1st Day... Arrival at Istanbul's Ataturk International Airport (or at the pier) and transfer to your hotel.

2nd Day... Full day tour of Istanbul, starting with a drive around the Golden Horn and the great walls of Constantinople, we pass Dolmabahce Palace, then cross the Galata Bridge before arriving in Sultanahmet Square.

We visit Hagia Sophia, the great cathedral that was once the former spiritual heart of the Byzantine Empire Then, we explore The Blue Mosque, an architectural masterpiece dating from the 17th century that is famed for its exquisite blue tiles and six elegant minarets and Hippodrome, which is the former center of sportive and political activities of Constantinople and Grand bazaar that will tempt even the nonshoppers with its rich collection of precious hand made carpets, jewellery and souvenirs.

After lunch, we tour Topkapi Palace, the home of Sultans and administrative center of the mighty Ottoman Empire. Precious personal belongings of the Ottoman dynasties are on display in the Treasury and the collection of fine Chinese porcelain is among the most extensive in the world. And the last visit is Suleymaniye Mosque, built in the 16th century by Sinan, the famous architect of the time.

3rd Day… A half-day cruise along the Bosphorus, the glistening waters that link Europe to Asia, the physical and spiritual heart of Istanbul. On the way back to our hotel, we visit the Sadberk Hanim Museum, a gracious three-story waterfront mansion housing a rich collection of Anatolian works of arts, antiques and relics dating back to 6,000 BC. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure.

4th Day… Transfer to the airport (or to the pier).

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