On this fantastic tour, you visit sites in the fascinating city of Istanbul. Admire the Blue Mosque, which boasts a unique feature of 6 minarets. View its great interiors and distinctive blue tiles then on to the remains of the Hippodrome of Constantinople consisting of monumental columns. Explore the Topkapi Palace, once the seat of the Ottoman Empire and is now a museum palace. After lunch in a local restaurant continue to Hagia Sophia. Shop at the Grand Bazaar, one of the biggest covered markets in the world with over 5000 shops. In this labyrinth, you'll find an authentic atmosphere and gifts, including clothing, rugs, antiques and hand-woven fabrics. Enjoy a half-day Bosphorus cruise. The Bosphorus divides Europe and Asia. Visit the Spice Market where the air is full of aroma's cinnamon, saffron, thyme and every spice you can think of. This is the best tour to discover the ancient capital of Roman-Byzantine and Ottoman Empires.