Walk down to the Hippodrome with an Istanbul tour guide, where Roman horsed-chariots used to ride. Admire the mysterious obelisks; remains of ancient times.

Visit the Blue Mosque, a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture, combining Islamic and Byzantine elements. The name is due to the beautiful blue tiles in its interior.

Explore the Topkapi Palace, which was the residence of the Sultans for over 400 years. From here, they ruled over their boundless empire.

See the Haghia Sophia that embodies the mixing of the 3 great civilizations - Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic. They made Istanbul the capital of their empires.

Descend into the depths of Basilica Cistern and the marvel its 336 columns (optional Şerefiye Cistern).

Head to the Grand Bazaar, which is one of the oldest and largest closed markets in the world. In its maze of galleries, buy everything and listen out for the babble of more than 100 languages.