Pick up from the lobby at 08:30 for Istanbul Classical Tour;

ST.SOPHIA; It was built by Emperor Justiniaus in the 4th century. It is one of the largest basilica in the world and famous for its mosaics
BLUE MOSQUE; Built by Mehmet Emin Aga, famous Ottoman architect, in the name of Sultan I.Ahmet in the 16th century, it's the sole 6-minaret mosques in Istanbul. It's called the Blue Mosque due Iznik tiles in it.
HIPPODROME; The Old Hippodrome. There are three masterpieces where The old Byzantine horse races were held: Theodosius Obelisk, Bronze Serpent Column and Constantine Column.

Lunch at typical Turkish Restaurant in Sultanahmet area,

TOPKAPI PALACE; The palace where the ottoman Sultans lived from 15th to 19th centuries. With its kitchen full of various samples of crystal, gold, silver and china porcelains and with the Ottoman Treasury and sacred relics in it. It is one of Istanbul's highlights.
GRAND COVERED BAZAAR; A historical shopping place with more than 4000 shops inside. A wonderful historical ambient where you can find gold processing handicraft, hand-woven carpets, hand-painted ceramics, onyx and things for gift.

Approx. 17:00 back at the hotel.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

* Arrival, departure transfers and ground transportation.
* Transportation in non-smoking mini/midi bus with professional English speaking guide and experienced driver.
* All of the excursions mentioned in the schedule 
* All of the meal mentioned in the itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch & D-dinner)
* Entrance to the various sites
* Services charges and local taxes

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?

* Tips to staff, items of a personal nature.
* Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast).

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