Country of Origin - Istanbul
Arrival in Istanbul and assistance. Transfer to the hotel. Hotel accommodation.
Istanbul - Istiklal - Galata Tower - Karaköy (walking tour)
Breakfast at the hotel. We start with a visit to the İstiklal pedestrian avenue. İstiklal Avenue or Independence Avenue (Turkish: İstiklâl Caddesi) is one of the most famous avenues in Istanbul, Turkey. It is located in the historic district of Beyoğlu, and is a pedestrian street, which houses boutiques, music stores, bookstores, art galleries, cinemas, theaters, libraries, cafes, pubs, night clubs with live music, historical pastry shops, chocolate shops and restaurants. The next stop is the famous Galata Tower. The tower is located in the Gálata neighborhood, in front of ancient Constantinople on the opposite side of the Golden Horn. The city of Gálata, a colony belonging to the Republic of Genoa, was located in this place between the 13th and 15th centuries. Today it enjoys an exceptional location in the center of Istanbul, very close to the Bosphorus where it meets the Golden Horn. We continue with Karaköy. It is one of the oldest shopping centers, famous for its banks and office buildings. It is the modern name of the old Gálata neighborhood. It has been famous as a port and commercial center throughout history. Today, it is one of the centers of interest in Istanbul with its colorful streets, cafes, pubs and old historical buildings. We will have the opportunity to see the historic Bank Street (formerly known as Vaivoda Street), mosques, churches, the pier and Galataport, which stands out as a modern structure. Transfer to the hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
Istanbul Fener Balat Orthodox Heritage Tour
Breakfast and start the day with a visit to the Suleymaniye Mosque. The Suleiman Mosque is built on the top of the third hill of historic Istanbul by the legendary architect Mimar Sinan and is one of the largest mosques in the city. Then we will see along the way the Valens Aqueduct, which was a system of Roman aqueducts built at the end of the 4th century AD, to supply Constantinople, the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire. The next stop is the Zeyrek Mosque, which was a Byzantine monastery with the name Pantocrator Monastery dedicated to Christ. Like most of the city's Byzantine churches, it was transformed into a mosque after the Ottomans conquered Constantinople in 1453. Pantocrator, meaning "almighty," was the largest church in Constantinople after the Hagia Sophia. Then see the Gül Mosque, which was another unique former Byzantine monastery that has been converted into a mosque. The so-called "Church of Saint Theodosia", now known as Gül Camii ('Rose Mosque' in Turkish), was a Byzantine church in the Dexiokratous district of Constantinople, near the Walls of the Golden Horn. The Greek Orthodox church of Hagios Nikolaos is the next stop. Then head to a local restaurant for lunch. Continuing with the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Fener. The Greek Patriarchate of Fener and the Patriarchal Church of St. George are located in the district of Fener, on the banks of the Golden Horn and share the same courtyard. The Patriarchate remains the mother church of Greek Orthodox Christianity throughout the world. Finally Balat, where you can witness the rich history of Istanbul walking among the splashes of color and animation of street life, the crossing of clotheslines over the ruined buildings, the synagogues, the churches and the maze of cobbled streets. Hotel transfer and accommodation.
Meal: Breakfast
Kadıköy - Kuzguncuk - Üsküdar
Breakfast at the hotel and departure to the Asian part of Istanbul. We begin with Kadıköy, known in classical antiquity and during the Roman and Byzantine eras as Chalcedon (Greek: Χαλκηδών), where the Council of Chalcedon was held, which was the fourth ecumenical council of the Christian Church. Today it is a lively district, full of markets where you can find fresh fruits, seafood and modern cafes, while you will also see several historic places and buildings. Passing the coast of Üsküdar, you will be able to see the Maiden Tower, one of the most emblematic buildings in Istanbul. Located on a small island, the tower is believed to have served as a station for visiting ships around 400 BC. We continue with Kuzguncuk. Which is also an older settlement from the Byzantine era of the II. Justinius. The area is also known as the first settlement of Jews in the Asian part of Istanbul. Today the district is famous for its quiet streets with colorful houses and for being a place of religious mosaic, where you can see a mosque, a church and a synagogue located nearby.
Meal: Breakfast
• Transfers with assistance in English
• Accommodations in hotels (or similar)
• English-speaking guide for all the visits indicated in the program
• Food service according to program (3 Breakfasts)
• Trips by private car with A/C.
• Hotel taxes
• Flights
• Personal and extra expenses
• Travel/Health insurance
• Drinks during lunch/dinner
OPTION A
4* Star Hotels in Istanbul (or similar)
• New House Hotel Sultanahmet
• Golden Age Hotel Taksim
• Dosso Dossi Old City
DBL/TPL PP 989 Euro
SGL 1310 Euro
OPTION B
5* Star Hotels in Istanbul (or similar)
• Barcelo Taksim
• Divan Hotel Taksim
• Crown Plaza Old City
DBL/TPL PP 1608 Euro
SGL 2299 Euro
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