5 Days Best of Istanbul

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport greeted by your driver and drive to your hotel. Check in and the rest of the day is yours to explore city. Overnight in Istanbul (No Meal)

According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Hagia Sophia; Today's Hagia Sophia was built by the Emperor Justinian in 537AD. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period. It was used as a church and as a mosque.It was converted into a museum and since it is open to the visitors.  Next; Topkapi Palace; As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire.Today it is famous with harem , royal treasury, and holy relics sections. Continue to with Hippodrome; Located in the heart of Sultanahmet surrounded by Blue mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi palace, today it is home to The Egyptian Obelisk (Dikilitaş), The Serpentine Column (Burma sütun), The Constantine Column and German Fountain. Next, Blue Mosque; Built in 1616, it is located opposite the Hagia Sophia.  Blue mosque is famous with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome. Although it is officially called Sultanahmet Mosque, Next, Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops it is one of the greatest bazaars in the world.At the end of the tour drive to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast-Lunch)

Breakfast at the hotel and meet with your guide and start your half-day tour. Visit Spice Bazaar; Built-in 1664 it is on an ‘L’ shape with six gates. It is called Egyptian Bazaar as well.  Today still many spice shops and herb specialists are continuing their business there, You can get the mesmerizing spice smells from a mile away. Next, Cruising on Bosphorus; where you will enjoy a magnificent view. A great history, beautiful nature. The Bosphorus divides Europe and Asia geographically but connects culturally & historically. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion, you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, Rustem Pasa Mosque, Rumeli Fortress and further along with the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace. This cruise will be highlights of your trip in Istanbul.  At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel, overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast)

Breakfast at the hotel and the day at your leisure. Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast)

After breaktfast at the hotel, transfer to IST or SAW Airport according to your flight time. (Breakfast)