Old Town Icons & Ottoman Splendour

Hagia Sophia Mosque - Accompanied by a licensed guide, explore beneath the impressive 32-meter-wide dome. Inside, discover the dazzling Byzantine mosaics and Ottoman calligraphy as your guide narrates 1,500 years of evolving faiths and empires.

Blue Mosque - Enter the Blue Mosque directly, with head-scarves provided if necessary. Marvel at the 20,000 Iznik tiles.

Hippodrome - Step outside to the ancient Hippodrome, where your guide recounts the history of chariot races beside the Egyptian Obelisk and Serpent Column.

Basilica Cistern - Descend 52 stone steps into Istanbul’s “Sunken Palace.” Your guide will point out the Medusa heads, cathedral-like columns, and the water reflections reminiscent of a James Bond film, explaining how this 6th-century reservoir once held 80,000 m³ of drinking water for the city.

Topkapi Palace - Bypass the public line and explore four imperial courtyards, a jewel-studded treasury, and sacred relics. In the Harem, your guide shares stories of concubines and eunuchs as you view the Iznik-tiled chambers where Ottoman sultans resided for 400 years.

Dolmabahçe Palace, Bosphorus Cruise & Grand Bazaar Day

Dolmabahce Palace - Avoid the queues and follow a licensed guide through Europe’s largest Bohemian crystal chandelier, the ornate Ceremonial Hall, and the room where Atatürk spent his final days, learning about the last sultans’ lives on the Bosphorus.

Bosphorus Strait - Board a comfortable sightseeing boat; your guide points out Rumeli Fortress, Maiden’s Tower, and luxurious waterfront mansions as you glide between Europe and Asia for 90 minutes of postcard-perfect views.

Grand Bazaar - Enter Istanbul’s 560-year-old covered market with your guide, receive haggling tips, and enjoy free time to explore carpets, tiles, and gold before sampling Turkish delight and saffron in the nearby Spice Bazaar.

• Entrance fees
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Breakfast
• 2 Day Private Professional Guide
• 2 Night Hotel
• Private transportation

• Gratuities

Discover the best of Istanbul in just two days with a private tour that includes skip-the-line access to Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Harem, Dolmabahçe, and a Bosphorus cruise. Enjoy the convenience of a personal expert guide, a chauffeured minivan, and accommodations in a 4-star hotel.

This exclusive experience is fully customizable, allowing adjustments to the pace, pickup times, attractions, or hotel class to suit your preferences.

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.