Welcome to Turkey!

Your journey begins in the historic and vibrant city of Istanbul, where East meets West in a spectacular blend of culture, history, and modern charm.

🚖 Private Airport Transfer

• Upon arrival, you will be greeted and transferred to your accommodation for a smooth and comfortable start to your stay.
• Enjoy your first glimpses of Istanbul’s breathtaking skyline, where ancient landmarks and modern wonders stand side by side.

🏨 Settle In & Explore at Your Own Pace

• The rest of the day is yours to relax after your journey.
• Feel free to explore your surroundings, enjoy a traditional Turkish meal, or simply rest at your hotel to prepare for the exciting days ahead.

✨ Welcome to an unforgettable adventure in Turkey! ✨

Optional Tour : Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show

Sights Visited

Today, embark on a captivating journey through time as you explore Istanbul’s most famous landmarks, each representing a different era of the city’s rich and diverse history. From magnificent mosques to grand palaces and bustling bazaars, this tour offers a perfect blend of architectural beauty, cultural heritage, and traditional charm.

🔹 Tour Highlights

🕌 Blue Mosque – A Masterpiece of Ottoman Architecture
One of the most iconic and striking mosques in the world, featuring six towering minarets and a series of domes and semi-domes.
The grand courtyard offers a warm welcome, setting the stage for the breathtaking interior, adorned with intricate blue Iznik tiles.
Surrounding the mosque, Sultanahmet Park provides a peaceful green space, home to the ancient Obelisk of Theodosius, a relic from the Byzantine Hippodrome, which once hosted public entertainment, chariot races, and grand ceremonies.

🏛️ Hagia Sophia – A Symbol of Empires
Originally built as a Byzantine church, later converted into a mosque by the Ottoman Empire, and today a historic landmark that tells the story of both civilizations.
Admire its massive dome, golden mosaics, and blend of Christian and Islamic artistry, preserved within this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

🏰 Topkapı Palace – The Heart of the Ottoman Empire
The imperial residence and administrative center of the Ottoman sultans for over 400 years.
Wander through its grand courtyards, ornate chambers, and stunning Bosphorus views.
Visit the Imperial Treasury and Harem, where the sultan’s wives, mother, sisters, and concubines lived in secluded luxury.

🛍️ Grand Bazaar – A Timeless Shopping Experience
One of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world, home to 4,399 shops, 497 stalls, and 2,195 workshops.
Wander through its labyrinthine alleys, where merchants offer handwoven carpets, gold jewelry, spices, ceramics, and traditional Turkish souvenirs.
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of bargaining and trade, a tradition that has thrived here for centuries.

✨ Our Recommendation (Optional Visit): Spice Bazaar
After your guided tour, if you have free time, we highly recommend visiting the Spice Bazaar. This lively marketplace is a sensory delight, filled with the fragrant aromas of Turkish tea, exotic spices, dried fruits, and sweets.
📌 Note: The Spice Bazaar is not included in the guided tour, but you can explore it independently and make your way back to your hotel at your leisure.

📌 Important Notes
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
Blue Mosque is closed during Friday prayers.
Hagia Sophia
Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesdays.

🚖 Hotel Pickup Information:
We provide hotel pickups from centrally located areas:
✔ Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Laleli, Aksaray, and Taksim.
📌 Pickups from locations outside these areas may incur an extra charge. Please speak to our team for further details.

🏨 Overnight Stay in Istanbul
After a day of exploring Istanbul’s legendary landmarks, return to your hotel to reflect on a day filled with history, culture, and unforgettable sights.

✨ Step into the heart of Istanbul, where history comes alive! ✨

Sights Visited

This unique tour takes you beyond the usual landmarks of Istanbul, revealing lesser-known neighborhoods, stunning viewpoints, and cultural treasures. From the hilly district of Eyup to the colorful streets of Balat and the historic Chora Church, you’ll experience a different side of the city. Your day continues with a Bosphorus Cruise, offering breathtaking views of Istanbul from the water, and ends at the vibrant Spice Bazaar, a sensory delight filled with exotic flavors.

🔹 Tour Highlights
🌄 Pierre Loti Hill – A Panoramic View of the Golden Horn
Begin your journey in Eyüp, a historic district with stunning views over the Golden Horn.
Take a cable car ride to the top of Pierre Loti Hill, a favorite spot of the French writer Pierre Loti, who fell in love with Istanbul.
Enjoy a traditional Turkish tea or coffee while taking in the panoramic scenery.

🎨 Chora Church – A Byzantine Masterpiece
Visit one of Istanbul’s most beautiful Orthodox churches, famous for its stunning 14th-century mosaics and frescoes.
The church, originally built in the Byzantine era, showcases some of the best-preserved religious artwork in the city.

