Highlights of This Tour:

The best way to appreciate the splendor of the Ottoman Empire,
which once held sway over three continents, is to visit its actual and symbolic center: Topkapi Palace. Then pay a visit to the finest of all Ottoman mosque complexes, the Suleyman Mosque, completed by master builder Sinan in 1557 in honor of his most illustrious patron, Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent. The monumental tomb of this Sultan, who reached the gates of Vienna, is located here.

Tour Itinerary:

Topkapi Palace: The seat of Ottoman power for three centuries
and imperial residence of the Sultans, the Palace also houses one of the world's most extensive collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain, religious artifacts, and other priceless relics.

The Treasury Section of Topkapi Palace: An exhibition of the precious personal belongings of members of the Ottoman dynasty. Specially, chance to see the 'spoonmaker' diamond and emerald dagger in this section.

Suleymaniye Mosque: Overlooking the Golden Horn a short
distance from Sultanahmet, this mosque complex once included a soup kitchen, hammam, caravanserai and primary school.

The Golden Horn: A drive along the Golden Horn past Roman land walls and Byzantine churches.