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Overview
Highlights
- Visit the Great Architect Sinan and the Mosques of Istanbul
- Discover the Dolmabahce Palace
- Enjoy a unique opportunity to walk along the ancient walls of Istanbul
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Trip includes
- 6 nights of accommodations
- 1 expert-led lecture
- 19 expert-led field trips
- 1 performance
- An experienced Group Leader
- Customary gratuities throughout the program
- Road Scholar Assurance Plan
- Taxes
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Itinerary
In Flight
Evening: Depart on overnight flights from the U.S.
Istanbul D Marmara Pera Hotel
Morning: Arrivals.
Lunch: Your choice to explore local fare.
Afternoon: We will gather in our private meeting room at the hotel at 6:00PM where your group leader will greet you with a warm welcome and introduce everyo...
Istanbul B,L,D Marmara Pera Hotel
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Morning: A professor from the Istanbul Technical University School of Architecture delivers a lecture on "Urban Development of Istanbul from an Architectural Perspective." Afterwards, set out to ...
Istanbul B,L,D Marmara Pera Hotel
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: Today you will set out to visit the Mosque of Suleiman the Magnificent, the second-largest mosque of Istanbul, built by the illustrious royal architect Sinan for the most powerful Sultan...
Istanbul B,L Marmara Pera Hotel
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Morning: Start your day at the Topkapi Palace, primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for 400 years of their 600-year reign, from 1465 to 1853. At the height of its existence as a royal residence...
Istanbul B,L Marmara Pera Hotel
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: This morning we will set out to enjoy a unique opportunity to walk along the ancient walls of Istanbul, including the Yedikule Fortress and Dungeons. Stop at the Church of Chora (Kariye Mu...
Istanbul B,L,D Marmara Pera Hotel
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: Start our day with a stroll through the Grand Bazaar to discover the maze-like streets of this colorful bazaar, dating back to the 15th century. Now there are about 4,000 small shops sel...
Istanbul B
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: There will be group transfers from the hotel to Istanbul Airport, depending on the departure times of flights. This concludes our program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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