Istanbul Gold Combo

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   Hagia Sophia

   Hagia Sophia, the Church of Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.

   1 hour•Admission included•See on map

2. 2

   Blue Mosque

   Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue İznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.

   30 minutes•Admission free•See on map

3. 3

   Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir.

   (Art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request)

   1 hour•Admission free

4. 4

   Bosphorus

   Bosphorus Cruise on Plan Tours’ private boat, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments.

   1h 30m•Admission included•See on map

5. 5

   Pierre Loti Hill

   Teleferique (cable car) to Pierre Loti Coffee House among the green which is located on a hill with beautiful trees where you can enjoy the wonderful panorama of the Golden Horn. Bird’ s eye view of the Golden Horn with the teleferique (cable car) while climbing to the café, 550 beeline meters in 115 seconds. The coffee house takes its name from Pierre Loti, the French author and poet who was very fond of İstanbul and wrote as he sat in this coffee house enjoying the view.

   30 minutes•Admission included•See on map

Meeting point

Please be ready in front of Tamara Restaurant at 08:15 and look for blue and white Midibus/Minivan with the logo of Plan Tours and Gray Line

The map shows Istanbul. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Infant meals not included
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Please note that there may be long waiting times for entry to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• We have free pick up from most of the city center hotels, Please contact us 24 hours prior to your departure to confirm your tour and learn pick up time from hotel (central hotels). Departure time subject to change. [email protected] -- PHONE: 90.212.234 77 77/ 90.212.230 22 72 - Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Cancellation and refunds

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