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Day 1 - Istanbul Arrivals
Dinner Included
Welcome to Turkey. Arrival into Istanbul. Transfer from the airport & check
in to your hotel. Tonight you and you group will enjoy a welcome dinner
where you will be introduced to Turkish cuisine and enjoy the mystical
atmosphere of Istanbul at night.
Day 2 - (ST. SOPHIA/ HIPPODROME/ BLUE MOSQUE)
(Breakfast Including)
This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and
reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural
marvels of all time. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia
built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE
MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.
HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three
monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the
Column of Constantine.
TURKISH & ISLAMIC ARTS MUSEUM
GRAND COVER BAZAAR In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more then
4,000 shops with each trade having its own area: the goldsmiths' street, the
carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as hand painted ceramic plates,
hand-honed copper ware, brass ware and trays, water ewers, onyx-ware and
meerschaum pipes.
TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the
19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, 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.
SÜLEYMANIYE MOSQUE The mosque of Süleyman 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. Overnight
Day 3 - Istanbul - Private Blue Cruise
(Breakfast Lunch and Dinner Including)
This morning we depart via domestic flight to Dalaman Airport. Transfer from
Dalaman Airport to Fethiye Harbour. Enjoy some swimming or snorkeling at the
tranquil Ag Bay where lunch will be served as well. Our 1st night is spent
in Cleopatra's Bay, here we can swim in the ruins of an ancient bath and
enjoy an nice dinner & some sunset drinks.
Day 4 - Private Blue Cruise
(Breakfast Lunch and Dinner Including)
After breakfast we cruise to beautiful Bedri Rahmi Bay, named after one of
the first Blue Voyagers who in 1973 painted a fish on a rock. Here you swim
or take a walk on the island. We have lunch at Flat Island, and have a swim
in the shallow water at the small beach. Dinner & 2nd night is spent nearby
Tersane Island.
Day 5 - Private Blue Cruise (Breakfast Including)
Cruising to Gocek to swim, snorkel or just soak up some sunshine. After
lunch we cruise along a few more bays and have a last swim stop at Red
Island before returning to Fethiye Harbour and transfer to Dalalan Airport
for flight to Istanbul.
Day 6 - BOSPHORUS ON PRIVATE BOAT SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar) (Breakfast
Including)
Witness one of the most beautiful sunrises over the lake, followed by
breakfast. We then drive along the ancient silk trade route, stopping at
Caravanserays Sultanhani and Agzikarahan. We arrive in Cappadocia late
afternoon. Check in to your hotel. After having some rest and then dinner,
you will have the chance to go to the famous traditional Turkish Night, you
will enjoy Whirling Dervishes, Belly Dancing & Traditional Turkish Folklore.
We recommend it should not be missed.
Day 7 - Istanbul The End of The Tour
After breakfast check out from the hotel. We drive you back to the airport.
We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in
the future on another TravelShop Turkey Tour. Have a safe trip back home and
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