Musée Sainte-Sophie, une ancienne mosquée transformée à partir d'une basilique chrétienne du VIe siècle construite par l'empereur Justinien Ier. Émerveillez-vous devant cet incroyable bâtiment et admirez les mosaïques scintillantes et artisanales de l'intérieur ainsi que la riche décoration.

Mosquée Bleue (Mosquée Sultanahmet). Admirez son immense dôme plat et ses célèbres minarets, et explorez l'intérieur avec votre guide. Imprégnez-vous de l'océan de plus de 20 000 carreaux d'Iznik qui donnent son nom à la mosquée, et admirez ses magnifiques tapis et ses vitraux.

The Constantinople Hippodrome ( nowadays Sultanahmet Square) is a place where different cultures converge, showcasing the rich history of several great eras. It has always been a favorite center for entertainment, sports, and cultural events in the old city of Istanbul. The elite of society used to hold meetings and communicate with each other in this place. Local attractions include the Obelisk of Theodosius, a pink granite column from Egypt, one of the city's oldest monuments., Serpentine Column, and a unique fountain gifted to the city by the German Kaiser Wilhelm II.

The cistern was built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I was connected to the Hadrian Aqueducts, supplying water to the areas between the first and second hills of the city. After the Ottoman conquest of Istanbul, it served as a water distribution center. Although it was no longer in use after the Ottomans established their own water facilities in the city, it became a physical symbol representing the neighborhood it was located in. The cistern was named after the palace, the grand vizier's stables, the street, and the neighborhood it represented. The Basilica Cistern is a rectangular structure made of bricks, resting on rocky ground. It has a water storage capacity of approximately 100,000 tons. The cistern is supported by 336 columns that carry its brick-vaulted ceiling. The building features reused materials, such as decorated columns, Corinthian column capitals, and Medusa head sculptures that have been turned upside down.

The Spice Bazaar, also known as the Egyptian Bazaar, was built in the 1660s as part of the New Mosque complex and is one of Istanbul's oldest covered markets. The bazaar was named after the exotic spices, medicinal herbs, and other products that were brought from Egypt and sold here. The Spice Bazaar has an L-shaped design and consists of 88 vaulted rooms. The part of the bazaar situated at the Haseki Gate has two floors. During Ottoman times, the upper floors were used as a court, where the merchants resolved their disputes with customers and amongst themselves. In the past, the Spice Bazaar was known for preparing and selling herbal medicines according to old prescriptions. Today, the bazaar offers traditional flavors such as spices, herbal teas, dried fruits, pastes, and Turkish delight, as well as jewelry, textiles, baskets, and various souvenirs.

Le Grand Bazar, également connu sous le nom de Kapalıçarşı en turc, est un marché couvert historique situé à Istanbul. Il est considéré comme l'un des plus grands et des plus anciens marchés du monde, avec ses 61 rues couvertes et plus de 4 000 boutiques. Il est également connu pour être l'un des premiers centres commerciaux au monde. La construction de son cœur a débuté en 1961, peu après la conquête de Constantinople par l'Empire ottoman. Le sultan Mehmed II a ordonné la construction d'un centre commercial pour les textiles et les bijoux près de son palais de Constantinople. Outre les biens de valeur des anciens riches, tels que bijoux, métaux précieux, fourrures et armes sur mesure, la majeure partie du trésor public y était également conservée dans des coffres-forts.

Topkapi Palace was home to the Ottoman court from the 15th to the 19th centuries. Now a museum, this grandiose palace is a testament to the lavish lifestyles of the sultans. Stroll through the ornate chambers, courts, and gardens, and behold some of the imperial treasures, ranging from precious Chinese porcelain to jewels and relics of the Prophet Mohammed. Your tour then concludes with a hotel drop-off.