Istanbul Leonardo Da Vinci Expo Tours
Day 1
Arrival to Istanbul and transfer to your hotel for overnight.
Istanbul Leonardo Da Vinci Expo Tours
Day 2 : Byzantine / Ottoman Relics
Visits of the;
Hippodrome: the former center of sportive and political activities of Constantinople. During the visit you will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Wilhelm II
Blue Mosque: One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets.
Basilica Cistern: This Byzantine structure was commissioned by Emperor Justinian and built in 532. Underground Basilica (Also called Underground Cistern) is the largest well preserved cistern in Istanbul, which is constructed using 336 columns. According to historical texts claims, over 7,000 slaves were involved in the construction of this cistern
St.Sophia: The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world. Is has been nominated to be the 8th wonder of the world by many historians.
Topkapi Palace museum incl. The Treasury section: The former imperial residence from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today a spectacular museum that has one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and the very famous treasury of the Royal Family.
Grand Bazaar: In addition to its historical importance, it’s a bazaar that will tempt even the nonshoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs.
‘Brown’s mystery novel “The Da Vinci Code,” riddled with codes, keys, conspiracies and other puzzling symbols, was published in 2003 and was made into a hit film starring Tom Hanks. It spent more than a year atop the New York Times bestseller list. The book greatly influenced an influx of tourism to the historic sights the story was based in and the author’s new highly anticipated release is anticipated to do the same for the Istanbul locations where the story unravels. “Inferno” begins in Italy’s Florence, then moves on to Sienna and ends in Istanbul, with approximately 100 pages devoted to ancient sites in Sultanahmet including Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and the Grand Bazaar’
Istanbul Leonardo Da Vinci Expo Tours
Day 3 : Bosphorus / Da Vinci Expo
Visit the Spice Market before the Bosphorus cruise.
Embarking the ferry from Eminonu, you will leisurely sail by the baroque 19th century palaces, the beautiful old wooden houses, Rumeli Hisar and Anadolu Hisar fortresses, sailing under the Bosphorus Bridge.
Discover the expo at Uniq Museum for Leonardo da Vinci
UNIQ Istanbul invites you to discover the greatest genius of the Renaissance period. Designed as the most important exhibition devoted to Leonardo Da Vinci, this international exhibition begins in Istanbul on the world tour after the premiere of Brugge (Belgium). Along with 100 replicas created by way of Da Vinci's original sketches; we will meet up to 200 art lovers, including original handwriting, paintings and drawings.
Istanbul Leonardo Da Vinci Expo Tours
Day 4 : The Galata (Genoese) Tower
is one of the highest and oldest towers of Istanbul. 63 meter (206 feet) high tower provides a panoramic view of the old town. It was built in the 14th century by the Genoese colony as part of the defense wall surrounding their district at Galata directly opposite ancient Constantinopolis. Hezarfen Ahmet Celebi was the first flying Turk during the Ottoman Empire of the 17th century. He copied bird wings and studied air flows, than jumping from the Galata Tower he overflew the Bosphorus and landed at Uskudar district on the Asian side, around 6 kilometers (4 miles) in distance.
Visit Eyüp Sultan Mosque and Tomb are the most sacred sites in the world, after Mecca and Jerusalem, and thousands of people visit everyday. Eyüp-El-Ensari was the flagbearer of Prophet Mohammed and died in Istanbul during the Arabic siege of the city in the 7th century. The old trees, pigeons, praying believers and the visiting crowds create a mystical and colorful atmosphere around the mosque.
After our visit to the Eyüp Sultan Mosque, we will ride in a cable car to the Pierre Loti Coffee House, situation amongst the lush greenery on a hill with beautiful trees where you can enjoy the wonderful panorama of the Golden Horn. The coffee house takes its name from Pierre Loti, the French author and poet who was very fond of Istanbul and wrote as he sat in this coffee house while enjoying the view.
‘Golden Horn Bridge designed by Leonardo da Vinci in 1502. In the years 1502–1503 there were plans to construct the first bridge at the current location. Sultan Bayezid II solicited a design and Leonardo da Vinci, utilizing three well-known geometrical principles, the pressed-bow, parabolic curve and keystone arch, created an unprecedented single span 240 m long and 24 m wide bridge for the Golden Horn, which would have become the longest bridge in the world of that time if it had been constructed. However, the ambitious design was not approved by the Sultan’
Istanbul Leonardo Da Vinci Expo Tours
Day 5
Transfer to the airport for homebound flight
| TOUR PRICE (per person in double room) |
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2/3 Persons |
4/5 Persons |
6/7 Persons |
8/9 Persons |
10 Persons |
| ECONOMY |
425 € |
375 € |
350 € |
325 € |
299 € |
| PREMIUM |
699 € |
599 € |
549 € |
499 € |
399 € |
Istanbul Leonardo Da Vinci Expo Tours
What's Included
• 4 overnight stay at 5 star or 4 star (Economy package) hotel with Breakfast
• Airport transfers
• Entry fees to the Museums & Da Vinci Expo
• Places to be visited; The Roman Hippodrome, The Blue Mosque, Santa Sophia Museum, Topkapý Palace Museum, Grand Covered Bazaar, Spice Market, Bosphorus Cruise, Uniq Museum (Da Vinci Expo), The Galata Tower, Eyup Sultan Mosque & Tomb, Pierre Loti Hill
• Guidance in English Language
• Transportation with A/C Vehichle
• 3 lunches with limited drinks (without the drinks in Economy package)
• Parking fees
• Local taxes
• Given rates are per person
Istanbul Leonardo Da Vinci Expo Tours
What Is Not Included
• Tips to staff, items of a personal nature
• Drinks with the meals (Economy package only)
• Flight tickets