🏡 Balat & Fener – A Walk Through Istanbul’s Colorful Past
Stroll through the historic Balat neighborhood, once a working-class area, now a vibrant and artistic district.
See the brightly colored Ottoman houses, now popular with photographers and visitors.
Walk through Fener, home to centuries-old churches, synagogues, and Greek Orthodox heritage.

🚤 Afternoon: Bosphorus Cruise – A Journey Between Continents
Sail along the Bosphorus Strait, which separates Europe and Asia.
Pass under famous bridges connecting the two continents, including the Bosphorus Bridge and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge.
Admire waterside palaces, mosques, and mansions, including Dolmabahçe Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, and Ortaköy Mosque.

🌿 Final Stop: The Spice Bazaar – A Feast for the Senses
Step into the historic Spice Bazaar, where aromas of Turkish tea, exotic spices, and sweets fill the air.
Browse colorful stalls offering saffron, cinnamon, sumac, Turkish delight, and fresh dried fruits.
Enjoy a taste of Turkish coffee or apple tea in one of the small market cafés.

📌 Important Notes
Pierre Loti Hill is reached by cable car, but you can also walk if you prefer.
Chora Church is currently undergoing restoration, but some sections remain open to visitors.
The Spice Bazaar is open daily, but some stalls may close on Sundays.

🚖 Hotel Pickup Information:
We provide hotel pickups from centrally located areas:
✔ Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Laleli, Aksaray, and Taksim.
📌 Pickups from locations outside these areas may incur an extra charge. Please speak to our team for further details.

🏨 Return to Your Accommodation
After a day of breathtaking views, cultural exploration, and scenic cruising, return to your hotel with memories of Istanbul’s hidden beauty.
✨ Explore Istanbul beyond the usual – a mix of history, art, and stunning landscapes awaits! ✨

Sights Visited

Istanbul’s Hidden Underground Cisterns Tour – A Subterranean Journey Through Time
Beneath the bustling streets of Istanbul, hidden away from the usual tourist paths, lies a network of ancient underground cisterns, remnants of the Roman and Byzantine eras. These architectural marvels, originally built to store water for the city, are not only functional wonders but also stunning works of art, showcasing ornate columns, intricate carvings, and mysterious atmospheres.
This exclusive tour takes you through lesser-known cisterns, offering a rare and fascinating glimpse into the subterranean beauty of Istanbul. Unlike the crowded Basilica Cistern, you will explore hidden gems with fewer visitors, allowing you to immerse yourself in the silence and mystery of these underground wonders.

🔹 Tour Highlights

🌊 Explore Multiple Underground Cisterns
Walk through a series of hidden Byzantine and Roman-era water reservoirs, each uniquely designed with majestic columns, vaulted ceilings, and atmospheric lighting.
Witness how these forgotten spaces were transformed from simple water storage facilities into stunning architectural masterpieces.
See ornate carvings, Medusa heads, and historical inscriptions hidden in the depths of the city.

🚶 Take the Less-Traveled Route
Unlike traditional city tours, this experience takes you on quiet, off-the-beaten-path routes, allowing for a peaceful and intimate exploration of the underground world.
Discover hidden passages, ancient stone corridors, and secret staircases that connect different cisterns beneath the modern city.

🕰️ A Journey Through Istanbul’s Past
Learn about the engineering marvels of Roman and Byzantine architects, who built these cisterns over 1,500 years ago.
Hear the legends and mysteries surrounding these underground chambers, including their use in Byzantine and Ottoman times.

📌 Important Notes
🔸 This tour is brand new and offers an exclusive look at Istanbul’s underground heritage.
🔸 The exact locations are kept secret, adding to the sense of adventure and intrigue.
🔸 Depending on the season and opening times, you will visit between 8-10 underground cisterns.
🔸 Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, as some sites involve stairs and uneven surfaces.

🏨 Return to Your Accommodation
After a day of exploring Istanbul’s hidden underground wonders, return to your hotel with a newfound appreciation for the unseen layers of history beneath the city.
✨ Uncover the secrets of Istanbul’s past, hidden beneath your feet! ✨

Sights Visited

As your incredible journey through Turkey comes to an end, we bid you a warm farewell.

🚖 Airport Transfer

• You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Istanbul Airport for your departure flight.
• If you have any questions about further travel in Turkey or need assistance with future plans, our team is happy to help.

🇹🇷 Thank You for Visiting Turkey!
We hope your time here has been filled with memorable experiences, breathtaking sights, and rich history. We look forward to welcoming you back for more adventures in the future.

✨ Safe travels & see you again soon! ✨