Istanbul Trip Overview
Hagia Sophia is the most famous museum in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture. Hagia Sophia was built as a church in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.
Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque (UNDER RENOVATION NOW), is a breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman mosques in all of Turkey. (Closed on Friday)
Topkapi Palace, which has been home to the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was used for educational administration and as the art center of the state. (Closed on Tuesday)
Grand Bazaar, is the biggest market and the most attractive shopping center of Istanbul which has lots of shopping opportunities. Leather factory, Carpet Showroom, etc…(Closed on Sunday and Official Holidays)
Hagia Irene is also called “St. Eirene” Church. It is one of the oldest Byzantium churches in Istanbul. (Closed on Tuesday)
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey
Hagia Sophia is the most famous museum in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture. Hagia Sophia was built as a church in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.
Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque (UNDER RENOVATION NOW), is a breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman mosques in all of Turkey. (Closed on Friday)
Topkapi Palace, which has been home to the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was used for educational administration and as the art center of the state. (Closed on Tuesday)
Grand Bazaar, is the biggest market and the most attractive shopping center of Istanbul which has lots of shopping opportunities. Leather factory, Carpet Showroom, etc…(Closed on Sunday and Official Holidays)
Hagia Irene is also called “St. Eirene” Church. It is one of the oldest Byzantium churches in Istanbul. (Closed on Tuesday)
Itinerary
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Stop At: Walls of Constantinople (Istanbul City Walls), Istanbul Turkey
You will start at the old Hippodrome of Constantinople which was the sports and social center of the old city. Discover major works of art including the Obelisk from Egypt, the Serpentine Column from Delphi, and the fountain of Willhelm II, constructed by the Germans. From there, continue to the Blue Mosque, whose six minarets are a key fixture of Istanbul’s skyline.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Next, head for the Topkapi Palace, which was home to the Ottoman emperors between the 15th and 19th centuries. Marvel at the jewel-stuffed treasury and priceless displays of Oriental porcelain. Move on to the Hagia Sophia Mosque. Behold the dome and stunning Byzantine mosaics of this architectural gem as your guide recounts its turbulent history.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
Then visit the Grand Bazaar with over 3,000 shops selling everything from carpets to jewelry to ceramics and leather goods. Also stroll around the Spice Bazaar with its incredible smell from almost every spice imaginable, as well as dried fruits and nuts, sweets and the ubiquitous Turkish Delight.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Fener & Balat, Fener & Balat, Istanbul
Our tour starts with a ferry ride from Eminonu or Karakoy, zigzagging through both sides of the Golden Horn to end in Ayvansaray. It’s a great ferry ride to see the famous Istanbul skyline and witness how the city flourished after the conquest in 1453.
Ayvansaray is where Constantinople officially ended. We see and walk along the mighty Byzantine walls from the fifth century. It’s a good place to listen to many stories about how the siege happened between the Ottoman and Byzantine armies.
Our first visit is to an extraordinary Greek Orthodox Church, Mary Blachernae, the only church in the whole world where there’s a service on Friday mornings. This church is built on a sacred water source and is a pilgrimage for Greek people. You are led by an expert local guide, who has a good story to tell about this unique structure and its history in Istanbul.
Duration: 2 hours
