Discover Istanbul in Two Days

5.0
(18 reviews)

2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 5 more

Enjoy a 2-day guided tour of Istanbul, Old City ( Hagia Sophia,Blue Mosque,Grand Bazaar,Cistern,Roman Hippodrom with the Obeliscs ) and The Bosphorus By Boat. Includes lunch, minivan, licensed guide and boat trip.

What's Included

Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Professional art historian guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Drinks
Gratuities
Overnight accommodation
Museums Entrance Tickets ( Hagia-Sophia & Cistern )
Bosphorus Boat Tickets

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick-up from the Taksim, Sultanahmet, Fatih and Besiktas districts only. Please contact the tour operator for instructions if your hotel is outwith these districts. We need your istanbul Hotel name and address

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Istanbul Old City

    5 stops
  • 1
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    Begin your tour program at one of Istanbul's greatest architectural masterpieces; Hagia Sophia. This 6th century basilica will stun you with its towering minarets and beautiful handcrafted mosaics.

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Blue Mosque

    Head to the Blue Mosque. One of the most famous monuments in all of Turkey, the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Mosque) is a monument to the Ottoman empire and its builders. It gets its name from the more than twenty-thousand Iznik blue tiles that adorn its facade and interior.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Hippodrome

    You then step back in time a bit to the Hippodrome. Imagine what life might have been like as locals traveled to see the chariot races at this famous sports arena. Take a shopping break as you head to the Grand Bazaar, where you'll have the chance to barter on everything from fine leather goods, to spices and plenty of sweets to satisfy your sweet tooth. After lunch,You will visit  the Roman Water Reservoir ; the last monument of the first day. Day Two starts with the Spice Bazaar, a Bosphorus cruise accompanied by your tour guide. Enjoy being treated to several stops along this epic waterway, which divides Europe and Asia. The ferry operates from Eminou, port 3 at Bogaz Hatti. Step onto a traditional boat, with seats on the outside for perfect and unobstructed views of the city around you. We make our first stop at Besiktas, the downtown of European Istanbul.  Once the ship sets sail again, pass many lovely houses built along the European Side of the straight. We will pass by huge European Fortresses constructed by Sultan Mehmed II in 1452 before the conquering of Istanbul. After lunch, pass from Bosphorus Bridge to the Asian Continent of The City where you will go to the highest panoramic point of the city; Camlica Hill, from where the whole city is under your feet.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Grand Bazaar

    Take a shopping break as you head to the Grand Bazaar, where you'll have the chance to barter on everything from fine leather goods, to spices and plenty of sweets to satisfy your sweet tooth.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Serefiye Sarnici

    After lunch,You will visit  the Roman Water Reservoir ; the last monument of the first day.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • Day 2

    Bosphorus Tour By Boat

    3 stops
  • 6
    Bosphorus Strait

    Day Two starts with the Spice Bazaar, a Bosphorus cruise accompanied by your tour guide. Enjoy being treated to several stops along this epic waterway, which divides Europe and Asia. The ferry operates from Kabatas. Step onto a traditional boat, with seats on the outside for perfect and unobstructed views of the city around you. We make our first stop at Besiktas, the downtown of European Istanbul.  Once the ship sets sail again, pass many lovely houses built along the European Side of the straight. We will pass by huge European Fortresses constructed by Sultan Mehmed II in 1452 before the conquering of Istanbul.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

    A Typical Turkish Old Market Where you will smell thousands of Spices,taste Turkish Deligts...

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Camlica Hill

    After lunch, pass from Bosphorus Bridge to the Asian Continent of The City where you will go to the highest panoramic point of the city; Camlica Hill, from where the whole city is under your feet.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Supplied by istanbul sightseeing tours

Tags

Overnight Tours
Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Archaeology Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Excellent Quality
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
DSA non-compliant
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Show more

Rating

5.0 Based on 18 18 reviews
5 stars
18
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0
from per group (up to 6)
Was {{currencySymbol}}{{ summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount }}