Arrive at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (or cruiseliner port).
Meet AVOTUR’s local guide or representative and transfer to the hotel. Check-in and day at leisure.
(Please note check-in time at most hotels is 14:00 but we will do our best to arrange early check-in if necessary.)

Fullday city tour with a visit to the main historical center of Istanbul, Sultanahmet with its Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman monuments.
The monuments to be visited are the Blue Mosque, Roman Hippodrome (Obelisk of Theodosius, serpent column, brick column, Kaiser Wilhelm II fountain), the Hagia Sophia, the Topkapi Palace with its Treasury and Sacred Trust sections.
Afternoon visit the Grand Covered Bazaar. Shopping for local handicrafts at reputable shops.
After the visits return to the hotel.

Fullday city tour covering the Bosphorus area. The almost 30 km long Strait of Bosphorus divides Istanbul into European and Asian sides geographically and gives the city its unique peculiarity of being located on two continents.
Our tour today starts with the Spice Market located next to the New Mosque facing the Galata Bridge spanning across the Golden Horn. A totally oriental experience with local herbs, spices, Turkish delight, assortments of sweets, dried fruits and souvenirs are on sale.
Continue with the 19th century Dolmabahce Palace and visit the men’s section with its Hereke carpet covered ceremonial halls.
A private cruise on the Bosphorus will introduce us to the rich cultural heritage of the palaces, fortresses, wooden Ottoman villas and lively little fishing villages and famous nightspots of the city.
(For individuals public boat will be used.)
Intercontinental Bosphorus suspension bridge crossing to the Asian side of Istanbul.
For a wide panoramic view of the city we will visit the Camlica Hill.
At the end of the tour, return to the hotel.

Day at leisure.
(Please note check-out time at most hotels is 12:00)
Pick-up from the hotel and transfer to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.