After a visit to the famous Spice Market, cruise by a ferry which crosses the Bosphorus visiting both Europe and Asia with stops en route. You will be able to take photos of the natural beauty, 15th century Rumelihisari Fortress, summer palaces and the old wooden houses.  The cruise terminates at the fishing village of Sariyer close to the Black Sea. After lunch, drive to Camlica Hill on Asian side via Bosphorus Bridge to see the beautiful panoramic view of Istanbul.  Then visit the Beylerbeyi Palace which was a summer residence of Ottoman Sultans on Asian side of the city.

Departure from hotel for a half day tour.  Visit St. Sophia; the Great Byzantine Basilica built in the 6th century, then visit the Blue Mosque which is a 17th century Ottoman Mosque famous with its six minarets and magnificent interior with blue Iznik tiles. Visit Hippodrome; the place chariot races and competitive athletic events took place during the Roman period. Continue to Topkapi Palace; the residence of Ottoman Sultans, housing the richness of 700 years with a stop at its treasury section with the crown jewels and the unique collection of Chinese porcelains. After lunch, discover Grand Bazaar; the world famous shopping center where you will have shopping opportunities for carpets, jewellery, leather, belly dancer costume, Turkish delight etc.

Departure from the hotel in the afternoon and visit Topkapi Palace; the residence of Ottoman Sultans, housing the richness of 700 years with a stop at its treasury section with the crown jewels and the unique collection of Chinese porcelains.  The tour continues with a drive along the Golden Horn and the Roman fortification walls.

Departure from hotel for a half day tour.  Visit St. Sophia; the Great Byzantine Basilica built in the 6th century, then visit the Blue Mosque which is a 17th century Ottoman Mosque famous with its six minarets and magnificent interior with blue Iznik tiles. Visit Hippodrome; the place chariot races and competitive athletic events took place during the Roman period. The last stop will be at Grand Bazaar; world famous shopping center where you will have shopping opportunities for carpets, jewellery, leather, belly dancer costume, Turkish delight etc.