Breakfast and start of the day with a visit to the Süleymaniye Mosque. Built atop the third hill of historic Istanbul by the legendary architect Mimar Sinan, the Süleymaniye Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the city. Along the way, we'll see the Valens Aqueduct, a Roman aqueduct system constructed in the late 4th century AD to supply Constantinople, the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire. The next stop is the Zeyrek Mosque, formerly a Byzantine monastery called the Pantocrator Monastery, dedicated to Christ. Like most of the city's Byzantine churches, it was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453. Pantocrator, meaning "almighty," was the largest church in Constantinople after Hagia Sophia. Then we'll see the Gül Mosque, another unique former Byzantine monastery that has been converted into a mosque. The so-called "Church of Saint Theodosia," now known as Gül Camii ('Rose Mosque' in Turkish), was a Byzantine church in the Dexiokratous district of Constantinople, near the walls of the Golden Horn. The Greek Orthodox Church of Hagios Nikolaos is the next stop. Afterward, head to a local restaurant for lunch (not included). Continue to the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Fener. The Greek Patriarchate of Fener and the Patriarchal Church of St. George are located in the Fener district, on the banks of the Golden Horn, and share the same courtyard. The Patriarchate remains the mother church of Greek Orthodox Christianity worldwide. Finally, visit Balat, where you can experience Istanbul's rich history by walking amidst the colorful displays and vibrant street life, the crisscrossing clotheslines over ruined buildings, the synagogues, the churches, and the labyrinth of cobblestone streets. Transfer to the hotel and accommodation.

Meals Included: Breakfast and lunch

Full-day tour of the Old City. In the morning, we will visit Hagia Sophia (exterior view only), one of Istanbul's most iconic landmarks, a magnificent architectural marvel that we offer to our visitors. It is considered one of the largest and most important mosques in the world. We continue to the Blue Mosque, admired for its six tall minarets, terraces, and domes that rise from the center of the building. You will see that the architect undoubtedly achieved perfection with this impressive work of art. In the afternoon, we will visit the Roman Hippodrome (dating from the reign of Septimius Severus), a space where horse races and circuses were held, providing entertainment for the inhabitants of Constantinople for over a thousand years. Transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free. Next, we will visit Topkapi Palace, where the sultans lived between 1478 and 1865. Topkapi is not a single structure, but rather an organic monumental complex comprised of various pavilions, gardens, and scattered areas located in the historic district at the entrance to the Golden Horn. We will end the day at the covered market, the Grand Bazaar, where you will have free time. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay. **The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and religious holidays.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

Breakfast and transfer to the port to take the ferry to Bursa. Upon arrival in Bursa city center, we will visit the Green Mosque, the largest mosque in the city, and the Green Tomb. The next stop will be Uludağ Mountain, accessible by cable car, where we will have lunch.

After lunch, enjoy free time for an ATV safari, mountain skiing, or snowshoeing. After enjoying your time at the mountaintop, we return to the city center. We continue our day trip to Bursa with a visit to the local bazaar, where you can sample and purchase local products such as chestnuts, honey, olive oil, and Turkish delight. You'll also have the opportunity to observe local life.

After this memorable trip to Bursa, we took the ferry back to Istanbul. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast and lunch

Breakfast and free time. Transfer to the airport for your return flight.

Meal Included: Breakfast