GENERAL INFORMATION

PRICEs: The nett nett prices will give seperatly on according the group size. Group Price code is KNTR4N01-3

TOUR INCLUDEs:

-Metting and welcoming by KanulaTour guide on the time of the arrival Istanbul Airport.

-arrival and return transfers from/to Airport -Hotel

-4 nights hotel accomodation in Istanbul,

-4 buffet breakfast in accomodating hotel; 2 lunches , 3 dinner, one dinner cruise at bosphorus with turkish night Show and belly dancer.

 -English speaking dedicated tour guide.

-meal plan as mentioned at the program

-all entrance fees, tools, parking, taxes  and expences

-daily 2 bottle of water

-All transfers and transportations within licensed fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vheciles.

 -24h KanulaTour special care..

TOUR EXCLUDEs:

-International air tickets.

-The meals which is not mentioned in the program itinery.

-Personal expenses.

-Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers (recommend as 4usd for per pax per day)

-Insurance: All types

The HOTELS:

4* City Center Hotel, Taksim or 4* Ramada Golden Horn Hotel or 4* Europlaza Hotel or similar.

Important Notes: *Topkapi Palace closed on Tuesdays, Grand Bazaar closed on Sundays    *tours are shared with English speaking guide.      *full day tours including lunch.     *in case of six and more guests, the tours maybe perform as private.     *Please contact for requests and more information.       *Tours perform as; in case of guest number 1-4: shared guided tour in English language, with all entry fees and lunch.

WARNING AND NOTES

SIGHTSEEINGS ISTANBUL

KNID3 – ISTANBUL CLASSICC (BYZANTINE & OTTOMAN RELICS)   Full Day Tour with lunch

Tour of “Sultan Ahmet Center”, the heart of the “Old City” from where the Byzantine and Ottoman empires were ruled.     Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and german Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodroma.     Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its Blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.

Hagia Sophia, the Church of the divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6^th century by Emperor Justinian.

Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest “souk” in the World with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir. (Art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request)

Lunch at a Turkish Restaurant.

Topkapı Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. Live guide commentary is not allowed in special sections. (Harem is not included in the programme)

Sultans Tombs, there are five tombs of Ottoman Sultans within the graveyard at Hagia Sophia. The Ceramic panels are the most beatiful examples of the 16^th century with purple, red,green and blue flower motives. Prince robes and a small piece from the Kaaba covers are displayed on the sarcophaguses.

KNID10 –  PRINCE’S ISLAND (Minimum 2 pax)    Full Day Tour (operates all year round)    :  The highlights: boat cruise, Prince’s Island trip, Phaeton Tour (cart carride by horse)

Prince’s Island Tour is a cruise in the Marmara Sea to Prince’s Island by boat. Stop at Büyükada, the popular summer resort with pinewood scenery and wooden mansions, once the pleasure island of Byzantine Princes.   Tour of the island by horse-drawn carriages before lunch at a fish restaruant.  Evening return to Istanbul and transfer to hotels.   Also visioned during the tour : Topkapı Palace * Leander’s Tower * Üsküdar

KNID12 -  DINNER CRUISE (Bosphorus by Night)    Dinner Tour (Operates All Year Round)   :   Dinner with a rich variety of specialties from the Turkish and international cuisine including unlimited local drinks on board of a Bosphorus yacht.

Watching one of the best silhouettes in the World with Topkapı Palace, Blue Mosque and the Leander’s Tower will be your exceptional experience to enjoy this imperial elegance and the unique panoramic view of the Bosphorus waterway which brings the two continents Europe and Asia, face to face.