Islamic Istanbul
Five nights in Istanbul, before or after your Umrah: the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Süleymaniye and Eyüp Sultan mosques, the bazaars and the Bosphorus.
At a glance
- Type
- Umrah add-on
- With Umrah
- Can be combined with Umrah
| Format | Days | Nights | Nights by place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul first, then Umrah | 15 | 13 | Istanbul 5 nights · Madinah 4 nights · Makkah 4 nights |
| Umrah first, then Istanbul | 14 | 12 | Madinah 4 nights · Makkah 4 nights · Istanbul 4 nights |
Hotels
| Place | Hotel | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | Legacy Ottoman Hotel or similar | 5-star |
Highlights
- Blue Mosque
- Hagia Sophia
- Topkapi Palace
- Hippodrome
- Basilica Cistern
- Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
- Süleymaniye Mosque
- Bayezid II Mosque
- Nuruosmaniye Mosque
- Grand Bazaar
- Spice Bazaar
- Çamlıca Mosque
- Eyüp Sultan Mosque and the tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari
- Pierre Loti Hill
- Bosphorus cruise
- Dolmabahçe Palace
- Ortaköy Mosque
Sample itinerary
Day 1: Depart the US for Istanbul
- Travel from your US gateway to Istanbul.
Day 2: Arrive in Istanbul
- Transfer to the Legacy Ottoman Hotel.
Day 3: Old City
- Basilica Cistern, Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts, Süleymaniye Mosque and the Spice Bazaar.
Day 4: Sultanahmet
- Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar.
Day 5: Two continents
- Çamlıca Hill and Çamlıca Mosque, Beylerbeyi Palace, the Bosphorus Bridge, Eyüp Sultan Mosque, Pierre Loti café and cable car.
- Bosphorus dinner cruise.
Day 6: Bosphorus shore
- Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Taksim Square, Karaköy and Galataport.
Day 7: Fly to Madinah · Umrah begins
- Flight Istanbul–Madinah.
- Umrah portion follows the standard Amity Umrah program: 4 nights Madinah, 4 nights Makkah, Mazarat in both cities.
What's included
- Umrah package inclusions (see Umrah packages)
- 5-star hotel in Istanbul
- Daily breakfast
- Bosphorus dinner cruise
- Islamic heritage tours with a licensed English-speaking guide
- Amity support staff 24/7
Not included
- Lunch and dinner, except where listed
- Travel and health insurance in Türkiye
- Optional tours
Entry requirements
US passport holders don't need a visa for tourist stays in Türkiye of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Other passports: ask Amity.
Check current entry requirements with Amity before booking.
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Terms
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