ITINERARY

• A cultural experience of the old Istanbul district and its history. With the convenient pick up from your hotel in Istanbul (Sharing basis) the first visit to the Old district Sultanahmet area which is the home of all cultural attractions and traditional sites. Pass through of Hagia Sofia Grand mosque (built as church after fifth century) famous of its innovative architecture, rich history, religious significance and extraordinary characteristics has been fighting against time for centuries. It Was the largest Eastern Roman church and constructed 3 times in the same location. It is the world’s oldest and fastest completed cathedral converted into mosque officially in 1453 Ottomans upon their conquest of Constantinople with its breath-taking domes that look hanging in the air and unparalleled mosaics, is one of the wonders of worlds architecture history. Get explanation of the history and the change from church to the mosque journey of this unique piece of architecture.
• A visit to the Blue mosque The mosque is known as the Blue Mosque because of blue tiles surrounding the walls of interior design .Mosque was built between 1609 and 1616 years, during the rule of Ahmed. Mosque is currently closed for renovation.
• Walking through the Sultanahmet square a stop at Obelisk of Theodosius and Hippodrome of Constantinople which was also home to gladiatorial games, official ceremonies, celebrations, protests, torture to the convicts and so on. Hippodrome functioned all in Roman (203-330 CE), Byzantine (330-1453 CE), and Ottoman (1453-1922) periods.
• A visit to the oldest market of Istanbul name Grand Bazaar. where a lot of varieties of cultural souvenirs, sweets and options for shopping. Our guide will assist as well in case if need to get the best possible option for you during the tour. the tour will end up with the visit of Grand Bazaar. please note there is no drop off included to your hotel after this excursion.
• Enjoy the magical views of Istanbul from Bosphorus on this dinner cruise. Sailing experience on yacht with the live traditional entertainment shows like Turkish folk dancing and much more. receive a convenient pick up from your hotel (only applicable from selected areas in Istanbul) and arrive at the boat departure point. Hop on on the modern yacht and enjoy the dinner and drinks while seeing sights like the Dolmabahçe Palace, the Galata Tower, the Bosphorus Bridge and much more Dine on your tasty food while watching live entertainment like Turkish folk dancing, Latin flamenco dancing, and a DJ. Gaze out the window at the imposing Galata Tower and Maiden's Tower, which has stood since the medieval Byzantine period. Please note the total duration of cruise is from 2.5 to 3 hours where as the rest of the time is including the pick up and drop off from your hotel.