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Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul

Discover the spiritual legacy with our Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul. Private car, English-speaking guide, and cable car included. Immerse in history seamlessly.

Journey through Time: Istanbul's Islamic Sahaba Tour

Explore the profound legacy of the Islamic Sahaba in Istanbul. Visit historic sites and mosques where the companions of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.V.) left their mark. Delve into the spiritual richness of this unique tour, connecting with the revered companions who played a crucial role in the early days of Islam. Book your transformative experience and trace the footsteps of the Sahaba in the heart of Istanbul's cultural tapestry.

Islamic Religious Sahaba Day Tours Istanbul Itinerary

Experience a deeply spiritual exploration with our Private Sahaba Day Tour. Beginning at 10:00 AM and concluding at 13:00 PM, this exclusive tour is meticulously designed to allow dedicated time for prayers at each significant site. Traverse through the historical landmarks of Istanbul.Embark on a reverent journey as we visit the following esteemed tombs during our Private Sahaba Day Tour in Istanbul:

• Tomb of Eyup El Ensari (RA)
• Mosque of Eyup El Ensari (RA)
• Cable Car to Pierre Lotti Hill
• Tomb of Hz. Ebu’d Derda
• Tomb of Hz. Ka’b
• Tomb of Hz. Ebû Şeybe el-Hudri
• Tomb of Hz. Ahmed el-Ensâri
• Tomb of Hz. Muhammed el-Ensâri
• Tomb of Hz. Câbir bin Abdullah el-Ensâri
• Tomb of Hz. Ebû Zer el-Gıfârî
• Tomb of Hz. Şu’be
• Tomb of Hz. Amr bin Âs
• Tomb of Hz. Süfyân bin Uyeyne

Each site holds profound historical significance, offering a unique glimpse into the lives of revered companions. Join us on this exclusive tour for a day filled with spiritual enrichment and cultural exploration.

Please note that on Mondays, most of the tombs are closed, and as a result, our Private Sahaba Day Tour is not available on this day. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you on the tour on other days of the week for a meaningful and enriching experience.

Includes of Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul

• Private Car and Driver: Enjoy the comfort of a private vehicle and dedicated driver throughout the tour.
• English-Speaking Tour Leader: Benefit from insightful commentary and guidance from our experienced English-speaking tour leader.
• Cable Car: Experience a scenic journey with the included cable car ride.

Excludies of Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul

• Personal Expenses: Please note that personal expenses are not covered in the tour package.
• Lunch: While the tour encompasses various experiences, lunch is not included, allowing you the flexibility to choose and enjoy meals according to your preferences.

Pick-up and Drop-off Details of Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul

• 10:00 AM pick-up from your hotel in Istanbul.
• 13:00 PM drop you to your hotel in Istanbul.

Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul Highlights

Embark on a profound journey with our Private Sahaba Day Tour, where each moment resonates with historical significance. Explore the sacred Tomb and Mosque of Eyup El Ensari, ascend Pierre Lotti Hill via a scenic Cable Car, and pay homage to revered companions like Hz. Ebu’d Derda, Hz. Ka’b, and Hz. Ebû Şeybe el-Hudri. With carefully curated stops, including the remarkable Tomb of Hz. Ahmed el-Ensâri and the historical Tomb of Hz. Amr bin Âs, this exclusive tour offers a deep connection to Islamic heritage. Join us for a day of spiritual discovery and cultural enrichment.

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Afra Fatima left a review for the "Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul", saying:

Really appreciate your arrangements, we had lovely time with you tours and it made everything hustle free for us. Hope to book with you again next time.

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Highly recommended tour, Gamze is an excellent guide

Mouhseni T. left a review for the "Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul", saying:

joined the Islamic Sahaba tour, and it was truly a remarkable experience. The tour was well-organized, and our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and attentive. We had the opportunity to visit significant places where the companions of the Prophet lived, and this experience left a profound impact on me. Our guide provided fascinating insights into the lives of the Sahaba and the history of Islam at each location we visited. This enriched our understanding of the sites and their historical importance. The tour also ensured a comfortable journey, excellent accommodation, and delightful traditional meals. I particularly enjoyed tasting the traditional dishes; the flavors were exceptional, and the friendly staff made the experience even better. Overall, I highly recommend the Islamic Sahaba tour to anyone interested in delving into the roots of Islamic history. It was a spiritually enriching and historically enlightening experience. Thanks to the tour company for providing such an unforgettable journey!"

