Itinerary

1. A Day In Istanbul

   • Pick up from the hotel and join the Istanbul tour guide. 
   • Visit Spice Bazaar, the second largest covered bazaar in Istanbul after Grand Bazaar. It is well-known for its herbalists; the Egyptian Bazaar offers traditional natural medicines, spices, flower seeds, roots and shells of rare plants along with dried nuts and fruits, deli products and various Turkish Delights.
   • After the Spice Bazaar, drive along the shore of Golden Horn, an inlet of the Bosphorus, and it is the natural harbour of Old Istanbul.
   • Embark on your boat for an unforgettable cruise on the Bosphorus; the strait runs through the unique Istanbul that stands up on two different continents between Asia and Europe.
   • Have a chance to view the peerless sights ornamenting the Asian and European shores during the cruise, such as 19th-century wooden mansions, Rumeli  Fortress built only in 3 months by Mehmet the Conquerer Anatolian Fortress, fanciful Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi palaces, and hunting lodges. 
   • After the cruise, drive to the restaurant for lunch. Lunch: Traditional Anatolian Lentil Soup, Seasonal Garden Greens Salad, Marinated Chicken Kebab in the Clay Bowl served rice and boiled seasonal vegetables, Şekerpare Dessert (Şekerpare is one of the many delectable and popular desserts in the Turkish cuisine). A vegetarian menu is also available.
   • Drive across the Bosphorus Bridge, which was first built to link the Asian and European Continents. 
   • Proceed to Camlica Hill, the highest point of Istanbul, for a breathtaking panoramic view of the Bosphorus, Prince’ Islands and Istanbul.
   • Head to Beylerbeyi Palace, the summer palace of Ottoman Sultans. This palace's interior and exterior decoration is a rare specimen of a blend of Eastern, Turkish and Western motifs. The original furniture, carpets and other fixtures have been preserved very well. 
   • Drive back to the hotel at the end of the tour.