Day 1 – Istanbul
Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
Day 2 – Istanbul
Full-day excursion in the Old City. In the morning, a panoramic visit to Hagia Sophia (external visit), one of the most iconic landmarks of Istanbul, a magnificent architectural wonder offered to visitors. Considered one of the largest and most impressive churches in the world, it is today a mosque.Continuation to Topkapi Palace (including entrance to the Harem), the residence of the Ottoman sultans between 1478 and 1856. Topkapi is not a single structure but a vast monumental complex made up of various pavilions, gardens, and sections located in the historic peninsula at the entrance of the Golden Horn. We then proceed to the Blue Mosque, admired for its six tall minarets, terraces, and domes rising from the center of the building. You will see that the architect undoubtedly achieved perfection with this impressive masterpiece. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Roman Hippodrome (dating back to the time of Septimius Severus), the space where chariot races and circus events took place, entertaining the inhabitants of Constantinople for over a thousand years.The day ends at the covered market, the Grand Bazaar, where you will have free time to explore. Transfer back to the hotel and accommodation.Note: The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and religious holidays.Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
Day 3 – Istanbul
Free day or optional tour possibility.Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 – Istanbul
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport.Meals: Breakfast (subject to transfer schedule)Important Note: The order of the itinerary may be modified.
