CLASSIC OLD CITY TOUR BY MR.ISTANBUL 1-2 or 3 days (Max : 10 people)

Day 1: CLASSIC OLD CITY TOUR

1. TopkapI Palace
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   - Topkapi Palace (It was a residence for Ottoman Royal Family for 400 years and it is operating as a museum today)
2. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   (Its 1500 years old structure which is built as a church, than converted in to a mosque and operating as a museum today. Most famous symbol of Istanbul)
3. Basilica Cistern
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   1500 years old cistern (reservoir for water) where 3 James Bond movie and Inferno (Tom Hanks) camera shoots taken. Most impressive part of the tour.
4. Hippodrome
   30m
   It was a structure where it’s organised chariot races and gladiator fights which is built 390 A.D.
5. Grand Bazaar
   1h
   The biggest covered bazaar in the world with 4500 shops. Its 600 years old bazaar and one of the famous symbol of the city.

Day 2: OFF THE BEATEN PATHS - REAL ISTANBUL

1. Bosphorus Strait
   1h 30m
   1,5 hour cruising between Asia and Europe, "must do" attraction in Istanbul.
2. Fener & Balat
   1h 30m
   Jewish quarter of Istanbul. Also one of the most popular route for tours lately. Tiny, narrow streets, lots of antique shops and antique auctions, boutique little coffee shops with beautiful interior designs, lovely local kebap houses; no big supermarket chains or big companies, reel-local Istanbul.
3. Suleymaniye Mosque
   1h
   The most beautiful mosque of Istanbul. Its built 1550 and dedicated to most famous king of Ottoman Empire called "Sultan Süleyman the MAGNIFICENT"
4. Misir Carsisi
   30m
   Istanbul‘s Egyptian (Spice) Bazaar (1664) which is filled with the fragrance of the exotic East.Spices, dried fruits, cheeses, sausages, jams, nuts and seeds, lokum (Turkish Delight) and other edibles fill most of the shops, though jewelry and other high-margin goods have begun to move in.

Day 3: ASIA AND EUROPE (YOU GET TO SEE ASIAN SIDE AS WELL)

1. Dolmabahce Palace
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   2nd residence for Ottoman Royal Family for 400 years. It is very similar as Versaille in Paris. Architecturally it is mix of European arts Neo-Classic/Baroque/Rokoko. It is probably the most impressive structure of Istanbul.
2. Taksim Square
   30m
   It is considered as "heart of the city". It is always busy like Times Square in New York or Trafalgar in London.
3. Istiklal Caddesi
   1h
   It is one of the most famous street in the world with interesting back streets, coffee shops, restaurants, pubs, cafes, hotels and shops. There is a very famous "Nostalgic Tram" is operating since 1883.
4. KadIkoy CarsIsI
   2h
   Most popular district of Asian Side is KADIKOY. We get Kadikoy by ferry, so basically we will travel from Europe to Asia. Kadıköy is a very cozy, energic and beautiful neighborhood where mostly young people, students and expats hang around. Its a hipster and hippie area. There is also a beautiful fish bazaar and lots of local markets.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Its a walking tour so not recommended for tavelers with feet problem