Embark on a full day exploration of Istanbul’s old city, including visits to iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Enjoy a cruise on the Bosphorus and indulge in a delicious lunch. Skip the ticket queues and immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Istanbul.
Embark on a full day exploration of Istanbul’s old city, including visits to iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Enjoy a cruise on the Bosphorus and indulge in a delicious lunch. Skip the ticket queues and immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Istanbul.
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - Pick up from the hotel and join the group. We begin our tour with a visit to Hagia Sophia Museum, which is considered one of the Eight Wonders of the World, occupies a unique place in the history of architectures one of the rare works of this size and age that still survives.
- Blue Mosque - Our next visit will be The…
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - Pick up from the hotel and join the group. We begin our tour with a visit to Hagia Sophia Museum, which is considered one of the Eight Wonders of the World, occupies a unique place in the history of architectures one of the rare works of this size and age that still survives.
- Blue Mosque - Our next visit will be The Blue Mosque, which takes its name from the world famous exquisite blue Iznik tiles decorating its interior. Also it is the only imperial mosque in the world that was originally built with six minarets.
Note: Blue Mosque is reserved for Prayer on Fridays. On Fridays, we visit the mosque from the exterior.
- Hippodrome - We continue to the Hippodrome Square, the sporting and social center of old Byzantium, held 100,000 spectators and featured objects from all corners of the empire such as the Egyptian Obelisk, and the Serpent Column.
- Grand Bazaar - Brief Handicrafts Presentation & Lecture (Optional Attendance) next to the Grand Bazaar. Guest may opt to skip the presentation and explore Grand Bazaar on their own.
Meeting back and drive to Lunch.
Note: Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
- Istanbul - 3 Course Lunch (Beverages under your own expenses)
*Vegetarian menu is also available
- Egyptian Bazaar - After the lunch, we will visit the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, second largest covered bazaar in Istanbul after Grand Bazaar. It is well-known for its herbalists; the Egyptian Bazaar offers traditional natural medicines, spices, flower seeds, roots and shells of rare plants along with dried nuts and fruits, deli products and various Turkish Delights.
- Halic - After the Spice Bazaar we will drive along the shore of Golden Horn which is an inlet of the Bosphorus and it is the natural harbor of Old Istanbul.
- Bosphorus Strait - Then we will embark our boat for an unforgettable Cruise on the Bosphorus, the strait runs through the unique Istanbul that stands up on two different continents between Asia and Europe. During the cruise, we will have a chance to view the peerless sights ornamenting the Asian and European shores such as 19th century wooden mansions, Rumeli Fortress built only in 3 months by Mehmet the Conquerer, Anatolian Fortress, fanciful Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi palaces, and hunting lodges.
- Boat fee included
- Museum tickets covered
- Lunch provided
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and taxes included
- Professional licensed guiding
- Convenient pick up & drop off from centrally located European Side hotels
- Boat fee included
- Museum tickets covered
- Lunch provided
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and taxes included
- Professional licensed guiding
- Convenient pick up & drop off from centrally located European Side hotels
- Drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Please review the additional notes on your ticket for the appropriate dress code for mosque visits
- Drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Please review the additional notes on your ticket for the appropriate dress code for mosque visits
Discover Istanbul’s rich Culture and history with our experienced guides. Skip the Museum Ticket Queues with your guide.
Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Brief Handicraft Presentation next to Grand Bazaar (Optional, guest may opt to explore the bazaar on their own), Spice Bazaar and take a Cruise on The Bosphorus, the strait that separates…
Discover Istanbul’s rich Culture and history with our experienced guides. Skip the Museum Ticket Queues with your guide.
Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Brief Handicraft Presentation next to Grand Bazaar (Optional, guest may opt to explore the bazaar on their own), Spice Bazaar and take a Cruise on The Bosphorus, the strait that separates Europe and Asia. Lunch included.
- Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulties
- Please note that this tour includes visits to Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque. You will be required to have a dress covering the shoulders and above the knees during these visits (for both man & women). Guests whose dress doesn’t cover the shoulders or above the knees, can purchase a single use dress from these sites.
- Our vehicles are disinfected daily at the end of each tour
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.