Day 2 –-
Istanbul
See the sights of Istanbul on a half-day tour that takes in the city’s famous historical landmarks and
cultural sites. Hippodrome - The center of sport activites in Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine
empire, today named Sultanahmet Meydani, with its four monuments; The German Fountain of
Wilhelm II, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column (Spiral Column). Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet
Mosque) - Built by the architect Mimar Sedefkar Mehmet aga. Until 19th century was the traditional
point for the pilgrimage to Mecca. Hagia Sophia Museum - The best known Christian church in Turkey, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, which was constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by
Emperor Justinian. Grand Covered Bazaar - The most attractive shopping centre in the world, with
nearly 4000 shops, selling antique, jewellery, gold, carpets, leather wear and souvenirs Others Hagia
Sophia is closed on Monday, you will visit the Underground Cistern instead (subject to change). Blue
Mosque is closed on Friday Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday. Hippodrome - The center of sport activites in Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine empire, today
named Sultanahmet Meydani, with its four monuments;The German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Egyptian
Obelisk, Serpentine Column (Spiral Column). Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque) - Built by the architect Mimar Sedefkar Mehmet aga. Until 19th
century was the traditional point for the pilgrimage to Mecca. Hagia Sophia Museum - The best known Christian church in Turkey, one of the greatest marvels of
architecture, which was constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. Grand Covered Bazaar - The most attractive shopping centre in the world, with nearly 4000 shops, selling antique, jewellery, gold, carpets, leather wear and souvenirs
In the evening Join the The Bosphorus crusie ride which is 32km long, separates Europe from Asia
and connects the Marmara Sea to the Black Sea. Cruise along the Bosphorus between Asia and
Europe and discover Istanbul tourist attractions, magnificent palaces, ancient castles, and other
historical sites, as well as fine seaside residences and the Bosphorus bridge. Bosphorus tour route: Golden Horn, Maiden Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Ortaköy
Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace. Historical places you will see from the distance: include Galata Tower, Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Blue Mosque. Furthermore, you will have a glance at the spectacular pieces of authentic civic
architecture on the European and Asian coast. Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast included)