Zahara T. left a review for the "Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul", saying:

we joined the Islamic Sahaba tour, and it was truly a remarkable experience. The tour was well-organized, and our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and attentive. We had the opportunity to visit significant places where the companions of the Prophet lived, and this experience left a profound impact on me. Our guide provided fascinating insights into the lives of the Sahaba and the history of Islam at each location we visited. This enriched our understanding of the sites and their historical importance. The tour also ensured a comfortable journey, excellent accommodation, and delightful traditional meals. I particularly enjoyed tasting the traditional dishes; the flavors were exceptional, and the friendly staff made the experience even better. Overall, I highly recommend the Islamic Sahaba tour to anyone interested in delving into the roots of Islamic history. It was a spiritually enriching and historically enlightening experience. Thanks to the tour company for providing such an unforgettable journey!"

Mohsin left a review for the "Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul", saying:

I absolutely loved how Gamze took us to the tombs of Sahaba RA and gave us all the necessary information. She gave us tips about Istanbul and Turkey as a whole all the way and was a treat to talk to. Thank you for the tour Gamze. It was a pleasure.

Mohammed Arshad left a review for the "Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul", saying:

Thank you for showing us around last week it was an amazing experience especially the blessed hair of the Prophet sallalahoalhiwasallam that was a lovely bonus. Stay blessed and jeep us in your duas. I will be recommending you next time anyone goes from here. Masalaama

Hamza m. left a review for the "Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul", saying:

I recently took an Islamic Sahaba tour in Istanbul and it was a truly memorable and inspiring experience. The tour was well-organized, informative, and provided a great opportunity to learn about the history and teachings of Islam. The tour began with a visit to the Eyup Sultan Mosque, which is an important site for Muslims as it is the burial place of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, one of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Our guide provided fascinating insights into the life and teachings of the Sahaba, and it was truly inspiring to visit this historic site.

Saeed Akhtar left a review for the "Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul", saying:

I booked a family tour with my family from 14th july22. I was really amazing and I strongly recommend this company. The company owner was personally involved with the guests for best services.

Nazira Ismail left a review for the "Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul", saying:

Assalaam alaikum Thank you for giving us wonderful time we enjoyed ourselves Going to recommend you to my family and friends

Anwar Ismail left a review for the "Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul", saying:

Assallaam Aleikum "Peace be upon you" Thank you for everything you did for us. We really appreciate you looking after us during the Sahaba tour. I will try and pass your details to my friends and relatives who are visiting Istanbul. If you need help in the UK with anything do not hesitate to contact me or my wife. We are back in Manchester today. Jazāk Allāhu Khayran "May Allah reward you with goodness."

We were picked up well in time and the tour was spiritually uplifting. Gamze our guide was very helpful and was very knowledgeable on all the Sahaba that we visited.

Fatima B. left a review for the "Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul", saying:

Salam, it was the perfect tour, we had change to visit Sahabas in Istanbul (blessed army of Resulullah), we made lots of dua... we will definetly come and visit sahabes again.

Ebrahım Adnan left a review for the "Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul", saying:

i suprised lots of Sahaba in Istanbul. i will definetly come with my family and visit again these Sahabas.thank you very much for this islamic tour arrangment. Gamze you were so helpfull and you made our tour unforgettable.. i will share our sahabe tour photos on your facebook ....

Akram Anwar left a review for the "Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul", saying:

it was the best trip which i had been joined..i recomanded to every one who interest with islamic istanbul tour and sahabes . i will highly recomand to this Sahabe Tour Istanbul to all my firends who will come and travel to Istanbul.

Zia Shaikh left a review for the "Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul", saying:

Dear Gamze , yesterday was a great day... Tombs for Shabes affected us too much you were extremely helpful and efficient. We really had a great time indeed.We will definetly come again and we will recommended your Sahabe Tours to our all firends whe wants to visit Istanbul / Turkey.

Zara Sulaıman left a review for the "Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul", saying:

Elhamdrullah, i was able to visit companions of the Prophet Mohammed (SAV) Mrs Gamze thank you so much to organise this tour for us unforgettable.. all was great . thank you so much again .

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Please sent me more details of the Private tour and ctc person information. Waiting for your immediate reply. Kind Regards Tousif

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i need half day after noon sahaba tour. Price and details please ? which which place will visti

Omar Muhammad left a review for the "Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul", saying:

Dear Gamze, from the begining you were so kind and helpfull. from pick up to drop off all was on the way . We really enjoy with you .. Keep in Touch

Naeem left a review for the "Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul", saying:

Me and my all family we were 8 person and we really enjoyed the trip to Sahabas. thank you for your professional arrangment. And say hello to our driver Erol he was so good even if the small narrow street .. we will highly recomand you to our friend.

Akbar Rasoul left a review for the "Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul", saying:

Hello Gamze, Finally i arrived my home and start to work. i would like to say again thank you for guiding me during Sahaba Tour . i had a wonderful day wityh you . you are so friendly and professional .. i will definetly come again to visit other cities of Turkey .

Zen left a review for the "Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul", saying:

This tour is excellent! .we discovered several places even the regular guides didn't know. Our guide was very patient,The underground mosque was really nice to see as well. I will recommend everyone to go for this tour especially if you have an interest for Islamic history.

