3 DAYS ECONOMIC ISTANBUL TURKEY TOUR PACKAGE FOR UMRAH GROUPS

3 Full Day Tours

Cheap Package offered in: English, Arabic and French

Overview

Discover the Monuments of the Islamic history in Istanbul

• The Hippodrome & Unique Monuments
• Blue Mosque
• Topkapi Palace
• Great Hagia Sophia Mosque: (Hagia Sophia Museum)
• Fountain of Sultan Ahmet III
• Suleymaniye Mosque
• Egyptian (Spice) Bazaar
• The Golden Horn
• The Companions of Muhammed(sav) cemetery
• Cable Car
• Eyup Sultan Mosque
• Fatih Mosque
• Zeyrek Mosque
• Bosphorus Bridge
• Yusha’s Hill
• Camlica Hill
• Camlica Mosque
• Shopping

What's Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Local guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Entrance Fees
• Local taxes
• 3 Lunches
• Cable car ticket

What's not Included

• Gratuities
• Drinks

Departure & Return

Itinerary

Day 1
Topkapı Palace: It was private residence of Ottoman Sultans from 19th to the 19th centuries exhibiting sacred Islamic Relics of Prophet Mohammed, imperial treasury, Chinese porcelain, weapons & calligraphy etc. Harem section is not included in the program and visit is due to extra entrance fee.
Fountain of Sultan Ahmet III: (photo stop) The fountain is located in front of the Imperial Gate of the great Topkapı Palace in Istanbul at the site of an older Byzantine fountain called Perayton. The fountain is a Turkish rococo structure. The fountain of Sultan Ahmed III was built in 1728 by Ottoman sultan Ahmed III.
Blue Mosque: The Sultan Ahmet Mosque known as Blue Mosque because of its blue 20,000 Iznık Ceramic Tiles. It was built for Sultan Ahmet I by the architect Mehmet, has 6 towering minarets and last great mosque of the Classical period. 
Great Hagia Sophia Mosque: (Hagia Sophia Museum) It was built in the 6th century by the emperor Justinian as a Greek Orthodox Church also called the church of Divine Wisdom. It was converted into a mosque in 1453 by Sultan Mehmet II The Conqueror and in to a museum by Ataturk in 1935 and it was converted into a mosque in 2020 by by Recep Tayyip Erdogan. It was largest church in the world for 1000 years.
Hippodrome: It was the sporting and social center of ancient Constantinople for 1000 years, with its monuments, German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Bronze Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and Column Constantine.
Suleymaniye Mosque: The mosque was commissioned by Suleiman the Magnificent and designed by the imperial architect Mimar Sinan. An inscription specifies the foundation date as 1550 and the inauguration date as 1557. It is the second largest mosque in the city, the city's largest Ottoman-era mosque, and one of the best-known sights of Istanbul.
Shopping: We visit shopping mall

Day 2
Egyptian (Spice) Bazaar: The Spice Bazaar is one of the oldest and biggest bazaar in the city, opened in 1664. It is full of colors, smells, tastes and sounds. You will find it difficult to resist trying all of the treats on offer. Group will have some free time.
The Golden Horn: A Natural horn-shaped bay, dividing the European side of Istanbul into two. Historic wooden houses, churches, synagogues, mosques and remains of the Roman Wall will be viewed from the cruise.
The Companions of Muhammed(sav) cemetery: It is a historic burial ground located in the Eyup district, on the European side of Istanbul
Pierre Loti Hill: Photo stop at a beautiful place with a perfect view over the Golden Horn. It is named after q well-known French novelist who lived in Istanbul for a while and wrote his novel ‘’Aziyade’’
Cable Car: A two-minute cable car ride from Pierre Loti hill to Eyup Sultan bus stop
Eyup Sultan Mosque: An important site for Muslims who are coming to visit the tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, who was the standard-bearer & companion of Prophet Muhammad.
Fatih Mosque: It is an Ottoman mosque in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is one of the largest examples of Turkish-Islamic architecture in Istanbul and represents an important stage in the development of classic Turkish architecture. It is named after Ottoman sultan Mehmed the Conqueror, known in Turkish as Fatih Sultan Mehmed, the Ottoman sultan who conquered Constantinople in 1453
Shopping: We visit shopping mall

Day 3
Zeyrek Mosque: It was Monastery of the Pantocrator. It is a significant mosque in Istanbul, made of two former Eastern Orthodox churches and a chapel. It represents the most typical example of architecture of the Byzantine middle period in Constantinople and is, after Hagia Sophia, the second largest religious edifice built by the Byzantines still standing in Istanbul.
Bosphorus Bridge: It is one of three bridges that spans the Bosphorus Strait, connecting the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. It stretches from Ortakoy on the European side to Beylerbeyi on the Asian side and is sometimes referred to as the First Bosphorus Bridge.
Yusha’s Hill: It is located on the Anatolian shore of Bosphorus in Beykoz district of Istanbul, Turkey is a shrine containing a mosque and a tomb dedicated to prophet Yusha. The sacred place, 180 to 195 meters above sea level, is also an important landmark for vessels coming from the Black Sea. At the summit of the hill is a terrace with benches for the comfort of pilgrims visiting the mosque and the tomb of prophet Yusha. Prophet Yusha was very close to Prophet Moses and took his place as the leader of the Bani Israil after his death according to Quran.
Camlica Hill: It is located on the Asia side of Istanbul, near the first suspension bridge. Camlica, a place with two hills overlooking the Bosphorus and the Marmara Sea, is one of the most favored promenades in Istanbul, and also one of the highest and most charming places in the city.
Camlica Mosque: It is located in Istanbul's Uskudar district. It is the largest mosque in Asia Minor. Construction commenced on 29 March 2013 with excavation work and was opened on 1 July 2016. The Republic of Turkey started the project of building the biggest mosque in its history, with its annexes on an area of 15000 m2, and consists of 10 buildings closed with a capacity of 63000 worshipers and 5 open spaces in the courtyard of the mosque and a total of 6 minarets minarets.
Shopping: We visit shopping mall

Additional Info

• Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday.
• Harem section is not included in the program
• The Egyptian Spice Market is closed on public holidays.
• Depending on the weather, the days of the tours may change.