Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
Start your Istanbul tour at Hagia Sophia, the 6th-century Byzantine cathedral with its distinctive gold mosaics. From there, head down to the Basilica Cistern in the Sultanahmet heritage district to explore the underground chambers. You'll spend time learning about the Blue Mosque's history and architecture, then make your way to Topkapi Palace where Ottoman sultans once lived. The palace gives you a real sense of how the ruling class operated back then.
- Start point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (Your hotel in Istanbul)
Included Activities
- Professional local tour guide services
Optional Activities
- Visit Hagia Sophia
- Explore Basilica Cistern
- Learn about Blue Mosque
- Tour Topkapi Palace
Landmarks/POIs Hagia Sophia Basilica Cistern Blue Mosque Topkapi Palace 
- Day 2
Istanbul
Begin your day at the Spice Market where you can negotiate prices for saffron and other goods just like the locals do. After browsing the market, take a cruise down the Bosphorus and you might spot river dolphins if you're lucky. Later, walk through Istiklal Street, the pedestrian area filled with shops and cafes, then climb up to Galata Tower for views across the city. End the day touring Dolmabahce Palace with its elegant rooms and decorations.
Included Activities
- Professional local tour guide services
Optional Activities
- Visit Spice Market
- Bosphorus cruise
- Explore Istiklal Street
- Visit Galata Tower
- Tour Dolmabahce Palace
Landmarks/POIs Spice Market Bosphorus Istiklal Street Galata Tower Dolmabahce Palace 
- Day 3
Istanbul
Visit Suleymaniye Mosque, which many consider the most beautiful of Istanbul's Ottoman mosques, then check out Chora Church to see the Byzantine frescoes on the walls. You'll take a cable car ride up Pierre Lotti Hill for sweeping views of the entire city and harbor. After that, spend time wandering through the backstreets of the Fener-Balat neighborhoods where you'll find older buildings and local shops tucked along narrow lanes.
Included Activities
- Professional local tour guide services
Optional Activities
- Visit Suleymaniye Mosque
- View Byzantine frescoes in Chora Church
- Cable car ride on Pierre Lotti Hill
- Explore Fener-Balat Districts backstreets
Landmarks/POIs Suleymaniye Mosque Chora Church Pierre Lotti Hill Fener-Balat Districts
