• Hagia Sophia Mosque - The existing structure was constructed by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I as the Christian cathedral of Constantinople for the Byzantine Empire between 532 and 537. It was designed by Greek geometers Isidore of Miletus and Anthemius of Tralles. Originally named the Church of God’s Holy Wisdom, upon completion, it became the world’s largest interior space and was among the first to feature a fully pendentive dome.
• Blue Mosque - Some visitors are discouraged by the crowds at the Sultanahmet Mosque, commonly known as the Blue Mosque. Art historians often regard it with less esteem due to its “elephant feet” supporting the dome and its questionable tiles, which reflect the classical age when it was past its prime. It is best admired from a distance, such as from the breezy terrace café of the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art.
• Sultanahmet District - The German Fountain
  A gazebo-style fountain located at the northern end of the old hippodrome (Sultanahmet Square) in Istanbul, Turkey, opposite the Mausoleum of Sultan Ahmed I. It was built to commemorate the second anniversary of German Emperor Wilhelm II’s visit to Istanbul in 1898. Constructed in Germany, it was transported piece by piece and assembled at its current location in 1900. The neo-Byzantine style fountain features an octagonal dome supported by eight marble columns, with the dome’s interior adorned with golden mosaics.
• Sultanahmet District - The Hippodrome of Constantinople
  This was a circus that served as the sporting and social center of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire.

The term hippodrome is derived from Greek. Horse racing and chariot racing were popular activities in the ancient world, and hippodromes were common in Greek cities during the Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods.

• Cemberlitas Sutunu - Another structure that highlights Istanbul’s rich history is the Column of Constantine. This 35-meter-tall column was erected in 330 CE by Emperor Constantine to honor Constantinople’s designation as the seat of the Roman Empire. The impressive column, made from porphyry blocks, adorns the streets of Istanbul.
• Basilica Cistern - Ancient texts suggest that the basilica cistern featured gardens surrounded by a colonnade facing the Hagia Sophia. According to ancient historians, Emperor Constantine initially built the structure, which was later reconstructed and expanded by Emperor Justinian following the Nika riots of 532, which devastated the city.

Historical records indicate that 7,000 slaves were involved in the construction of the cistern.

• Grand Bazaar - Over the centuries, Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar has earned a legendary reputation as one of the world’s most renowned shopping destinations.
  Everything imaginable can be found in this ancient, bustling maze. With over 3,000 shops across 61 covered streets, the Grand Bazaar resembles a medieval shopping mall and is one of the most vibrant and colorful areas of the city.

• Private Guide

• Lunch
• Gratuities
• Transportation up to 30 usd

Genuinely lived experiences are the latest in luxury. Are you a worldly individual always on the lookout for ways to engage, explore, and immerse yourself in the culture, people, and Islamic hubs?

On your journey, you’ll get to tour iconic Islamic structures like the Nuruosmaniye Mosque, Blue Mosque, Sehzade Mosque, Valide Mosque, Suleymaniye Mosque, Rustem Pasha Mosque, and Sokullu Mehmet Pasha Mosque, enveloped in the richness of the Ottoman empire… To conclude the day, you’ll explore the Grand Bazaar for some retail therapy.

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