Istanbul stands alone in the world as a city spanning both Europe and Asia simultaneously. Embark on a day’s adventure to first explore the historical Ottoman and Byzantine landmarks in the ancient quarters, followed by lunch and a trip to the Asian portion of the city.
Istanbul stands alone in the world as a city spanning both Europe and Asia simultaneously. Embark on a day’s adventure to first explore the historical Ottoman and Byzantine landmarks in the ancient quarters, followed by lunch and a trip to the Asian portion of the city.
- 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.
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Istanbul - 3 Course Lunch (Beverages under your own expenses)
*Vegetarian menu is also available - Camlica Hill - After the lunch, we will drive across the Bosphorus Bridge, which was firstly built to link the Asian and European Continents. Than we proceed to Camlica Hill, the highest point of Istanbul, for a breathtaking panoramic view of the Bosphorus, Prince’ Islands and Istanbul.
- CamlIca Mosque - Our next stop is the Grand Camlica Mosque, opened in 2019 it is the largest mosque in Turkey.
- Beylerbeyi Palace - Our last visit will be the Beylerbeyi Palace, the summer palace of Ottoman Sultans. The interior and exterior decoration of this palace is a rare specimen of a blend of Eastern, Turkish and Western motifs. The original furniture, carpets and the other fixtures have been preserved very well. Drive back to the hotel at the end of the tour.
- Museum Tickets
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Professional Licensed Guiding
- Pick up & Drop Off from centrally located hotels on the European Side
- Museum Tickets
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Professional Licensed Guiding
- Pick up & Drop Off from centrally located hotels on the European Side
- 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
- Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulties
- Please note that this tour includes visits to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Camlica 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…
- Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulties
- Please note that this tour includes visits to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Camlica 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.