Begin your excursion with the Archaeology Museum of Istanbul. It was built by the end of 19th century and it includes the exquisite Tiled Kiosk and the Museum of the Ancient Orient. The museum houses a large collection of artifacts and works of art belonging to ancient Greek, Roman and other Anatolian civilizations dating back to the 6th century BC. The Sarcophagus of Alexander the Great, the Sarcophagus of Mourning Ladies and various objects found in the Sidon excavation are among its most interesting pieces.
Before lunch you visit the Byzantine cistern from the 6th century built by Justinian I. The water was brought from Belgrade Forest, 19 kilometers to the north of Istanbul. The Basilica Cistern now houses a cafeteria and hosts musical and theatrical performances and a Biannual. You will then go back to the ship for lunch on board. After lunch you will drive to the old town and visit the Hippodrome, scene of horse and chariot races and the center of Byzantine civic life. There are an Egyptian Obelisk, a stone obelisk and the Serpentine Column which were originally brought by the Emperors and used for the decoration of the Hippodrome. Next stop is the Ibrahim Pasa Palace, full of fine collection of art and ethnography. It was built in the 16th century and donated to Grand Vizier Ibrahim Pasha by the great sultan Soliman the Magnificent. After Ibrahim's death the palace was used as a military barracks for new recruits, and made a museum during the Republic.
End your excursion with a trip to the exotic Grand Bazaar where you will find the opportunity for shopping.

Note: Comfortable Dress and Shoes as there is uneven ground & appropriate dress for visit of Religious sites.