Day 5 - Istanbul City Tour
(Breakfast and Lunch included)
After breakfast, take a tour in Istanbul.
Visit the ancient HIPPODROME where
was the scene of chariot races. Observe the three monuments; the Obelisk of
Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine.
Take a glimpse at SULTANAHMET
IMPERIAL MOSQUE next to Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, it was built in the 16th
century by the architect Mehmet, as known as BLUE MOSQUE because of its
magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.
Our next visit will be HAGIA
SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE. The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as
the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand
Mosque is the greatest surviving example of Byzantine Architecture, for 1000
years. It was once the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th
century golden mosaics, nowadays, it is a mosque.
Lunch break at 13:00 pm. After the lunch, with the guidance of TravelShop
Group, stop by the beautiful souvenir shops with a unique atmosphere with
reasonable prices for your shopping. You can find a wide range of authentic
goods here; Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, delicious fresh Turkish
Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts,
Evil Eyes totems, natural olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir
Shops and stores.
After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
