Welcome to Turkey ! We meet you at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul

After a scrumptious breakfast, take a city tour of Istanbul. Visit the Sultan Ahmet Center, the heart of the Imperial Center from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires once ruled. Explore the Hippodrome, a beautiful park known as the Byzantine chariot racetrack – a stadium capable of holding 100,000 people. There are three great monuments in the Hippodrome, the Egyptian Obelisk of 1500 BC, the Serpentine Column from the Temple of Apollo at Delphi and the German Fountain of Wilhelm II. Later, visit the Blue Mosque which faces Hagia Sophia and features six towering minarets and spectacular interior covered by overwhelmingly blue Iznik tiles and take a peek into the opulent existence of Ottoman Sultans at the Topkapi Palace. Overnight In Istanbul. (B)

Enjoy a delectable breakfast and go on an exciting half day Boshphorus cruise. Enjoy splendid views as you cruise through the waterway that divides Europe and Asia. It is the best way to to get an overall glimpse of the charming city of Istanbul, where old world charm blends beautifully with modern infrastructure. See the splendid mansions, marble palaces and ancient wooden houses embodying typical Ottoman architecture stand in striking contrast beside modern villas lining the shores

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and spend the day shopping and exploring the city on your own. You can also opt to visit Princess Island on an extra cost of AED 150 Per passenger. In the evening, transfer to the airport and board your flight to return home with great memories of your holiday