Turkey · City Tours

3-Day Istanbul Highlights Tour with Byzantine and Ottoman Relics

3 Days Round trip from İstanbul Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Hagia Sophia and see the remains of both Byzantine and Ottoman heritage
02 Explore the Blue Mosque, Istanbul's only mosque with six minarets
03 Stroll through the Hippodrome, once the centre of sports and political events
04 Shop at the world-famous Grand Bazaar for carpets, jewellery, and leather
05 Discover Topkapı Palace, home of the Ottoman sultans for 400 years

Discover Istanbul's most famous historical monuments with a local tour guide on this 3-day experience from Friday to Sunday. Marvel at Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, the Grand Bazaar, and Topkapı Palace as you explore the city's Byzantine and Ottoman heritage. The tour also includes airport transfers, 2 nights in a 4-star or boutique hotel with breakfast, and a full-day Istanbul tour with lunch. If you have extra time, you can also book an optional Bosphorus boat tour.

Marvel at Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, the Grand Bazaar, and Topkapı Palace as you explore the city's Byzantine and Ottoman heritage.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Premium

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Istanbul

Languages English, French, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Istanbul and Hotel Transfer

Upon your arrival at Istanbul Ataturk Airport, meet the representative and transfer to your hotel.
Spend some time at leisure.

Stay overnight in Istanbul.

Day 02

Full-Day Byzantine and Ottoman Relics Tour

08:30 am: Get picked up from your hotel for a full-day tour of the Old City.
Visit the following places:
- Hagia Sophia: The largest cathedral of Byzantium, it was converted into a mosque in 1453 by the Ottoman Empire and today is open as a museum where you can see remains from both religions.
- Blue Mosque: This mosque complex, containing Istanbul's only mosque with six minarets, was built by Sedefkar Mehmet Aga for Sultan Ahmed I in the early 17th century.
- Hippodrome: The centre of sports activities and political events of the Eastern Roman Empire.
- Grand Bazaar: A famous shopping centre known worldwide, with shopping opportunities for carpets, jewellery, leather, and more.
- Topkapı Palace: Built by Mehmet II, the conqueror of Istanbul, it served as the residence of the sultan and the administrative seat of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years.
5:00 pm: After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

Day 03

Departure Transfer to Istanbul Ataturk Airport

After breakfast, check out from the hotel before 12:00 and transfer to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, depending on your flight details.

End of tour and services.

Where this trip takes you

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Topkapı Palace, Hippodrome of Constantinople

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from İstanbul 1 city · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Arrival and departure airport transfers, and ground transportation
2 nights' accommodation in a 4-star or boutique hotel in Istanbul with breakfast
1 full-day tour of Istanbul with lunch
Professional English-speaking Turkish guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
Transportation in fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coaches on local tours
All taxes, entrance fees, and museum fees
Tour insurance

What's Not Included

Tips & gratuities
Personal expenses

Know before you go

If you would like, you can extend your trip by adding extra nights in Istanbul. According to your flight, we can propose an optional tour, "The Bosphorus Tour by Boat" (4 hours). Included meal: Breakfast.

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