Itinerary

1. Day-1: Hippodrome Square - Grand Bazaar

   • Hippodrome Square; Start at the Hippodrome of Constantinople, the social and sports center of the old city. Explore significant artworks such as the Obelisk from Egypt, the Serpentine Column from Delphi, and the fountain of Willhelm II (aka German Fountain)
   • Blue Mosque; stroll to the Blue Mosque, a majestic structure with six minarets adorning the skyline of Istanbul. One of the most popular attractions in this ancient city is the imperial mosque of Sultan Ahmet I (Sultan Ahmet Camii) in Istanbul. Foreign visitors call it the Blue Mosque because of the tiles inside. The mosque, which has six minarets and a massive cascade of domes, is a worthy sibling to Ayasofya.
   • Hagia Sophia; Proceed to the Hagia Sophia Mosque, one of the most significant monuments of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires. This architectural jewel's dome and stunning mosaics are on display as your guide shares its turbulent history with you. In 537, Justinian the Great constructed the Church of the Holy Wisdom. It has stood here for over 1,520 years, through 120 generations of men and women, and is known as Aya Sofya in Turkish.
   • Topkapi Palace; A visit to the Topkapi Palace, home to Ottoman emperors between the 15th and 19th centuries, is next on the itinerary. Admire the rich jewels and imperial collections of the Ottoman Empire and priceless displays of Oriental porcelain. Topkapi Sarayi was the seraglio, the heart of the vast Ottoman Empire, ruled by the Sultans for nearly 400 years.
   • Grand Bazaar; Visit the Grand Bazaar, home to over 3,000 shops with everything from carpets to jewelry, ceramics and leather goods.

2. Day-2: Spice Market - Galata Tower

   • Spice Market; All the delicious foods and souvenirs that travellers find most alluring are available in one place beneath the elaborate vaulted ceilings. These include tea, various Turkish Delight tastes, dried fruit, cheese, jam, nuts, seeds, and spices. Silver, ceramics, jewelry, and other handmade items are also available.
   • Bosphorus Cruise; While sailing the Bosphorus, you will take in the numerous magnificent sites that surround the Bosphorus Strait, including the Dolmabahce Palace, Bebek, Rumeli Fortress, Bosphorus Bridges, Anatolian Fortress, and more
   • Dolmabahce Palace is precisely what a sultan's palace should be. With its most luxurious decoration, chandeliers, rugs, crystals, and ceramic fireplaces, the Dolmabahce Palace is the epitome of elegance and beauty. Right on the Bosphorus, this palace features beautiful furnishings, paintings, and porcelains made especially for Dolmabahce.
   • Taksim Square; Defining modern Turkey and witnessing critical historical events, Taksim Square is an important place. The Cicek and European Passages combine traditional and modern construction methods and architectural styles from the Ottoman Empire. Several good restaurants, cafes, shops, bars, and nightclubs can be found in this district.
   • Istiklal Street; İstiklal Street is brimming with life. It's a two-kilometre walk downhill, with several shops, restaurants, and bars.
   • Galata Tower; Built in 1348 by the Genovese, Galata Tower was used as a watchtower to aid in the city's defence and is today one of the main symbols of Istanbul. From its viewpoint at the top, you will be rewarded with a 360-degree panorama with views of the Bosphorus, the Golden Horn, the Sea of Marmara, the historical peninsula and the neighbourhood of Beyoglu.