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Discover the best of Istanbul with a tour of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar, followed by a relaxing Bosphorus cruise between two continents.
The tour begins in the historic Sultanahmet district, the heart of Istanbul's Old City, where the legacies of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires still coexist. Highlights include the magnificent Hagia Sophia, a 6th-century architectural masterpiece, and the Blue Mosque, famous for its iconic İznik tiles and six minarets.
The visit continues through the ancient Hippodrome, once the center of chariot races and political life in the city, where the Obelisk of Theodosius still stands. From there, the tour moves on to the Grand Covered Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, home to thousands of shops selling carpets, jewelry, ceramics and local crafts.
After lunch, the experience continues with a cruise along the Bosphorus, the strait separating Europe and Asia, offering views of palaces, historic waterfront mansions and the Bosphorus Bridge, as well as views of Dolmabahçe Palace from the water.
The day concludes with a stop at the historic Pierre Loti Coffee House and a cable car ride with panoramic views over the Golden Horn and the city of Istanbul. A complete experience combining history, culture and unforgettable scenery across two continents.
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Additional information
● When confirming the booking, it is mandatory to provide the name and address of the hotel and a mobile phone number for the main traveller, so the provider can contact them and arrange the exact pickup time
● Be ready at the hotel reception 20 minutes before the indicated pickup time
● If the hotel is outside the pickup area, the provider may indicate the entrance of Restaurant Tamara at 08:30 as an alternative meeting point
● Small-group experience with a maximum of 20 passengers. The tour is confirmed with a minimum of 4 passengers for the Spanish-language option
● On Fridays, the Blue Mosque is visited from the outside only until 13:00 due to midday prayer
● The demonstration of handmade Turkish carpet weaving at the Grand Bazaar is subject to request
● The cable car's operation may be affected by adverse weather conditions and may be temporarily out of service
● Depending on the tour schedule and operational conditions, the Spice Bazaar may be visited as an alternative to the Pierre Loti Hill stop and the cable car ride
● The activity may be affected by external causes beyond the provider's control
● The provider is not responsible for any physical injury or loss of or damage to personal belongings during the experience
Inclusions
✔ Round-trip transfer from/to most city center hotels
✔ Hagia Sophia entrance ticket
✔ Donations to the mosques visited
✔ Lunch
✔ Bosphorus cruise
✔ Cable car ride
✔ Guide in the selected language
✔ Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions
✖ Drinks at lunch
✖ Optional gratuities
✖ Entrance tickets, meals and drinks unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other unspecified services
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of the activity.
Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance and no-shows are not eligible for a refund.
Meeting point
Pickup from the reception of the hotel indicated by the passenger. When confirming the booking, the hotel details and a mobile phone number for the main passenger must be provided, as the provider will contact them directly the day before the activity to arrange and confirm the exact pickup time.