Topkapi Tour

Day 1. Istanbul

Arrival at Istanbul airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2. Istanbul

Start the day with a visit to Haghia Sophia, the most influential Byzantine Church, it still stands today as one of the world's greatest architectural marvels. Then visit the Blue Mosque, another of the world's most important religious buildings. Built in the 16th century the mosque is unique for it's 6 minarets and celestial interior decorated with the famous blue tiles. Next, visit the Hippodrome, scene of chariot races. Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine The grand Topkapi Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultan's from the 15th to the 19th century. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3. The Bosphorus

Enjoy a morning scenic cruise on the Bosphorus, the strait connecting the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. The ferry stops on both the Asian and European sides. Visit of Rumelihisar fortress, the Summer Palace and the old houses of wood. The cruise ends at a fishing town called Sariyer, near the Black Sea. Drive by bus crossing the intercontinental bridge above the Bosphorus from Europe to Asia till Camlica Hill for a panoramic view. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 4.

Transfer to the airport for final departure.