Private Tour: Majestic Istanbul in 2 Days: A Journey through Time and Culture

Day 1: Experience Istanbul's historical gems. Explore the majestic Topkapi Palace, the royal residence of the Ottoman sultans, including the mysterious Harem section. Admire the stunning architecture of the Blue Mosque, which enchants visitors with its mesmerizing tilework. Discover the ancient Hippodrome, once a lively chariot racing arena. Step into Hagia Sophia, which was the largest church over 1000 years in the world till the construction of the St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Descend into the Basilica Cistern, an underground reservoir with impressive columns. Wrap up the day by wandering through the Grand Bazaar, a vibrant maze of shops. Day 2: Visit the Dolmabahce Palace, the European style royal residence of the Ottoman Empire. Enjoy a 1h 45m Bosphorus cruise with views of palaces and waterfront mansions. And then we'll visit the Rüstem Pasha Mosque, renowned for its exquisite Iznik tiles. No visit to Istanbul is complete without a stop at the Spice Bazaar, where you'll taste the best Turkish Delight.

This is the recommended tour if you have 2-days in Istanbul. Day 1: - Topkapi Palace (closed on Tuesdays) with Harem - Blue Mosque (on Fridays can be visited in the afternoon) - Hippodrom - Hagia Sophia - Basilica Cistern - Grand Bazaar (closed on Sundays and holidays) Day 2: - Dolmabahce Palace (Closed on Mondays) - Bosphorus Tour (on public boat) (1:45 hours) - Rustem Pasha Mosque - Spice Bazaar BEST ITINERARY FOR THE CRUISE AND CITY TRIP TRAVELERS. There is dress code for the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Rustem Pasha Mosque. * Lunch/coffee break upon request. * The itinerary is flexible, for any changes please let me know. *I'm able to purchase tickets in advance to skip the lines. If you desire to use a credit card to purchase tickets the lines may be very long. ***Due to museum and site closures, the order of the tours may change. We might schedule Day 2 activities on Day 1 instead. ***Each day will last 7 hours.