ISTANBUL EUROPE & ASIA CONTINENTS & TOPKAPI PALACE & HAREM WITH LIVE TOUR GUIDE & LUNCH

T6F Full Day

Offered in: English, Arabic

Overview

Discover Europe and Asia continents. Visit Çamlıca Mosque, Topkapı Palace with Harem, Hagia Irene Church and enjoy the Stunning Vista of Istanbul from Çamlıca Hill.

• Bosphorus Bridge
• Çamlıca Hill
• Camlıca Mosque
• Topkapı Palace
• Harem
• Hagia Irene Church

What's Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Local guide
• Transportation in Air-conditioned vehicle
• Çamlıca Mosque Guided visit
• Topkapı Palace & Harem Guided visit
• The Hagia Irene Church Guided visit
• Local taxes
• Lunch

What's not Included

• Topkapı Palace & Harem entrance ticket
• Gratuities
• Drinks

Departure & Return

Itinerary

Begin your tour by crossing the Bosphorus Bridge from the European continent to the Asian continent. Visit Çamlıca Hill, a popular resting spot on the Asian side of Istanbul that offers breathtaking panoramic views of the cityscape, blending modern urbanity with historic landmarks such as the iconic Bosphorus Strait.

After this, head to Çamlıca Mosque. It stands as a majestic symbol of modern Islamic architecture, blending traditional Ottoman design with contemporary elements. With its impressive size and stunning panoramic views of the city.

At noon, we head to European continent for lunch and for the afternoon part of our tour. You can buy gifts for yourself and your friends from the tourist store we will visit.

Following lunch, proceed to Topkapı Palace, formerly the exclusive abode of the Ottoman Sultans, served as the primary residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman Sultans for over 400 years. See exhibits of sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, imperial treasures, Chinese porcelain, weapons, and calligraphy works.

The harem, situated within the expansive confines of Topkapı Palace, served as the residence for the sultan, his mother, concubines, wives, other female relatives, and the offspring born within this secluded domain. By venturing through the Harem section, you will discover a myriad of rooms, courtyards and chambers that reflect the complex cultural, social and political complexities of the Ottoman Empire.

Proceed to the Hagia Irene Church, a significant landmark from the Byzantine era and notably the first church constructed in Constantinople. This ancient structure holds immense historical and architectural importance, offering insights into the early Christian heritage of the city.

Conclude your exploration with a comfortable drop-off at your hotel, ensuring a seamless and convenient conclusion to your day of sightseeing.

Hotel Pickup

• Pick-up from hotels in the Sisli, Osmanbey, Harbiye, Taksim, Findikli, Karakoy, Tepebasi, Sirkeci, Sultanahmet, Kadirga, Beyazit, Laleli, Aksaray, Yenikapi, Findikzade, Topkapi areas
• This is a shared transfer and pick up could be early or late.
• For each hotel there is a fixed pick-up time.
• Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time

Additional Info

• Operated all year round except on Friday, Tuesday, May 1st and January 1st
• You will be notified of your pick-up time after we have received your booking
• Not recommended for participants with walking difficulties
• Please dress appropriately when entering sacred sites.