• Post Breakfast Embark on a Full-Day Old City Tour. Begin with a drive by the Aqueduct of Valens (viewed from the bus), the oldest and most famous aqueduct in the city. Next, visit the Suleymaniye Mosque, the largest imperial mosque in Istanbul and one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Built by the renowned architect Sinan under the orders of Suleyman the Magnificent, the mosque is home to the mausoleums of Sultan Suleyman I and his wife Hurrem Sultan (Roxelana), with the Tomb of Master Architect Sinan located outside the walls.
• Continue to the Rustem Pasa Mosque, built in 1561 by Rustem Pasa, and then explore the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), famous for its aromatic variety of spices. After lunch, enjoy a Bosphorus Cruise on a regular ferry, offering stunning views of both Europe and Asia, and a chance to capture the beauty of the Bosphorus. From the boat, see Rumeli Fortress, a historical stronghold built by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror to protect the Bosphorus (interior visit not included).
• Next, drive along the Golden Horn (viewed from the bus), a natural harbor that separates the old and new parts of Istanbul, where early Byzantine colonies were established. This area was once home to Byzantine Jews, Italian traders, and other non-Muslim minorities. Continue through Balat, where you can view the Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian, the Jewish Hospital (Or-Ahayim), the Fener Orthodox Patriarchate, and the impressive 22-kilometer-long Byzantine City Walls, one of the most powerful fortifications of the medieval era.
• Take a scenic cable car ride (teleferique) to Pierre Loti Coffee House, offering breathtaking views. After the tour, return to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel in Istanbul.

Activities Included –

• City Tour