Istanbul Extension

DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL Night: Istanbul +

BREAKFAST Not included

LUNCH Not included

DINNER Not included

• Welcome to Istanbul, the ancient Constantinople, a city where history, faith, and great civilizations converge. For over a thousand years it served as the capital of the Byzantine Empire and one of the most important centers of Eastern Christianity.
• Upon arrival at Istanbul International Airport, you will be met by our Spanish-speaking representative and transferred privately to your hotel.
• Depending on your arrival time, you will have free time to begin exploring this fascinating city, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 2 HISTORIC ISTANBUL, CRADLE OF BYZANTINE CHRISTIANITY Night: Istanbul +

BREAKFAST Breakfast included at the hotel

LUNCH Not included

DINNER Dinner included at the hotel

• Breakfast.
• Istanbul, the ancient Constantinople, was for centuries one of the most important centers of Byzantine Christianity and the seat of great Church Councils.
• In the morning we begin our tour of Sultanahmet, starting with a visit to Hagia Sophia, an ancient Christian basilica from the 6th century and one of the most important places of worship in the history of Eastern Christianity, where we reflect on the spiritual legacy of the Byzantine Empire.
• We then visit the Blue Mosque, a symbol of the continuity of faith in the city, and the ancient Hippodrome of Constantinople, where we recall the religious, political, and cultural life of the Byzantine Christian world.
• The day concludes with a visit to the Grand Bazaar, reflecting the historical character of Istanbul as a meeting point between cultures and religions.
• Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 3 THE BOSPHORUS AND THE TRACES OF CHRISTIANITY IN CONSTANTINOPLE Night: Istanbul +

BREAKFAST Breakfast included at the hotel

LUNCH Not included

DINNER Dinner included at the hotel

• Breakfast.
• We begin the day with a visit to the Church of Saint Anthony of Padua, the main Catholic church in Istanbul and one of the most important gathering places for the city's Christian community.
• We then stroll along the famous Istiklal Avenue and the historic Taksim Square, symbols of modern Istanbul.
• Next, we visit the colorful Spice Bazaar, where products from Asia and the Middle East have been traded for centuries.
• The tour continues with an unforgettable private Bosphorus cruise, sailing between Europe and Asia. During this crossing, we admire imperial palaces, fortresses, historic churches, mosques, and elegant mansions built along the strait connecting the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara.
• Return to the hotel.
• Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 4 FREE DAY TO DISCOVER CHRISTIAN ISTANBUL Night: Istanbul +

BREAKFAST Breakfast included at the hotel

LUNCH Not included

DINNER Dinner included at the hotel

• Breakfast.
• Free day to enjoy Istanbul at your own pace.
• You may dedicate this time to prayer, shopping in the traditional bazaars, visiting museums, historic churches, or exploring some of the city's most authentic neighborhoods, such as Balat and Fener, where the historic Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople is located — the spiritual seat of the Orthodox Church for over sixteen centuries.
• You may also join optional excursions or simply soak up the unique atmosphere of a city where centuries of history, culture, and spirituality coexist.
• Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 5 DEPARTURE FROM ISTANBUL Night: End of services +

BREAKFAST Breakfast included at the hotel

LUNCH Not included

DINNER Not included

• Breakfast.
• At the indicated time, private transfer to Istanbul International Airport to board your return flight.
• End of this unforgettable pilgrimage through Istanbul, a city that preserves some of the most important monuments of Byzantine Christianity and continues to be one of the essential destinations for those wishing to discover the historical roots of the Christian faith.