Begin at the Blue Mosque, admired for its beautiful Iznik tiles and six minarets. Continue to the Hippodrome to see the German Fountain, Serpentine Column and ancient obelisks.
Discover the magnificent Hagia Sophia and its remarkable history spanning Byzantine and Ottoman eras. After a short local shop stop, visit the Grand Bazaar and explore its colorful shops and traditional treasures.
In the afternoon, drive along the Golden Horn to Pierre Loti Hill for panoramic views, then descend by Cable Car. Visit the sacred Abu Ayyub Al Ansari Mosque and Tomb before exploring colorful Balat, known for its multicultural heritage and charming streets.
Finish with a relaxing Bosphorus Cruise between Europe and Asia, passing palaces, mosques, waterfront mansions, Maiden’s Tower and Istanbul’s iconic bridges.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Please contact local operator at least 24 hours prior to confirm your hotel location and the exact departure time, depending on your hotel pickup. This is a shared transfer with Minibus or Midibus and pick up could be early or late.
Please note that free pick-up and drop-off from hotels (Sisli, Osmanbey, Harbiye, Taksim, Findikli, Karakoy, Tepebasi, Sirkeci, Sultanahmet, Kadirga, Beyazit, Laleli, Aksaray, Yenikapi, Findikzade, Topkapi areas
Even though you'll skip the ticket lines, the security checks at the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque are mandatory and cannot be bypassed.
Hagia Sophia entrance ticket costs €25 and must be paid in cash.
Please dress appropriately when entering sacred sites. Participants are advised to wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt. Please bring a scarf to cover head.
Morning part of this tour is walking tour
The Grand Bazaar is closed on religious holidays and Sundays