescos showcase its 5th century history as a cathedral, and Arabic script reveals its many centuries as a mosque. Over a succession of rooms you discover a very impressive religious harmony. After lunch enjoy a visit to the labyrinthine and chaotic, Grand Bazaar(sprawling over a huge area in the old town city).
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Thursday, September 13, 2018
Enjoy a ride with Eyup cable and then ride up it to the Pierre Loti Cafe, relax while soaking up commanding views of the horn_shaped fjord below that splits the city's European shoreline in two. After lunch visit to Rustem Pasa Mosque and Egyptian spice market, vividly coloured spices are displayed alongside jewel-like lokum(Turkish delight) at this Ottoman-era marketplace, providing eye candy for the thousands of tourists and locals who make their way here every day.
Meals: Breakfast Buffet, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Friday, September 14, 2018
Explore Rumelian Castle, a fortress with rich history where you can see museum exhibits and enjoy breathtaking view of the Bosphorus. Rumelian Castle fortress consists of one small tower, three main towers and thirteen small watchtowers on the connecting walls of the fortress. After lunch take a walk through Bosphorus and finish the day by having traditional turkish tea while cruising along the Bosphorus, the winding straits separating Europe and Asia
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Saturday, September 15, 2018
Day at leisure! Istanbul is easy to get around on foot. Walkthrough Istiklal street, colorful buildings, chirpy people, feasts, concerts, cinemas… You are in the hearth of Istanbul. It is the most active street of Istanbul and there are numerous shops, cafes, restaurants, bars, book shops on Istiklal Street which is rather crowded at any time of the day and year(you will have plenty of time to enjoy some last minute souvenir)and see the Galata Tower.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day 9: Sunday, September 16, 2018
This morning bid a fond farewell to this wonderful city as your memorable holiday comes to the end.You have witnessed more than just ancient history. You have experienced the cultures of Turkey with us.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast
* Itinerary is a general guideline and is subject to change based upon availability and scheduling
Flying time! - Your fascinating tour of Turkey, the “Crossroads of Civilizations” begins as you depart on a flight to Istanbul.
Day 2: Sunday, September 9, 2018
Welcome to Turkey!
Welcome to the unforgettable city of Istanbul. The streets are a mixture of modern trend and historic tradition. The trolley runs up and down Independence Avenue. The buildings are European with neoclassical embellishments. On arrival you will met and transferred to your hotel. Relax after your journey and in the evening attend a welcome dinner with us and your fellow travelers.
Meals: Welcome Dinner
Day 3: Monday, September 10, 2018
Gain insight into Ottoman Empire's power and influence during your guided tour of Topkapi Palace and Harem Museum. Topkapi Palace was constructed in the 15th century and was the seat of power for the Ottoman Empire until the 19th century. Finish the day with unique dinner at Kumkapi.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Leave your central Istanbul hotel and head to the port to board your boat and head to Princess Islands also know as Buyukada. Explore the island with its leafy lanes and exquisite wooden Victorian houses on foot. As long as you see phaetons racing by, you’re on the right track. Visit the St George’s Monastery after climbing up the steep cobblestone path — on foot or by hiring a donkey to do the legwork for you.
Meals: Breakfast Buffet, Dinner
Day 5: Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Continue to learn more about Turkish culture. The domes of the Blue Mosque scream of grandeur yet they hide a serene atmosphere. Thousands of tiles provide the unique blue color, so remove your shoes and step inside. On the opposite side of the square, behind the roving tea sellers, you find the domes of the Hagia Sophia, once the second largest building in the world (after the Egyptian pyramids). Christian frescos showcase its 5th century history as a cathedral, and Arabic script reveals its many centuries as a mosque. Over a succession of rooms you discover a very impressive religious harmony. After lunch enjoy a visit to the labyrinthine and chaotic, Grand Bazaar(sprawling over a huge area in the old town city).
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Thursday, September 13, 2018
Enjoy a ride with Eyup cable and then ride up it to the Pierre Loti Cafe, relax while soaking up commanding views of the horn_shaped fjord below that splits the city's European shoreline in two. After lunch visit to Rustem Pasa Mosque and Egyptian spice market, vividly coloured spices are displayed alongside jewel-like lokum(Turkish delight) at this Ottoman-era marketplace, providing eye candy for the thousands of tourists and locals who make their way here every day.
Meals: Breakfast Buffet, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Friday, September 14, 2018
Explore Rumelian Castle, a fortress with rich history where you can see museum exhibits and enjoy breathtaking view of the Bosphorus. Rumelian Castle fortress consists of one small tower, three main towers and thirteen small watchtowers on the connecting walls of the fortress. After lunch take a walk through Bosphorus and finish the day by having traditional turkish tea while cruising along the Bosphorus, the winding straits separating Europe and Asia
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Saturday, September 15, 2018
Day at leisure! Istanbul is easy to get around on foot. Walkthrough Istiklal street, colorful buildings, chirpy people, feasts, concerts, cinemas… You are in the hearth of Istanbul. It is the most active street of Istanbul and there are numerous shops, cafes, restaurants, bars, book shops on Istiklal Street which is rather crowded at any time of the day and year(you will have plenty of time to enjoy some last minute souvenir)and see the Galata Tower.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day 9: Sunday, September 16, 2018
This morning bid a fond farewell to this wonderful city as your memorable holiday comes to the end.You have witnessed more than just ancient history. You have experienced the cultures of Turkey with us.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast
* Itinerary is a general guideline and is subject to change based upon availability and scheduling