- Hagia Sophia Mosque - The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, (Hagia Sophia Museum) It was built in the 6th century by the emperor Justinian as a Greek Orthodox Church also called the church of Divine Wisdom. It was converted into a mosque in 1453 by Sultan Mehmet II The Conqueror and in to a museum by Ataturk in 1935 and it was converted into a mosque in 2020 by by Recep Tayyip Erdogan. It was largest church in the world for 1000 years. We also visit Tom of the Sultans, Admire the final resting place of 5 Sultans and 142 members of the Ottoman dynasty. The security line, in the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque takes approximately 30 minutes in Off & Mid Seasons and in high season 90 minutes.
- Blue Mosque - Blue Mosque, The Sultan Ahmet Mosque known as Blue Mosque because of its blue 20,000 Iznık Ceramic Tiles. It was built for Sultan Ahmet I by the architect Mehmet, has 6 towering minarets and last great mosque of the Classical period.
- Hippodrome - Hippodrome, It was the sporting and social center of ancient Constantinople for 1000 years, with its monuments, German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Fountain of Sultan Ahmet III, Bronze Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and Column Constantine.
- Grand Bazaar - Grand Covered Bazaar, Visit the oldest and biggest covered market in the world and discover 65 streets and more than 4000 shops containing all kinds of everything. Group will have some free time. We also visit the Touristic shop
- Bosphorus Strait - Bosphorus Cruise Enjoy the historical sightseeing from the sea by seeing 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 Europe and Asia with the two Bridges connecting them
- Halic - The Golden Horn tour by Bus. It is a natural horn-shaped bay that divides the European side of Istanbul into two. On this tour, you will see historical wooden houses, churches, synagogues, mosques and the remains of the Roman Wall
- Eyup Sultan Mosque - Eyup Sultan Mosque: It was constructed in 1458, after the conquest of Constantinople by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror and it is first İmperial Mosque of Otttoman Empire in Istanbul. The Eyup Sultan Mosque is visited on Fridays from outside due to Friday prayer schedules
Hz Abu Eyup Al ensari Mausoleum: He is the standard-bearer of the Islamic prophet Muhammad(sav) His tomb was discovered by the Ottoman saint Akşemseddin, adviser to Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror
- Pierre Loti Tepesi - We ascent to the Pierre Loti Hill by bus. You can take a photo in this beautiful place with a perfect view of the Golden Horn. This hill got its name from the famous French novelist who lived in Istanbul for a while and wrote his novel “Aziyade”
- Istanbul Cable Car - We descent from Pierre Loti Hill by cable car.
- Cable car ride included
- Scenic Bosphorus cruise
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch provided
- Expert guide throughout the tour
- Visit the iconic Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
- Basilica Cistern entry ticket (800TL cash, per person)
- Entry to Hagia Sophia
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Discover the highlights of Istanbul, Old City, a Bosporus cruise, and a cable car ride down Pierre Loti Hill. Visit the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazar. Morning part of this tour is walking tour
WE HAVE MEETING POINT FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
FRONT OF THE PORT BOSPHORUS HOTEL. OPPOSITE THE MAIN EXIT FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
• Marvel at views of Istanbul’s skyline during a cruise on the Bosphorus Strait
• Step back in time as you learn about the 6th-century Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
• Look for a bargain as you pass by hundreds of stalls in the Grand Covered Bazaar
• Delight your palate with local flavors with an included delectable Turkish lunch
• Capture pictures of the Golden Horn from Pierre Loti Hill and take a cable car
- Since Januar 2024, the Hagia Sophia Mosque main Saloon is closed for the visit of tourists. Following the tour, you can visit mosque for an additional fee of 25 Euros.
- You will be granted the privilege to bypass the ticket line after paying your entrance fee to your guide in Turkish Lira and cash
- 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.
- The Grand Bazaar is closed on religious holidays and Sundays.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.