Best of Istanbul in One Day Europe and Asia Highlights Tour

Our tour starts with the Sirkeci–Harem ferry ride. During the crossing to the Asian side, you will have the chance to enjoy breathtaking Bosphorus views from the car ferry.

Maiden’s Tower is one of the iconic symbols of Istanbul. We will have a 20-minute photo stop here.

Located on Camlica Hill, Camlica Mosque is one of Istanbul’s most impressive modern mosques and currently the largest mosque in Türkiye. We will have a 30-minute stop here to explore the mosque from inside.

Camlica Hill is one of the best panoramic spots in the city to enjoy views of the European side of Istanbul. We will have an approximately 30-minute photo break here. During this time, you can relax at the hill’s cafes and enjoy tea or coffee.

Beylerbeyi Palace was the summer palace of the Ottoman Empire, where the sultans used to spend their summers. Located right next to the Bosphorus, the palace offers magnificent views that are truly worth seeing. We will stop here for a photo break.

While returning to the European side, we will use the Bosphorus Bridge. This way, our valued guests will experience crossing between the two sides of Istanbul both by car ferry and by bridge.

Balat is one of Istanbul’s historic districts, located along the Golden Horn. Today, the neighborhood is very popular for its colorful houses, historic streets, churches, and synagogues. During our visit, we will see the famous Iron Church and enjoy a photo and coffee break in front of the colorful houses, stairs, and umbrella streets.

Pierre Loti Hill is one of the seven hills of Istanbul’s Historic Peninsula and takes its name from the famous writer Pierre Loti. Here, we will enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the Golden Horn and have a photo break.

Hippodrome of Constantinople was one of the most important public squares of Istanbul during the Byzantine period and was mainly used for chariot races and imperial ceremonies. It was first built by the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus and later expanded by Emperor Constantine the Great. The Hippodrome was also the social and political center of Byzantine life. Today, visitors can still see historical monuments such as the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpent Column, and the Walled Obelisk in the square. During the Ottoman period, the area continued to be used and became known as the “Horse Square

Blue Mosque is one of the most famous landmarks of Istanbul and was built in the early 17th century during the reign of Sultan Ahmed I. The mosque is known for its six minarets and beautiful blue İznik tiles decorating the interior, which gave the mosque its popular name. It was built as an imperial mosque and includes a madrasa, courtyard, and fountain complex. The Blue Mosque is still an active mosque and welcomes both worshippers and visitors from around the world. Its impressive architecture and location facing Hagia Sophia make it one of the highlights of Istanbul’s Historic Peninsula.

Hagia Sophia is one of the most iconic monuments in the world and has served as a church, mosque, and museum throughout its long history. It was originally built in 537 AD by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I and remained the largest cathedral in the world for nearly a thousand years. After the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453, it was converted into a mosque by Sultan Mehmed II. Hagia Sophia is famous for its massive dome, impressive mosaics, and unique combination of Byzantine and Ottoman architecture. Today, it continues to attract millions of visitors every year as one of Istanbul’s most important historical and religious sites.

Topkapı Palace was the main residence and administrative center of the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. The palace was built by Sultan Mehmed II shortly after the conquest of Constantinople in the 15th century. Located between the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of Istanbul. The palace includes imperial courtyards, the treasury, the harem section, and sacred Islamic relics. Today, Topkapi Palace is one of the most visited museums in Türkiye and an important symbol of Ottoman history and culture