Included Meals: Breakfast
Good morning gorgeous Istanbul! Enjoy an appetizing breakfast at your hotel and be prepared to continue your exploration of this enchanting city. Explore this beautiful city on your own or join the optional guided Turkey city tour. You will see all the famous landmarks of this mysterious city – from the ancient Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled. To Hagia Sophia, the Church of Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, was constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. You will also visit the Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous for its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. Hippodrome, the center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius, and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome. Have some shopping experience at Grand Covered Bazaar, the most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewelry, gold, carpets, leatherware, and souvenir. Then we will stop for some free time for lunch (Included), we will visit Topkapi Palace, the residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section, etc. After the city tour, return to the hotel in the evening for some much-needed rest. Overnight in Istanbul
Topkapi Palace

Hagia Sophia

Grand Covered Bazaar