Istanbul's Islamic heritage

Istanbul · 1 full dayIstanbul'sIslamic heritage.

The great mosques and holy places of the city with a licensed guide, and a day shaped around the prayer times rather than the opening hours.

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Length
One full day
Where
Eyüp, Süleymaniye, Mihrimah, Topkapı
Suits
Families, first and return visits
With children
Short walks, shade and a long lunch

A sample itinerary

One day, three moments.

  1. Part I

    Morning: Eyüp Sultan

    The mosque and tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari on the Golden Horn, visited early and quietly, then tea above the water on Pierre Loti hill, reached by cable car.

    Morning: Eyüp Sultan

  2. Part II

    Midday: Süleymaniye and Mihrimah

    Sinan's great mosque for the noon prayer and the tombs in its garden, then the light-filled Mihrimah Sultan Mosque, built for the Sultan's daughter.

    Midday: Süleymaniye and Mihrimah

  3. Part III

    Afternoon: the Holy Relics

    The Privy Chamber at Topkapı, where the mantle of the Prophet and the swords of the Companions are kept, with a guide who knows the room.

    Afternoon: the Holy Relics

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Usually included

Arranged before you arrive.

With the familyThe day can be split in two, with Eyüp on one morning and Süleymaniye and Topkapı on another. Rest stops and space to pray are planned for everyone.
  • A private, licensed guide
  • Car and chauffeur throughout
  • Every stop timed around the prayer times
  • Headscarves and modest wraps on hand
  • A halal lunch with a view

Where you stay

A hotel in the old city or on the Golden Horn keeps each morning short.

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  • A black Mercedes van on an airport road
    On arrival

    VIP airport meet & greet

    Met as you land, bags handled, and driven to the door in a private car.

    Details about VIP airport meet & greet
  • The dome of Hagia Sophia, lit from within
    On the day

    A guide in your language

    English, Arabic, Russian, German, French, Italian, Spanish or Turkish, chosen for your family.

  • An interpreter at a meeting table
    Beside you

    An interpreter

    For a meeting, a clinic visit or shopping along the way, by the hour or the day.

    Details about an interpreter
  • A protective driver holding the car door for a guest
    Discreetly

    Security, arranged

    Close protection and protective drivers, through licensed security providers.

    Details about security, arranged

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