Istanbul  is great romantic city, layered in the history of past empires whose monuments still line the Bosphorus Strait. On this comprehensive, guided tour, explore Istanbul according to your interests—art, architecture, cuisine, history, religion and/or shopping. Stay at a Hotel, an historic building steps from the city's main attractions. During flexible touring with your guide, visit sights such as the Aya Sofia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the beautiful tiles in its Harem, ancient underground cisterns, and Istanbul's Spice Market. Shop for carpets and kilim, jewelry, glass, textiles and antiques at the Grand Bazaar. Cruise the Bosphorus, the waterway separating old Istanbul from new, Europe from Asia. During leisure time, relax at local cafes, sample street food, and enjoy your luxurious hotel.