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Day 1
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Istanbul
Arrival transfer from istanbul airport to your hotel.
Optional Bosphorus cruise transfer from the airport - arrive in style!
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Day 2
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Istanbul Imperial Neighbourhood
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Your private tour of Istanbul begin at the Hagia Sophia, view one of the best Deisis mosaics from 12th century representative of Byzantine Art. Then continue to the Topkapi Palace. Visit the Treasury, where the extensive exhibits include priceless world-class collections of jewellery, porcelain, textiles and costumes of the Sultans. In the afternoon visit the Blue Mosque, the Underground or Basilica Cistern and the Grand Bazaar. (B)
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Day 3 - Option 1
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Istanbul Living Colours
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The aroma of spices welcome you at the Egyptian Spice Markets. Visit the Rustem Pasa Mosque, home of some of the best tiles in Istanbul, and the Holy Saviour of Chora church with its mosaics and frescoes. Travel to Ortakoy, take a small public boat on the Bosphorus, some Turkish tea whilst enjoying the views of Istanbul, all before returning to your hotel. (B) |
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Day 3 - Option 2
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Istanbul Walk, Eat, Chat
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Sample the diverse tastes of Istanbul whilst wandering the streets and bazaars of the city. Taste pickles from "Petit Tursucusu", sea mussels from Samatya, or grilled fish from Sikeci; and along the way learn about the local culture and history. (B) |
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Day 4
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Istanbul departure
Transfer to the airport to continue your trip in Turkey. (B) |
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HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS |
INCLUSIONS
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* Accommodation with private facilities in your choice of Luxury Boutique Hotels
* Sightseeing with private guide
* transfers and transport in private luxury vehicles
* daily breakfast
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NOTE
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Alternate private day tour options available
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ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
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Ottoman Imperial
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A charming boutique hotel built in the traditional Ottoman style of the early 19th as a school and hospital century. It was converted to a hotel in the mid 20th century. The Ottoman Imperial is situated in a truly premium location, in a elevated position, surrounded by all the major historic and cultural sights in the heart of the old town.
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The House Hotel Bosphorus
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This 26 room palatial and historic retreat combines interiors by a local design group with vitalising views over the Bosphorus. From the terrace, which wraps around the hotels outer edge you can see Europe, Asia and the cobblestone lanes of Ortakoy. A personal shopper is on hand to help visitors discover local trends in the worlds of art, cuisine and fashion.
If staying at this hotel you have the option of airport-hotel transfer directly by private yacht.
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