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ISTANBUL DISCOVERY TOUR

5 Days/4 Nights
Departure: Everyday
Istanbul - St Sophia - Hagia Sophia - Topkapi Palace - Blue Mosque - The Bosphorus - Princes Islands - Grand Bazaar - Eminonu - Spice Market - Sultanahmet - Taksim - Buyukada - Hippodrome - Camlica - Beylerbeyi Palace - Turkey Highlights - Popular Cities
Tour Summary
Day 1 - Arrive in Istanbul
Day 2 - Visit world famous museums in historical peninsula
Day 3 - Cruise along the Bosphorus and Asian Side of Istanbul
Day 4 - Enjoy one day excursion to Princes Islands
Day 5 - Departure transfer for your flight
Starting from 350 $
Formally called Byzantium and Constantinople, Istanbul is the only city in the world reaching across two continents. It is where West meets the East. Explore Byzantine ruins, splendid palaces, ancient mosques, churches, and exotic bazaars. Party in the trendy bars and restaurants, and shop in the Western boutiques, situated in elegant suburbs. This is your ideal city break.

Day 1: Istanbul

Arrive in Istanbul and be transferred to your hotel in Sultanahmet. A welcome package with tour vouchers, an Istanbul map, and any other touristic information will be waiting for you upon arrival at your hotel. Free time is given for the rest of the day and depending on your time of arrival, we recommend a traditional Turkish bath (Turkish bath prices not included).

Meals: No Meals

Day 2: Istanbul Highlights

Today you will have a full day guided tour of the …

St Sophia Museum, pride of the Byzantine architecture
Byzantine Hippodrome, where chariot races were held
Blue Mosque, famous for its blue Iznik tiles
Grand Bazaar, Turkey's largest covered market with 4000 shops
Topkapi Palace, former residence of Ottoman Sultans (Harem not included)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 3: Istanbul Highlights

In the morning, we will visit the Spice Market, where locals still shop for herbs and spices from all over the world. Then, embark on a cruise along the Bosphorus, the unique winding strait separating two continents. After lunch, we will visit Camlica Hill and Beylerbeyi Palace, the summer residence of Ottoman Sultans used in the 19th century. 

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 4: Princes' Islands

Today will be spent on Istanbul’s Princes' Islands, favoured by locals to escape Istanbul's stressful city life and feel a different atmosphere. Upon arrival to the island, you will see lavish Ottoman mansions and other beautiful Victorian summer villas. A Horse-drawn carriage is the only transport as the motor vehicles are strictly prohibited. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious lunch in a cosy seaside fish restaurant. Return by ferry and drop off to your hotel. 

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 5: Istanbul

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home. Alternatively, we can arrange tours to other popular destinations in Turkey including Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia. 

Meals: Breakfast
4 Nights accommodation in tourist class hotelsAirport transfers on arrival and departureServices of professional English Speaking tour guideEntrance fees to the sites and museumsMeals where mentioned TURSAB Travel insurance.
International airfare.Entrance Visa (if required).Tips for guides, drivers & hotel staff.DrinksAttractions not on the agenda
Can I book my trip online, or must I do it over the phone?
We do not have an online booking system because most of our services are personalized and different conditions may apply for specific requests. You can call us, send an email, or complete a tour request form so that our Turkey travel specialists can help you to select the best tour for your travel needs. When you submit our tour contact form, one of our specialists will contact you within 24 hours to confirm availability.
 
What do you need from me to begin a proposal for a customized Turkey tour?
Fill out a customized tour request form that provides us with useful insight on how to design a trip that will suit your travel needs. If you are interested in customizing one of our tour packages, you can email us the name of the tour package and estimated date you have chosen to start the tour.
 
Can TSC design a customized trip for our group’s interests?
We will gladly work with you to offer a Turkey tour package tailored to your group’s interests. For this, you need to provide us your group details, interests, and travel needs.
 
Is airfare included in programs? Can I book my international flight through you?
Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point. You can purchase your airfare tickets through the internet or a wholesaler. By booking your own flight, you have more flexibility and control of your choices - in real time.
 
What type of accommodation do we use?
TSC Travel use hotels situated at excellent locations and close to all amenities. Room types range from double rooms to junior suites, depending on the package of choice. Amenities and facilities may differ from those in South America, North America, Australia or Malaysia.
 
What type of transportation is used on tours?
TSC Travel utilize a variety of transportation methods including public and private minivans, cars, coaches, trains, flights, ferries, boats, etc. We use whichever method provides travellers with the safest and most efficient transportation option.
 
Do you cooperate with travel agents?
If you are a registered travel agency with a wish to co-operate in business, please fill out our contact form.

Booking Conditions

Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We require a deposit payment at time of booking to secure your reservation. The deposit payment is payable by credit card or bank transfer.
 
Credit Card: For your protection, we need you to sign the credit card payment form upon receipt and return it with verification of legal identification (e.g. copy of your passport or driver’s license) after your credit card has been charged. We will inform you in advance of purchase of any credit card fees that may apply.
 
Bank transfer: Payment can be sent to our company bank accounts. Our representative will send you detailed information for the booking process including bank transfer details.  Please note our rates do not include the transfer costs of your bank or their agents. Please be sure that all costs paid additionally!
 
What is your cancellation policy?
All cancellations must be made in writing directly to TSC Travel. No responsibility is taken for cancellations of airfare, hotel bookings, or any other extra services which have been made directly by the client.The following scale of charges will apply when cancellation is notified for all land packages, tours and programs;
 
Prior to arrival:
Charge 60 days or more: 10% of selling price (Administrative Fee)
59-46 days: non-refundable deposit 35% of selling price
45-21 days: 50% of selling price
20-0 days: 100% of selling price
* Special conditions apply for canceling of tailor-made tour programs.
 
The following scale of charges will apply when cancellation is notified for tours that include a Cruise program:
 
Prior to arrival:
Charge 60 days or more: 10% of selling price (Administrative Fee)
59-46 days: 35% of selling price
45-21 days: 50% of selling price
20-8 days: 75% of selling price.
7-0 days: 100% of selling price.
* Special conditions apply for cancellation.
 
If you have to withdraw from a tour after it has begun for reasons such as illness, be sure to obtain a medical certificate in support of any insurance claim. We are unable to make refunds for absences from a tour, including but not limited to missed meals or entrance tickets.
 
Flight/ferry/train/bus tickets are not included in the above cancellation policy. Once your program is confirmed and the tickets are purchased, any changes to the dates of the program will incur a change fee or in case of cancellation, (this is additional to the service fee), 100% cancellation fee for the tickets will be incurred regardless of the above cancellation policy. For further information, please read our Terms and Conditions page.
 
When and How I will receive my tour documents?
Travel documents and electronic flight tickets are usually sent 21 days prior to departure. However, you will receive tour vouchers, maps, ferry, bus or train tickets and other required information upon arrival in Turkey. This will be included in a welcome package waiting for you upon arrival at your hotel.