SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine.

TURKISH & ISLAMIC ARTS MUSEUM GRAND COVER BAZAAR In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more then 4,000 shops with each trade having its own area: the goldsmiths' street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as handpainted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brassware and trays, water ewers, onyx-ware and meerschaum pipes.TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of cyrstal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. SÜLEYMANIYE MOSQUE The mosque of Süleyman the Magnificent was built between 1550 and 1557 by the famous architect Sinan whose wish was to surpass the builders of St. Sophia which is conspicuous from its great size, emphasized by the four minarets rising one from each corner of the courtyard. Overnight Istanbul . (B)

Day 4 - PRIVATE BLUE CRUISE After breakfast we cruise to the beautiful Bedri Rahmi Bay , named after one of the first Blue Voyagers who in 1973 painted a fish on a rock. Here you can swim or take a walk on the island. After lunch at Flat Island take a dip in the shallow waters of the beach. Dinner and overnight at Tersane Island . (B,L,D)

Day 5 - PRIVATE BLUE CRUISE
Cruising to Gocek to swim, snorkel or soak up some sunshine. After lunch cruise along a few more bays and have a last swim stop at Red Island before returning to Fethiye Harbour and transfer to Dalaman Airport for flight to Istanbul. (B)

Day 6 - BOSPHORUS ON PRIVATE BOAT SPICE BAZAAR (EGYPTIAN BAZAAR)  Witness one of the most beautiful sunrises over the lake, followed by breakfast. We then drive along the ancient silk trade route, stopping at Caravanserays Sultanhani and Agzikarahan. We arrive in Cappadocia late afternoon. After hotel check in balance day at leisure. At night OPTIONAL visit to the famous traditional Turkish Night to enjoy Whirling Dervishes, Belly Dancing & Traditional Turkish Folklore. We recommend it should not be missed. (B)

Day 7 – DEPART ISTANBUL
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B)