Upon arrival in Istanbul, transfer to the Hotel. Check-in at 1400 hrs (breakfast is not included). In the evening, enjoy a Bosphorus Cruise with a local dinner and folkloric show. The cruise lasts approximately three hours and includes Balkan folk dance, Turkish folk dance, belly dancing, a three-course meal, and unlimited soft drinks. You will be picked up from your hotel between 1900 Hrs and 2000 Hrs. As you sail along the Bosphorus, you’ll pass under suspension bridges and see Ottoman palaces, waterfront mansions, and modern villas along both the European and Asian shores. The panoramic nighttime views of Istanbul will make for an unforgettable experience. You will be transferred back to your hotel around midnight. Overnight in Istanbul. Meals: Dinner

After breakfast, embark on a full-day city tour of Istanbul with a local lunch included. Begin with a visit to the Hippodrome, which once held 100,000 spectators and features monuments from across the Byzantine Empire. Next, visit the Blue Mosque, famous for its stunning blue tiles and six minarets. Then, explore Hagia Sophia, a 6th-century architectural marvel with a magnificent dome and intricate mosaics. Before lunch, stop at the Grand Bazaar, where you can shop for carpets, jewelery, ceramics, and more among its 4,000 shops. Enjoy a local lunch at a Turkish restaurant. Afterward, visit the Sultan Tombs and conclude the tour at the Topkapi Palace, home to Ottoman sultans for over 400 years and now a UNESCO World Heritage site. The palace houses sacred Islamic relics, calligraphic manuscripts, porcelains, weapons, and imperial treasures (Harem not included in the tour). Overnight in Istanbul. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day tour of Princess Islands, with a local lunch included. Begin the journey with a ferry ride across the Marmara Sea to the serene Princes’ Islands, once used as a place of exile for Byzantine princes. These islands are known for their beautiful beaches, quaint villas, and tranquil surroundings. The tour includes a boat trip with scenic views of Istanbul, followed by a visit to either Heybeliada or Burgazada, known for their picturesque hills, and Buyukada, the largest island. Here, enjoy a ride in an electric vehicle, offering stunning views and a break at the island’s highest point. Conclude the day with shopping at a local mall. Overnight in Istanbul. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, the day is free for leisure, or opt for day excursion to Bursa. Overnight in Istanbul. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel, then check out and proceed to Istanbul Airport for your departure home. Meals: Breakfast

On arrival, meet at Istanbul Airport and transfer to hotel. Check-in at 1400 hrs (breakfast not included). Rest of the day at the hotel free for leisure.

Full day Istanbul old city tour, we begin our tour from Hippodrome, the stadium of ancient Byzantium, held 100.000 spectators and featured objects from all corners of the empire. Next we visit the Blue Mosque, which owes its name to the exquisite tiles adorning its interior. Dating from the 17th century, it is the only imperial Mosque with six minarets. Then we will visit Hagia Sophia which was built by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD this church is one of the marvels of world architecture. Its massive dome dominates the skyline of old Istanbul. It is famed for its mosaics, including glittering portraits of emperors and empresses. Before lunch we will visit Grand Bazaar which was the commercial heart of the old city and its 4.000 shops are full of treasures – including carpets and kilims, silks, jewelry, ceramics, icons and leather goods. Lunch break at a local restaurant. After lunch we will continue with Sultan Tombs. There are five tombs of Ottoman Sultans within the graveyard at Hagia Sophia. The final visit will be to Topkapi Palace which, from the 15th to 19th century, was the principle residence of the Ottoman Sultans. Return to the hotel.

Half day afternoon Bosphorus cruise, we embark on a cruise along the Bosphorus, the beautiful strait that divides Europe from Asia. Winding between wooded hills, it is lined with mosques, castles, 19th century mansions, picturesque villages and extravagant baroque places of the late Ottoman Sultans. After the cruise we will drive through Golden Horn and we will take the cable car to reach to Pierre Loti Hill. From here we will watch the amazing view of Golden Horn and the city. Return to the hotel.

Check out and transfer to Istanbul Airport

On arrival, meet at Istanbul Airport and transfer to hotel. Check-in at 1400 hrs (breakfast not included). Rest of the day at the hotel free for leisure.

