5 Days Istanbul Highlights Tour Package – Historic Sites, Bosphorus Cruise & Local Experiences
Overview
Discover the best of Istanbul in a single day with our Highlights of Istanbul Tour. This full-day guided tour takes you to the most iconic landmarks of the city, including Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Byzantine Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, and Ottoman Sultans’ Tombs. Perfect for first-time visitors who want a comprehensive Istanbul experience.
Tour Highlights:
Full-day tour (approx. 8 hours)
Professional licensed guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off included from central districts (Fatih, Beyoğlu, Beşiktaş)
Visit Istanbul’s Ottoman and Byzantine landmarks
Learn about history, architecture, and culture
Timetable
07:45 – 08:15 AM: Hotel pickup and transfer to meeting point
08:30 AM: Begin tour at Byzantine Hippodrome, Egyptian Obelisks, and German Fountain
Continue to Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, and Sultans’ Tombs
17:00 – 17:30 PM: Return to hotel, end of tour
Detailed Itinerary
Hotel pick up: 08:00 - 30 am in the morning, after pick up service ourHighlights of Istanbul Tour, continue to visit as follow;
Byzantine Hippodrome:
The center of sport and social life in Constantinople, featuring German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, and Column of Constantine.
Blue Mosque:
Famous for its stunning blue Iznik tiles, the mosque is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture.
Hagia Sophia:
Built in the 4th century and reconstructed in the 6th century, it is a basilica of architectural marvel, representing both Byzantine and Ottoman history.
Grand Bazaar:
One of the largest covered markets in the world, with over 4,000 shops selling carpets, ceramics, jewelry, and souvenirs. (Closed on Sundays)
Topkapi Palace:
The former Ottoman imperial residence, showcasing jewels, thrones, sultans’ costumes, miniatures, and the Chamber of Sacred Relics.
Hotel drop off: 17:00 - 30 pm will be the end of the tour with drop off service.
