Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus Cruise, Lunch

Itinerary
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Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, (Hagia Sophia Museum) It was built in the 6th century by the emperor Justinian as a Greek Orthodox Church also called the church of Divine Wisdom. It was converted into a mosque in 1453 by Sultan Mehmet II The Conqueror and in to a museum by Ataturk in 1935 and it was converted into a mosque in 2020 by by Recep Tayyip Erdogan. It was largest church in the world for 1000 years. We also visit Tom of the Sultans, Admire the final resting place of 5 Sultans and 142 members of the Ottoman dynasty. The security line, in the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque takes approximately 30 minutes in Off & Mid Seasons and in high season 90 minutes.

Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes

Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

Blue Mosque, The Sultan Ahmet Mosque known as Blue Mosque because of its blue 20,000 Iznık Ceramic Tiles. It was built for Sultan Ahmet I by the architect Mehmet, has 6 towering minarets and last great mosque of the Classical period. Due to the renovation in the Blue Mosque, the mosque is only visited from outside until March 31.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkiye

Hippodrome, It was the sporting and social center of ancient Constantinople for 1000 years, with its monuments, German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Fountain of Sultan Ahmet III, Bronze Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and Column Constantine.

Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes

Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Sokak 12, Kapalicarsi, Istanbul 34126 Turkiye

Grand Covered Bazaar, Visit the oldest and biggest covered market in the world and discover 65 streets and more than 4000 shops containing all kinds of everything. Group will have some free time. We also visit the Touristic shop

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

Bosphorus Cruise Enjoy the historical sightseeing from the sea by seeing the Golden horn, Topkapı palace, Dolma Bahçe palace, The Hagia Sophia Mosque, Maiden’s tower, Galata tower, Blue mosque, Ortakoy mosque, and the two continents Europe and Asia with the two Bridges connecting them

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Halic, Istanbul Turkiye

The Golden Horn tour by Bus. It is a natural horn-shaped bay that divides the European side of Istanbul into two. On this tour, you will see historical wooden houses, churches, synagogues, mosques and the remains of the Roman Wall

Stop At: Eyup Sultan Mosque, Cami Kebir Sk. No:1 Merkez Mh, Istanbul 34050 Turkiye

Eyup Sultan Mosque: It was constructed in 1458, after the conquest of Constantinople by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror and it is first İmperial Mosque of Otttoman Empire in Istanbul. The Eyup Sultan Mosque is visited on Fridays from outside due to Friday prayer schedules

Hz Abu Eyup Al ensari Mausoleum: He is the standard-bearer of the Islamic prophet Muhammad(sav) His tomb was discovered by the Ottoman saint Akşemseddin, adviser to Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror


Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Pierre Loti Tepesi, Idris Kosku Cad. Eyup, Istanbul 34050 Turkiye

We ascent to the Pierre Loti Hill by bus. You can take a photo in this beautiful place with a perfect view of the Golden Horn. This hill got its name from the famous French novelist who lived in Istanbul for a while and wrote his novel "Aziyade"

Duration: 1 hour 42 minutes

Stop At: Istanbul Cable Car, Taksim Taskisla, Istanbul Turkiye

We descent from Pierre Loti Hill by cable car.

Duration: 3 minutes

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Guide
• Lunch
• Bosphorus Cruise Ticket
• Cable car ticket
• Blue Mosque visit
• The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque visit
• Entry/Admission - Bosphorus Strait
• Entry/Admission - Istanbul Cable Car

• Drinks
• Tips

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• This tour operates all year round except on May 1st and January 1st
• The Grand Bazaar is closed on religious holidays and Sundays.
• Most travelers can participate
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
• Face masks required for travelers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Regular temperature checks for staff

1: Mevlanakapı, Turgut Özal Millet Cd No:185, 34104 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
2: Cumhuriyet, Halaskargazi Cd. No:65, 34380 Şişli/İstanbul, Turkey
3: Şehremini, Turgut Özal Millet Cd No:81, 34104 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
4: Mega Metal A.Ş., Meclisi Mebusan Cad. Fındıklı Han No:63 Kat:2 Avrupa, Pürtelaş Hasan Efendi, 34427 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey
5: Kollektif Hukuk, Gümüşsuyu, Tak-ı Zafer Cd. No:5, 34437 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey
6: Evliya Çelebi, Meşrutiyet Cd. 52a, 34430 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey
7: Sultan Ahmet, Nakilbent Sk. No:11, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
8: Merkez, Halaskargazi Cd. No:1, 34381 Şişli/İstanbul, Turkey
9: Müeyyedzade, Tersane Cd. No:1, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey
10: Kemal Paşa, Ordu Cd. No:40, 34134 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
11: Manesol Old City Bosphorus, Sirkeci Hobyar Mahallesi Mimar Kemalettin Caddesi No:2 Sirkeci, Hobyar, 34112 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
12: Aksaray, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Paşa Cd. No:5/2, 34490 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
13: Mimar Kemalettin, Ordu Cd. No:33, 34130 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
14: Aksaray, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Paşa Cd. No:15, 34096 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
Traveler pickup is offered
Hotel pick-up and drop-off from centrally located Istanbul hotels. Before the tour start time, each hotel has a fixed departure time.

09:00 AM

Returns to original departure point

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

9 hours