• Hagia Sophia Mosque - Guests will be picked up from their hotel to join the group. The tour begins with a visit to the Hagia Sophia Museum, renowned as one of the Eight Wonders of the World. It holds a special place in architectural history as one of the few structures of its size and age that still stands today.
• Blue Mosque - The next stop is The Blue Mosque, named after the world-famous exquisite blue Iznik tiles that adorn its interior. It is the only imperial mosque originally constructed with six minarets.

Note: The Blue Mosque is reserved for prayer on Fridays. On these days, the mosque is viewed from the outside.

• Hippodrome - The tour continues to Hippodrome Square, the ancient sporting and social hub of Byzantium, which could accommodate 100,000 spectators and featured artifacts from across the empire, including the Egyptian Obelisk and the Serpent Column.
• Grand Bazaar - A brief Handicrafts Presentation & Lecture is offered next to the Grand Bazaar (attendance is optional). Guests may choose to skip the presentation and explore the Grand Bazaar independently.

The group will reconvene and proceed to lunch.

Note: The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.

• Istanbul - A 3-course lunch will be provided (beverages are at guests’ own expense).

*A vegetarian menu is available.

• Egyptian Bazaar - After lunch, the tour visits the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, the second-largest covered market in Istanbul after the Grand Bazaar. Known for its herbalists, the Egyptian Bazaar offers traditional natural medicines, spices, flower seeds, rare plant roots and shells, as well as dried nuts and fruits, deli products, and various Turkish Delights.
• Halic - Following the Spice Bazaar, the tour will drive along the Golden Horn’s shore, an inlet of the Bosphorus and the natural harbor of Old Istanbul.
• Bosphorus Strait - The tour concludes with an unforgettable cruise on the Bosphorus Strait, which divides Istanbul between Asia and Europe. During the cruise, guests will enjoy views of unique sights along the Asian and European shores, including 19th-century wooden mansions, the Rumeli Fortress built in just three months by Mehmet the Conqueror, the Anatolian Fortress, the ornate Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi palaces, and hunting lodges.

• Boat Fee
• Museum Tickets
• Lunch
• All Fees and Taxes
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• 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

Explore the vibrant culture and history of Istanbul with our knowledgeable guides. Bypass the museum ticket lines with your guide.

Experience the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and enjoy a brief handicraft presentation near the Grand Bazaar (optional, guests may choose to explore the bazaar independently), visit the Spice Bazaar, and embark on a cruise along the Bosphorus, the waterway dividing Europe and Asia. Lunch is provided.

Reasons to Choose This Tour

✔ Convenient door-to-door service with hotel pick-up and drop-off (for centrally located hotels on the European side; pick-up starts up to 1 hour before the tour begins)

✔ All entrance fees are covered — no additional payments required on the day

✔ Lunch is included — no need to plan or allocate extra funds

✔ Enjoy a small-group setting for a more intimate and leisurely tour

Experience Istanbul without the hassle of tickets, transportation, or unforeseen expenses.

• * When visiting religious buildings such as Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, it is required to cover your shoulders and knees. A light scarf is sufficient. Scarfs can be purchased from the mosques if needed.
• * On Fridays, the Blue Mosque is closed to touristic visits until the end of the Friday prayer. For this reason, on Fridays, Blue Mosque will be visited from the courtyard only.
• Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulties

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