Shopping in Istanbul & Transfer to Ataturk International Airport
This tour is designed for debark guests who want to enjoy an overview of the city and experience shopping to the fullest in the beautiful bazaars of Istanbul. Your tour will begin with a drive to the Spice Bazaar where you will see and smell the exotic products of mystical Istanbul. You will have plenty of free time to explore the bazaar. Depart the Spice Market and proceed to your next destination. Visit one of the most colorful sites of Istanbul; the Grand Bazaar. The Bazaar is composed of two sections; the covered part and the modern part. The covered part is a whole quarter on its own and is surrounded by a wall which can be entered through eleven gates. The maze of streets and lanes are one of the greatest sights in the city, where various trades such as carpets, jewelry, leather goods, silver; varieties of souvenirs, textile, antiques, and home textile are segregated into particular sections of the bazaar. You will have the chance to explore the exotic atmosphere of the covered part for a brief period of time. You will also have the opportunity to visit the open and modern section of the Grand Bazaar which offers the best artworks and most reliable shopping. During your time in the Grand Bazaar, you will be taken for a presentation on the unique art of Turkish carpets and given additional time to shop. Finally, you’ll be given the option to visit the authentic Jewelry center where you can find the latest works of jewelry art and enjoy one of the nicest panorama views of the city. Tour will end at Ataturk International Airport.