Society Aviation

Itinerary:

Day-1: Istanbul Arrival (B)

Arrive Turkey international airport, transfer to hotel, Free at own leisure, overnight at hotel.

Day-2: Breakfast at hotel, Enjoy Full Day Istanbul City Tour (B/L)

Tour Details:

Enjoy a Full Day tour of the Sultanahmet area which is the UNESCO recognized heart of old Istanbul. Our local guide takes us to Hagia Sophia. Built in 537 AD as world's first large dome building it was the religious focal point of the Orthodox Church before its conversion in a Muslim Mosque. We have a look at its many unique decoration from Byzantine and Turkish periods. Then we enjoy a short walk to Blue Mosque. Built in 17th century it owes its fame to the exquisite blue Iznik Tiles on its walls. Hippodrome is next to here where we see an Egyptian Obelisk and Serpent Column where once horse chariots races of the Eastern Roman Empire took. Next, you will see the German Fountain which was a gift of Kaiser Wilhelm 2. Listen the stories of his liaison with the orient. We then go to Grand Bazaar. Following introduction by our guide at a recommended store we will have some free time to browse its 1 200 spice and gold shops. After lunch at a local restaurant we visit the amazing Topkapi Palace which from 15th to the 19th Century was the principle residence of the Turkish Ottoman Empire. Our guide gives a tour at the gardens halls where we view staggering collection of imperial and religious treasury golden thrones and emerald crowns. Next place to see is Hagia Irene Church (from outside). Our final place of interest is Church of Sergius and Bacchus today known as Petit Hagia Sophia Mosque. . After the tour transfer back to the hotel.

Includes

Skip the Line admission fees for Haghia Sophia Topkapi Palace and Blue Mosque,Lunch at a local restaurant,Pick up from and drop off to city center hotels,Land transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking vehicle.

Notes

Hotel pickups from outside of city center is upon availability and may require supplement fee.Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays and will be replaced with the Chora Church Museum. Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and will be replaced with the Chora Church Museum. Blue Mosque is closed on Fridays untill 2 pm and may be replaced with Petite Hagia Sophia Church. Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and will be replaced with authentic shops.

Day-3: Breakfast at hotel, Enjoy Full Day Bosphorus Tour (B/L)

Tour Details:

After breakfast at the hotel, we move towards the ferry pier to get aboard the boat by our vehicles waiting at the hotel for you, our valued guests. Our boat starts the tour firstly near the European coast and you will have the opportunity to see both continents and learn about them in company with our Arabic and English speaking guides. Dolmabahçe Palace, other Ottoman palaces, Ortaköy Mosque and Bosphorus mansions are just a few of the magnificent artifacts.

You will have the chance to see Bosphorus Bridge and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge established on Istanbul Strait very closely during the boat tour. After an hour of boat cruising, we get off the ship at Beylerbeyi Pier, go to Çaml?ca Hill, the highest hill of Istanbul, by our vehicle waiting for us and give you free time to enjoy the magnificent view of Istanbul.

After the free time, we take you to visit Forum Istanbul, the biggest shopping center of Istanbul, via Bosphorus Bridge. After completing the shopping center tour, we visit the leather parade, which you will enjoy very much, and complete our tour leaving you, our esteemed guests, to your hotel.

Day-4: Breakfast at hotel, enjoy full day Prince Island Tour (B/L)

Tour Details:

Cruise in Marmara Sea to Princes Islands, retreats for the Byzantine princes are famous for their beautiful pine woods and beaches. The largest and most enjoyable of the islands is Buyukada. There you can enjoy a ride in a horsedrawn carriage among the pine trees after relaxing on the beaches in the numerous coves of its coast. Evening return to Istanbul and transfer to hotels.

Includes

Local Guide, Admission fees for Horse-Drawn Carriage ride and Island Ferry, Lunch, Pick up from and drop off to city center hotels,Land transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking vehicle

Day-05: Istanbul – Jeddah - Makkah

Breakfast at hotel, Free until transfer to airport for depart for Jeddah.

Arrive Jeddah airport, transfer to Makkah hotel. SAME DAY PERFORM UMRAH.

Day 6: Makkah