Tours begin in Istanbul on Sunday and end the following Sunday morning. October has two tours, one beginning 10/21 and the other 10/28. The 10/21 tour has 2 spots open, and 2 spots remain for the 10/28 tour.

ITINERARY

October 20/27 Fly to Istanbul.
October 21/28 Arrive in the afternoon. Rest, then drinks and trip orientation with dinner at our hotel.
October 22/29 Topkapi Palace in the morning with our local guide. Afternoon is free then reconvene for dinner.
October 23/30 Blue Mosque & Hagia Sofia in the morning with our local guide. Afternoon is free then dinner.
October 24/31 Old book market, Suleymanyie Mosque, Lunch then Grand Bazaar. Afternoon is free then Whirling Dervish show. Dinner is on your own.
October 25/November 1 The Bosporus by ferry to the Black Sea followed by dinner.
October 26/November 2 Dolmabahce Palace guided tour in the morning. Afternoon is free. Then our private boat cruise on the Bosporus from 6PM to 10PM (snacks and drinks provided).
October 27/November 3 Chora Church and walk around Fener-Balat neighborhoods morning. Afternoon is free. Farewell dinner.
October 28/November 4 Return flight to Minneapolis arriving in the PM the same day.