DAY 1:
Arival to Istanbul
Arrival in Istanbul. Airport transfer to your hotel. 
Brief orientation followed by a free day to enjoy at your own leisure. 
Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 2:
Full Day Istanbul Tour:St.Sophia Museum-Hippodrome-Blue Mosque-Grand Bazaar Visit the St. Sophia Museum,is one of the greatest surviving examples of Byzantine architecture.
Of great artistic value was its decorated interior with mosaics and marble pillars and coverings.
The temple itself was so richly and artistically decorated that Justinian proclaimed ,
"Solomon, I have outdone thee “ Justinian himself had overseen the completion of the greatest 
cathedral ever built up to that time, and it was to remain the 
largest cathedral for 1,000 years up until the completion of the cathedral in Seville in Spain. 
Across from St. Sophia is the Blıue Mosque , 
recognizable from its six minarets, built between 1609 and 1616 for Sultan Ahmet I and 
decorated inside with 21,043 tiles from Iznik in a dominant blue color;
because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.Hippodrome,Ancient Hippodrome, 
the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; 
the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine .
We continue to Topkapi Palace,The great palace of the Ottoman sultans 
from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of cyrstal,
silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, 
the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures,the Holy Mantle; 
enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. 
Conclude your day of touring with a short drive to the exotic Grand Bazaar, 
which is one of the most colorful institutions of Istanbul Overnight Istanbul. 
DAY 3:
Full Day Istanbul Tour:Bosphorus Tour-Rumeli Fortrees-Camlica Hill-
Spice Bazaar Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar) The air here is filled with the enticing aromas 
of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other concievable herb and spice. 
BEDESTEN exhibits the traditional silk weaving courses carpet
weaving courses authorised by the Ministry of National Education.
Possibility to see jewellery, handicrafts center and leatherware show.
Free time provided for shopping.Bosphorus Tour on Boat,
A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway seperating Europe and Asia.
The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses,
and small fishing villages.During the excursion you will pass the magnificent 
Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace.
Ciragan Palace,300 meters of is marble facade faces the shore..Rumeli Fortres, 
Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul, 
was completed in only four months to control and protect Bosphorus. 
It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture anywhere in the world.
Beylerbeyi Palace,The summer residence of ottoman sultans whit its orginal furnuture and
magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian.
Bosphorus Bridge unique change to step from one continent (Asia) to another ( Europe) 
Camlica Hill the highest point in istanbul.
at the top of it you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul 
and the bosphours from the beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional style. 
DAY 4:
Istanbul Free Day. For more optional daily tours, please visit our Daily City Tours. . 
DAY 5:
Istanbul Free Day. For more optional daily tours, please visit our Daily City Tours. . 
Optional Daily Ephesus Tour: Transfer to Airport for Izmir flight. Visit the Shrine of the 
Virgin Mary where she supposedly spent her later days. 
Proceed to Ephesus and see the spectacular ruins from the period of St. Paul, 
some of which have only recently been excavated. 
See the Odeon, the Bouleterion, the Fountains, the Temples, 
the Brothel, the Library, the Agoras, the Great Theater, the Roman Baths, 
the Gymnasiums, the Double Church & the Stadium. 
After lunch visit the Archaeological Museum, 
and the Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world). . 
DAY 6:
Istanbul Free Day. For more optional daily tours, please visit our Daily City Tours. . 
DAY 7:
Istanbul Transfer to the Airport. End of our services.

The package includes: 
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicles throughout as stated in the tours general features
- Escort by a professional guide-lecturer throughout
- Entrance fees to the museums stated in itinerary
- All meals mentioned in the program
- Arrival and departure transfers from Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
-Accommadation 6 Nights

EXCLUDED IN PRICE 
- Visits and services not mentioned in program.
- Insurance
- Personal expenses and all beverages
- Tips