Beautiful Istanbul

Itinerary

Upon our arrival at Istanbul International Airport, your guide will meet, assist and transfer you to the hotel. Istanbul was the capital city of Byzantium & Roman Empires and Ottoman State. It is a most fascinating city, which actually crosses two continents: Europe and Asia. It is a city of amalgamation of museums, bazaars, minarets, mosques, churches, palaces, and restaurants catering to every one’s taste, customs and fifteen million people. Overnight in Istanbul.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

After breakfast, we have an Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be HIPPODROME. Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Then we will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE. Across from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, it was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, and is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Our next visit will be HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE. The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is the greatest surviving example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000 years, it was once the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th century golden mosaics. Today it is a mosque. Lunch break at 13:00 pm. After lunch, the Travel Shop Group will take you to the ASIL EFENDI which has a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will find; Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all natural olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.

OPTIONAL DINNER CRUISE ON THE BOSPHORUS TOUR: Tonight Between 19:30 to 23:30 we have an optional Entertaining Dinner Cruise program on the Bosphorus, where Europe and Asia are connected. You will spend an unforgettable night on the Bosphorus with dinner, unlimited local alcoholic and non-alcoholic & soft drinks, belly dance show, Turkish Folklore show, DJ Performance and great entertainment on Bosphorus Dinner Cruise. End of the entertainment at about midnight 00:00 am, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pick up from the hotel. Final timing one day before will be given to you by your tour consultant.Today you will depart for the Bosphorus Cruise Tour. BOSPHORUS BY BOAT a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. You will enjoy your tour on a private luxury boat. Lunch break at the Turkish restaurant. After lunch depart for Istanbul airport for domestic flight to Bodrum. Transfer from the airport and check in to your hotel in Bodrum. Dinner and overnight in Bordum.

 

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

After breakfast, at: 09:30 depart for Bodrum City Tour. Visit the Castle of St. Peter, the symbol of Bodrum. The Crusader castle was built by the Knights of St. John between 1402 and 1409. Today the castle & rooms are used as a museum where finds from the Bronze Age, Mycenaean, Archaic, and Classical, Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine period are exhibited. The castle also houses the largest underwater archeological museum in Turkey. It is one of the few of its kind in the world. The reconstruction of a ship-wreck the museum itself is worth a visit. After the Castle tour, see what is left of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Mausoleum. The Mausoleum, King Mausolus & tomb, is at the origin of the funerary monuments of great dimensions and sumptuous architecture. Today you can see the cleared platform and some of the finds from the magnificent Mausoleum. The stones were used for the construction of the castle and some parts of the tomb are exhibited at the British Museum in London, England. After the Mausoleum tour depart for The Amphitheatre. Visit the ancient theater The Theatre is located on the hillside overlooking Bodrum. Built in the time of Mausolus, it is one of the very few surviving pre- Hellenistic theaters in Asia Minor and thus one of the oldest. Dinner and overnight in Bodrum.

 

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

After breakfast, we will transfer you to Fethiye. We will stop on the way for a coffee break and refresh ourselves. Only 5 hours’ drive to Fethiye. Dinner and overnight stay in Fethiye.

 

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

The day is yours. You don’t have to wake up early, enjoy the sunshine and take in the views and natural magnificent beach & crystal-clear sea and explore the city, shop in the local markets, relax on the beach or enjoy one of the many day trips you have to choose from. These include Aqua Park, scuba diving, fishing tours and many more. Our guide and car will be ready to take you to any place you would like to visit within the city. Dinner and overnight stay in Fethiye.

 

After breakfast, we will transfer you to Antalya. We will stop on the way for a coffee break and refresh ourselves. Only 4 hours’ drive. The rest of the day is yours. Dinner and overnight in Antalya.

 

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

The day is yours. Just like in Fethiye, you don’t have to wake up early, enjoy the sunshine and take in the views and natural magnificent beach & crystal clear sea and explore the city, shop in the local markets, relax on the beach or enjoy one of the many day trips you can choose. These include Aqua Park, horse riding, river rafting, paintball, diving or snorkeling, fishing tours and many more. Our guide and car will be ready to take you to any place you would like to visit within the city. Overnight in Antalya.

 

Meals: Breakfast.

We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. After breakfast, check out from the hotel. We provide your return airport transfer services. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing Travel Shop Turkey.

 

Inclusions

  • 2 Nights stay in Istanbul
  • 2 Nights stay in Bodrum
  • 2 Nights stay in Fethiye
  • 2 Nights stay in Antalya
  • Private guided Bosphorus Cruise Tour
  • Private guided Istanbul City Tour
  • Private guided Bodrum Old City Tour
  • All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
  • Professional English - speaking tour guides
  • All hotel taxes included.

Exclusions

  • Turkey entry visa
  • Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
  • Visa
  • GST - 5%.
  • TCS - 5% (20 % TCS applicable if invoice value will be 7 lakhs and above)
  • Any flights (International & Domestic) and airport tax
  • Tips - drivers and guides
  • Early check-in and late check-out; Hotel/Room upgrade
  • Early Check in / Late Checkout subject to availability.
  • Surcharges will apply on hotel block out dates like Christmas, New Year & so on.
  • Any kind of facilities not mentioned above in the Top Value Inclusions
  • Suggested optional activities
  • The quote does not include any other expenses of personal nature

Payment Policy

  • If booking is 30 days in advance from the travel date: Advance of 15% of the package cost required
  • If booking is between 30 days to 15 days in advance from the travel date: Advance of 30% of the package cost is required
  • If travel is within 15 days of the travel date: We will require 100% payment.

Cancellation Policy

  • If booking is 15 days before the travel date: 100% refund for Domestic Packages.
  • if booking is 30 days before the travel date: 100% refund for International Packages.
  • Between 30 days to 15 date before the travel date 10% of the total cost will be deducted on International Packages.
  • Between 15 days to 1 Day before the travel date: 100% cancellation on Domestic & International Packages.