Ottoman Tombs and Historic Cemeteries of Istanbul
Meet your tour guide at a pre-decided location in Istanbul and set out on your journey.
Make your way to the Sultan Abdulhamid Cemetery Complex and admire its stunning architecture.
Stroll through the Ayyub Sultan Cemetery as you gain a deeper understanding of the region's history. One of the oldest and largest Muslim cemeteries in Istanbul, it holds the graves of Ottoman sultans and court members, grand viziers, high-ranking religious authorities, civil servants and military commanders, as well as intellectuals, scientists, artists, and poets.
Explore the mass graves of Janissaries, the elite Ottoman infantry soldiers, in the old city of Istanbul.
Visit the tombs of the companions of Prophet Muhammad.
See the Sabbatean Cemetery in Üsküdar and the Christian Cemetery in Edirnekapı.
Make your way to Şehzade Mosque, commissioned by Suleiman the Magnificent as a memorial to his son Şehzade Mehmed, and see the tomb of the prince.
