Visit the iconic Hagia Sophia, a stunning architectural masterpiece that has served as a church, mosque, and now a museum, showcasing Byzantine and Ottoman history. Opens at 9:00 AM.
Explore the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, known as the Blue Mosque for its exquisite blue tiles and impressive Ottoman architecture. Open to visitors outside prayer times.
Tour the magnificent Topkapi Palace, the former residence of Ottoman sultans, featuring beautiful courtyards, treasury, and the Harem section. Opens at 9:00 AM.
Walk around the ancient Hippodrome square, once the social and sporting center of Constantinople, now home to monuments like the Obelisk of Theodosius.
Explore one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, offering a vibrant shopping experience with thousands of shops selling everything from spices to jewelry. Closes at 7:00 PM.