Visit the "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.
Hagia Sophia, the Church of Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest architectural wonders, built as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.
Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous for its blue Iznik tiles and the only one with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.
The Hippodrome, the center of sporting events (chariot racing, athletics) and political activities in the old city, features the Serpentine Column, the Obelisk of Theodosius, and the German Fountain of William II.
Grand Covered Bazaar, the most attractive shopping center and the largest souk in the world, with approximately 4,000 shops selling antiques, jewelry, gold, carpets, leather goods, and souvenirs. (Artistic demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request)
Lunch at a Turkish restaurant.
Cruise the Bosphorus on our private boat enjoying the straits of Europe and Asia with the possibility of photographing the unique beauties of the Bosphorus.
Rumeli Fortress (from the boat - no interior visit), a historic fortification built by the Conqueror to control and protect the Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture.
The Golden Horn (from the bus), the arm of the Bosphorus and a natural harbor on the historic peninsula separating the old and new parts of Istanbul, where the first colonies were established during the Byzantine era. It is a residential area for Byzantine Jews, Italian merchants, and other non-Muslim minorities. Drive along the vestiges of history in Balat, seeing the Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian, the Jewish Hospital (Or-Ahayim), the Fener Orthodox Patriarchate, and the 22-km-long Byzantine city walls, the strongest fortification of the Middle Ages.
Cable car (teleferique) to Café Pierre Loti. Notes: Blue Mosque - visited from outside on Friday mornings until 1pm because of the noon rush.
Please note that some hotels in the city are not included in the pickup itinerary. If your hotel is not included in our itinerary, we will contact you to indicate the closest hotel to which you should be transferred at the time of the service.
You should wait for your guide in the lobby of the indicated hotel.
Highlights
Saint Sophia
Blue Mosque
Racecourse
Obelisk of Theodosius
Grand Covered Bazaar
Bosphorus Cruise
Bosphorus Bridge (from the boat)
Dolmabahçe Palace (from the boat)
Tram, small cable car
What includes and does not include
Free pickup and drop-off service from most city center hotels
Para cancelamentos até 72 horas antes do horário de início do serviço, não há cobrança. Para cancelamentos solicitadas com 72 horas ou menos, não há devolução. Será cobrado o valor integral. Se o serviço for cancelado pelo operador devido a imprevistos de qualquer ordem, o valor será reembolsado integralmente
General Rules
Blue Mosque - visited from the outside on Friday mornings until 1pm due to the midday rush.
Please note that some hotels in the city are not included in the pickup itinerary. If your hotel is not included in our itinerary, we will contact you to indicate the closest hotel to which you should be transferred at the time of service. You must wait for your guide in the lobby of the indicated hotel.
