Itinerary

The fabled capital of three great empires – Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman, Istanbul is steeped in almost 3,000 years of history. The greatest concentration of landmarks is found in Istanbul’s oldest district, Sultanahmet, an awe-inspiring expanse of leafy parks, Byzantine cathedrals, Greek statuary, bustling bazaars and imposing mosques with towering, slender minarets.

Hagia Sophia : This ancient basilica ,built by Constantine the Great,in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 16thcentury ,is one of the architectural marvels of all time.

Sultanahmet Mosque: One of the most famous monuments of the Turkish and Islamic World.
The Mosque built between the years 1609 and 1616 .The original name of this mosque is 1 Sultan Ahmet Mosque ,but it is also known as the <>owing to the glazed tiles decorating its interior.

Hippodrome: Center of sportive (Chariot races,Athletics) events and political activities of the old City.
Obelisk of Theodosius,Serpentine Column,German Fountain of Wilhem 2 are the monuments decorating Hippodrome.

Grand Covered Bazaar: The Grand Bazaar is the oldest and biggest closed bazaar of the World in the center of the city of Istanbul.The Grand Bazaar was founded in 1461.Like an enormous labyrinth,it is a spectacular and unique part of Istanbul with 60 streets and over 3600 stores in an area of 30,700 square meters .This site ,which resembles a city ,has grown and developed over time.It now includes five mosques ,seven fountains,one stream ,one public fountain,eighteen gates and forty public houses.

BOSPHORUS BRIDGE: Unique chance to step from one continent (ASIA)to another (EUROPE)

BEYLERBEYI PALACE: The summer residence of Ottoman Sultans with its original furniture and manificent gardens with the Harem on the ASIAN SIDE .

ÇAMLICA HILL: The highest point in Istanbul .At the top of if you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosphorus from the beautiful gardens ,landsced in traditional style.