Gamze Katalay left a review for the "Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul", saying:

Dear Mohammad, thank you for your request .. yes sure we have Sahaba Tour for 17 th Aug.. this tour is private tour. can you send me your reservation details to [email protected] . then i can send you all information with all details. regards. Gamze Katalay

Mohammad left a review for the "Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul", saying:

Hi, Assalamualaikum warahmatullah, shal we arrange the the trip for 17 th Aug?

Zahi Abdullah left a review for the "Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul", saying:

i visited 25 Sahaba ina day and i got chance to pray in most of them. i suprised lots of Sahaba in Istanbul. i really like and enjoy. i will deinetly come with my family and visit again these Sahabas. Thank you arranging this tour ..

Nadeem left a review for the "Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul", saying:

it was great trip for me to visit those place and feeling was also great. I recommed this tour to every one who is interested in islamic culture. It was very nice worth to do.

Zenab left a review for the "Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul", saying:

Must visit for all Muslims, tomb of Hazrat Abu Ayub Ensari, very calm place ,It's a great area with a beautiful mosque and much to see.

Shafqat left a review for the "Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul", saying:

They were very honest and sincere in showing us the places where the Sahabas are resting. Highly recommend. Good people. Thank you.

Shahnaz left a review for the "Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul", saying:

Thank you for a fabulous tour! for ourselves we can not visit 28 sahabe in a day . it is a great tour to visit Companions of Prophet Muhammad in İstanbul with professional organisation.

Noor K. left a review for the "Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul", saying:

I feel truly blessed to have had the opportunity to visit 28 sites in Istanbul. We were picked up from our hotel in a very nice van. . Each site we were given a detailed history before doing Duas. It was very emotional to visit the companions of our beloved Prophet Muhammad . I would highly recommend this tour to anyone.

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Muhamad Raydza left a review for the "Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul", saying:

Dimple Travel is simple in location, staffs, office but is flexible in ways more than you can imagine. Eventhough we were short time , short of cash, short of good weather, yet in all those shortcomings Dimple Travel managed to cater to our family's need and brought us to where we want to go. Staffs are very professional, and Gamze is such a helpful and informative guide, eventhough she claimed she is not one. Should have found them earlier in our visit to Istanbul.

Muhamad R. left a review for the "Islamic Sahaba Tour in Istanbul", saying:

My family really enjoyed our time, especially the private tour improvised for us by Ghamze (the boss). She drove us around to places we wanted to visit in Istanbul, especially the historical places, and recommended us to some good food and the delicious Sahleb (a local hot drink)! She was extremely helpful and efficient. We really had a great time indeed.

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Islamic Sahaba Tombs Tour of Istanbul

Your private local tour guide will meet you at the hotel at 09:00 am for your full day Islamic Sabaha Tombs tour of Istanbul. He will give you tour information about Sahabas and you will start the tour with your private vehicle, driver, and guide. This is your private sacred day tour in Istanbul. At the end of the tour, return back to the hotel around 16:00 pm.

Eyup Mosque & Cemetery Visit:

• Visiting Eyup El Ensari ( RA ) Tomb
• Visiting Yeralti Mosque ( Underground Mosque )
• Visiting The Conquer & Seyh-Ul Islam Tomb
• Visiting Hz. Vehb Bin Huseyre Tomb
• Visiting Amr Bin As Tomb
• Visiting Sufyan Bin Uyeyne Tomb

Edirnekapi & City Walls Area Visit:

• Visiting Hz. Sube ( RA ) Sahabei Ikr. Tomb
• Visiting Hz. Hafir Tomb
• Visiting Hz. Abdullah El-Hudri Tomb
• Visiting Hz. Abdussadık Amr Bin Same Tomb
• Visiting Hz. Ebu Derda Tomb
• Visiting Hz. Ebu Seybetul Huri Tomb
• Visiting Hz. Kaap ( RA ) Tomb
• Visiting Cabir ( RA ) Tomb
• Visiting Edhem ( RA ) Tomb
• Visiting Ebu Derdag Sahabei Ikr. Tomb

At the end of the Islamic Sahaba Tombs tour of Istanbul programme, Return back to the Hotel around 16:00 pm.

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Istanbul Islamic Religious Tour

Tour for Tombs of Sahabas in Istanbul. Discover Ottoman Empire's early, classical and late style architecture and visit Sahabe Tombs in Istanbul. Istanbul Religious Tours are the spiritual activities that you can do in Istanbul and you can learn the culture and religions in our city.

