Day 1: Arrive in Istanbul

June 7th - Fly to Istanbul where you will enjoy private transportation to your hotel in the bustling and always lively Sultanahmet neighborhood, home to the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar. After check-in, you will have time to relax and settle into your new surroundings. Whether you choose to unwind or take a short stroll around the neighborhood, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure.

The evening will offer a perfect opportunity to gather as a group for a welcome dinner, where we’ll share impressions from the journey so far and set the tone for our discovery of Istanbul—a city layered with history, culture, and vibrant energy.