After breakfast, we begin our day exploring the fascinating city of Istanbul. We begin at the remains of the Hippodrome, once decorated with marble statuary and columns. The remains of some of its walls are still visible as is an obelisk brought from Egypt in AD by Theodosius I.
Next we visit the Sultan Ahmet Mosque. Built during the period of , it is also known as the 'Blue Mosque' thanks to the light that shines through over 2, stained glass windows and reflects onto the dark blue Iznik tiles within. The final stop today will be the breathtaking 'Hagia Sophia' - one of the largest historical Christian shrines ever built with its rich mosaic murals, colossal columns and exposition of divine serenity. Breakfast included. Today we explore the Topkapi Palace where, in the 15th Century, Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror started the first stages of its construction.
The famous Topkapi is built around four inter-connecting courtyards. Afterwards, explore the Grand Bazaar Kapali Carsi , one of the world's oldest shopping malls. To this day, it maintains its charm and bustle, with its indoor and outdoor sections. We can breathe in the vivacious atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar with a sip of Turkish coffee whilst checking the exciting variety of handcrafted souvenirs!
After breakfast, we have further free time to explore before our transfer back to the airport for our flight home. No single supplements. Home Europe Turkey Treasures of Istanbul. What to expect. Central four-star hotel. Cruise the Bosphorus. Visit the Hagia Sophia. About this trip Our four night city break to Istanbul shows you the treasures this city has to offer, all in the company of your fellow Solos travellers! Activity Level:. What's Included. What's extra:. Insurance click here.
What you'll be doing. Upon arrival in Istanbul, we transfer to our hotel to catch the first glimpses of this fascinating city where the continents meet. After check-in, we meet for our welcome drink. In the evening, we enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Dinner included. It is still the most popular bazaar visited by locals to shop for fresh ingredients to spice up the dishes prepared in the kitchens of Istanbul.
