Discover the heart of the Old City and see See Asia and Europe all in one tour
Highlights
* Hagia Sophia
* Blue Mosque
* Hippodrome
* Obelisk of Theodosius
* Grand Covered Bazaar
* Dolmabahce Palace
* Bosphorus Bridge ( Europe to Asia)
* Camlıca Hill (for the best view of Bosphorus)
included with
* Free pick up and drop off service from most of the city center hotels
* Muesum Entrance Fees
* Donations to the Mosques
* Lunch
* Round Trip Transfers from/to Central Hotels
* Guidance
* Transportation with A/C Vehicles
excluded by
* Drinks at lunch
* Optional Gratuities
Essential
Information
* Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays and it’ s replaced with Eyup Sultan Mosque, Pierre Loti Coffee House and Miniaturk
* Blue Mosque - visited from outside on Friday mornings until 13:00 because of noon-pray
Itinerary
Tour of "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.
Hagia Sophia, the Church of the Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.
Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue İznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.
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.
Dolmabahçe Palace, recent residence for Ottoman Sultans built by two Ottoman architects Karabet and Nikogos Balyan on a 110.000 m² area and served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire. Famous with great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier, the palace has 285 rooms and 46 halls.
Bosphorus Bridge, unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes.
Çamlıca Hill, famous for its widest bird’s eye panoramic view of İstanbul from Marmara Sea to the Black Sea, gives a chance to see the Bosphorus and Golden Horn from one of the best point of the highest and most appealing places of the city.
