"Over the centuries, many cultures have added their mark to this prized piece of land. Today, you can experience those influences firsthand by exploring Istanbul’s mahalles (neighbourhoods)"

Day 1:  Arrive Istanbul
Arrive at Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Transfer to the hotel (Early check-in subject to availability). Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight at a hotel in Istanbul.

Day 2:  Day in Istanbul
Breakfast at the hotel. The morning takes a half-day city tour which includes Visit to St.Sophia (Closed on Monday), Byzantine Hippodrome, in which stand the obelisk brought from Egypt by Theodosius and the Serpent Column taken from Delphi by Constantine. Blue Mosque, which has six minarets and a middle dome of 109 feet and Grand Covered Bazaar (Closed on Sunday) dating back to the 15th century. It covers over 4,000 shops under one roof. Afternoon free at leisure. If desired we can leave the clients at Bazaar, and they can return to their hotels on their own. Overnight at a hotel in Istanbul. 

Day 3:  Day in Istanbul
Breakfast at the hotel. In the afternoon depart for a half-day city tour which includes a visit to City Walls, Golden Horn and cable car to Pierre Loti Hill. Then, Bosphorus Cruise along the Bosphorus, the winding strait separating Europe & Asia. Bosphorus coastline is a delightful mixture of the past and the present where one can enjoy the grand splendor and quaint beauty of the ancient wooden mansions, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. Rumeli Fortress and Leander’s Tower. Overnight at a hotel in Istanbul.

Day 4:  Departure Transfer
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board a flight for home country.