ISTANBUL - No:5
Fullday(8hours) - Drive to the Old Town. Cross over Galata Bridge to the heart of the town. Arrive to Topkapi Palace Museum. The Palace was the seat of the Ottoman Empire for almost four centuries. Walk thru the courtyards of the Palace, view the Chimneys of the Royal kitchens, the Harem Tower, the Ceremonial Halls, Throne Room, see, the Treasury of the Ottoman Empire, the Library and the Pavillions. After lunch proceed to the Grand Bazaar, where handicraft from all over Turkey is displayed in 3.000 shops and stores . Enjoy shopping within this bustling maze of glittering jewels, the sweet scent of incences, radiant Turkish carpets and the vivid sheen of brass and copper. Afterwards drive to Taksim. Walk on the main road of Istiklal Street. See the 19th century buildings, consulates, shops, restaurants, small snack bars, cinemas, etc...End your tour at Pera Palas Hotel, a late 19th century hotel which was built for the use of Orient Express passengers. Pera Palas had been frequented by well-known and highly-placed figures in the world such as: Agatha Christie, Edward VIII of England, Ataturk, Yehudi Menuhin, Marie Bell, Jacqueline Kennedy, Mata Hari Cicero....

ISTANBUL - No:6
Fullday(8hours)- Cross over Galata Bridge, to visit the Church of Chora, a Byzantine masterpiece. The building is breathtaking. It features some very fine 13th century Mosaics and exceptional Frescoes. Drive through Fener and Balat, neighborhoods midway up the Golden Horn, whole streets full of old wooden houses, churches, and synagogues date from Byzantine and Ottoman times. The Orthodox Patriarchy resides here at Fener. Eyup, a little further up, reflects Ottoman architecture. Continue to the famed Spice Market which is also known as the Egyptian Bazaar, sample spices and witness the local life. After lunch proceed to the Military Museum where you may see armor, weapons, and displays of Turkish military uniforms from the ages, At 3pm enjoy the concert performed by the colorful military `Mehter` band.

ISTANBUL - No:7
Fullday(8hours)- Discover the riches of Istanbul on the Asian side. Boarding your coach drive over Bosphorus Bridge from European to the Asian side. First visit the Beylerbeyi Palace on the banks of Bosphorus. The Palace was built during the reign of Sultan Abdulaziz and was elaborately decorated. Walk thru the beautifully designed rooms and halls, see the wonderful art of East and West in this Palace. Drive to Uskudar, see the local market and witness to the Turkish lifestyle. View the Old Town and the European side from Asia. Enjoy lunch in Uskudar. Continue to the highest hill of Istanbul called Camlica where you will enjoy a very impressive panoramic view of Istanbul. Afterwards continue to explore Asian side of Istanbul. See the famous Bagdat Boulevard, Haydarpasa Train Station with Prussia architectural style.

ISTANBUL - No:8
Halfday Tour(4hours)- Taksim & Turkish Bath Experience - Depart port and get on the underground train,  connects the shores of Golden Horn to the Pera district on the hill. Opened for service in 1880, this is the second oldest underground train in Europe. You will leave the train in the Pera district which houses a wealth of fascinating buildings including churches, historical buildings, picturesque arcades, old Ottoman Hans, consulate buildings, and fine cafés. It is the best example of Istanbul's rich cultural and ethnic mosaic. After a short walk on Istiklal Street, "Grand Rue de Pera," see the Pera Palas Hotel. The hotel was opened in 1896 in Istanbul next to the old American Consulate building, built in order to host the passengers of the Orient Express train. The train was designed by the French architect Valloury and was renovated keeping all the valuable and unique furniture in the original form. The original Orient Express started its service 120 years ago in 1883. Agatha Christie authored her famous book "Murder on the Orient Express" in one of the rooms at Pera Palas Hotel. From there, drive to Cemberlitas Hamami to experience the centuries old tradition of the Turkish bath. Although the date of the construction and the name of the Hamam are not known, it is said to have been built in the beginning of the 18th century. It is also said that this construction is one of Sinan's works of art. These double baths where only the changing-rooms have been changed, now consist of two parts, one for women and the other for men in a 2,834 square meter area. The Sultans, important people of the palace, and the high class of the society used this magnificent monument. It is a temple for bathing that has also provided service to important and famous statesmen who have visited or lived in Istanbul. Besides King Edward VIII, Kaiser Wilhelm, Franz Liszt, and Florence Nightingale there are also many of today's well-known personalities including King Fahd, Rockefeller, Tony Curtis, and Richard Harrison who came to Cagaloglu Hamami during their visits to Istanbul. Rudolf Nureyev, the famous ballet dancer, visits this historical monument every time he comes to Istanbul. Here you will sample the traditional bath experience with Ottoman service including scrubbing, bathing, massage. Please note: This is not recommended for children due to the steam and nature of the experience.

