Old City - Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar

Istanbul - The guide will meet the operator at the airport or hotel. After a warm welcome, enjoy a fully private guided tour of the unique city that spans two continents, visiting Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar.

Overnight in Istanbul

Hagia Sophia Mosque - The tour begins with a visit to Hagia Sophia, a Late Antique place of worship in Istanbul, designed by Greek geometers Isidore of Miletus and Anthemius of Tralles. Built in 537 as the patriarchal cathedral of the imperial capital of Constantinople, it was the largest Christian church of the Eastern Roman Empire (the Byzantine Empire) and the Eastern Orthodox Church, except during the Latin Empire from 1204 to 1261, when it became the city’s Latin Catholic cathedral. In 1453, after the Fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Empire, it was converted into a mosque. In 1935, the secular Turkish Republic established it as a museum. In 2020, it re-opened as a mosque.

Topkapi Palace - Next, visit the Topkapı Palace, a large museum in the east of the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey. In the 15th and 16th centuries, it served as the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans.

Blue Mosque - The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque, is an Ottoman-era historical imperial mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. A functioning mosque, it also attracts large numbers of tourists. It was constructed between 1609 and 1616 during the rule of Ahmed I. Its Külliye contains Ahmed’s tomb, a madrasah, and a hospice.

Hippodrome - The Hippodrome of Constantinople is a square in Istanbul, Turkey. Previously, it was a circus that served as the sporting and social center of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire.

Grand Bazaar - At the end of the tour, there will be approximately 1 hour for shopping.

Jewels of Istanbul: Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus Cruise, Camlica Hill, Pierre Loti Hill

Bosphorus Strait - Enjoy a boat tour of the Bosphorus Strait for about 1 and a half hours. During the tour, see more palaces, mansions, and famous restaurants along the Bosphorus.

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market) - The Spice Bazaar is one of the largest bazaars in the city. Located in the Eminönü quarter of the Fatih district, it is the most famous covered shopping complex after the Grand Bazaar.

Camlica Hill - Experience a unique drive across the Bosphorus to reach Camlica Hill on the Asian Continent side of Istanbul. Enjoy views of the Bosphorus, two of the bridges linking each side of Istanbul, the Old City of Istanbul, and more.

Pierre Loti Tepesi - Take a cable car ride to enjoy the beautiful view of the Golden Horn from Pierre Loti Hill.

• Sightseeing tours of all places mentioned in the program
• Transport with new and air-conditioned vehicles
• All local taxes
• Parking fees, ferry, tolls, and petrol
• Entrance fee for Topkapi Palace
• Tours with English-speaking guides licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism

• Drinks,visas,personal expenses,porters, tips
• lunches
• Entrance Fee for Hagia Sophia

In 2 Days you can visit the most popular places in Istanbul. The first-day itinerary includes the best of the Old City. The second-day itinerary includes the Bosphorus, Spice Market, and more. Please select the tour date taking into account the dates when the places of visit are closed. Topkapi Palace is closed every Tuesday! Grand Bazaar is closed every Sunday! At the end of the tour, you will be enchanted by the information given by your local guide. With the tickets, already have for you, you will skip all the lines at the entrance of the museums, and easily start to visit. Transportation and Local guide is included. Entrance fees are also included.

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