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 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. 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