Istanbul Trip Overview
How about visiting a charming Old City that has been home to big empires such as the Roman, Byzantine and the Ottoman. You’ll see the glorious Hagia Sophia Museum, iconic Blue Mosque and an ancient public venue known as the Hippodrome. The morning expedition will be concluded by viewing the world’s oldest and largest marketplace, the Grand Bazaar. After having lunch, you’ll have a feel of royalty at the Topkapı Palace, view the Aqueduct of Valens, Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column and the German Fountain of Wilhelm II. We’ll finish the tour by visiting the largest cathedral building known as the Little Hagia Sophia Mosque.
Topkapı Palace*
Blue Mosque
Hippodrome
Grand Bazaar
Lunch
Hagia Sophia
Little Hagia Sophia
Important note:
Hagia Sophia Museum is closed on Mondays. It’s replaced by Chora Museum.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey
How about visiting a charming Old City that has been home to big empires such as the Roman, Byzantine and the Ottoman. You’ll see the glorious Hagia Sophia Museum, iconic Blue Mosque and an ancient public venue known as the Hippodrome. The morning expedition will be concluded by viewing the world’s oldest and largest marketplace, the Grand Bazaar. After having lunch, you’ll have a feel of royalty at the Topkapı Palace, view the Aqueduct of Valens, Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column and the German Fountain of Wilhelm II. We’ll finish the tour by visiting the largest cathedral building known as the Little Hagia Sophia Mosque.
Topkapı Palace*
Blue Mosque
Hippodrome
Grand Bazaar
Lunch
Hagia Sophia
Little Hagia Sophia
Important note:
Hagia Sophia Museum is closed on Mondays. It’s replaced by Chora Museum.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Have you watched the famous serial about Sultan Suleyman ”Magnificent Century” ? Try to remember the the garden and rooms from the movie.
The guide will tell you more about all 24 Sultans have lived there, introduce big helva kitchen, summer rooms of the Sultan’s families and many more.
*Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesdays, and it is replaced by Basilica Cistern
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Explore The Mosque with our licensed guide and find out why the Mosque called ”Blue”.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
Enter the massive labyrinth called Grand Bazaar, the oldest and the biggest bazaar in the world.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Our guide will take you to 5th century, to Hagia Sophia. The center of attraction for all tourists arriving in Istanbul. 1500 years old Hagia Sophia amazes with its architecture, magnificent mosaics and easily felt aura of a place of power. On its walls, the symbols of Christianity coexist with the Arabic script, not mixing, but mutually complementing each other.
Important note:
Hagia Sophia Museum is closed on Mondays. It’s replaced by Chora Museum.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sultanahmet District, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
By walking on The Main Square of the old city in Istanbul, you will never understand where Hippodrome was placed. The guide will open this speacial place and share some facts and stories.
Duration: 1 hour
