Morning:

Tour of Sultanahmet Center; the heart of the Old City from where Byzantine and Ottoman Empires ruled.

St. Sophia; one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th. century by Emperor Justinian.

Blue Mosque; Facing St. Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik Tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.

Hippodrome; Center of sportive (chariot races, athletics) events and political activities of the old city. Obelisk of Theodosious, Serpentine Column and German Fountain of Wilhelm II. are the monuments decorating Hippodrome.

Grand Covered Bazaar; most attractive shopping center and the biggest mall in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherwear and souvenir.

Lunch in a fine small Turkish Restaurant

Afternoon:

Topkapi Palace; Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc...

Suleymaniye Mosque; masterpiece of Sinan, the chief architect of the Ottoman Empire, built in the name of Suleyman The Magnificent during 16th century, considered as the best amongst the imperial mosques.

Galata Bridge - Golden Horn - Leanders Tower can be visioned during the tour.

Additional notes:

| Although it is not demand as necessary, as a gesture of respect, try to avoid wearing shorts or sleeveless shirts on the tours that include inside visits to the places of worship.