This is number 2 of my recommended tour in Istanbul. In this tour, we will follow the paths of ancient traders who came to the city for trade. We will visit 2 of the most spectacular Ottoman mosques that are constructed by Mimar Sinan. At the end of the day, we will join a cruise ship and sail next to the shores of İstanbul to understand the Bosphorus.
Depending on the hotel we can meet at the hotel or our meeting point will be Süleymaniye mosque.
First, we will visit the most elegant mosque in the city which was built by architect the Great Sinan.
Our second stop is the Grand Bazaar. It is the biggest covered historical bazaar in the world with more than 4000 shops around it. First, we will dive into the history and feel the ambiance of the bazaar, later for those who wish to shop we will have time to barter for goods.
The next stop is another Mimar Sinan Mosque that was built for Rüstem Pasha. Even though it is not an imperial mosque, the interior decoration of the mosque with blue tiles is worth seeing.
Our second market stop of the day is Spice Market or as we call it Egyptian Market. The reason it is called Egyptian is that in the past most spices used to come from there. Even today this historical market is the best place to buy spices as well as to taste Turkish delights.
We will have a lunch break. I will recommend you various restaurants to eat at.
We will join a hop-on cruise tour. The boat ride will take around 1.5 hours. In that time period, we will see highlights of the Bosphorus shores.
Eminönü District
Guide Fee
Transportation, Lunch, Cruise ticket
Depending on my availability I can work any day. Sundays Grand bazaar is closed
The Bazaar is closed on sundays.
The timings of the tour may differ depending on the guest's preference. On this tour we will visit a mosque, therefore, you should dress accordingly. I will upload the dress code into the tour pictures. Also, wear comfortable shoes for walking, and don't forget that we have to take out our shoes before entry to the mosque.