Day 01
Private Classic Tour of Istanbul's Old City
- Tag along with your Istanbul tour guide and visit the city's major highlights.
- Visit the Hippodrome, once the centre of sports activities in Constantinople. It is home to four famous monuments: the German Fountain of Wilhelm II, the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine.
- Head towards Hagia Sophia, the most famous museum in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture. Hagia Sophia was built as a church in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian, then in 1453 it was renovated into a mosque by the Ottoman Emperor Fatih Sultan Mehmet. It was converted into a museum in 1935 and welcomed local and foreign visitors. It is closed on Mondays.
- March ahead to the Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultanahmet Mosque. This breathtaking building is one of Turkey's most majestic Ottoman mosques. It was built with a unique six minarets and is closed on Fridays.
- Continue to Topkapı Palace, home to the Ottoman dynasty for many years. It was used for educational administration and as the art centre of the state. Learn about the imperial treasury's sacred Islamic relics, palace kitchens, and weapons. It is closed on Tuesdays.
- Halt at the Grand Bazaar, the biggest market and one of the most attractive shopping centres in Istanbul. It offers plenty of shopping opportunities for carpets, leather, jewellery, Turkish delight, gold, antique tiles, and more. It is closed on Sundays.
