3 Day Istanbul Historical and Cultural Tour - Old City and Island

Day 1: Old City History Tour & Bosphorus Dinner Cruise

1. Hippodrome
   1h
   It is the place where the sports activities of Constantinople, which is called Eastern Rome, are held. There are works such as the German Fountain, the Egyptian Obelisk, and the Serpentine Column.
2. Blue Mosque
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, this breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman mosques in all of Turkey. Also, it was built with unique 6 minarets.
3. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Haghia Sophia was built as a church in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian then in 1453 renovated into a mosque by Ottoman Emperor Fatih Sultan Mehmet. It was converted into a museum in 1935 and It was converted in 2020 renovated into a mosque and welcoming both local and foreign visitors. It has great spiritual value.
4. TopkapI Palace
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Topkapi Palace, which hosted the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was used as the education, administration and art center of the state. Your tour guide will give you detailed information about the imperial treasury, holy Islamic relics, palace kitchens, weapons. (closed on Tuesday)
5. Hagia Irene Museum
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   It is one of the oldest Byzantine churches in Istanbul, was the 2nd largest church of the Eastern Roman Empire after Hagia Sophia. (Closed on Tuesday)
6. Grand Bazaar
   2h 30m
   Grand Bazaar, is the biggest market and the most attractive shopping center of Istanbul which has lots of shopping oppurtunities with carpets, leather, jewellery, turkish delight, gold, antique tiles etc.. (Closed on Sunday and Official Holidays)
7. Eminonu Square
   2h
   Return to Hotel and Rest Break - After the historical tour concludes, we will transfer you back to your hotel. You will have approximately 2 hours of free time to relax, shower, and prepare for the evening. Our transfer team will pick you up again from the hotel lobby for the Bosphorus Dinner Boat Tour in the evening.
8. Bosphorus Strait
   3h · Admission ticket included
   The tour will be start at 20:30hrs and will be served with your selection of food and drinks.
   
   The boat will sail along the European and Asia shores passing by all the historical buildings. You will be free to join the higher terrace part of the boat taking pictures, mesmerising and getting dazzled by the sparkle of the city at night.
   
   The tour will end 23:30 hrs and around midnight you will be returned back to your hotels by our services
9. Dolmabahce Palace
   Pass by
   Watch this magnificent work under the sparkling lights of the night on the open terrace of the boat.
10. Pass by
    Watch this magnificent work under the sparkling lights of the night on the open terrace of the boat.
11. Rumeli Fortress
    Pass by
    Watch this magnificent work under the sparkling lights of the night on the open terrace of the boat.
12. Bosphorus Bridge
    Pass by
    Take unforgettable pictures with your loved ones under the Bosphorus Bridge.
13. Kucuksu Pavilion
    Pass by
    Watch this magnificent work under the sparkling lights of the night on the open terrace of the boat.
14. Beylerbeyi Palace
    Pass by
    Watch this magnificent work under the sparkling lights of the night on the open terrace of the boat.

Day 2: Two Continents Tour: Crossing from Europe to Asia & Beylerbeyi Palace

1. Camlica Hill
   1h
   Our tour will start with pickup from your hotels by air-conditioned vehicle. Then we will go to our first stop, Çamlıca Hill. A magnificent view of Istanbul awaits you here. The whole Bosphorus and Istanbul will be under your feet.
2. CamlIca Mosque
   1h
   Visit to Çamlıca Mosque. The largest mosque in Turkiye was opened in 2019 by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Due to its location, it can be seen from every point in Istanbul.
3. Beylerbeyi Palace
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Visit Beylerbeyi Palace. lord of the lords an imperial Ottoman summer residence built between 1861-1865 by Sultan Abdulhamid 2.
4. Bosphorus Bridge
   Pass by
   Known officially as the 15 July Martyrs Bridge it was the first suspension bridge linked Europe & Asia opened in 1973.
5. Anadolu Hisari Fort
   Pass by
   we will see across of the Rumeli castle, Anatolian castle, passing by the Anatolian fortress, we will learn its history
6. Rumeli Fortress
   Pass by
   We'll take beautiful photos in front of the Rumeli fortress
7. Pierre Loti
   1h 30m
   Visit to Pierre Loti Cafe.
   the area named after the French novelist Pierre Loti it has spectacular views over the Golden Horn.
8. Eyup Sultan Mosque
   2h
   The Eyüp mosque is one of the most holy and important mosques in all of Turkey. Located on the site of Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari Tomb & other Sahabe.
9. Pierre Loti
   1h · Admission ticket included
   We will go all way down from Pierre Loti by the cable car.
   In case of crowding cable car can be canceled and we will go down by car.
10. Bosphorus Bridge
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Finally, we will continue our tour with a sunset boat trip.
    Accompanied by the magnificent view of the Bosphorus. In this way, you will see all the historical sites along the Bosphorus coast.

Day 3: Princes' Islands Tour: Cruise & Leisure Day

1. 2h · Admission ticket included
   Our chauffeurs will pick you up from your hotel with our air-conditioned vehicles and meet you with your group and tour guide at Kabatas pier.
   From here, hop on your boat and sail for Büyükada, the largest and most popular Prince Island.
2. TopkapI Palace
   Pass by
   It is a place of great importance in our history. It is the palace where all the Ottoman sultans lived. While passing by these historical places, our tour guide will give you information about the history.
3. KIz Kulesi
   Pass by
   Maiden's Tower
   B.C. It has a history stretching back centuries. Over the centuries, it has served different states for different purposes. It also hosts interesting stories in the colloquial language. We recommend you to visit this place as well.
4. Haydarpasa Terminal
   Pass by
   You can see the historical Haydarpaşa Train Station, which is the subject of the series.
5. Heybeliada
   1h 30m
   Heybeliada is the second-largest among the islands but the greenest. With our guide, we have free time over there. Later, we continue our tour and head to Büyükada.
6. Buyukada
   3h
   After arriving on the largest and most popular island, you will start exploring the island with your tour guide. You will see old churches, beaches, small town life up close.
   Take a break at a restaurant for lunch and enjoy tasty seafood before your spend the remainder of your day on your own. After lunch, grab your swimsuit and head to the beach to swim or catch some rays. ( summer months). You can also shop. You can buy organic fruits or souvenirs for your loved ones. Guests who wish can also participate in the activities there.
7. Istanbul
   1h 30m
   Finally, upon your return to Istanbul, there will be a stop for shopping. After shopping, we will drop you back at your respective hotels.

Pickup details

We pick up guests staying at hotels in the Fatih and Beyoğlu districts by vehicle. Depending on the distance, we inform our guests in advance and then pick them up from their hotels. We inform them of the pick-up time one day in advance.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels