Begin from your hotel or the Istanbul port and head toward the exotic Spice Bazaar. Discover the same bazaar where Egyptian exporters sold their goods during the Ottoman period. The Spice Bazaar is in an “L”-shaped building consisting of 88 vaulted rooms, almost all of which are now divided into an upper and lower story. Monumental gateways are at the ends of both halls, with chambers above each entry way. Throughout the bazaar you will find goods and spices from all over the world. Afterwards, take a cruise on the Bosphorus, a narrow and navigable strait between Europe and Asia that connects the Black Sea to the Marmara Sea. Keep an eye out for the magnificent Ottoman palaces and beautiful mosques that are visible from the water before returning to your hotel.