On this tour you will have the opportunity to visit the following historic sites:

Hippodrome:
Once the site of a Roman Imperial Palace and later of horse-drawn chariot races. Here is located the famous obelisk from Egypt, a remarkable pink granite monument built 3,500 years ago by an Egyptian pharo and brought to Byzantium in the 4th century.

Blue Mosque:
Just across the Hippodrome, showing itself as one of the most famous monuments in both Turkish and Islamic worlds is the Sultan Ahmet Mosque (also known as the Blue Mosque). One of the truly superb creations in the classical Turkish architectural style, it stands unique with six towering minarets and 260 windows that illuminate its vast main chamber decorated with more than 20,000 beautiful Iznik tiles.

St. Sophia:
One of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world. The Saint Sophia Museum was built in the 6th century by the Emperor Justinian, it was one of the largest basilicas in the Christian world. After the Ottoman conquest, it was converted to a mosque and is today one of the most magnificent museums in the world. It has been nominated to be the 8th wonder of the world by many historians. Take a moment to linger here to absorb the majestic serenity and admire the fine Byzantine mosaics.

Topkapi Palace:
Now, for what many people consider as one of the most unique places in the world, as well as being the world's largest and oldest Palace: The Topkapi Palace and Museum. Here is the crown jewel of the Ottoman Empire, showing its treasures.

Please note:
The Grand Bazaar is not open on Sundays and St Sophia is not open on Mondays.