Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive in Istanbul and get transferred to your hotel for check-in. After settling in, spend the rest of the day relaxing and getting oriented to your new surroundings.
- Start point
- Türkiye (Istanbul)
- Day 2
Istanbul
This morning you'll take a one-hour boat cruise across the Bosphorus Strait, getting views of the city skyline that connects Europe and Asia. After that, you'll visit Rumeli Fortress before heading to the Spice Market, where you can wander through stalls filled with exotic herbs and Turkish delights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bosphorus Strait cruise (one hour)
- Rumeli Fortress visit
- Spice Market exploration
Landmarks Bosphorus Strait Rumeli Fortress Spice Market - Day 3
Istanbul
You'll start at Topkapi Palace and tour the Imperial Harem, which spans four centuries of Ottoman history. From there, head to Hagia Sophia to see the architectural design, then check out the Blue Mosque with its distinctive blue tiles. Later you'll descend into the Basilica Cistern to see the underground chambers, and finish by walking through the ancient Hippodrome.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Topkapi Palace and Imperial Harem visit
- Hagia Sophia visit
- Blue Mosque visit
- Basilica Cistern visit
- Hippodrome visit
Landmarks Topkapi Palace Imperial Harem Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Basilica Cistern Hippodrome - Day 4
Istanbul
Begin your day at the Islamic Art Museum to see the cultural collections on display. Next, navigate through the Covered Bazaar's maze of shops where local merchants keep ancient trading traditions alive. After lunch, visit Dolmabahce Palace and then take a walk through the cobbled streets leading to the Suleymaniye Mosque. You'll end your tour exploring the historic trade routes in this part of the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Islamic Art Museum visit
- Covered Bazaar exploration
- Dolmabahce Palace visit
- Suleymaniye Mosque visit
Landmarks Islamic Art Museum Covered Bazaar Dolmabahce Palace Suleymaniye Mosque - Day 5
Istanbul
Have breakfast at your hotel, then a private transfer will take you to the airport for your flight home. You'll leave with memories of Istanbul and the way the city bridges two continents together.
- End point
- Türkiye (Istanbul)
- Meals
- Breakfast
