Honeymoon: Istanbul & Mykonos

Updated on 2014-01-28

Daily Program

Day 01 - ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL

Today, you will arrive in one of the most important and inspiringly beautiful cities of the world history: Constantinople! Our representative, will meet you at the airport and you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 02 - FULL DAY ISTANBUL

In the morning, meeting your private lecturer/guide at the lobby of your hotel, you will start your expedition in Istanbul, a fascinating city where the continents meet each other! Your first visit will be to the famed Hippodrome Square which was once the sporting and social centre of Constantinople. Istanbul boasts its monumental shrines of different faiths and Blue Mosque is probably one of the most famed masterpieces of Ottoman religious architecture. Continue your morning by visiting the home of the Ottoman sultans: Topkapi Palace. Located on the very cape of the peninsula where Constantinople was founded, Topkapi Palace was built as the center of administration of Ottoman Empire when the city was conquered by Ottoman Turks in 1453 AD. Today you will be having an intense tour of the palace going through corridors and different sections of the Harem where Sultan lived with his family members. Leaving the Harem through the “Golden Corridor” you will reach the inner courtyard to visit the Treasury that displays exclusive examples of jewelry and accessories which were dressed by the Sultans or were given as gifts to ambassadors. Your next stop will be the Basilica of Saint Sophia that was built by Justinian the Great during 6^th century. Later in the day, you will find yourself blending with locals looking for best buys of all kinds of merchandise for the daily need in the bustling atmosphere of the Spice Market dating back to 17^th century. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 03 - ISTANBUL

You will meet your guide in the morning to experience how it feels to change continents within only minutes when you take the public ferry to cross to a central neighborhood on the Asian side bustling with activity and crowds, Uskudar for a private water marbling (Ebru) workshop at the Ebristan Arts Center of Hikmet Barutcugil, one of the rarely found true masters of this art. Your day will continue with a short ride to one of the oldest settlements of Istanbul and now a busy neighborhood on the Asian shoreline of the Bosphorus, Kadikoy. You will walk through the narrow pedestrian streets of Kadikoy to enjoy the open markets for fresh vegetables, fruits and seafood and purchase some of the ingredients you will need for the following cooking class at a local Turkish home. After you enjoy your lunch composed of the dishes that you too will have contributed to, you will lead your way back to the European side of the city, driving over the Bosphorus Bridge. Later in the afternoon, you will find yourself drifting through one of the earliest shopping malls ever built in history, Grand Bazaar which maintains its charm and volume of business to the modern day with its indoor and outdoor sections. Nuru Osmaniye District (Glamour of the Ottomans) was where the Genoese and Venetian merchants had their ware houses to store their inventory of brass, copper, rugs and tiles before they were loaded on the ships to sail to Venice and Genoa. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 04 - MYKONOS

Today, you will have your private transfer to the international terminal of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport to take your flight to Mykonos. Upon arrival, you will head to your hotel fr your check in and get rest. Overnight in Mykonos.

***Kindly note that there is a flight from Istanbul to Mykonos everyday except for Saturdays.

Day 05 - MYKONOS

A pearl in the Aegean Sea – Mykonos, filled with white washed buildings, narrow winding paths and stunning beaches! Meeting your guide in the morning, you will learn about the island’s history the cultural habitats and you will see some of the most picturesque landscapes of the Aegean, a real opportunity for photographs! Ag.Giannis , the serene little bay with the magnificent views to Delos island is among our first stops , after passing the beautiful bay of Ornos. Ano Mera is the second village of the island in population after “Chora” ,the capital. Ouzo break is always recommended in this little traditional village, with the interesting Orthodox Monastery of Panagia Tourliani The architecture of the monastery is rather impressive, with a whitewashed exterior and a coloured dome. A beautiful marble fountain is found in the yard outside the church. In the interior of the church, we can see an impressive wooden iconostasis (altar screen) made in 1775 by Florentine artists. There are icons of apostles and saints on the iconostasis as well as scenes from the New Testament. The screen is decorated with green, red and golden flowers. Passed Ano Mera will continue our way at the beach of Kalafatis awarded with the blue flag for the crystal clear waters. Heading to the south west of the island we will have the chance to visit the coast of Ag.Stefanos and start afterwards our walking tour into town “Chora” .Together with your guide you will walk in the small picturesque streets of the capital. Orientation is given in the Labyrinth as well as information and a tour of the cosmopolitan port, churches, renowned windmill, not to mention Petros the Pelican, the famous pet of the island! Overnight in Mykonos.

Day 06 - MYKONOS

Day at leisure on your own. Overnight in Mykonos.

Day 07 - DEPARTURE

Today, you will have your private transfer to the airport for your international flight back home.

Notes

OUR RATES INCLUDE:

- Airport transfers in Istanbul and Mykonos.

- VIP Meet & Greet Service

- Visa fee

- Accommodation.

- Services of an English speaking professional tour guides.

- Water marbling (Ebru) workshop.

- Cooking class at a local Turkish home.

- Demo of preparing mastic ice-cream

- Transportation by A/C deluxe minivan throughout the program.

- All entrance fees for the sightseeing in the mentioned program.

- Complimentary refreshments on vehicles throughout the journeys on the vehicle.

- Travel kits including guidebooks, bookmarks, stamped postcards and maps.

 

OUR RATE EXCLUDE:

- International flight tickets from Istanbul to Mykonos.

- Meals (except for the breakfasts at the hotels, cooking class in Istanbul)

- Beverages

- Gratuities for the guide and driver.

- Personal expenses.

 

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