Istanbul, Turkey

Explore the old city with a panoramic drive and a shopping opportunity at the famous Spice market.

What better way to "study" the history of Turkey than through its art and architecture. A number of Istanbul's finest mosques were designed by the great Ottoman architect Sinan. Visit one of his masterpieces the Suleymaniye Mosque and then visit the Islamic Arts Museum, home to 40,000 objects including magnificent rugs and manuscripts. Cap your day off with shopping at the colorful Grand Bazaar.

This tour is designed for passengers who prefer to see some sights from the motorcoach with little or no walking involved. Major sites are unveiled on this narrated drive to Europe and Asia. Take in views of the Bosphorus from Beylerbeyi district in Asia Minor. Cross the Bosphorus and visit Hagia Sophia, considered the greatest work of Byzantine architecture. Cap the day off with a carpet demonstration and shopping at the Grand Bazaar.

This departure is space set aside on lift-equipped vehicles for wheelchair confined passengers - please be sure to read the Notes section of the tour description regarding requesting this space. This tour is designed for passengers who prefer to see some sights from the motorcoach with little or no walking involved. Major sites are unveiled on this narrated drive to Europe and Asia. Take in views of the Bosphorus from Beylerbeyi district in Asia Minor. Cross the Bosphorus and visit Hagia Sophia, considered the greatest work of Byzantine architecture. Cap the day off with a carpet demonstration and shopping at the Grand Bazaar.

Step back in time to an era of opulence and dazzling color as you visit the Hippodrome and Underground Cistern. Visit Hagia Sophia, considered the greatest work of Byzantine architecture. Head over to Grand Bazaar for shopping and a carpet demonstration round out this historic walking tour.

Get a revealing look at the life and times of Ottoman sultans. A visit to Topkapi Palace Museum, Treasury and Harem unveils a collection of art and artifacts and the 7th largest diamond in the world. You'll see the residence of the Sultan, then witness a carpet-weaving demonstration around the Grand Bazaar.

Take a tour of historic Istanbul then shop 'til you drop. Walk the historic streets of Istanbul with your guide and visit the Blue Mosque. Stroll to Hagia Sophia, considered the greatest work of Byzantine architecture. Then spend three hours on your own at the Grand Bazaar, the largest market in the world

Get a snapshot view of Istanbul in this walking tour. Visit the Blue Mosque, renowned for shimming domes, minarets and blue Iznik tiles, and Hagia Sophia, considered the greatest work of Byzantine architecture. Round out your tour with a visit to the Grand Bazaar, the largest market in the world.

Get a snapshot view of Istanbul in this walking tour. Visit the Blue Mosque, renowned for shimming domes, minarets and blue Iznik tiles, and Hagia Sophia, considered the greatest work of Byzantine architecture. Round out your tour with a visit to the Grand Bazaar, the largest market in the world.

Explore Istanbul by land and by sea, as you set off for a panoramic cruise along the Bosphorus with breakfast. Then visit the Blue Mosque, renowned for shimming domes, minarets and blue Iznik tiles. Round out your tour with a visit to the Grand Bazaar, the largest market in the world.

Vehicles with an English-speaking guide are available on a full-day basis. A perfect solution for passengers who wish to tour privately or who want the flexibility of designing their own itinerary.

Vehicles with an English-speaking guide are available on a full-day basis. A perfect solution for passengers who wish to tour privately or who want the flexibility of designing their own itinerary.

Vehicles with an English-speaking guide are available on a half-day basis. A perfect solution for passengers who wish to tour privately or who want the flexibility of designing their own itinerary.

Vehicles with an English-speaking guide are available on a half-day basis. A perfect solution for passengers who wish to tour privately or who want the flexibility of designing their own itinerary.