- Topkapi Palace - Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for approximately 400 years (1465-1856) of their 624-year reign.
As well as a royal residence, the palace was a setting for state occasions and royal entertainments. It is now a major tourist attraction and contains important holy relics of the Muslim world, including Muhammed’s cloak and sword.
- Blue Mosque - The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is an historical mosque in Istanbul. The mosque is popularly known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior. It was built from 1609 to 1616 during the rule of Ahmed I. Like many other mosques it also contains the tomb of the founder, a madrasah and a hospice. While still used as a mosque, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque has also become a popular tourist attraction.
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - Hagia Sophia is a former Orthodox patriarchal basilica, later a mosque, then a museum, and once again a mosque in Istanbul. From the date of its dedication in 360 until 1453 it served as an Eastern Orthodox cathedral and seat of the Patriarchate of Constantinople.
- Basilica Cistern - The Basilica Cistern is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul. The cistern is located 150 meters southwest of the Hagia Sophia. It was built in the 6th century during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I.
- Hippodrome - The Hippodrome was a Roman Circus and was the site of chariot and horse races as well as being an important sporting and social center in Constantinople
- Private tour guide service
- Food and drink
- Museum / attraction entrance fees
We warmly welcome you to Istanbul Grand Journey. Our service provides personalized single-day trips around this fascinating city of rich history. Indulge in the best experience Istanbul has to offer through our private tours. Your sightseeing itinerary will be customized based on your preferences while offering you the freedom of altering your schedule as your tour progresses. Your guide’s entire attention will be dedicated towards enhancing your sightseeing journey based on your interests. Take a refreshing break for lunch when you please or grab a bite while on the move. Spend an entire day enjoying the splendors of Topkapi Palace or choose a quick highlights tour. Trying to maximize your sightseeing in a short duration? Your guide will craft your journey minimizing travel distances between different spots. Your guide is there to ensure the maximum enjoyment and enrichment from your visit, tailoring your journey exactly to your liking.
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