Find your guide at the meeting point or enjoy the convenience of being picked up from your hotel.

Begin your tour by crossing the Bosphorus Bridge, transitioning from the European to the Asian side of Istanbul. Your first stop is Çamlıca Hill, a beloved retreat that offers sweeping panoramic views of the city. Next, visit the magnificent Çamlıca Mosque, a stunning example of modern Islamic architecture. This grand structure seamlessly fuses traditional Ottoman elements with contemporary design, offering not only architectural splendour but also breathtaking views over Istanbul.

Around noon, return to the European side for lunch and the afternoon segment of your tour. Pause at a local shop before lunch, a great chance to browse unique souvenirs and artisanal crafts. In the afternoon, after free time for lunch, continue to Topkapı Palace, once the exclusive residence and administrative centre of the Ottoman Sultans for over four centuries. Explore its opulent chambers and marvel at priceless collections, including sacred Islamic relics of the Prophet Mohammed, and imperial treasures. Admire the Harem, nestled within the palace grounds, which once housed the sultan, his mother, wives, concubines, children, and other female members of the court. Next, visit the Hagia Irene Church, a remarkable Byzantine landmark and the first church built in Constantinople.

At the end of your tour, return to your pickup point by coach.

Why you’ll love this…

Experience the Breathtaking Panorama of Istanbul from Çamlıca Hill.
Appreciate the grandeur of the Camlıca Mosque, the most expansive and impressive
Skip the ticket line, explore residence of sultans Topkapı Palace with Harem
Embark on a journey through the Harem and the private quarters of the Sultans
Uncover the mysteries of Constantinople's first church, the Hagia Irene Church

Important to know

Not allowed:

Clothes that don't cover arms and legs. Participants are advised to wear long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt and to bring a scarf to cover the head

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

Topkapı Palace skip-the-line entrance ticket is not included in the tour price (2400TL, cash, per person)

Know in advance:

Even though you'll skip the ticket lines, the security checks at the Topkapı Palace are mandatory and cannot be bypassed

This is a shared transfer with minibus or midibus and pick-up could be early or late. Each hotel has a fixed pick-up time. Please confirm the pick-up location and time directly with the local tour operator. You'll find their contact information on the voucher you'll receive after booking

Location

Meeting point:

1. The "Full Day Guided Tour" option is the tour with a meeting point. Meet your guide in front of Buhara 93 Restaurant at Sultanahmet Square, holding the Aljazeera Tour logo flag. 2. The "Tour with pick-up" option is the tour with hotel pickup & drop off. Pick-up is only available from European side areas (from Osmanbey, Harbiye, Taksim, Fındıklı, Karaköy, Tepebaşı, Sirkeci, Sultanahmet, Kadırga, Beyazıt, Laleli, Aksaray, Yenikapi, Fındıkzade, Topkapı areas). You will need to confirm the pick-up location and time directly with the local operator. You'll find their contact details in the voucher post-booking.