Upon arrival in Istanbul, transfer to the Hotel. Check-in at 1400 hrs (breakfast is not included). In the evening, enjoy a Bosphorus Cruise with a local dinner and folkloric show. The cruise lasts approximately three hours and includes Balkan folk dance, Turkish folk dance, belly dancing, a three-course meal, and unlimited soft drinks. You will be picked up from your hotel between 1900 Hrs and 2000 Hrs. As you sail along the Bosphorus, you’ll pass under suspension bridges and see Ottoman palaces, waterfront mansions, and modern villas along both the European and Asian shores. The panoramic nighttime views of Istanbul will make for an unforgettable experience. You will be transferred back to your hotel around midnight. Overnight in Istanbul. Meals: Dinner

After breakfast, embark on a full-day city tour of Istanbul with a local lunch included. Begin with a visit to the Hippodrome, which once held 100,000 spectators and features monuments from across the Byzantine Empire. Next, visit the Blue Mosque, famous for its stunning blue tiles and six minarets. Then, explore Hagia Sophia, a 6th-century architectural marvel with a magnificent dome and intricate mosaics. Before lunch, stop at the Grand Bazaar, where you can shop for carpets, jewelery, ceramics, and more among its 4,000 shops. Enjoy a local lunch at a Turkish restaurant. Afterward, visit the Sultan Tombs and conclude the tour at the Topkapi Palace, home to Ottoman sultans for over 400 years and now a UNESCO World Heritage site. The palace houses sacred Islamic relics, calligraphic manuscripts, porcelains, weapons, and imperial treasures (Harem not included in the tour). Overnight in Istanbul. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day tour of Princess Islands, with a local lunch included. Begin the journey with a ferry ride across the Marmara Sea to the serene Princes’ Islands, once used as a place of exile for Byzantine princes. These islands are known for their beautiful beaches, quaint villas, and tranquil surroundings. The tour includes a boat trip with scenic views of Istanbul, followed by a visit to either Heybeliada or Burgazada, known for their picturesque hills, and Buyukada, the largest island. Here, enjoy a ride in an electric vehicle, offering stunning views and a break at the island’s highest point. Conclude the day with shopping at a local mall. Overnight in Istanbul. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, the day is free for leisure, or opt for day excursion to Bursa. Overnight in Istanbul. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel, then check out and proceed to Istanbul Airport for your departure home. Meals: Breakfast

Upon arrival in Istanbul, transfer to the Hotel. Check-in at 1400 hrs (breakfast is not included). In the evening, enjoy a Bosphorus Cruise with a local dinner and folkloric show. The cruise lasts approximately three hours and includes Balkan folk dance, Turkish folk dance, belly dancing, a three-course meal, and unlimited soft drinks. You will be picked up from your hotel between 1900 Hrs and 2000 Hrs. As you sail along the Bosphorus, you’ll pass under suspension bridges and see Ottoman palaces, waterfront mansions, and modern villas along both the European and Asian shores. The panoramic nighttime views of Istanbul will make for an unforgettable experience. You will be transferred back to your hotel around midnight. Overnight in Istanbul. Meals: Dinner

After breakfast, embark on a full-day city tour of Istanbul with a local lunch included. Begin with a visit to the Hippodrome, which once held 100,000 spectators and features monuments from across the Byzantine Empire. Next, visit the Blue Mosque, famous for its stunning blue tiles and six minarets. Then, explore Hagia Sophia, a 6th-century architectural marvel with a magnificent dome and intricate mosaics. Before lunch, stop at the Grand Bazaar, where you can shop for carpets, jewelery, ceramics, and more among its 4,000 shops. Enjoy a local lunch at a Turkish restaurant. Afterward, visit the Sultan Tombs and conclude the tour at the Topkapi Palace, home to Ottoman sultans for over 400 years and now a UNESCO World Heritage site. The palace houses sacred Islamic relics, calligraphic manuscripts, porcelains, weapons, and imperial treasures (Harem not included in the tour). Overnight in Istanbul. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day tour of Princess Islands, with a local lunch included. Begin the journey with a ferry ride across the Marmara Sea to the serene Princes’ Islands, once used as a place of exile for Byzantine princes. These islands are known for their beautiful beaches, quaint villas, and tranquil surroundings. The tour includes a boat trip with scenic views of Istanbul, followed by a visit to either Heybeliada or Burgazada, known for their picturesque hills, and Buyukada, the largest island. Here, enjoy a ride in an electric vehicle, offering stunning views and a break at the island’s highest point. Conclude the day with shopping at a local mall. Overnight in Istanbul. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, the day is free for leisure, or opt for day excursion to Bursa. Overnight in Istanbul. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel, then check out and proceed to Istanbul Airport for your departure home. Meals: Breakfast

Upon arrival in Istanbul, transfer to the Hotel. Check-in at 1400 hrs (breakfast is not included). In the evening, enjoy a Bosphorus Cruise with a local dinner and folkloric show. The cruise lasts approximately three hours and includes Balkan folk dance, Turkish folk dance, belly dancing, a three-course meal, and unlimited soft drinks. You will be picked up from your hotel between 1900 Hrs and 2000 Hrs. As you sail along the Bosphorus, you’ll pass under suspension bridges and see Ottoman palaces, waterfront mansions, and modern villas along both the European and Asian shores. The panoramic nighttime views of Istanbul will make for an unforgettable experience. You will be transferred back to your hotel around midnight. Overnight in Istanbul. Meals: Dinner

After breakfast, embark on a full-day city tour of Istanbul with a local lunch included. Begin with a visit to the Hippodrome, which once held 100,000 spectators and features monuments from across the Byzantine Empire. Next, visit the Blue Mosque, famous for its stunning blue tiles and six minarets. Then, explore Hagia Sophia, a 6th-century architectural marvel with a magnificent dome and intricate mosaics. Before lunch, stop at the Grand Bazaar, where you can shop for carpets, jewelery, ceramics, and more among its 4,000 shops. Enjoy a local lunch at a Turkish restaurant. Afterward, visit the Sultan Tombs and conclude the tour at the Topkapi Palace, home to Ottoman sultans for over 400 years and now a UNESCO World Heritage site. The palace houses sacred Islamic relics, calligraphic manuscripts, porcelains, weapons, and imperial treasures (Harem not included in the tour). Overnight in Istanbul. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day tour of Princess Islands, with a local lunch included. Begin the journey with a ferry ride across the Marmara Sea to the serene Princes’ Islands, once used as a place of exile for Byzantine princes. These islands are known for their beautiful beaches, quaint villas, and tranquil surroundings. The tour includes a boat trip with scenic views of Istanbul, followed by a visit to either Heybeliada or Burgazada, known for their picturesque hills, and Buyukada, the largest island. Here, enjoy a ride in an electric vehicle, offering stunning views and a break at the island’s highest point. Conclude the day with shopping at a local mall. Overnight in Istanbul. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, the day is free for leisure, or opt for day excursion to Bursa. Overnight in Istanbul. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel, then check out and proceed to Istanbul Airport for your departure home. Meals: Breakfast