Hagia Sophia Mosque
Hagia Sophia is one of the most visited places in Turkey. Its significance is hard to explain with simple words. Hagia Sophia stood as the largest interior construction for almost a thousand years. It is accepted as a sacred place both for Muslims and Christians. You will enjoy every detail of this gorgeous place.
Basilica Cistern
The Basilica Cistern is one of the most picturesque ancient sites in Istanbul. It welcomes visitors from all around the world, exhibiting its 1600-year-old hidden treasure.
Hippodrome
Sultanahmet Square or the Hippodrome of Constantinople is a square in Istanbul, Turkey. Previously, it was a circus that was the sporting and social center of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. Horse racing and chariot racing were popular pastimes in the ancient world and hippodromes were common features of Greek cities in the Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine eras. The Hippodrome was filled with statues of gods, emperors, animals, and heroes, among them some famous works that can be seen today, such as Serpent Column, Obelisk of Thutmose III, and Walled Obelisk.
Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, also known by its official name, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque is an Ottoman-era historical imperial mosque. The Blue Mosque was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1985 under the name of "Historic Areas of Istanbul". Hand-painted blue tiles adorn the mosque’s interior walls, and at night the mosque is bathed in blue as lights frame the mosque’s five main domes, six minarets, and eight secondary domes.
Topkapi Palace
Topkapı Palace is located on Sarayburnu and reflects the Ottoman Empire's glory. While your guide gives you interesting information about palace life you can also enjoy the terrific view of Bosphorus and Golden Horn. Your visit will be enhanced with the Harem section and the Holly Treasures exhibition hall. P.S. Topkapı Palace is closed on Thursdays. We will visit Dolmabahce Palace instead.
Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar is a marketplace dating back to 1461, and it exudes a very authentic atmosphere
Meals: Lunch
Accommodation: Not included