HAGIA SOPHIA: This ancient basilica,built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century,is one of the architectural marvels of all time.

SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE: Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior deceration of blue Iznik tiles.

HIPPODROME: Ancient Hippodrome,the scene of chariot races,with the three monuments;the obelisk of Theodosius,the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine.

GRAND COVER BAZAAR: In this labyrint of streets and passages are more then 4,000 shops with each trade having its own area:the goldsmits' street,the carpet sellers,Turkish arts and crafts,such as handpainted ceramic plates,hand-honed copperware,brasware and trays,water ewers,onyx-ware and merschaum pipes.

TOPKAPI PALACE: The great palace of the Otoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exguisite collection of cyrstal,silver,and Chinese porcelain,robes worn by the sultans and their families,the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury,miniatures,the holy Mante;ensrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed.

SÜLEYMANIYE MOSQUE; The mosque of Süleyman the Magnificent was built between 1550 and 1557 by the fomous architect Sinan whouse wish was to surpass the buiders of St. Sophia which is conspicuous from its great size, emphasized by the four minarets rising one from each corner of the courtyard.

SPICE BAZAAR:(Egyptian Bazaar): The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon,caraway ,saffron,mint, thyme and every other concievable herb and spice.

BOSPHORUS ON BOAT: A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway seperating Europe and Asia.The shore is lined with old wooden villas,palaces of marble,fortresses,and small fishig villages.During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahçe Palace,and further along,the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace.On the coastal edge of this park, Çiragan Palace,300 meters of is marble facede faces the shore.At Ortaköy a great variety of artsts gather every Sunday to display their work along the street.Ortaköy is a seymbol of tolerance with a churc,a mosgue and a synagogue existing side by side for centuries.

RUMELI FORTRESS: Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul, was completed in only four months to control and protect Bosphorus. It is one of the most beautiful Works of military architecture anywhere in the world.
Second part of tour Beylerbeyi Palace The summer residence of otoman sultans with its original furniture and magnificent gardens with the HAREM on the ASIA

BOSPHORUS BRIDGE: Unique chance to step from one continent (ASIA) to another
(EUROPE)camlica Hill the highest point inIstanbul. At the top of it you can rest and admir the magnifisent panorama of Istanbul. And the bosphorus from the beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional style. SHOPPING POSSIBILIY AT BEDESTEN exhibits the traditional silk weaving girls at the carpet weaving courses authorised by the Ministry of National Education posibility to see jewelery, handicrafts center and leatherware show. Free time provided for shopping. (BY BUS)