Istanbul Classical

Breakfast at the hotel. A full day tour of the city. In the morning we will visit Hagia Sophia, the world's oldest basilica, which was erected in the fourth century by Constantine the Great and rebuilt in the sixth century by Justinian. After lunch at a local restaurant, we will visit the renowned Topkapi Palace, the largest palace of the Ottoman Sultans, which was in use from the 15th to the 19th century Topkapi Palace is an organic monumental complex composed of various kiosks, gardens, and distributed areas located in the neighborhood of historic landmark ‘’the Golden Horn’’. The Blue Mosque, the most famous mosque in Istanbul will be our next stop. It is known for its blue tiles and 6 minarets. Lunch. We drive to the Hippodrome, which served as a hub of political and sporting events during the Roman and Byzantine Empires. The renowned historical Grand Bazaar, the first and oldest shopping complex in the world with more than 4.000 shops, will be our final stop. Return to hotel, overnight in Istanbul. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a full day on the Bosphorus. In the morning, we will go to the Egyptian Bazaar also known as the Spice Bazaar, which was built in the seventeenth century and is located in Istanbul's old Eminönü neighborhood. We continue on the boat tour of Bosphorus (regular boat), which runs along the Sea of Marmara on both Asian and European sides of the city. During this tour, you will see monuments such as Dolmabahce and Çıragan Palaces, and the Rumeli Hisar Fortress, among others. We continue to theBeylerbeyi Palace, which was built as a summer residence for Ottoman Sultans. Lunch. We then climb to Çamlica Hill, also known as Lovers Hill. It offers a magnificent panoramic view of the Bosphorus and Istanbul. Return to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Transfer to Airport for final departure. Meal: Breakfast