Full-Day Istanbul City Tour (Old City Highlights)
Istanbul City Tour
Duration: 8–9 hours
Includes: Transport, entry tickets, guide, lunch
Itinerary:
- 08:30 AM: Hotel pick-up by your guide and driver
- 09:00 AM: Visit Hagia Sophia – marvel at this architectural wonder and former basilica/mosque
- 10:30 AM: Explore the Blue Mosque – iconic with its six minarets and blue İznik tiles
- 11:30 AM: Walk through the Hippodrome – learn about the ancient chariot races and monuments
- 12:30 PM: Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch at a local restaurant
- 01:30 PM: Visit the Topkapi Palace – Ottoman empire’s royal residence, treasury & Harem section
- 03:30 PM: Dive into the vibrant lanes of the Grand Bazaar – 4,000+ shops of Turkish goods
- 05:00 PM: Drop-off at hotel or central Sultanahmet location