Meet your guide at the meeting point or enjoy the convenience of being picked up from centrally-located hotels in Istanbul. Begin your tour by crossing the Bosphorus Bridge from the European continent to the Asian continent. Visit Çamlıca Hill, a popular resting spot on the Asian side of Istanbul that offers breathtaking panoramic views of the cityscape. Then head towards Çamlıca Mosque. It stands as a majestic symbol of modern Islamic architecture, with its impressive size and stunning panoramic views of the city.

Head to the European continent for the afternoon part of the tour. You can buy gifts for yourself and your friends from the tourist store that you'll visit. Then, proceed to Topkapı Palace, formerly the exclusive abode of the Ottoman Sultans, served as the primary residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman Sultans for over 400 years. Admire the harem. It's situated within the expansive confines of Topkapı Palace, and served as the residence for the sultan, his mother, concubines, wives, other female relatives, and the offspring born within this secluded domain. Proceed to the Hagia Irene Church, a significant landmark from the Byzantine era and notably the first church constructed in Constantinople. This ancient structure holds immense historical and architectural importance, offering insights into the early Christian heritage of the city.

At the end of your tour, return to your pickup point by coach.

Skip the ticket line and explore the residence of sultans Topkapı Palace with Harem
Experience the panorama view of Istanbul from Çamlıca Hill
Appreciate the grandeur of the Camlıca Mosque, the most expansive and impressive
Uncover the mysteries of Constantinople's first church, the Hagia Irene Church

Important to know

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

Topkapı Palace ticket is not included in the tour price (1500TL, cash, per person). You will be granted the privilege to bypass the ticket line after paying your entrance fee to your guide in Turkish Lira and cash

Remember to bring:

Please dress appropriately when entering sacred sites. Participants are advised to wear long pants and a long-sleeved shirt. Please bring a scarf to cover your head

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Local guide

Tips (optional)
Lunch
Entrance ticket

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Sultan Ahmet, Buhara 93 Restaurant, Nakilbent Sokak, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting point:

1. The "Full Day Guided Tour" option is the tour with a meeting point. Meet your guide in front of Buhara 93 Restaurant at Sultanahmet Square, holding the Aljazeera Tour Logo Flag.

2. The "Tour with pick-up" option is the tour with hotel pickup & drop off. Pickup is only available from European side areas (from Şişli, Osmanbey, Harbiye, Taksim, Fındıklı, Karaköy, Tepebaşı, Sirkeci, Sultanahmet, Kadırga, Beyazıt, Laleli, Aksaray, Yenikapi, Fındıkzade, Topkapı areas). You will need to confirm the pick-up location and time directly with the local operator. You'll find their contact details in the voucher post-booking.