Tuesday, December 05, 2006

MAGICAL ISTANBUL from $547

Magical Istanbul 6 days / 4 nights

DAY 1 - DEPART USA
An overnight flight to Istanbul with one of our partner airlines. Complimentary drinks and meals served on board.

DAY 2 - ISTANBUL
Welcome to Istanbul. After clearing customs and immigration, a representative meets you at the airport and helps you transfer to your hotel. Check-in and the rest of the day is at leisure. (D)

DAY 3 - ISTANBUL
After breakfast you will depart for a full-day tour of Istanbul. Our first stop will be the Hippodrome, where chariot races were held and competitive athletic events took place during the Roman period. Then world famous St.Sophia - the great Byzantine Basilica built in the 6th century - following the Blue Mosque famous for its six minarets and magnificent interior blue tiles. Then you will enjoy a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe from 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 pavillions of Yildiz Palace. (B,L,D)

DAY 4 - ISTANBUL
Today you will visit the Topkapi Palace, the residence of Ottoman sultans housing richness of 700 years. Later on you will be browsing the Grand Bazaar. Free afternoon to explore the city on your own and overnight stay in Istanbul.(B,L,D)

DAY 5 - ISTANBUL
Free day at leisure to explore the city on your own. (B)

DAY 6 - ISTANBUL / USA
Departure
Contact God's Girl 2 Travel to book your tour.

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