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04 Nıghts / 05 Days Tour ISTANBUL ISLAMIC TOUR

• 04 Nights / 05 Days Istanbul Islamic Tour
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 ISTANBUL ISLAMIC SAHABA TOMBS TOUR 04 Nights / 05 Days Istanbul program:

Day 01 – Arrive IST Airport than Transfer to Hotel. Overnight in Istanbul Day 02 – After breakfast, Full Day Islamic Heritage & Sahaba Tombs tour with Lunch . Overnight in Istanbul Day 03 – After Breakfast, Full Day  Ottoman Relics and Byzantium Tour with Lunch. Overnight in Istanbul Day 04 – After breakfast, transfer to IST Airport for return flight

Istanbul Islamic Tour Programme:

Welcome to Istanbul – cradle of the civilizatons! Upon Arrival to IstanbulAirport. Meet at the airport than transfer to your hotel. Check into hotel and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

* Visited Sights: Eyup El Ensari Tomb – Yeralti Mosque ( Underground Mosque ) –  Hz. Vehb Bin Huseyre Tomb – Amr Bin As Tomb – Sufyan Bin Uyeyne Tomb –  Hz. Hafir Tomb – Hz. Abdullah El-Hudri Tomb – Hz. Abdulsiddik Bin Amir Tomb –  Hz. Ebu Seybetul Huri Tomb – Hz. Muhammed-Ul Ensari Tomb –  Hz. Ahmad El Ensari Tomb -Hz. Kaap – Hz. Hamidullah El Ensari Tomb – Hz. Muhammed El Ensari Tomb –  Ebu Derdag Sahabei Ikr. Tomb Breakfast at hotel. Your tour will start at 09:00 am from your hotel in Istanbul. You will have tour to tombs of Sahabas. Tombs of Sahaba tour is not only for Muslims, also for all other religious people of the world. Thats going to be very inspired day for you. We will start with visiting Eyup Mosque & Cemetery first. At there, you will have chance for Visiting Eyup El Ensari Tomb ( RA ), Visiting Yeralti Mosque ( Underground Mosque ), Visiting Hz. Vehb Bin Huseyre Tomb, Visiting Amr Bin As Tomb and Visiting Sufyan Bin Uyeyne Tomb. After we will take a lunch and continue with Edirnekapi & City Walls Area. At there you will have chance for Visiting Hz. Hafir Tomb, Visiting Hz. Abdullah El-Hudri Tomb, Visiting Hz. Abdulsiddik Bin Amir Tomb, Visiting Hz. Ebu Seybetul Huri Tomb, Visiting Hz. Muhammed-Ul Ensari Tomb, Visiting Hz. Ahmad El Ensari Tomb, Visiting Hz. Kaap ( RA ) Tomb, Visiting Hz. Hamidullah El Ensari Tomb, Visiting Hz. Muhammed El Ensari Tomb, Visiting Cabir ( RA ) Tomb, Visiting Edhem ( RA ) Tomb, Visiting Ebu Derdag Sahabei Ikr. Tomb. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Overnight at hotel in Istanbul.

* Visited Sights: The Old city  “Sultanahmet”  – Topkapi Palace –  Grand Bazaar – Blue Mosque – Hagia Sophia – Hippodrome – Obelisk of Theodosius – German Fountain of Wilhelm II  – Serpentine Column After breakfast enjoy a full-day tour of “Sultan Ahmet Center”, the heart of the “Old City” from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.Start with a visit to the Hagia Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture. Then continue with the majestic Blue Mosque, famous with it’s blue İznik tiles. See the historical Hippodrome of ancient times, Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome.After lunch, proceed with Grand Covered Bazaar, the most attractive shopping center and the biggest “souk” in the world . Final visit to Topkapı Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury.After tour transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, transfer to airport for your international departure. Hope your trip will be a memorable one!

Inclusions:

• 4 Nights Hotel Accommodation
• All tours mentioned above (including entrance fees, taxes & professional guiding) – SIC
• All transfers required to complete the program (in good model luxury vehicles) – PRIVATE
• All breakfast & lunches mentioned above

Important Notes :

• 00 – 02 child is free
• 02 – 06 child is 50% of per person in DBL
• 06 – 12 child is 70% of per person in DBL
• If you have 2 or more children, please contact us.
• Please ask special rate if you are 10 pax or more!
• Please note that higher prices may apply during peak periods. (Eid period, Easter and New years etc.)

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*This tour can be operated as private tour on request.

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Islamic Religious Sahaba Tombs Tour in Istanbul (Half Day)

Islamic Religious Sahaba Tombs Tour in Istanbul (Half Day) provides to see the Underground Mosque, Eyup Mosque and important Sahaba Tombs.