ISTANBUL - No:9
Halfday Tour(4hours) Dolmabahce Palace & Military Museum - Drive to the Dolmabahçe Palace, a blend of many European architectural styles. See the famous silk and wool carpets of Hereke, some of the finest examples of the Turkish art of carpet weaving, cover the floors. Rare handmade object d'art from Europe and the Far East decorate every room in the palace. Brilliant crystal chandeliers, candelabras, and fireplaces add to the lavish décor. After a visit to the palace, you will continue to the Military Museum established in 1826 to house the large collection of armor, weapons, tents, paintings, photographs, and a piece of the chain used by the Byzantines in order to protect the Golden Horn. Pieces date from the era of the Conquest of Istanbul to the era of Sultan Ahmet III. After a brief visit inside the museum, you will watch the Performance of the Ottoman Military Band (the performance lasts approximately 20 minutes). During the battles the Mehter (the name given to Ottoman Military Band) would create a tremendous din with mounted timpani, horns, and bagpipes adding to the blunderbuss and cannon as the Ottomans marched through the Balkans into Central Europe. When retreating from the battles, they left many of their instruments behind, and these eventually found their way into the orchestrations of such illustrious composers as Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, and even John Phillip Sousa.

ISTANBUL - No:10
Halfday Tour(4hours) JEWISH HERITAGE TOUR - Start tour in centuries-old Jewish neighborhood, Galata, with its tower built by the Genoese. From the panorama balcony. See the stunning views of old constantinopla, Bosphorus, Golden Horn.and the Jewish quarters. Enjoy refrehments in this historical atmosphere. Afterwards see Neve Shalom Synagogue & Ashkenaz Synagogue, drive to Balat along the Golden Horn where the Star of David appears on the facades of some buildings. See Ahrida Synagogue, built in the 15th century. See the Jewish Cemetery, where the martyrs of Neve Shalom are buried. Last stop at Ortaköy, first disembark point of Sepharads, welcomed by the Ottoman Sultan, and visit to Etz-Ahayim Synagogue.

ISTANBUL - No:11
Halfday Tour(4hours) WALKING TOUR - WALKING THROUGH BAZAARS & MARKETS - Meet with your guide in front of Istanbul Port Passenger Terminal. After a short walk board the tram for a 10 minutes ride to the old city. Cross the Galata Bridge and leave tram in front of Egyptian Bazaar (Misir Çarsisi, also called the Spice Market). Inside, enjoy lots of shops selling dried fruits, nuts, teas, spices and natural remedies. Outside, in the surrounding streets, it's still a great food market for the locals. Over by the New Mosque (Yeni Cami) are shops selling seeds, gardening supplies, caged birds, etc., and there's always a lively street market. Afterwards proceed to the exquisite Rüstem Pasha Mosque, one of Istanbul's finest architectural gems, which few tourists visit. Continue to Mahmutpasa Markets through the Tahtakale market district which is 99% Turkish, and all the more interesting for those who want to get away from the tourist crowds. Finally reach the famous Grand Bazaar with over 5,000 shops located in a maze of lanes and alleys. It is filled with thousands of curios, including carpets, fabrics, clothing, furniture and gold jewelry. A short walk along one of the main alleys will provide you with a glimpse of this amazing place. Afterwards walk to Çemberlitas. See a tall, obviously very old and dismal-looking porphyry column. It was erected on May 11, 330 by Constantine the Great to celebrate the designation of Constantinople as the new capital of the Roman Empire. Board the tram and return to the ship.