Islamic Istanbul Tour Package: 4 Days, Private Guided Heritage Tours

Islamic Istanbul tour package in 4 days: the key facts

This package gives you four days and three nights in Istanbul with two fully guided days focused on the city's Islamic heritage. Day 2 covers Eyup Sultan Mosque and the tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, the Sahaba tombs and remembrance points, and the Suleymaniye Mosque complex. Day 3 is the Old City: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar. Airport transfers on arrival and departure, three hotel nights with breakfast, the guide and entrance fees are arranged for you.

It is planned for Muslim travellers, visitors stopping in Istanbul before or after Umrah, and anyone interested in the spiritual history of the city who prefers an unhurried pace. Lunches and dinners are not included, which leaves you free to choose halal restaurants. The price is from $768 per person.

What happens on each day?

Day 1 is arrival: our representative meets you at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen and drives you to the hotel, and the rest of the day is free. Day 2 starts with hotel pick-up at 08:30 and the guided day from 09:00 at Eyup Sultan, the Sahaba sites and Suleymaniye, with a transfer back to the hotel. Day 3 has the same 08:30 pick-up for the Old City route. Day 4 is check-out by 11:00 and the transfer to your departure airport. So there are two full sightseeing days, and the arrival afternoon and departure morning are yours.

Which Sahaba sites does the tour visit?

The heart of Day 2 is the Eyup Sultan Mosque, built around the tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, a companion of the Prophet. The page also lists "Sahaba tombs and remembrance points", the places in the city linked to companions believed to have been buried in Istanbul during the early Arab expeditions. The page does not name each tomb, so if there is a specific one you want to visit, tell us when you book and we will confirm it in the written plan. The day ends at the Suleymaniye Mosque, where the guide explains the whole complex, not only the prayer hall.

Is it private or shared with other travellers?

The title and overview describe private guided heritage tours, and the overview mentions that the private format gives you time for reflection at the Sahaba tombs. The Tour Type line on the same page says "Group Tour", and the FAQ says it runs daily with no minimum group size. These do not match, so ask us to state in your written confirmation whether your guided days are private for your party. If you need an Arabic-speaking guide rather than English, see our Arabic-speaking guide in Istanbul page and ask for a quote.

How do prayer times and Fridays affect the plan?

Mosques in Istanbul close to sightseers for each prayer, with the longest closure at Friday midday prayer, but as Muslim travellers you can usually join the congregation. Tell us if you want to pray at Eyup Sultan or Suleymaniye during the tour, and the guide will plan around it. Dress as for prayer on both days: shoulders and knees covered, a headscarf for women, and shoes that slip off easily. Topkapi Palace, visited on Day 3, is normally closed on Tuesdays, so if your Day 3 falls on a Tuesday the order of the two guided days may need to change. Check the final day order in your written plan.

Is the Hagia Sophia ticket covered?

The page says all entrance fees as per the itinerary are included. Since January 2024 foreign visitors pay about €25 to visit Hagia Sophia through the visitor entrance and upper gallery, while worshippers can enter the ground-floor prayer hall for prayer without a ticket. Ask us to confirm in writing which way your group will visit and that the ticket, if needed, is in the price. Our Hagia Sophia ticket price 2026 page has more detail, and the Topkapi Palace guide explains the Sacred Relics.

Which hotel will we stay in?

You spend three nights in Istanbul with breakfast. The FAQ mentions a Hotels section listing the hotels in each class, but no hotel names are shown on the live page. Ask us for the hotel options for your dates. If you want to be within walking distance of the Old City mosques, Sultanahmet or the area near Suleymaniye is the natural choice; our Sultanahmet hotels and where to stay in Istanbul pages compare areas.

Can we add nights or more tours?

Yes. Most guests add something on the free arrival day or extend the stay. A Bosphorus cruise and two continents tour or the Istanbul mosques tour page are good places to start. If you want Bursa, the first Ottoman capital, as well as Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus and Pamukkale, the 9-day Islamic and historical Turkey tour builds on this same Istanbul programme. Our Istanbul tours for Gulf travellers page lists more options.

How do we book this package?

Choose your arrival date and number of guests in the booking form on this page, or message us on WhatsApp at +90 545 307 67 88 with your flight details, number of travellers, ages of any children and preferred hotel area. We send you the plan in writing: hotel name, pick-up times, the order of the guided days, the guide's language and whether the days are private. Check it and pay only once you are happy with it. Get Turkey Tours is licensed by TÜRSAB (A-15751).