Islamic Religious Sahaba Tombs Tour in Istanbul (Half Day) provides to see the Underground Mosque (Yeralti Camii), Eyup Mosque, Tomb of the Conquer and Seyh-Ul Islam, Tomb of Hz. Vehb Bin Huseyre, Tomb of Amr Bin As, Tomb of Sufyan Bin Uyeyne, Tomb of Hz. Sube Sahabei, Tomb of Hz. Hafir, Tomb of Hz. Abdullah El-Hudri, Tomb of Hz. Ebu Derda, Tomb of Hz. Abdulsiddik Bin Amir, Tomb of Hz. Ebu Seybetul Hudri, Tomb of Hz. Muhammed-Ul Ensari, Tomb of Hz. Ahmad El Ensari, Tomb of Hz. Kaap, Tomb of Hz. Hamidullah El Ensari, Tomb of Hz. Muhammed El Ensari, Tomb of Cabir, Tomb of Edhem, Tomb of Ebu Derdag Sahabei and Tomb of Eyup El Ensari.

About Islamic Religious Sahaba Tombs Tour in Istanbul (Half Day)

Pick-up and drop-off informations of istanbul sahaba tour.

Important Notice: Departure from the hotel where you stay in Istanbul, after meeting with your tour guide.

Covid-19 Precautions During Your Travel

We apply the special health and safety measures to provide a healthy and safe holiday for our guests. During the travelling;

• Travellers are required to wear face masks in public areas.
• Travellers are required to keep the social distance in public areas.
• The staff wear mask during the service.
• Hand sanitisers are provided for travellers and staff.
• Regular temperature checks for travellers and staff.
• All the areas that are likely to be touched are regularly cleaned and sanitized.

I saw today many sahabes tomb. They have maazing history. I feel How Islam is strong. Our tour guide showed us many sahabe tombs but eyup sultan was wonderful place. Its a nice day. If you are in istanbul visit our sahabes.

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ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS TOUR IN ISTANBUL Sahabe ( The companions of Prophet Muhammed S.A.V ) Tombs Ziyarat Mosques – Cemeteries – Religious Places in Istanbul Muslim Tours in Istanbul Available all year long 

Mosques – sahabe tombs – cemeteries – religious places visit in istanbul..

Istanbul is the center of religion for centuries. After the ottoman period Islamic Religion spreaded througout the city. The first mosque in Istanbul was built in Kadikoy on the Asian side of the city, which was conquered by the Ottoman Turks in 1453.

The Prophet Muhammad ( SAW ) said: “Verily you shall conquer Constantinople. What a wonderful leader its leader shall be, and what a wonderful army that army will be!” (Musnad Ahmad).

The first mosque on the European side of Istanbul was built inside the Rumeli Castle in 1452. The first grand mosque which was built in the city proper is the EyUp Sultan Mosque (1458), while the first imperial mosque inside the city walls was the Fatih Mosque (1470) which was built on the site of the Church of the Holy Apostles, an important Byzantine church which was originally edificed in the time of Constantine the Great.

Many other imperial mosques were built in the following centuries, such as the famous SUleymaniye Mosque (1557) which was ordered by Suleiman the Magnificent and designed by the great Ottoman architect Sinan, and the famous Sultan Ahmet Mosque (1616) which is also known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles which adorn its interior. Istanbul was the final seat of the Islamic Caliphate, between 1517 and 1924. The personal belongings of Mohammed and the earliest Caliphs who followed him are today preserved in the Topkapı Palace, the EyUp Sultan Mosque and in several other prominent mosques of Istanbul.

TOUR PROGRAMME :  According to the 2000 census, there were 2691 active mosques hundreds of Tombs & holy places. In our islamic tour; we will take you to the important islamic locations by explaining you the stories of the places.

Bazaar Turkey – Les Arts Turcs Art Studio Alemdar Mh. Incili Cavus St. No: 19 Floor : 3 (Behind The Underground Cistern) Sultanahmet 34110 Istanbul, Turkey Contact : Mr. Alp or Mr. Nurdogan ( Phone : +90 544 220 10 22 ) E-mail : [email protected]

Google Maps : https://goo.gl/maps/uXuyRmELZsx

Note :  In the tours, ziyarats we explain you the stories of the places and the importance of the tombs, sahabas & Evliyas buried in Istanbul.

* About Eyup El Ensari :  He is the companion and standard bearer of the prophet Mohammed. The tomb is located in the Eyup district in Istanbul beyond the old city walls of Constantinople on the south part of the Golden Horn.

* Eyup Sultan Mosque  : It was built by the grave of the armor-bearer prophet Muhammad who died during Constantinople attack.

* Sultanahmet Mosque :  It was built in the beginning of the 17th century to the order of Ahmed the First. It’s designed in blue colored tile. There is a piece of a Saint gem of Kaab in the Mosque.

