Bridging East and West – Europe and Asia – Istanbul possesses a richly complicated heritage.

The Bosphorus, a narrow strait, cuts the city in two and connects the Sea of Marmara.

Once the capital of the Ottoman and Byzantine empires, this city's prestigious history has left us with lots to cherish.
This magical meeting place straddling two continents has more top-notch attractions than it has minarets (and that's a lot).

With its huge size and centuries of history, it would be impossible to see all of Istanbul in one trip – or perhaps even in one lifetime.

Let's get you started though.

the Ottoman & Byzantium Relics Tour

After breakfast, an air-con transport with guide cum driver will pick you up (8 am) from the hotel.
The tour starts with Sultanahmet district the neighborhood is a showcase of the city's glorious past, crammed as it is with mosques, palaces, churches and houses dating from Roman, Byzantine & Ottoman periods and ends with a drop to your hotel.
Hagia Sophia
The Aya Sofya (officially the Ayasofya-i Kebir Cami-i Şerifi, or the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque) is one of the Byzantine Empire’s surviving architectural marvels, that was once a Christian church, then a mosque, and now a museum.
Come to boggle at the sheer audacity of Justinian’s vision, which raised history’s first pendentive dome atop a church so large its size would not be surpassed for nearly 1000 years.
Hippodrome of Constantinople
The Hippodrome was the centre of Byzantium's life for 1000 years and of Ottoman life for another 400 years, and has been the scene of countless political dramas. In Byzantine times, the rival chariot teams of 'Greens' and 'Blues' had separate sectarian connections. Near the northern end of the Hippodrome, the little gazebo with beautiful stonework is known as Kaiser Wilhelm's Fountain which was presented Sultan Abdül Hamit II in 1901 by the German emperor as a token of friendship.
The immaculately preserved pink granite Obelisk of Theodosius in the centre was carved in Egypt during the reign of Thutmose III (r 1549–1503 BC) and erected in the Amon-Re temple at Karnak.
South of the obelisk is the Spiral Column, cast to commemorate a victory of the Hellenic confederation over the Persians in the battle of Plataea.
Blue Mosque
İstanbul's most photogenic building was the grand project of Sultan Ahmet I (r 1603–17), whose tomb is located on the north side of the site facing Sultanahmet Park. The mosque's wonderfully curvaceous exterior features a cascade of domes and six slender minarets. Blue İznik tiles adorn the interior and give the building its unofficial but commonly used name.
Enroute you will paas by other historical monuments like:
Tomb of Sultan Ahmet I,
Firuz Aga Mosque, and 
Tomb of Mehmed II.
Grand Bazaar
Even the most studied vintage buffs might find themselves slightly overwhelmed here. It’s one of the largest and oldest markets in the entire world, with construction dating back to the 1400s and more than 5,000 stalls offering, well, everything: handmade jewelry, textiles, ceramics, carpets, and old coins alongside knockoff handbags, watches, and shoes.
Lunch
Lunch on tour will be served at an local restaurant.
{Veg & Non Veg (Turkish Cuisine)}.
Topkapi Palace
Mehmet the Conqueror built the first stage of the palace shortly after the Conquest in 1453, and lived here until his death in 1481. Subsequent sultans lived in this rarefied environment until the 19th century, when they moved to the ostentatious European-style palaces they built on the shores of the Bosphorus.
Libidinous sultans, ambitious courtiers, beautiful concubines and scheming eunuchs lived and worked here between the 15th and 19th centuries when it was the court of the Ottoman empire. A visit to the palace's opulent pavilions, jewel-filled Treasury and sprawling Harem gives a fascinating glimpse into their lives.

the Bosphorus Cruise & Two Continents TouR

After breakfast, an air-con transport with guide cum driver will pick you up (8 am) from the hotel.
The tour starts from the Golden Horn, the waterway that feeds into the Bosphorus Strait and the Sea of Marmara. Please note the Spice Bazaar is closed on Sunday, and will be replaced with the Pierre Loti Cafe.
Spice Bazaar
It's colorful, fragrant, and fun. Just about every spice you can imagine is on offer, heaped into vibrant domes. Look out for these typically Turkish spices and products, so you can continue to enjoy your favorite Turkish tastes on your return.
Some of the bazaar's most reputable outlets to look out for include:
Ucuzcular, Malatya Pazarı, Ayfer Kaur, Arifoğlu, and Urfa Pazarı.
Pierre Loti Cafe
Stunning views and a collection of ancient 'stanbul architecture.
There is a cable car that leads directly to the top of the hill. The hill is a popular spot for a selfie or three and is home to six historic mansions that have been converted into a boutique hotel. There is also a restaurant and a familiar cafe, where you can enjoy the view with a cup of Turkish tea or coffee.
For the best view, try the telescope on the viewing platform at the Piyerloti Cable Car Station.
Bosphorus Cruise
It takes around thirty minutes and offers great views of the city skyline from the waterway that separates the continent of Europe and Asia. Admire the cosmopolitan city from a completely different perspective while enjoying the beautiful views.
Lunch
Lunch on tour will be served at an local restaurant.
{Veg & Non Veg (Turkish Cuisine)}.
Camlica Hill
Camlica Hill is a picturesque attraction located in Istanbul, Turkey.
Situated on the Asian side of the city, it offers breathtaking views of Istanbul's skyline.
One of the highest points of the Bosphorus and Istanbul, 267 metres above sea level.
Noteworthy structures here are Çamlıca Mosque and Çamlıca Tower.

ADD-ON THINGS TO DO

Pub & Bar Crawl
Experience Istanbul’s legendary nightlife without the worry. With this evening party tour, spend your Friday or Saturday night drinking, dancing, and bar-hopping around Istanbul with a group of fun-seeking travelers and your local guides. Visit rooftop parties, popular nightlife hubs, and trendy bars known only to locals.
Miniaturk Park
A wonderful open-air museum that displays tiny versions of turkey’s most famous attractions and architectural structures. located on the extreme end of golden horn’s northern shore, the park has an area of 60,000 square meters. the Istanbul Crystal Museum and the Panorama Victory Museum are both located here.
Whirling Dervishes
An extraordinary dance show that dates back 800 years. An order founded in Konya, eastern Turkey, in 1273, at the death of the Sufi poet Jelaleddin-Al-Rumi.
Participants can expect to be turned around their own centre of axis to some mystical, beautiful Turkish and Persian music.

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