Istanbul is one of the great cities of the world, and this tour puts its most iconic landmarks within reach of a single day from Antalya. Fly north in the morning and step into a city that has served as the capital of three of history's most powerful empires. Stand inside the Blue Mosque, where twenty thousand hand-painted tiles cover the walls and ceiling in a sweep of deep cobalt blue. Walk through the Hippodrome, where Byzantine emperors once watched chariot races and Ottoman sultans held their ceremonies of state. Explore the grand courtyards of Topkapi Palace and lose yourself in the colours and aromas of the Spice Bazaar. Optionally, board a Bosphorus cruise and see it all from the water, where Europe and Asia face each other across one of the world's most famous straits. A flight back to Antalya closes the day, with hotel drop-off included.