Istanbul: Full Day Islamic Sahaba Tour with Lunch & Transfer
Edirnekap?, Istanbul
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This guided tour in Istanbul explores Yeralti Camii (Underground Mosque) and several historic tombs, suited for travelers interested in Islamic history and religious sites.
Tour Highlights
- Visit Yeralti Camii (Underground Mosque)
- Visit the Tomb of Hz. Vehb Bin Huseyre (RA)
- Visit the Tomb of Amr Bin As (RA)
- Visit the Tomb of Sufyan Bin Uyeyne (RA)
- Explore Balat Area and Egrikapi
- Visit several other historic tombs including Hz. Abdullah El-Hudri, Hz. Haceti Hafir, and Hz. Abdulsiddik Bin Amir (RA)
- Tour Eyup Mosque & Cemetery with prayer opportunity
- Lunch at a typical restaurant in the Eyup Sultan area
- Shopping opportunity
Tour Description
The tour starts with hotel pickup between 09:30 and 10:00 AM. It includes visits to Yeralti Camii (Underground Mosque), multiple significant tombs of Islamic figures such as Hz. Vehb Bin Huseyre, Amr Bin As, and Sufyan Bin Uyeyne. The route continues through Balat and Egrikapi, followed by visits to additional tombs like Hz. Abdullah El-Hudri and Hz. Haceti Hafir.
Participants visit the Eyup Mosque and the surrounding cemetery, where Namaz prayer is performed. After prayer, lunch is served in the Eyup Sultan area at a local restaurant. The tour also includes visits to tombs of prominent figures like Hz. Muhammed-El Ensari and Hz. Kaab, and concludes with time for shopping before returning to the hotel around 16:30 – 17:00.
Notable figures covered on the tour include Amr ibn al-As (first governor of Egypt after the Islamic conquest), Abdullah El Hudri and Ebu Derda (Qur'an writers and companions of the Prophet), and Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, whose tomb is located near the Eyup Sultan Mosque.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking guide service
- Visit to Yeralti Camii (Underground Mosque)
- Visits to various historic tombs including Hz. Vehb Bin Huseyre, Amr Bin As, Sufyan Bin Uyeyne, and others
- Eyup Mosque and cemetery visit with prayer time
- Lunch in the Eyup Sultan area
- Shopping opportunity
- Return transfer to hotel
Excludes
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Cancellation Policy
Easy cancellation: cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
For the best experience, wear comfortable shoes and dress modestly. Booking in advance is recommended due to limited daily capacity. Morning pickup ensures cooler temperatures for the walking portions of the tour.