L ist Of The Other Religious Places in Istanbul

According to your request special programme can be arranged

1- FATIH SULTAN MEHMED HAN TOMB (FATIH) 2- YAVUZ SULTAN SELIM HAN TOMB (ÇARSAMBA) 3- KANUNI SULTAN SULEYMAN HAN TOMB 4- SULTAN II. MAHMUD HAN TOMB (ÇEMBERLITAS) 6- EYYÛB SULTAN TOMB (EYUP) 7- SULTAN I. AHMED TOMB (SULTANAHMET) 8- AZIZ MAHMUD HUDAI TOMB (USKUDAR) 9- MERKEZ EFENDI TOMB (MEVLANAKAPI) 10- SUMBUL EFENDI TOMB (KOCAMUSTAFAPASA) 11- KARACA AHMED SULTAN TOMB (USKUDAR) 12- YAHYA EFENDI TOMB (BESIKTAS) 13- SIYAVUS PASA TOMB (EYUP) 14- SOKULLU MEHMED PASA TOMB (EYUP) 15- URYANIZADE ESAD EFENDI TOMB (EYUP) 16- HATICE TURHAN SULTAN TOMB (EMINONU) 17- SULTAN I. ABDULHAMID TOMB (EMINONU) 18- BABA CAFER TOMB (EMINONU) 19- SULTAN II. BAYEZID TOMB (BEYAZIT) 20- KOCA SINAN PASA TOMB (ÇEMBERLITAS) 21- SEYH VEFA HAZRETLERI TOMB (VEFA) 24- HACI BESIR AGA TOMB (EYUP) 25- MIRIMIRAN MEHMED AGA TOMB (EYUP) 27- ABDULVEDUD SULTAN TOMB (AYVANSARAY) 29- MUHAMMED-UL ENSARI TOMB (AYVANSARAY) 30- EBU SEYBETU’L HUDRI TOMB (AYVANSARAY) 31- AHMED-UL ENSARI TOMB (AYVANSARAY) 33- ABDURRAHMAN PASA TOMB (EYUP) 35- HAVATIN TOMB (EMINONU) 36- CEDID HAVATIN TOMB (EMINONU) 37- SELÇUK SULTAN TOMB (BEYAZIT) 39- RAMAZAN EFENDI TOMB (KOCA MUSTAFA PASA) 40- GULBAHAR HATUN TOMB (FATIH) 41- DESTARI MUSTAFA PASA TOMB (SEHZADEBASI) 42- SEHZADELER VE KADINLAR TOMB (ORTAKOY) 44- GUZELCE ALI PASA TOMB (BESIKTAS) 46- MIHRISAH VALIDE SULTAN TOMB (EYUP)

Religion In Turkey

Islam is the largest religion of Turkey. Around 90% percent of the population is registered as Muslim, mostly Sunni. The Shia Alevi community, a distinct Muslim sect, makes up 20% of the population. Christians (Oriental Orthodoxy, Greek Orthodox and Armenian Apostolic) and Jews (Sephardi), who comprise the non-Muslim population have dramatically declined since the early 19th century onwards from 20% to less than 1% today, and are continuing to steadily decline since the year 2000 as well.

Turkey is officially a secular country with no official religion since the constitutional amendment in 1924 and later strengthened in the Kemalist Ideology, alongside the Atatürk’s reforms and the appliance of laïcité by Atatürk at the end of 1937. However, currently all public schools from elementary to high school hold mandatory religion classes which only focus on the Sunni sector of Islam. In these classes, children are required to learn prayers and other religious practices which belong specifically to Sunnism. Thus, although Turkey claims to be a Secular state, the enforcement of secularism in public grade schools is controversial. Its application to join the EU divided existing members, some of which questioned whether a Muslim country could fit in. Turkey accused its EU opponents of favouring a “Christian club”.

Beginning in the 1980s, the role of religion in the state has been a divisive issue, as influential factions challenged the complete secularization called for by Kemalism and the observance of Islamic practices experienced a substantial revival. In the early 2000s, Islamic groups challenged the concept of the secular state with increasing vigor after the Erdoğan government had calmed the issue in 2003. The Turkish Government states that between 90% – 95% of the population belong to the Islamic Majority, but recent polls do not concur. In the most recent poll conducted by Sabanci University, 83% of Turks revealed they were Muslim. Of that, 16% said they were “extremely religious”, 39% saying they were “somewhat religious”, and 32% saying they were “not religious”. 3% of Turks declare themselves with no religious beliefs. In addition, only 13% of Turks have a favourable opinion of Christians, and 10% of Jews.

Islam is the religion with the largest community of followers in the country, where most of the population is nominally Muslim, of whom over 75% belong to the Sunni branch of Islam. Over 20% of the Muslim population is Shia Alevi. There is also a small Bektashi community belonging to a Sufi order of Islam that is indigenous to Turkey, but also has numerous followers in the Balkan peninsula. More Recent Poll numbers show that Islam in Turkey is slowly declining. Islam arrived in the region that comprises present-day Turkey, particularly the eastern provinces of the country, as early as the 7th century AD. The mainstream Hanafi school of Sunni Islam is largely organized by the state, through the Religious Affairs Directorate, which was established in 1924 following the abolition of the Caliphate and controls all mosques and Muslim clerics, and is officially the highest religious authority in the country.

