Chora Church (Kariye Museum): A beautiful example from the beginning of Byzantine renaissance with its mosaics and frescoes depicting the scenes from the lives of the mother of god and Christ.

Eyup Mosque: The holiest mosque of Istanbul dedicated to the memory of Prophet Mohammed’s Standard-Bearer Eyup Ensari. Behind the mosque, there is the Turbe (Burial Site) of the standard-bearer which has the most beautiful samples of Iznik (Nicaeca) tiles.

Cafe Pierre Lotti: On the top of a hill behind Eyup Mosque. A Kahve(Turkish cafeteria) is placed which has a wonderful panorama of Golden Horn and Istanbul. Famous French author Pierre Loti (1850-1923) came to this place and wrote a lot of poems about Istanbul( The Golden Horn and Life in the Harem for example).

Additional notes:

| Chora Museum is closed on Wednesdays.

| Although it is not demand as necessary, as a gesture of respect, try to avoid wearing shorts or sleeveless shirts on the tours that include inside visits to the places of worship.