8:10 – 8:45 Departure from your hotel.

ST. SOPHIA: Byzantium largest cathedral, converted to mosque 1453 by the Ottoman Empire and today
open as a museum to see both religion remains.

BLUE MOSQUE: This mosque complex, containing Istanbul's only mosque with six minarets was built by
Sedefkar Mehmet Aga for Sultan Ahmed 1st. early 17th century.

HIPPODROME: Center of sport activities and political events of the Eastern Roman Empire.

GRAND BAZAAR: Famous shopping center worldwide. Shopping possibilities for carpet, jewellery, leather etc.

TOPKAPI PALACE: Built between 1475 and 1478 by Mehmet II, Fatih, the conqueror of Istanbul, served as the residence of the sultan and administrative seat of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years.

RÜSTEM PAŞA MOSQUE: designed by the court architect Sinan for the Grand Vizier of Süleyman The Magnificent. A typical sample of Islamic architecture amidst the rows of shops near the Spice Bazaar, famed with its exquisite and colorful tiles set in floral and geometric designs.

Return to your hotel around 17:30.


WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• Pick up and Drop off
• Transportation in non-smoking mini/midi bus with professional English speaking guide and experienced driver.
• Entrance fees mentioned by the itinerary.
• Lunch
• Services charges and local taxes.

PRICE: Please contact us for the price of this tour.