Day 1 – Full Day Istanbul Tour
After breakfast, pick up from hotel or airport and our journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in the world situated on two continents. Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul – its three names span more than 2600 years, nearly 1600 of them as the capital of two of the greatest empires the world has known, Byzantine and Ottoman. We visit the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque and Hippodrome, where chariot races and the Byzantine riots took place. Visit the Grand Bazaar for shopping. Transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 : Full Day Istanbul Tour
09.00 a.m. After breakfast, pick up from hotel . Your first visit will be Istanbul Arkeoloji Museum. Second stop will be Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar): The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other concievable herb and spice then Boat trip on the bosphorus A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway seperating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. Afternoon visit Underground Cistern. Transfer to your hotel.
Day 3 : Full Day Istanbul Tour
09.00 a.m. After breakfast, pick up from hotel . First visit Süleymaniye Mosque The mosque of Süleyman the Magnificent was built between 1550 and 1557 by the famous architect Sinan whose wish was to surpass the builders of St. Sophia which is conspicuous from its great size, emphasized by the four minarets rising one from each corner of the courtyard. After Suleymaniye Mosque you will continue your day with Chora Church The Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora is a medieval Byzantine Greek Orthodox church preserved as a museum in the Edirnekapi neighborhood of Istanbul. The neighborhood is situated in the western part of the municipality of the Fatih district. After Chora Church visit, you will find yourself amoung the local people on famous streets in Istanbul. Such as Galata neighborhood. You will see the Galata Tower built by the Genoese in 1303. Before going back to your hotel, you will have a walking tour on famous Istiklal Street.
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Update for St. Sophia interior visit :
Live guiding is not allowed in St. Sophia after the 15th January 2024. Guests have to have their smart phones and headphones during their visit. If guests do not have a headphone, they can buy at the entrance at the cost of 3,5-USD
The system is similar to audio guide system. Guests who does not have smart phones will follow the signs and the given informations on the signs . For more information https://ar.demx.org.tr can be visited on your smart phone.
Dress Code
Men : Knees MUST be covered. Long shorts and/or pants
Women : Head, shoulders and legs must be covered. Covers will ve sold in front of St. Sophia and will be given for use in fron of blue mosque Shoes are not to be worn in mosques.
You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
Tour Includes
✅ Professional licensed English speaking guide (Spanish, Portuguese, French, Japanese speaking guides can be organised when requested)
✅ Transportation with private AC vehicle
✅ All entrance fees to the sites stated in the itinerary
Tour Excludes
| Tour Type |
MINI Group Tour (Max 10 people) |
| Price |
444-US$ per person (Min. 2 pax reservation) |
| Departure |
Guaranteed Departures on Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Sunday |
| Tour Type |
Private Tours (Guaranteed Departurs Everyday) |
| Number of Pax |
Price in US$ |
| 2 - 3 Pax |
614-US$ per person |
| 4 - 5 Pax |
519-US$ per person |
| 6 - 8 Pax |
464-US$ per person |