Istanbul Core Course – Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Half Day Complete

#Travel Course 🕰 Morning Rich Travel Course (~3 hours) 1. **08:30 – Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)** The 6 minarets built by Emperor Safahan in the 17th century are impressive, and the approximately 20,000 Iznik tiles inside are the basis for the name 'Blue Mosque'. Free admission for tourists, but check the time as entry is restricted during prayer times. 2. 10:00 – Hippodrome Walk Located right next to the Blue Mosque. A good place to take a quick look around the ruins of a stadium used during the ancient Roman and Byzantine Empires. 3. **10:15 – Hagia Sophia** Since there are long lines of tourists, we recommend pre-booking tickets or taking the 'Skip-the-line' tour. Built in the 6th century, it is a representative landmark with three faces: Christianity, Islam, and a museum. You can experience the cathedral and mosque structures inside and outside, as well as the historical changes of over 1,000 years. --- 🧭 Travel Tips Dressing: You must follow the dress code and headscarf regulations when entering the mosque. Early visit: If you visit right after it opens at 9 AM, you can tour it without crowds. Ticket preparation: To avoid the lines at Hagia Sophia, we recommend booking online or using an audio guide tour. Course linkage: Blue Mosque – Hagia Sophia is across the street, and Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace are also within walking distance. --- ⭐ Overall Review The Blue Mosque with its impressive blue tiles and the historic Hagia Sophia perfectly show the two faces of Istanbul. “A core course that can be fully digested in half a day”, “There are many reviews that say that a round course is completed by walking around the perimeter road to Basilica Cistern and Sultanahmet Square.” If you want to feel the symbolism and architectural beauty of Istanbul in one day, this course is the answer. #IstanbulTravel #BlueMosque #Hagia Sophia #TravelCourse #IstanbulHotPlace #OverseasTravelCourse