Description
DAY 1 – 16 SEPT (WED) – ARRIVAL AND ORIENTATION
• Arrival at Istanbul Airport
• Meet & greet by local representative
• Transfer to hotel for check-in
• Free time to rest and freshen up
DAY 2 – 17 SEPT (THU) – SULTANAHMET & BYZANTINE HERITAGE
Discover the iconic Islamic and Byzantine landmarks in the heart of old Istanbul.
• Visit Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya-i Kebir Camii)
• Visit Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)
• Explore the Hippodrome of Constantinople
• Visit Rustem Pasa Camii, renowned for its beautiful Iznik tiles
• Overnight in Istanbul
DAY 3 – 18 SEPT (FRI) – OTTOMAN GOLDEN ERA
• Visit Suleymaniye Mosque & Kulliye Complex
• Visit Zeyrek Mosque (former Pantokrator Church)
• Visit Fatih Mosque & Complex
• Explore the Theodosian Walls & Topkapi Sehitligi Gate area
• Overnight in Istanbul
DAY 4 | 19 SEPT (SAT) | NORTHERN & ASIAN SIDE DISCOVERY
A scenic journey covering spiritual sites, panoramic views, and the Asian side of Istanbul.
• Visit Eyup Sultan Mosque
• Visit the Tomb of Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari
• Stop at Pierre Loti Hill for panoramic views and café experience
• Cross to Uskudar (Asian Side)
• Shopping and leisure time
• Visit Ottoman women’s mosques, including:
• Mihrimah Sultan Mosque
• Yeni Valide Mosque
• Optional visit / photo stop at Yildiz Palace & Park
• Return to hotel
• Overnight in Istanbul
DAY 5 | 20 SEPT (SUN) | DEPARTURE
• Free time at leisure (subject to flight schedule)
• Hotel check-out
• Transfer to airport for departure
