Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel lobby or cruise port and start your Istanbul Old City Tour;

Highlights of Topkapi Palace Museum: Topkapi Palace was home to all the Ottoman Sultans, until he reign of Abdulmecid. It is also considered as the main seat of Supreme Council for almost 400 years. Located just behind Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace resembles the power of Ottoman Empire. It guarantees a transport back in time during your visit.

Sultanahmet Square: Square stands as the milestone of today's Old City of Istanbul. It is also home to chariot races that held in Roman Empire times. Today, German Fountain is the cornerstone of square which resembles the good relations of these two empires.

Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya, Santa Sofia): Built in 6th century by Emperor Justinian as a church and converted to mosque after Ottoman conquest. It plays a very important role in Christian and Islamic world. It is considered as one of the greatest monuments in the world. It might be said that Hagia Sophia resembles both separation and combination of two different religions at the same time.

Blue Mosque: Blue Mosque is located just in the heart of Sultanahmet Square and built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I by Great Architect Sinan. It embraces the blue skyline of Istanbul and attracts people globally especially for its beautifuly designed interior with blue tiles. 

Grand Bazaar (Kapalicarsi): Built in the 15th century, Grand Bazaar is the oldest and the biggest covered market. It offers a magical shopping experience. You can find colorful products of ceramic, leather, rugs, carpets, handicrafts, clothes, silver, and gold.

After completing your private Istanbul tour here, your private guide will accompany you on the way back to your hotel or port.

*This trip can be operated as walking tour because sites of visit are near to each other. But if your hotel is not centrally located, booking private van is recommended from and back to your hotel.

*If one of the mosques is not visited, Basilica Cistern will be visited as a replacement.
 

Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel lobby or cruise port and start your Istanbul Bosphorus Region Tour;

Spice Market: Also called as Egyptian Bazaar, it is a colorful indoor bazaar located in Eminonu and has lots of shops offering a variety of products. Some of them are spices, purses, flavored teas, Turkish delight, nuts, as well as ceramics, and small souvenirs. Spice Bazaar stands as a vibrant, aromatic and alluring showcase in the heart of Istanbul. 

Bosphorus Cruise: Take a break from the city's hustle and join Bosphorus Cruise tour, operated with public ferry to see both Istanbul’s European and Asian side. 
On the way you'll experience how beautiful Istanbul Bosphorus shore is with Galata Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, Rumeli Fortress, old Ottoman villas, Bosphorus Bridge, and mosques. 
Your one of the best Istanbul tour memories will be in Bosphorus. 

*Please advise if you prefer Private Yacht option for Bosphorus Cruise.

Dolmabahce Palace: Located in Besiktas District of Istanbul, Dolmabahce Palace served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman reign for years. 
Enchanting with its elegance and beauty with most luxury decoration. Right on Bosphorus shore with gorgeous furnishings, paintings, porcelains especially made for Dolmabahce.

Taksim Square: Known as the heart of modern Istanbul, Taksim is a great place defining modern Turkey which witnessed important historical moments. It is one of the most popular attraction for both locals and tourists with its wide range of shops, restaurants and pubs.

Cicek Passage: Originally called Cité de Péra, this passage combined structure of traditional and modern construction methods and architecture style by Ottoman Empire is reflected here. Cicek Passage is one of the historically essential stops of Beyoglu with it's very good food joints, cafes, shops, bars, and night clubs around Taksim.

Istiklal Street (Istiklal Caddesi): It is the lively street of Taksim. You will also have a chance to see Galata Tower along with embassies of European countries in Taksim.

After completing your private Istanbul tour here, your private guide will accompany you on the way back to your hotel or port.

*Booking private car is suggested for this day as transportation is required between sites of visit.
 

Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel lobby or cruise port and start your Istanbul Golden Horn Tour.

Suleymaniye Mosque: Located on the third hill of Istanbul, Fatih. Suleymaniye is built in the name of Sultan Suleyman the Magnificient. 
It is the largest mosque in Istanbul and impressive both inside and out. Suleymaniye terrace offers lovely views of Golden Horn and Bosphorus.

Fener District: In Fener, you can discover Istanbul’s rich religious history with a stop at Church of St. George. Since 1600s, the church has been the location of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. 
It is recognized as the religious center of Eastern Orthodox Religion.

Balat District: Taste the local life with lines of drying laundry stretch across steep, winding streets. Century-old Ottoman houses lean against each other in a combination of reds, blues, and greens. District offers art galleries and design shops as well.

St. Stephen Church: Located on the shore of Golden Horn. Known as Iron Church because it’s made entirely of iron in 19th century.

Pierre Lotti Hill & Cable Car: It offers great view of Golden Horn for visitors. Take cable car to reach the top and enjoy beautiful scenery while drinking Turkish coffee or tea.

Chora Church (Kariye Mosque): Located in Edirnekapı district and built during Roman period, The Church of Chora is one of the most spectacular examples of late Byzantine art. It is among the rare buildings that have managed to stand for years. 
Famous for its stunning Byzantine mosaics and frescoes depicting biblical stories through intricate artwork. 

After completing your private Istanbul tour here, your private guide will accompany you on the way back to your hotel or port.

This is the end of our service.

We sincerely hope to welcome you as our guest again!

*Booking private vehicle is suggested for this day as transportation is required between sites of visit.

Your Best of Istanbul 3 days tour ends here, for an additional day or customized Istanbul tour program, please contact us. We sincerely hope to welcome you as our guest again!

FOR LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS AND LATE DEPARTURES!

• As museums and some sites are closed around 17:30 pm, alternative tour sites will be advised by tour guide.
• Tour guide meets you at central Istanbul hotels or Istanbul Galataport. If hotel is not centrally located, meeting point will be German Fountain.
• If van service is not chosen your guide meet you at centrally located hotels on foot.
• Please note that there will be an additional charge if your hotel is located outside of city center.

Please Note:

• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
• Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
• Blue Mosque is closed until 2 pm on Fridays.
• Hagia Sophia entrance is restricted during praying time.
• Chora Church (Kariye Mosque) entrance is restricted during praying time
• Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays. Due to regulations, a live guide service is not available at Dolmabahce Palace.
• For last minute bookings and late departures, as museums and some sites are closed around 17:30 pm, alternative tour sites will be advised by tour guide.
• Tour guide meets you at central Istanbul hotels or Istanbul Galataport. If hotel is not centrally located, meeting point will be German Fountain.
• If van service is not chosen your guide meet you at centrally located hotels on foot.
• Please note that there will be an additional charge if your hotel is located outside of city center.

Annual Closing Dates of museums and bazaars in Istanbul are;

• January 1-New Year
• June 6, 7, 8 and 9, 2025  – Eid Celebrations (Eid AL Adha 2025)
• March 19, 20, 21, 2026  – Ramadan Celebrations (Eid Al Fitr 2026)