• Istanbul - The tour guide will be waiting at Istanbul port with a sign displaying your name. The meeting time will be provided upon confirmation.
• Hippodrome - The first stop is Hippodrome Square, once the hub of sporting and political activities in Constantinople. Visitors can view the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpentine Column from Delphi, and the fountain of Wilhelm II.
• Blue Mosque - (No interior visit) The tour includes a visit to the Blue Mosque, one of Istanbul’s largest mosques from the 17th century. Its architecture is a key feature of Istanbul’s skyline, renowned for its blue tiles and six minarets.
• Topkapi Palace - (No interior visit) The tour continues with a walk to Topkapi Palace, which served as the residence of Ottoman sultans and the state’s administrative and educational center. Built between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople, the visit includes the weapons section.
• Hagia Sophia Mosque - (No interior visit) Following Topkapi Palace, the tour proceeds to Hagia Sophia, a magnificent Byzantine church and one of the world’s finest and largest architectural masterpieces.

Update for St. Sophia interior visit:
Live guiding is not permitted in St. Sophia after January 15, 2024. Guests must use their smartphones and headphones during the visit. Headphones can be purchased at the entrance for 3.5 USD if needed. The system operates similarly to an audio guide. Guests without smartphones can follow the signs and information provided.

• Basilica Cistern - (No interior visit) The tour continues with the Underground Cistern, the largest covered water reservoir in Istanbul, constructed by Justinian I.
• Grand Bazaar - After visiting the cistern, the tour proceeds to the Grand Bazaar. Beyond its historical significance, the bazaar offers a rich collection of handmade carpets, jewelry, leather goods, and souvenirs, appealing even to non-shoppers.
• Misir Carsisi (Spice Market) - The final stop is the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), where visitors can enjoy free time. The air is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme, and a variety of other herbs and spices. After the Spice Market, the tour returns to the hotel, concluding the services.

• GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
• Transportation with brand new air-conditioned minivan/minibus
• Local taxes
• Professional tour guide

• Gratuities
• Food and drinks
• Entrance Fees ( no interior visits to Topkapı Palace, St. Sophia, Underground Cistern, Blue Mosque )

Welcome to Istanbul, where Europe and Asia converge. Your personal guide will be waiting at the port with a sign displaying your name. Explore Istanbul’s highlights with your private guide, including: Hippodrome Square, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar.

• Private tour for your family and friends
• Choose your own departure time
• Our tour guide will greet you at the Port/Hotel with a sign bearing your name
• Our professional tour guide will accompany you from arrival to departure
• Enjoy the flexibility to spend as much time as you wish at each site and customize the itinerary
• No need to wait for other group members
• Feel free to stop for photos during your tour
• Option to pause for lunch at a local restaurant to savor famous Turkish Kebabs.

• Bare shoulders are not permitted in holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques and synagogues.
• Shoes are not permitted in mosques
• In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited
• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, Spice market will be visited instead
• During religious holidays the Spice market and Grand Bazaar will be closed. Arasta bazaar will be visited instead
• Not recommended for participants with walking difficulties

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