Istanbul is located in north-western Turkey within the Marmara Region on a total area of 5,343 square kilometers (2,063 sq mi). The Bosphorus, which connects the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea, divides the city into a European, Thracian side—comprising the historic and economic centers—and an Asian, Anatolian side. Itinerary We a board a morning ferry boat for a cruise up the strait of Bosphorus, passing half a dozen Ottoman imperial palaces, traditional Yalis (waterside villas) and shore villages. Disembark at Sariyer. Optional lunch: at a seaside restaurant. Then drive south, and stop to visit the Castle of Rumeli Hisar, drive into the colorful sights, vibrant sounds and intriguing scents of the Egyptian Market (Spice Bazaar) & the Grand Bazaar, the world’s oldest “shopping mall“, to look for treasures in its 4000 shops. (L) Departure: Min. pax = 2 (two persons) Pick-up time at 09:00 – Drop-off time at 18:30