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On arrival at Istanbul Airport your driver and car will be waiting to transfer you to your centrally located first class boutique hotel. You may wish to sample a nearby hammam this afternoon (typical Turkish steam bath). This evening dinner is served in the roof top restaurant of the hotel, with magnificent views of the Bosphorus.
Day 2: Istanbul
After a buffet breakfast in the hotel your guide will arrive to take you on a tour of historic Istanbul. You will discover the principal Byzantine and Ottoman monuments, including the church of St Sophia, The Hippodrome, Roman Basilica Cistern and the amazing Topkapi Palace. Your guide will suggest a selection of nice restaurants for lunch.
Day 3: Istanbul
After a leisurely start this morning why not try your skills and haggle with the carpet vendors and spice seller in the Grand Bazaar and the Egyptian Bazaar. This is a unique experience - keep your cool and get stuck in! You may want to include the Galata Tower today - there has been a tower on this site since the 6th century. The view from the top is amazing and fortunately there is a lift! Located in the Karakoy part of the city, this area is also wonderful for smart restaurants and cocktail bars.
Day 4: Istanbul
Today we suggest a visit to the Dolmabache Palace, the finest 19th century palace in Istanbul, built by the Sultan in the twilight years of the Ottoman Empire. It was the home of Turkey's first President Ataturk until his death in 1938.
Day 5: Istanbul - Gallipoli - Troy - Canakkale
After an early breakfast, you will set off along the coast to the 'Asian side' of Turkey and on to Gallipoli. Here you will visit the Anzac Cove and the Lone Pine Cemetery - a moving site that was the scene of the fierce fighting in World War I. Today it is a fascinating and enormously impressive place to visit. After taking a short ferry ride accross the water you will then visit the legendary Troy and the ruins of nine cities built on top of each other over the centuries. You can also see an enormous reconstruction of the famous Wooden House.
Day 6: Canakkale - Istanbul
You have the morning at leisure. Perhaps you will decide to go for a nice walk in this fascinating part of the country. This afternoon your driver will take you to the port where you will travel by ferry back to Istanbul. Tonight you will stay in the luxury of a Bosphorus Palace hotel. A dinner at a fish restaurant is included this evening with our compliments.
Day 7: Istanbul
A trip to the nearby Modern Art Gallery is a great idea for the day. The Gallery is located on the waterfront and has an interesting collection (even for the non-art lover). It also has a delightful terrace over-looking the Bosphorus. Sadly it is the end of your holiday in Istanbul - an amazing place to visit and an incredible place to get to know. It is time to head home after a memorable and fascinating week in this incredible city.
This fantastic 7 day (6 night) experience with Grand Tourist includes:
- 4 nights in first class and brilliantly located boutique hotel - spacious deluxe room
- 1 night in a good quality country house hotel in Canakkale - deluxe room
- 1 night back in Istanbul at a 5 star palace hotel on the Bosphorus - deluxe room
- Buffet breakfast daily
- Welcome dinner (traditional Ottoman style) on roof top restaurant
- Dinner in Canakkale
- Dinner in Istanbul at fish restaurant on final night (with our compliments)
- Arrival transfer from Istanbul airport to Istanbul city centre with car and driver
- 2 days of car and driver services: Istanbul to Gallipoli, Troy and Canakkale and return to Istanbul. Includes ferry services across the Sea of Marmara
- All entrance fees as listed in the itinerary
- Our local representative to assist and help you as required
- Additional services, dinner reservations, boat trips etc (on request)
The cost of this package is from:
£1,995.00 per person sharing a twin/double room in 4 & 5 star hotels
For further details please contact Grand Tourist directly on 01829 751038 or email
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