• Istanbul - Your tour guide will be ready at Istanbul port with your name sign. Meeting time will be provided during your confirmation.
• Hippodrome - Our first stop is Hippodrome Square, the former center of sports and political activities in Constantinople. Here, you can see the Obelisk from Egypt, the Serpentine Column from Delphi, and the fountain of Wilhelm II.
• Blue Mosque - (No interior visit) We will visit the Blue Mosque, one of the largest mosques in Istanbul from the 17th century. Its architecture is a key feature of Istanbul’s skyline, and it is renowned for its blue tiles and six minarets.
• Topkapi Palace - (No interior visit) We will continue to Topkapi Palace, which was not only the residence of the Ottoman sultans but also the administrative and educational center of the state. Constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople, we will visit the Topkapi Palace including the weapons section.
• Hagia Sophia Mosque - (No interior visit) After Topkapi Palace, we will visit Hagia Sophia, the magnificent Byzantine Church, and one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.

Update for St. Sophia interior visit:
Live guiding is not allowed in St. Sophia after January 15, 2024. Guests must have their smartphones and headphones during their visit. If guests do not have headphones, they can purchase them at the entrance for 3.5 USD. The system is similar to an audio guide system. Guests without smartphones will follow the signs and the information provided on them.

• Basilica Cistern - (No interior visit) We will continue with the Underground Cistern, the largest covered water reservoir in Istanbul, built by Justinian I.
• Grand Bazaar - After visiting the cistern, we will proceed to the Grand Bazaar. Besides its historical significance, it is a market that will tempt even non-shoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewelry, leather goods, and souvenirs.
• Misir Carsisi (Spice Market) - As our last stop, you will have free time in the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), where the air is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme, and every other conceivable herb and spice.
  After the Spice Market, we will return to our hotel, marking the end of our services.

• Transportation with brand new air-conditioned minivan/minibus
• Local taxes
• Professional tour guide

• Gratuities
• Food and drinks
• Entrance Fees ( no interior visits to Topkapı Palace, St. Sophia, Underground Cistern, Blue Mosque )

Embrace the unity of Europe and Asia in the lively city of Istanbul. An individual guide adorned with a placard bearing your name will await your arrival at the port. Immerse yourself in the prominent views of Istanbul, led by your personal guide, such as: the Hippodrome Square, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar.
• An exclusive tour tailored for your family and friends
• You hold the discretion to select the commencement time
• Our guide, marked by a name sign, will receive you at the Port/Hotel
• Our skilled guide will accompany you from the point of your arrival till departure
• Enjoy the flexibility to allocate your time freely at each site and personalize your itinerary
• There’s no need to wait for additional group members
• Feel free to pause the tour for photo sessions
• Savour the distinct flavours of renowned Turkish Kebaps at a local eatery during a possible lunch stop

• Bare shoulders are not permitted in holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques and synagogues.
• Shoes are not permitted in mosques
• In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited
• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, Spice market will be visited instead
• During religious holidays the Spice market and Grand Bazaar will be closed. Arasta bazaar will be visited instead
• Not recommended for participants with walking difficulties

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.