Full-day tour of the Old City. In the morning, we will visit Hagia Sophia, one of Istanbul's most iconic landmarks, a magnificent architectural marvel that we offer to visitors. It is considered one of the largest and most important mosques in the world. We will then visit Topkapi Palace. Built in 1461 by Mehmet the Conqueror of Istanbul, it was the center of power and the home of the sultans of the Ottoman Empire. Sultan Abdülmecid I moved the imperial entourage to Dolmabahçe Palace in 1853. Over the intervening four centuries, it housed 22 different sultans and their families. With its unique architectural features, you will experience the sultans' treasury and harem within its walls. Time for lunch. We will end the day at the Grand Bazaar, the covered market, where you can enjoy some free time. Return to the hotel and overnight stay. ** The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and religious holidays.

Meals Included: Breakfast and lunch

Breakfast at the hotel. Stroll along Istanbul's main shopping street, Istiklal, and visit the Galata Tower. The tower is located in the Galata district, across the Golden Horn from the old city of Constantinople. Continue to Dolmabahçe Palace. Built in the 19th century, Dolmabahçe Palace is one of the most glamorous palaces in the world. It served as the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire during the later period and was the residence of the last Ottoman sultan.

After the founding of the Turkish Republic in Ankara, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk transferred all governmental functions to the young capital. However, during his visits to Istanbul, Atatürk occupied only a small room in Dolmabahçe Palace as his own. He stayed there, received his foreign guests, and transformed it into a practical center for national, historical, and linguistic congresses, as well as international conferences. We enjoyed our time in the café shortly afterward. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast and lunch

Breakfast at the hotel. Full-day excursion to the Bosphorus and Asia. This morning, we'll make a preliminary visit to the Egyptian Bazaar, also known as the Spice Bazaar, built in the 17th century and located in Istanbul's historic Eminönü district. We'll then board a boat for our Bosphorus cruise (regular ferry), cruising along the Sea of ​​Marmara on both the Asian and European sides of the city. After disembarking, we'll continue with a visit to Beylerbeyi Palace. Beylerbeyi Palace is one of Istanbul's most beautiful palaces, situated directly under the Bosphorus Bridge on the Asian side, in the Beylerbeyi district. Built between 1863 and 1865, this historic palace served as the summer residence of the Ottoman sultans. It boasts a captivating interior design and tranquil gardens. The palace also functioned as a guesthouse, hosting many important European monarchs of the era. Time for lunch. Climbing Çamlıca Hill, known as Lovers' Hill, offers a majestic panoramic view of the Bosphorus and Istanbul. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast and lunch

After breakfast, transfer to the airport to take the flight back to your country of origin.

Meals included: Breakfast