Byzantine & Ottoman Relics (Istanbul Highlights)
Istanbul is one of the most crowded, cosmopolitan, vibrant and exciting cities in the world. The history of settlement in Istanbul goes back 8500 years and it served as capital for many civilizations for over 1600 years. Bridging over Europe and Asia, the city has also become home to different cultures for centuries. Istanbul preserved its metropolitan and cosmopolitan structure and has become home to many different religions, languages and races for centuries.
Half day private tour:
1 PM: Meet your guide at Kadir Has University and drive to “Sultan Ahmet Center”, the heart of the “Old City” from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled. Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome. Topkapi Palace (general admission is included) residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. Live guide commentary is not allowed in special sections. (Harem is not included in the program). Visit Hagia Sophia, the Church of the Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.
Drive to the famous covered Grand Bazaar, the world’s most famous bazaar in the old city, under one roof, a true Aladdin’s Caves. This labyrinth of streets and passages houses more than 4 000 shops.
Rate: € 40 per person
Tour Includes:
- Transfers by private A/C Mercedes bus, museums entry fees, professional guidance and parking fees.
- Taxes:All taxes (VAT) at time of printing are included, unless otherwise specified
Tour excludes:
- Personal insurance.
- Any other item not specifically mentioned as being included.
Pre & Post Tours
Cappadocia (2 days 1 night)
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Cappadocia is one of the most unique tourist destinations in the world, a landscape full of picturesque valleys and incredible rock formations. It is also one of the most important tourism centers of Turkey, visited every year by hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world.
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Day 1 Istanbul – Cappadocia
After breakfast transfer to Ataturk Airport for flight to Nevsehir. Upon arrival to Nevsehir Airport transfer to your selected hotel. Then full day to discover the area with its unusual landscape, the fairy chimneys, troglodyte dwellings and underground cities built by Christians in the 7th century. Visit the Göreme Valley, a complex of rock chapels and churches covered with frescoes. After lunch continue to the complex of Zelve, the citadel of Uçhisar and Avanos.
Optional: Hot Air Balloon Flight
| A balloon flight is the best way to admire the beauty of Cappadocia, a place with sensational sunrises above fairytale-like landscape. You can enjoy endless panoramic views and breathtaking sights while drifting smoothly over unique rock formations and beautiful valleys. In a hot-air balloon there is no sense of motion, you are slowly gliding over the magnificent landscape without feeling the wind or movement. After the flight you have hundreds of photos and even more memories that will last a lifetime.
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Whether adventurous or merely curious, this is an unforgettable experience for everybody. |
Day 2 Cappadocia – Istanbul
Visit to the underground city of Kaymakli where thousand of early Christian lives concealed from their prosecutors. Transfer to Nevsehir airport.
Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing Meditour Turkey.
Air Ticket: IST/ANK-NAV/IST. (R/T) € 100 per person
Package Price:
- P. P. in dbl from € 290
- Sgl supplement € 100
Tour includes:
- Per person in double room
- Accommodation in mentioned program hotel services:
- Istanbul (B/B) 1 Night
Hotel: Cappadocia Cave Suite (cappadociacavesuites.com)
Tour excludes:
- Baggage insurance, porterage, air tickets, all items of a personal nature, including drinks, phone calls, laundry/valet services and food other than stated in itinerary.
- Any other item not specifically mentioned as being included.
Pre & Post Tours
Ephesus & Kusadasi (2 days 1 night)
Day 1 Istanbul – Kusadasi
Arrival at Adnan Menderes Airport, meet and drive to Kusadası and overnight stay. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 2 Kusadasi – Ephesus
After breakfast for excursion to Ephesus, the Roman Capital of the Asia Minor from the 13th century BC. Visit the antique city and see the ruins of glorious Ephesus that include 2000 year old marble streets, a huge theater, the library of Celsius, the gymnasium and temple of Hadrian. Continue to the Basilica of St. John and to the House of Virgin Mary. Continue to transfer to the airport for departure flight. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing Meditour Turkey.
Air Ticket: IST/IZM/IST. (R/T) € 100 per person
Package Price:
- P. P. in dbl. from € 370
- Sgl supplement € 90
Tour includes:
- Per person in double room
- Accommodation in mentioned program hotel services:
- KUSADASI (H/B) 1 Night
- HOTEL: Charisma deluxe Hotel (www.charismahotel.com)
- Museum entry fees, guidance. All Transfers by private van with A/C.
Tour excludes:
- Baggage insurance, porterage, air tickets, all items of a personal nature, including drinks, phone calls, laundry/valet services and food other than stated in itinerary.
- Any other item not specifically mentioned as being included.