Full day Istanbul old city tour, we begin our tour from Hippodrome, the stadium of ancient Byzantium, held 100.000 spectators and featured objects from all corners of the empire. Next we visit the Blue Mosque, which owes its name to the exquisite tiles adorning its interior. Dating from the 17th century, it is the only imperial Mosque with six minarets. Then we will visit Hagia Sophia which was built by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD this church is one of the marvels of world architecture. Its massive dome dominates the skyline of old Istanbul. It is famed for its mosaics, including glittering portraits of emperors and empresses. Before lunch we will visit Grand Bazaar which was the commercial heart of the old city and its 4.000 shops are full of treasures – including carpets and kilims, silks, jewelry, ceramics, icons and leather goods. Lunch break at a local restaurant. After lunch we will continue with Sultan Tombs. There are five tombs of Ottoman Sultans within the graveyard at Hagia Sophia. The final visit will be to Topkapi Palace which, from the 15th to 19th century, was the principle residence of the Ottoman Sultans. Return to the hotel.

Half day afternoon Bosphorus cruise, we embark on a cruise along the Bosphorus, the beautiful strait that divides Europe from Asia. Winding between wooded hills, it is lined with mosques, castles, 19th century mansions, picturesque villages and extravagant baroque places of the late Ottoman Sultans. After the cruise we will drive through Golden Horn and we will take the cable car to reach to Pierre Loti Hill. From here we will watch the amazing view of Golden Horn and the city. Return to the hotel.

Check out and transfer to Istanbul Airport

On arrival, meet at Istanbul Airport and transfer to hotel. Check-in at 1400 hrs (breakfast not included). Rest of the day at the hotel free for leisure.

Full day Istanbul old city tour, we begin our tour from Hippodrome, the stadium of ancient Byzantium, held 100.000 spectators and featured objects from all corners of the empire. Next we visit the Blue Mosque, which owes its name to the exquisite tiles adorning its interior. Dating from the 17th century, it is the only imperial Mosque with six minarets. Then we will visit Hagia Sophia which was built by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD this church is one of the marvels of world architecture. Its massive dome dominates the skyline of old Istanbul. It is famed for its mosaics, including glittering portraits of emperors and empresses. Before lunch we will visit Grand Bazaar which was the commercial heart of the old city and its 4.000 shops are full of treasures – including carpets and kilims, silks, jewelry, ceramics, icons and leather goods. Lunch break at a local restaurant. After lunch we will continue with Sultan Tombs. There are five tombs of Ottoman Sultans within the graveyard at Hagia Sophia. The final visit will be to Topkapi Palace which, from the 15th to 19th century, was the principle residence of the Ottoman Sultans. Return to the hotel.

Half day afternoon Bosphorus cruise, we embark on a cruise along the Bosphorus, the beautiful strait that divides Europe from Asia. Winding between wooded hills, it is lined with mosques, castles, 19th century mansions, picturesque villages and extravagant baroque places of the late Ottoman Sultans. After the cruise we will drive through Golden Horn and we will take the cable car to reach to Pierre Loti Hill. From here we will watch the amazing view of Golden Horn and the city. Return to the hotel.

Check out and transfer to Istanbul Airport

On arrival, meet at Istanbul Airport and transfer to hotel. Check-in at 1400 hrs (breakfast not included). Rest of the day at the hotel free for leisure.

Full day Istanbul old city tour, we begin our tour from Hippodrome, the stadium of ancient Byzantium, held 100.000 spectators and featured objects from all corners of the empire. Next we visit the Blue Mosque, which owes its name to the exquisite tiles adorning its interior. Dating from the 17th century, it is the only imperial Mosque with six minarets. Then we will visit Hagia Sophia which was built by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD this church is one of the marvels of world architecture. Its massive dome dominates the skyline of old Istanbul. It is famed for its mosaics, including glittering portraits of emperors and empresses. Before lunch we will visit Grand Bazaar which was the commercial heart of the old city and its 4.000 shops are full of treasures – including carpets and kilims, silks, jewelry, ceramics, icons and leather goods. Lunch break at a local restaurant. After lunch we will continue with Sultan Tombs. There are five tombs of Ottoman Sultans within the graveyard at Hagia Sophia. The final visit will be to Topkapi Palace which, from the 15th to 19th century, was the principle residence of the Ottoman Sultans. Return to the hotel.

Half day afternoon Bosphorus cruise, we embark on a cruise along the Bosphorus, the beautiful strait that divides Europe from Asia. Winding between wooded hills, it is lined with mosques, castles, 19th century mansions, picturesque villages and extravagant baroque places of the late Ottoman Sultans. After the cruise we will drive through Golden Horn and we will take the cable car to reach to Pierre Loti Hill. From here we will watch the amazing view of Golden Horn and the city. Return to the hotel.

Check out and transfer to Istanbul Airport