Full Day Sultanahmet & Hagia Sophia Tour Entry Fees Extra

Tour Itinerary:

• Topkapi Palace:
  Topkapı is a large museum in the east of the Fatih district of Istanbul in Turkey.The heart of the Ottoman Empire, Topkapi Palace was the residence of sultans and their harem, and the center of state administration. The museum showcases Ottoman treasures, sacred relics, and valuable collections.

• Hagia Irene Church:
  Hagie Irene,meaning Holy Peace,was an Orthodox Church build  by order of Constantine I. of the ruins of a pagan temple.It was the first church of Contantinople and the main church untill Hagia Sophia was completed.  One of the oldest and largest Byzantine churches in Istanbul, Hagia Irene is renowned for its excellent acoustics. It is also considered the first museum in Turkey.
  (Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesday,replaced with Islamic Art Museum or Basilica Cistern.)

• Grand Bazaar:
  One of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, the Grand Bazaar houses approximately 4,000 shops. It offers a wide range of products such as gold, carpets, spices, and souvenirs.
  (Closed on Sunday)

• Lunch:
  Enjoy a lunch featuring delicious Turkish cuisine (Soft drinks not included).

• Sultanahmet Square (Hippodrome):
  The center of both Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, this square is filled with various historical structures and monuments, including the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, and the German Fountain.

• Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque):
  Completed in 1616, this mosque is famous for its blue İznik tiles and its six minarets. Its stunning architecture is a highlight.

• Hagia Sophia Mosque: 
  Built as a church in 537, converted to a mosque in 1453, and later turned into a museum in 1935, Hagia Sophia is now once again functioning as a mosque.

• Shopping in the Sultanahmet Area:
   Free time for shopping in the most popular and recommended place in Istanbul.
  
  Sultanahmet is not only today, but also during the Ottoman period; it was among the most important places to shop in İstanbul. When you examine the Ottoman period, you will see that the most important shopping points in the city