Haghia Sophia

Also called the Church of Divine Wisdom, it is a masterpiece of grandeur and proportion. Coveted by the Islamic East and Christian West, the Hagia Sophia is one of mankind's greatest treasures.

Blue Mosque

No one who has been to Istanbul at least once can ever forget the feeling of awe and wonder at seeing the Blue Mosque for the first time.

Hippodrome and Obelisks

The vast Hippodrome, known as At Meydani or “plaza of the horses”, stretches between Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.

Grand Covered Bazaar

The oldest and the largest covered market place in the world is situated in the center of the city. After visiting the Grand Bazaar, there will be optional shopping opportunity before finishing the tour.

Topkapı Palace

This is an extraordinary complex of buildings that extends over one of Istanbul's seven hills in a splendid position.
The palace was a setting for state occasions and royal entertainments and is a major tourist attraction today, containing the most holy relics of the Muslim world such as the prophet Muhammed's cloak and sword. Topkapı Palace is among those monuments belonging to the "Historic Areas of Istanbul", which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, and is described in Criterion iv as "the best example of ensembles of palaces of the Ottoman period.

Süleymaniye Mosque

Designed by the Ottoman Empire's greatest architect, Mimar Sinan, the Süleymaniye dominates the city's Third Hill, just north of Istanbul University, overlooking the Golden Horn.

Haghia Sophia

From the Golden Age of Byzantine, this once Christian church is one of the the most extraordinary buildings in the history  of architecture. It played a very important role in the Byzantine Empire and later as a mosque in the Ottoman Empire.The word "Hagia" in Greek means "Divine" and "Sophia" means "Wisdom". "Divine Wisdom" is one of the attributes of Jesus Christ and this church is devoted to his divine wisdom.

Blue Mosque

The Blue Mosque is one of the most prominent landmarks of Istanbul, especially when viewed from the First Hill or from the Asian shore of the Sea of Marmara. It is very impressive with its beautiful domes and semidomes, nice courtyards and six slender minarets.

Hippodrome and Obelisks

The square in front of the Blue Mosque covers the site of the ancient "Hippodrome", one of the most famous areas in Byzantine.

Grand Covered Bazaar

The oldest and the largest covered market place in the world is situated in the center of the city. After visiting the Grand Bazaar, there will be optional shopping opportunity before having lunch at our restaurant.

Topkapı Palace

Topkapi Palace was more than just the private residence of the Sultan and his court. It was the seat of the supreme executive and judiciary council, the Divan and the training school.

Süleymaniye Mosque

Designed by the Ottoman Empire's greatest architect, Mimar Sinan, the Süleymaniye dominates the city's Third Hill, just north of Istanbul University, overlooking the Golden Horn.

Hagia Sophia will be replaced by Chora Church on Monday.
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday.
Süleymaniye Mosque may be replaced by Rüstem Paşa or Şehzade Mosque depending on restoration calendar.

Bosphorus Bridge
Unique cahnce to drive from Europe to Asia with a breathtaking view of the Bosphorus.

Camlıca Hill
Highest Point of Istanbul with an absolutely magnificient view, which makes it well worth to climb. It gives you a unique chance to view entire city in a single picture.

Beylerbeyi Palace
The Palace was mainly used as a summer residence, first famous visitor was French Impress Eugenie in 1869, leter visitors were Franz Joseph of Austria, King Edward England. The Palace is now used as a museum.

Church of Chora ( Museum )
The Chora Church is not as large as some of the other Byzantine churches of istanbul ( it covers 742,5 meter square ), but what it lacks in size, it akes up for in the beauty of its interior.

Pera
So many old and handsome mansions, churches, old consulate buildings, shops, cafes and passages can also be seen during short walk. Also Also Cicek Pazari ( opened at 1876 ) which can be described as a miniature version of the famous Galleria in Milan with historic pubs, winehouses and restaurants will be visited. The biggest Catholic Church of Istanbul, St. Antoine may be visited too.

Camlica Hill
The highest peak in the istanbul vicinity is the 288 meters Camlica Hill. It commands a magnificient view that embraces the Bosphorus and old istanbul.

Church of Chora ( Museum )
Pera
Camlica Hill
City Walls
Cable Car to Pierre Loti
Cruise on the Golden Horn
Cruise on the Bosphorus
Rumeli Fortress ( From the sea )