- Tour of "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.
- The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque (Ayasofya-i Kebir Cami-i Şerifi), once the Church of Divine Wisdom, with its innovative architecture, rich history, religious significance and extraordinary characteristics has been fighting against time for centuries, was the largest Eastern Roman Church in İstanbul. Constructed three times in the same location, it is the world’s oldest and fastestcompleted cathedral.
- Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue İznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. (Visit is not possible on Friday because of crowded noon prayer)
- Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome.
- Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir. (Art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request).
- Lunch at a Turkish Restaurant.
- Topkapı Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. Live guide commentary is not allowed in special sections. (Harem is not included in the program)
- The Hagia Irene located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace is the oldest church of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine). It was also the second largest church in İstanbul after Hagia Sophia. It’s a typical Byzantine structure with its materials and architecture, was built on the site of an old temple in 330.
- Also visioned during the tour GALATA BRIDGE • GOLDEN HORN • LEANDER’S TOWER This tour ends approximately at 17:00
Join out tour to explore:
- Sultan Ahmet Center,
- Istanbul Old City,
- The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque (Ayasofya-i Kebir Cami-i Şerifi),
- Blue Mosque,
- Hippodrome,
- Grand Covered Bazaar,
- Lunch at a Turkish Restaurant,
- Topkapı Palace,
* Our tour rate includes:
- Modern touristic bus,
- Skilled tourguide speaking English,
- Lunch at Turkish Restaurant,
- Entrance tickets,
- All taxes, fees and handling charges according to the Turkish law.