Nairobi to Istanbul

Touch down at Istanbul Airport (IST) and enjoy a private transfer to your hotel in the historic Sultanahmet or trendy Beyoğlu district. In the late afternoon, enjoy a Welcome Dinner featuring authentic Turkish kebabs, followed by a walk along the Galata Bridge to see the city lights reflecting on the Golden Horn.

• Highlights: Galata Bridge walk, Turkish culinary introduction.
• Overnight: Istanbul City Center.

Step into the past as you visit the Sultanahmet Square. Marvel at the architecture of the Hagia Sophia and the intricate tilework of the Blue Mosque. After lunch, descend into the mysterious Basilica Cistern, an ancient underground water reservoir.

• Included: All museum entry tickets and a professional historian guide.

Spend your morning exploring the Topkapi Palace and its famous Harem. In the afternoon, prepare for the ultimate shopping experience at the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. Finish the day with a visit to the Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar).

• Highlights: Imperial jewelry display, spice tasting, artisan carpet weaving.

Take a ferry across the Bosphorus to the Kadikoy district on the Asian side. Experience a more local side of Istanbul with its vibrant food markets and street art. In the evening, return to the European side for a Bosphorus Dinner Cruise featuring traditional Turkish folk dances and belly dancing.

• Included: Round-trip ferry and Dinner Cruise with transfers.

Climb the Galata Tower for the best 360-degree views of the city. Spend your final hours wandering the chic boutiques of Istiklal Avenue or enjoying a final Turkish coffee in a sidewalk café. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Nairobi.

• Highlights: Panoramic photography, souvenir shopping.