As of today, there are thousands of historical mosques throughout the country which are still active. Notable mosques built in the Seljuk and Ottoman periods include the Sultan Ahmed Mosque and Süleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul, the Selimiye Mosque in Edirne, the Yeşil Mosque in Bursa, the Alaeddin Mosque and Mevlana Mosque in Konya, and the Great Mosque in Divriği, among many others. Large mosques built in the Republic of Turkey period include the Kocatepe Mosque in Ankara and the Sabancı Mosque in Adana.

The mainstream Hanafite school of Sunni Islam is largely organised by the state, through the Diyanet Isleri Baskanligi (Religious Affairs Directorate), which controls all mosques and Muslim clerics. The directorate is criticized by some Alevi Muslims for not supporting their beliefs and instead favoring the Sunni faith.

The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople (Patrik) is the head of the Greek Orthodox Church in Turkey, and also serves as the spiritual leader of all Orthodox churches throughout the world. The Armenian Patriarch is the head of the Armenian Church in Turkey, while the Jewish community is led by the Hahambasi, Turkey’s Chief Rabbi, based in Istanbul. All these groups share the same criticism of the directorate.

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Visit the Sahaba, Sultans and Saints of Istanbul

A walk through the old sections of Istanbul and one will inevitably come across many graves and mausoleums. For the keen-eyed, it will be a journey through Islamic history, a ‘who’s who’ of notable players in some of the greatest moments, as well as the darkest. It is a journey I recommend any traveller in Istanbul to take.

Sayyiduna Abu Ayyub al Ansari

While the tombs of Istanbul are numerous, there are several that standout in importance and are highly recommended to visit. The greatest of these is the grave of Sultan Eyüp . Located outside the once formidable walls of Constantinople, this is the resting place of Sayyiduna Abu Ayyub al Ansari (ra), the Companion of the Prophet ﷺ. He came as an old man with the first wave of Muslim armies that reached the city, but died outside its walls. Legend will tell you that his grave was lost to the ages only to be rediscovered during the Ottoman siege of 1453 , but one thing is certain, few places in the city are so blessed. It was here that sultans were enthroned, and where every journey to and from the city started and ended, and to this day, Eyüp remains one of the most important landmarks of Istanbul where thousands of people make zirayat (visitation) daily.

Muhammad al Fatih

The army that accompanied Abu Ayyub al Ansari (ra) was not destined to take the city in which he now rests; instead some 800 years would pass when a young Ottoman ruler would open the city to Islam and change the course of history.

This young sultan was Muhammad al Fatih (or Mehmet as he is known in Turkish). His tomb is located next to the mosque named after him, Fatih Camii, a beautiful structure whose silhouette adorns Istanbul’s skyline. If you visit permits only one sultan, then it should be no other than this ruler, who was the promised leader mentioned by the Prophet ﷺ in his well-known hadith regarding the conquest of Constantinople.

The Spiritual Guides

Following these visits, an innumerable number of options becomes available. A large number of Sahaba are buried in and around the city, although it should be noted that some of these graves are merely honorary so careful research is recommended. Then there are the awliyah , the saints of Istanbul. Many of them served as spiritual guides to the sultans such as the great ascetic, Shaykh Yahya Efendi who was the ‘milk brother’ of Sultan Sulayman the Magnificent. His tomb can be found in the district of Beşiktaş.

There is also Shaykh Aziz Mahmud Hüdayi , the spiritual master of no less than seven sultans, who is buried in Üsküdar on Istanbul’s Asian shore and Shaykh Muhammad Zafar al Madani , the spiritual guide of Sultan Abdulhamid II who is also located in Beşiktaş. It is interesting to note that despite their spiritual feats or the fame of their students, some of these maqams are busy with traffic while others may only see the odd visitor.

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Notable Historical Figures

Lastly, before the great multitude of common graves, there are the maqams of notable contributors to Islamic civilization; officials of the state, military leaders, judges and more, such as the famed architect Mimar Sinan . His simple grave in the district of Fatih, is a true testament to the humility and spiritual acumen of the man who designed some of the greatest structures in the Islamic world.

There is also the tomb of Heydreddin Barbarossa , the great admiral and Muslim hero of the Mediterranean, also located in Beşiktaş. In times such as we live in now, it is important to remember figures that we can be proud of, such as the likes of Şemsi Ahmet Pasa , an Ottoman official who built a small mosque in the exact dimensions of the Ka’aba in Üsküdar, from where the Imperial Ottoman Hajj caravan would depart, as a means of preparing the pilgrims for their destination.

