(Dinner included)
Your adventure begins early in the morning with pick-up from your hotel in Pamukkale (between 05:00–06:00 depending on flight time). After a transfer to Denizli Çardak Airport, you will take a short domestic flight to Istanbul. Please note that self check-in is required for the flight. Upon arrival, our representative will greet you at Istanbul Airport with a name placard and accompany you to the heart of the historic Old City: Sultanahmet.

The day begins in Sultanahmet Square, once the site of the Byzantine Hippodrome, where you will see the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, the Column of Constantine, and the German Fountain—each with a unique story from Byzantine and Ottoman times.

You’ll then visit the breathtaking Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Mosque), a 17th-century architectural masterpiece famous for its six minarets and beautiful blue İznik tiles. Just across the square stands the magnificent Hagia Sophia (St. Sophia), which you will view from the outside. Originally a cathedral, later a mosque, and now a museum, it symbolizes the blend of Christian and Islamic heritage.

Next, you’ll explore the majestic Topkapi Palace, the opulent 15th-century residence of the Ottoman sultans for over 400 years. Walk through royal courtyards and discover imperial treasures, holy relics, and panoramic views of the Bosphorus.

After free time for lunch, your guide will lead you through the famous Grand Covered Bazaar—a sprawling labyrinth with over 4,000 shops offering carpets, ceramics, jewelry, spices, leather goods, and more.

After the tour, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Istanbul. Check in, relax, and enjoy a delicious dinner. Overnight in Istanbul.