Istanbul, Turkey

The kids won't be able to resist the fun of an action-packed treasure hunt through the colorful lanes of Istanbul's centuries-old Grand Bazaar. Teams traverse the 65 colorful streets through more than 4,000 shops collecting clues in a race against time. Winners take home a surprise, but everyone has a great time.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Perfect for those who like to sleep in or linger over breakfast, you'll still have plenty of time to see the highlights of Istanbul's Ottoman era and learn more about its exquisite architecture and art on this captivating half-day tour. Visit the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and the Islamic Arts Museum.

Wander through Istanbul's historic Sogukcesme Street, sandwiched between Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia, and admire the gracious 19th century Ottoman architecture. Visit the Great Palace Mosaic Museum for stunning remnants from the Blue Mosque. Admire Turkish crafts displayed at the Caferaga Medresesi Theological School and shop at the Grand Bazaar.

A Turkish island lost in time, beautiful Buyukada awaits your discovery. Travel by boat to the largest of the Princes' Islands and acquaint yourself with this little gem by horse-drawn carriage. Then stroll along flower-lined streets, view the 300-year-old Hagia Yorgi Church and lunch independently.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Istanbul and take in the fresh air and lovely scenery of Belgrade Forest, a botanical oasis dating back to the 16th century. Enjoy a guided walk through the expansive grounds, a haven for birds and wildlife. Then, tuck into a freshly prepared barbeque lunch.

The sights, sounds and color of Istanbul resound in this walking tour of Istanbul. Visit the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace Museum, an impressive complex hugging the Bosphorus. Witness the harem section and the world's seventh-largest diamond. Step into the Grand Bazaar, and Hagia Sophia, considered the greatest work of Byzantine architecture.

The sights, sounds and color of Istanbul resound in this walking tour of Istanbul. Visit the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace Museum, an impressive complex hugging the Bosphorus. Witness the harem section and the world's seventh-largest diamond. Step into the Grand Bazaar, and Hagia Sophia, considered the greatest work of Byzantine architecture.

The sights, sounds and color of Istanbul resound in this walking tour of Istanbul. Visit the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace Museum, an impressive complex hugging the Bosphorus. Witness the harem section and the world's seventh-largest diamond. Step into the Grand Bazaar, and Hagia Sophia, considered the greatest work of Byzantine architecture.

Explore Istanbul by land and by sea, as you set off by motorcoach to the Byzantine Hippodrome, Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. After a panoramic cruise along the Bosphorus with lunch, your motorcoach brings you to the Grand Bazaar for shopping and a carpet demonstration. Cap your day off with a visit to Topkapi Palace Museum.

Step back in time to an era of opulence and dazzling color as you visit the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace Museum. After a traditional Turkish lunch, you'll visit Hagia Sophia, considered the greatest work of Byzantine architecture. The Underground Cistern and the Grand Bazaar as well as a carpet demonstration round out this historic walking tour.

Expect nothing less than the best on this elite tour of Istanbul. Visit the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace Museum, an impressive complex with a harem and the seventh-largest diamond in the world. Lunch awaits at the Karakol Restaurant, then a visit to the St. Irene Church, as does a shopping trip to the Grand Bazaar and a visit to Hagia Sophia.

Savor the flavors of Istanbul and learn the heritage of Turkish cuisine on a guided, evening walking tour through the lively Taksim district. Sink your teeth into a kebab, nibble the honey-soaked baklava and toast with raki, a traditional aperitif. Visit 12 establishments in all - a lovely night out for foodies!

This quintessential Istanbul experience, especially crafted for a small group, witnesses the magnificence of the Bosphorus Strait. Relax and replenish in a Turkish bath, visit the Grand Bazaar and delight your taste buds with specialties of Turkish cuisine on this exceptional Discovery Exclusive tour.

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.

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.