· Upon your arrival in Istanbul, meet your tour representative at the airport.
· Transfer to your hotel and check-in for an overnight stay.
· Rest and relax after your journey or take a leisurely walk to get acquainted with the surroundings.
· After breakfast, start your full-day Istanbul Ottoman Relics and Byzantium Tour.
· Visit the Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture and a former Greek Orthodox Christian basilica, later converted into an imperial mosque and now a museum.
· Explore the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque), known for its stunning blue tiles and six minarets.
· Discover the ancient Hippodrome, once the sporting and social center of Constantinople.
· Have lunch at a local restaurant during the tour.
· Visit the Topkapi Palace, the former residence of Ottoman Sultans and now a museum housing impressive collections of Ottoman treasures.
· Return to the hotel and overnight stay in Istanbul.
· After breakfast, embark on a full-day Bosporus Cruise and Two Continents Tour.
· Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Bosporus strait, passing by historical landmarks, palaces, and mansions that line the shores.
· Visit the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar) to explore a wide variety of spices and local delicacies.
· Cross the Bosporus Bridge to the Asian side of Istanbul and continue the tour.
· Explore the Beylerbeyi Palace, an elegant Ottoman imperial residence.
· Visit Camlica Hill for panoramic views of Istanbul.
· Have lunch at a local restaurant during the tour.
· Return to Istanbul in the evening and overnight stay at the hotel.
· Today is a free day for you to explore Istanbul at your own pace.
· You can indulge in shopping at the Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, or Istinye Park, offering a variety of goods from jewelry to clothing and electronics.
· Explore the neighborhoods of Sultanahmet or Taksim to experience the local culture and cuisine.
· Alternatively, you can visit museums, art galleries, or simply relax in one of Istanbul's beautiful parks.
· Overnight stay in Istanbul.
· Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel.
· You have free time to explore Istanbul on your own or do some last-minute shopping.
· Later, check out from the hotel.
· Depending on your departure time, you will be transferred to the airport to catch your home-bound flight.