Old City - Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar

Istanbul - The guide will meet travelers at the airport or their hotel. After a warm welcome, they will embark on a private guided tour of the unique city that bridges two continents, exploring Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar.

Overnight in Istanbul

Hagia Sophia Mosque - The tour begins with a visit to Hagia Sophia, a Late Antique place of worship in Istanbul, designed by Greek geometers Isidore of Miletus and Anthemius of Tralles. Constructed in 537 as the patriarchal cathedral of Constantinople, it was the largest Christian church of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire) and the Eastern Orthodox Church, except during the Latin Empire from 1204 to 1261, when it served as the city’s Latin Catholic cathedral. In 1453, following the Fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Empire, it was converted into a mosque. In 1935, the secular Turkish Republic designated it as a museum. In 2020, it was reopened as a mosque.

Topkapi Palace - Next, the tour visits Topkapi Palace, a large museum located in the eastern part of the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey. During the 15th and 16th centuries, it was the primary residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans.

Blue Mosque - The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque, is an Ottoman-era historical imperial mosque situated in Istanbul, Turkey. It remains a functioning mosque and is a popular tourist attraction. Constructed between 1609 and 1616 during the reign of Ahmed I, its Külliye includes Ahmed’s tomb, a madrasah, and a hospice.

Hippodrome - The Hippodrome of Constantinople is a square in Istanbul, Turkey. Formerly, it was a circus that served as the sporting and social center of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire.

Grand Bazaar - At the conclusion of the tour, there will be approximately one hour available for shopping.

Jewels of Istanbul: Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus Cruise, Camlica Hill, Pierre Loti Hill

Bosphorus Strait - Travelers will enjoy a boat tour of the Bosphorus Strait for about 1.5 hours. During the tour, they will see additional palaces, mansions, and renowned restaurants along the Bosphorus.

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market) - The Spice Bazaar is one of the largest bazaars in the city. Located in the Eminönü quarter of the Fatih district, it is the most famous covered shopping complex after the Grand Bazaar.

Camlica Hill - As a unique experience, travelers will drive across the Bosphorus to reach Camlica Hill on the Asian side of Istanbul. From there, they can view the Bosphorus, two of the bridges connecting Istanbul’s sides, the Old City of Istanbul, and more.

Pierre Loti Tepesi - A cable car ride offers a stunning view of the Golden Horn from Pierre Loti Hill.

• Sightseeing tours of all places mentioned in the program
• Transport with new and air-conditioned vehicles
• All local taxes
• Parking fees, ferry, tolls, and petrol
• Entrance fee for Topkapi Palace
• Tours with English-speaking guides licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism

• Drinks,visas,personal expenses,porters, tips
• lunches
• Entrance Fee for Hagia Sophia

In 2 Days you can visit the most popular places in Istanbul. The first-day itinerary includes the best of the Old City. The second-day itinerary includes the Bosphorus, Spice Market, and more. Please select the tour date taking into account the dates when the places of visit are closed. Topkapi Palace is closed every Tuesday! Grand Bazaar is closed every Sunday! At the end of the tour, you will be enchanted by the information given by your local guide. With the tickets, already have for you, you will skip all the lines at the entrance of the museums, and easily start to visit. Transportation and Local guide is included. Entrance fees are also included.

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