Itinerary

1. Day 1: Istanbul

   • Meet us at Istanbul International Airport Transfer to your hotel. 
   • Enjoy your leisure day.

2. Day 2: Topkapı Palace

   • Visit Topkapı Palace. The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housed an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle, enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque. Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the "Blue Mosque" because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Hippodrome Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine. 
   • We will continue to Hagia Sophia to admire its wonderful Byzantine mosaics. Imagine you are entering 1500 years one of the oldest and once the biggest Cathedrals in the world built by Byzantines that housed Christians and Muslims for years. In many aspects, it’s unique in the world. 
   • Today became a serving mosque again. 
   • We will then take you to the Grand Bazaar. Overnight in Istanbul

3. Day 3: Istiklal Street

   • After breakfast, walk on Istiklal Street; the heart of Istanbul is undoubtedly Istiklal Street. This street, which is in the middle of a thousand years of history, has hosted people from tens of nationalities and has kept a part of the culture of these nations for hundreds of years. It contains dozens of local and global brands and historical monuments of different cultures. Spice Bazaar: otherwise known as The Egyptian Bazaar, is the place to be to lay in a fresh supply of spices, nuts, honeycomb, Turkish delight, dried figs, caviar, and mature hard Turkish cheese. The market was called Mısır Çarşısı (literally translated Egyptian Market) because the story goes that it was built with money paid as duty on Egyptian imports. The annual ‘Cairo caravan’ would bring along spices from Egypt, just like Istanbul located on the trade route between the East and Europe. 
   • Overnight in Istanbul.

4. Day 4: Bosphorus Cruise

   • Today we will explore the city by Cruise; Bosphorus Cruise, The Bosphorus Strait defines Istanbul. It is the divide between Europe and Asia, and the main connection between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. 
   • Dotted with parks and elaborate Ottoman mansions, including Dolmabahce Palace, and spanned by three intercontinental bridges, the Bosphorus is the veritable heart of the city. 
   • After Lunch, you will have time for shopping in one of the biggest Mall of Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

5. Day 5: Departure

   • After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Istanbul Airport.