TOUR TO BODRUM & ISTANBUL IN TURKEY
6 Days / 5 Nights
Day 1 Arrival in Bodrum (via Istanbul)
- Welcome ‘Hosgeldiniz’ to Istanbul.
- Upon arrival at Istanbul Ataturk Airport, you will proceed to the Domestic terminal and take a flight to Bodrum.
- Upon arrival at Bodrum Airport, you will be met and transfer to the hotel.
- At the hotel after the check in you will have time to rest and free time at leisure on your own.
- Overnight Bodrum.
Day 2 Bodrum Tour
- Breakfast at the hotel and meet your guide to starting a tour of Bodrum.
- Today we will visit Bodrum Castle which was built by the Knights of Rhodes in honour of St.Peter.
- The next visit onto the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, which was constructed as a funeral monument by Artemisia, Queen of Caria, after the death of her brother and husband Mausolos.
- It is here that the word 'Mausoleum' comes from.
- Lastly, we visit the Antique Theatre which is situated on the hillside overlooking Bodrum.
- Overnight Bodrum
Day 3
Bodrum to Istanbul
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- In the noon check out from the hotel and transfer to Bodrum Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul.
- Upon arrival transfer to the hotel in Istanbul, rest of day free at leisure.
- Suggestions- Have Dinner around the corner with the best restaurants in city and taste delicious baklava.
- Overnight in Istanbul
Day 4 Istanbul City Tour
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Then after you will meet your English-speaking professional guide at the hotel lobby to start your full-day tour to explore the Old city Sultan Ahmet area, from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.
- Today you will visit all Highlights like; Hagia Sophia, the Church of Divine Wisdom. The Blue Mosque, the unique mosque with 6 minarets, which faced the Hagia Sophia will be one of your next stops.
- The Hippodrome was the center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the Roman Empire Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome.
- You will visit the Grand Covered Bazaar, the most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewelry, gold, carpets, leatherware, and souvenir.
- Topkapı Palace one of the most important museums of Turkey and residence of Ottoman Sultans will impress you with the exhibition of the imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, and calligraphy section.
- (Harem is not included in the tour)
- You will take your lunch in a local Turkish restaurant late afternoon back to your hotel.
- Overnight Istanbul
Day 5 Explore Istanbul
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- You will be picked up in the morning for a half-day Bosphorus Cruise tour and drive to Golden Horn.
- As a natural and extremely secure harbor, the Golden Horn has played an important role in the development of Istanbul.
- The inlet separates the European shore into two.
- Visit Spice Market where the air is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme, and every other conceivable herb and spice.
- Next, you will enjoy a traditional Bosphorus 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 pavilions of Yildiz Palace.
- On the coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of its marble facade faces the shore.
- After the tour, you will be transferred back to the hotel.
- Overnight Istanbul.
Day 6 Departure | End of Experience
- After breakfast, you will have free time in Istanbul.
- Upon arrival at Istanbul New Apt taking an international flight back to India.
- We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future on one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home.
Inclusions / Exclusions
Hotel Accommodation BB Basis
Grand De Pera or Similar Hotel 02 Night Istanbul
Uchisar Kaya Otel or Similar 02 Nights in Cappadocia
Best western Khan Hotel or Similar 03 Nights in Antalya
Inclusions
- All Tours are on Seat In Coach Basis.
- All Airport transfers are on Private Basis
- Cappadocia Airport Transfers on SIC
- Meals as per the Itinerary where mentioned
- All Entrance Fees are included
- Professional English speaking Guide in all Tours
- 1 water bottle every day
- Vat included
Exclusions
Domestic Tickets extra 170 Euro pp
Hot Air balloon 220 Euro pp
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