• Hagia Sophia Mosque - Hagia Sophia, meaning Divine Wisdom, was once the largest building on earth, surpassed only by the Egyptian Pyramids and the Great Wall of China. The current structure was constructed by Emperor Justinian in 537 AD. It served as the religious center of the city during the Byzantine era, functioning as a church for 916 years and as a mosque for 481 years. In 1934, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk ordered its conversion into a museum, and it has been welcoming visitors ever since.
• Topkapi Palace - Topkapi Palace served as both the imperial residence of the Sultan and the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire. It was home to the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years until the construction of the Dolmabahçe Palace. In 1924, it was transformed into a museum. Today, it is renowned for its harem, royal treasury, and holy relics sections.
• Blue Mosque - Constructed by Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in 1616, the Blue Mosque is situated opposite the Hagia Sophia. It is one of the most iconic landmarks of the old city, known for its six minarets and magnificent dome. Officially named Sultanahmet Mosque, it earned the nickname “Blue Mosque” from visitors due to the stunning blue tiles that adorn its interior walls.
• Grand Bazaar - With 18 entrances and over 4,000 shops, the Grand Bazaar is one of the world’s largest bazaars. It was built between 1455 and 1461 by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror. Today, shops selling similar merchandise are grouped together in their own streets or inns, following the original Ottoman system.
• Hippodrome - Constructed by Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203 AD, the Hippodrome was the civic center during the Roman period, capable of holding 100,000 spectators. Located in the heart of Sultanahmet, surrounded by the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace, it is now home to the Egyptian Obelisk (Dikilitaş), the Serpentine Column (Burma sütun), the Constantine Column, and the German Fountain.

• Pick up from selected hotels / Istanbul Port
• Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
• Lunch in a local restaurant
• All sightseeings mentioned in the itinerary

• Drinks at lunches
• Personal Expenses
• Entry tickets to Topkapı Palace
• Entry tickets to Hagia Sophia

Visit> Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar
SKIP-THE-LINE Tickets, Guiding in English, Lunch in a local restaurant, Transportation provided.

Pick and drop off available from Istanbul Port for the cruise guests. We guarantee their timely return to the port.

Enjoy a full-day tour of the UNESCO site of Sultanahmet Old Istanbul with an extensive Small-Group guided tour. You’ll enjoy the magical Istanbul and its signature sights: the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome of Constantinople, and Grand Bazaar.

• The tour guide will have pre paid Skip-The-Line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry fee can be paid to the tour guide in cash Dolar, Euro or Turkish lira.
• Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and Basilica Cistern Cistern will be visited instead
• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
• Please contact the local provider and confirm your pick-up time before the tour date.
• Pick-up times will be updated according to your cruise arrival&departure times. (for cruise guests)
• We guarantee that you will be dropped off at the port before your ship onboard time. (for cruise guests)
• Free entry for childrens below 8yr. Please take passport for chıldren ıf any
• Please be advised that for our regular small group tours, a single departure time is available for guests already residing in Istanbul (8:30–9:00). Later departure options have been made available exclusively for cruise passengers arriving by ship.

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