Day 01
Historic Landmarks of Istanbul
- Meet your tour guide at a predecided location and set out to discover the signature sights of magical Istanbul.
- Visit the Hippodrome, the former centre for entertainment, sports, and political activities during the Roman and Byzantine Empires. Here, you will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, the Serpentine Column from Delphi, and the fountain of Willhelm II.
- See St. Sophia from the garden side only, as entry is not included. The Church of Holy Wisdom is undoubtedly one of the greatest architectural creations in the world. It was used as a mosque during the Ottoman period and serves as a museum today.
- Proceed to the Blue Mosque, one of the biggest mosques in Istanbul. This masterpiece of 17th-century architecture is one of the principal adornments of Istanbul's skyline and is famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets.
- Shop at the Grand Bazaar, the oldest and largest covered marketplace in the world, with nearly 4,000 shops full of rich collections of carpets, jewellery, leather goods, and souvenirs.
- Enjoy sightseeing at Topkapi Palace, the great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries. It houses an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, and the Holy Mantle, which enshrines relics of the Prophet Mohammed.
