Full-Day Istanbul Old City, Topkapi Palace & Bosphorus Cruise

1. Istanbul
   1h
   Meet your guide a at 08:30 AM to start the tour.
2. Blue Mosque
   1h
   Visit the famous Blue Mosque and learn about its history, architecture, and religious importance from your professional guide.
3. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   See Hagia Sophia Mosque from the outside and hear the story of this iconic monument that has served as a church, museum, and mosque throughout history.
4. 30m
   Walk through Hippodrome Square, once the heart of social life in Byzantine Constantinople, and see its ancient monuments.
5. Pass by
   See Ibrahim Pasha Palace from the outside while learning about Ottoman architecture and history.
6. Pass by
   Pass by Hurrem Sultan Hammam, designed by the famous architect Mimar Sinan, and hear its story from your guide.
7. TopkapI Palace
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Visit Topkapi Palace, the former residence of Ottoman sultans, and explore its main courtyards and sections with your professional guide. Learn about Ottoman palace life, imperial traditions, and history.
   Please note: The Harem section is not included in this tour.
8. 30m
   Visit Hagia Irene Church, one of the oldest churches in Istanbul, located in the outer courtyard of Topkapi Palace.
9. Sultanahmet District
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Lunch at a Local Restaurant
   Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant offering traditional Turkish cuisine.
10. 2h · Admission ticket included
    Bosphorus Cruise
    Enjoy a scenic 2-hour Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia, passing palaces, fortresses, bridges, and waterfront mansions.
11. Dolmabahce Palace
    Pass by
    See Dolmabahce Palace from the Bosphorus during the cruise.
12. Pass by
    Admire Ciragan Palace from the Bosphorus while cruising along the strait.
13. Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
    Pass by
    Cruise under the famous Bosphorus bridges connecting Europe and Asia.
14. Rumeli Fortress
    Pass by
    See the historic Rumeli Fortress from the Bosphorus, built before the conquest of Constantinople.
15. KIz Kulesi
    Pass by
    Admire the legendary Maiden’s Tower from the Bosphorus and hear its stories.
16. Istanbul
    1h
    At the end of the Bosphorus cruise, guests will be transferred back to their hotels or dropped off at a central location.

Pickup details

Pick-up is available only from hotels located in the following areas:
Istanbul City Center Hotels, Sultanahmet, Aksaray, Laleli, Grand Bazaar, Sirkeci, Karakoy, Taksim, Beyoglu, Fatih, Eminonu, Cankurtaran, Sisli, Kadırga, Kumkapi, Beyazit.

Please note:
Pick-up service is not available from the Asian (Anatolian) side of Istanbul.
Guests staying on the Asian side are kindly requested to meet at a designated meeting point in the European side city center.

Make sure to be ready at your hotel lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time.

The exact pick-up time will be confirmed after booking.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels