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20 Sep – 24 Sep TOUR PROGRAM
September 20 – Istanbul
Arrival to Istanbul airport and meet with Orion tour representative.Overnight at hotel
September 21 –Istanbul (B) - Morning
Departure from hotel and visit to St. Sophia Museum which is one of the great architectural marvels of the ancient world. We continue on to the Hippodrome, the sportive and political center of the Old City to see Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column and German Fountain. Afterwards, we visit the Blue Mosque, facing St. Sophia and famous for its delicate blue tiles, and unique 6-minaret design. We will then browse around the exciting Grand Bazaar, a maze of over 4000 tiny shops selling gold, jewelry, leather and fine carpets. Overnight at hotel
September 22 – Istanbul (B,L)
Departure from hotel and arrival to port where we embark our boat for a cruise of the Marmara Sea to the Princes' Islands. We stop at Buyuk Ada, the popular summer resort with sandy beaches and pine trees. This was also the Pleasure Island of the Byzantine Princes. Following lunch at a seaside restaurant, we will go on a horse-drawn carriage tour of Buyuk Ada and see the traditional wooden houses that cover this island. Some free time for you too. Overnight at hotel
September 23 – Istanbul (B) - Afternoon
Departure from hotel and visit the Rustem Pasha Mosque, built by the famous architect Sinan. We then visit Topkapi Palace, seat of the Ottoman Empire for four centuries and visit the Treasury and the Chinese Porcelains. Overnight at hotel
September 24 – Istanbul (B)
Transfer to Istanbul airport and end of our services.
Tour package cost details:
Valid in September 2009
Hotel - Holiday Inn Sisli
USD 510.00 per person in triple room
USD 530.00 Per Person in Double room
USD 775.00 Per Single room
Hotel – New Cristal
USD 510.00 per person in triple room
USD 550.00 Per Person in Double room
USD 780.00 Per Single room
Package rate include:
Hotel accommodation at below specified hotel, Breakfast & Lunch specified in the itineraries, Air-conditioned Mercedes 09 type Minivan during the transfers and tours, English speaking guide, service charge and V.A.Tax
Package rates do not include:
Personal expenses, mineral water, soft drinks, tea and coffee during the meals, tips to guide and driver.
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