• Blue Mosque - The stunning Blue Mosque is famous for its 20,000 hand-painted blue Iznik tiles and six graceful minarets. Discover how Sultan Ahmet I commissioned this architectural wonder, which stands as the last great mosque of the Classical Ottoman era.
• Hippodrome - Explore the heart of ancient Constantinople at the Hippodrome, once the city’s lively social and sporting hub. Marvel at historical monuments such as the German Fountain of Wilhelm II, the Bronze Serpentine Column, the Obelisk of Theodosius, and the Column of Constantine.
• The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Istanbul - Hagia Sophia, a 6th-century marvel constructed by Emperor Justinian as a Greek Orthodox church. Uncover the building’s rich history as it evolved from a church to a mosque and later into a museum—standing as the world’s largest church for nearly a thousand years.
• Kapali Carsi - Before reaching the Grand Bazaar, enjoy a brief stop at a local shop—an ideal chance to pick up authentic souvenirs and handcrafted items. Then, gather in front of the Grand Bazaar’s main gate to hear fascinating insights about its rich history. Afterward, explore the Grand Bazaar at your own pace. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the world’s oldest and largest covered market, with 65 bustling streets and over 4,000 shops offering everything from carpets and jewelry to spices, ceramics, and more.
• Sultanahmet District - Free Time for Lunch
• Golden Horn - In the afternoon, board a comfortable coach for a scenic drive along the Golden Horn (passing by without stopping). With your guide narrating the history, spot traditional wooden houses, historic churches, synagogues, mosques, and remnants of the ancient Roman Wall.
• Pierre Loti Tepesi - Ascend to Pierre Loti Hill by bus. Capture a photo in this beautiful location with a perfect view of the Golden Horn. This hill is named after the famous French novelist who lived in Istanbul for a time and wrote his novel “Aziyade.”
• Istanbul Cable Car - Descend from Pierre Loti Hill by cable car.
• Eyup Sultan Mosque - Visit the revered Eyüp Sultan Mosque and the tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, a close companion of Prophet Muhammad. Learn how this sacred site became the ceremonial location for the coronation of Ottoman sultans, where they were girded with the Sword of Osman at the start of their reigns.
• Balat - Continue your tour through the center of Balat, Istanbul’s most colorful neighborhood. Once home to diverse communities including Ottoman Orthodox Greeks, Jews, and Armenians, these districts reflect a rich cultural mosaic. Discover their most iconic landmarks, where centuries of history, religion, and architecture come together in a unique atmosphere.
• Hazerbaba - Take a short break to rest and enjoy Turkish delight, apple tea, etc.
• Bosphorus Cruise - Tours & Tickets - Enjoy a Bosphorus Cruise with historical sightseeing from the sea, viewing the Golden Horn, Topkapı Palace, Dolma Bahçe Palace, The Hagia Sophia Mosque, Maiden’s Tower, Galata Tower, Blue Mosque, Ortakoy Mosque, and the two continents of Europe and Asia with the two bridges connecting them.

• English-speaking tour guide
• Bosphorus Cruise Ticket
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (If option selected)
• Visit center of Balat & Fener
• The Blue Mosque Guided Visit
• Abu Ayyub al-Ansari Mosque & Tomb Guided Visit
• Hagia Sophia Guided Visit
• Pierre Loti Hill Cable car ticket
• Hippodrome Guided visit

• Admission fees
• Tips
• Lunch

• Please dress appropriately when entering sacred sites. Participants are advised to wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt. Please bring a scarf to cover head.
• Even though you’ll skip the ticket lines, the security checks at the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque are mandatory and cannot be bypassed.
• Hagia Sophia skip-the-line entrance ticket costs €25 and must be paid in cash.
• Morning part of this tour is walking tour
• The Grand Bazaar is closed on religious holidays and Sundays.
• This is a shared transfer with Minibus or Midibus and pick up could be early or late. For each hotel there is a fixed pick-up time. before the tour starts time

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.