These are but a handful of maqams to visit so one can ponder, pay homage, or at the very least, recite Al Fatiha at the foot of the graves of these amazing people from the very fabric of our history, and at the same time, explore new parts of this amazing city.

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Muslim Islamic Sahaba Tombs Tour in Istanbul

75,00  EUR

Islamic Sahaba Tour Available All Year Long reservation. ( Min. 2 people required )

Description

• Duration: 4 hours
• Location :  Meeting in Sultanahmet or from city center hotels / ISTANBUL
• Tour Language: available in English and Turkish
• Groups : Pls ask for discounted group prices (For this tour price, min. 2 ppl required )

Mosques – Sahabe Tombs – Cemeteries – Religious places visit In Istanbul. Istanbul is the center of religion for centuries. After the ottoman period Islamic Religion spreaded througout the city. The first mosque in Istanbul was built in Kadikoy on the Asian side of the city, which was conquered the Ottoman Turks in 1453.

The Prophet Muhammad ( SAW ) said: “Verily you shall conquer Constantinople. What a wonderful leader its leader shall be, and what a wonderful army that army will be!” (Musnad Ahmad).

The first mosque on the European side of Istanbul was built inside the Rumeli Castle in 1452. The first grand mosque which was built in the city proper is the EyUp Sultan Mosque (1458), while the first imperial mosque inside the city walls was the Fatih Mosque (1470) which was built on the site of the Church of the Holy Apostles, an important Byzantine church which was originally edificed in the time of Constantine the Great.

Many other imperial mosques were built in the following centuries, such as the famous SUleymaniye Mosque (1557) which was ordered Suleiman the Magnificent and designed the great Ottoman architect Sinan, and the famous Sultan Ahmet Mosque (1616) which is also known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles which adorn its interior. Istanbul was the final seat of the Islamic Caliphate, between 1517 and 1924. The personal belongings of Mohammed and the earliest Caliphs who followed him are today preserved in the Topkapı Palace, the EyUp Sultan Mosque and in several other prominent mosques of Istanbul.

What you will see ;

• Pick up from the hotel at 10:00 Am
• Visiting Tomb of Ebu Derda ( RA )
• Visiting Yeralti Camii ( Underground Mosque )
• Visiting Tomb of Hz. Vehb Bin Huseyre ( RA )
• Visiting Tomb of Amr Bin As ( RA )
• Visiting Tomb of Sufyan Bin Uyeyne ( RA )
• Drive to Balat Area and Egrikapi
• Visiting Tomb of Hz. Abdullah El-Hudri ( RA )
• Edirnekapi & City Walls Area Visit
• Visiting Tomb of Hz. Haceti Hafir ( RA )
• Visiting Tomb of Hz. Abdulsiddik Bin Amir ( RA )
• Visiting Tomb of Edhem ( RA )
• Visiting Tomb of Arpaci Hayreddin ( RA )
• Visiting Tomb of Abdulrahman ( RA )
• Visiting Tomb of Hz. Eba Eyyub El Ensari ( RA ) – Eyup Sultan
• Salah Dhuhr or Juma Payer : We will make the prayer and give you free time in Eyup Mosque or similar Mosque for the Namaz Time and pray.
• Return Back to the Hotel around 13:30 – 14:00 Pm

Tour Starting Time ;

Morning islamic tour starts at 09:45 Afternoon Islamic tour starts at 14:00

What is Included ;

• Licenced english speaking muslim guides that have experience on Islamic ziyarats.
• Pickup and drop for city center hotels.
• We give time for each place for the prayers.
• Transportation

Meeting Point ;

We can pick you up from your hotels or flats ( For city center areas ) or start the tour from our culture center. Here is our  Address ;

Google Maps      :  https://goo.gl/maps/uXuyRmELZsx

Events of Istanbul – Les Arts Turcs  Art  Studio Alemdar Mh. Incili Cavus St. No: 19 Floor : 3 (Behind The Underground Cistern) Sultanahmet 34110 Istanbul, Turkey Contact : Mr. Alp or Mr. Nurdogan ( Phone : +90 544 220 10 22 ) E-mail : [email protected]

Cancellation Policy ; Here in this link you can find the details about our cancellation policy.

Additional Information ;

Note : In the tours, ziyarats we explain you the stories of the places and the importance of the tombs, sahabas & Evliyas buried in Istanbul.

• About Eyup El Ensari : He is the companion and standard bearer of the prophet Mohammed. The tomb is located in the Eyup district in Istanbul beyond the old city walls of Constantinople on the south part of the Golden Horn.
• Eyup Sultan Mosque : It was built the grave of the armor-bearer prophet Muhammad who died during Constantinople attack.

List Of The Other Religious Places ( Ottoman ) in Istanbul According to your request special programme can be arranged

1- FATIH SULTAN MEHMED HAN TOMB (FATIH) 2- YAVUZ SULTAN SELIM HAN TOMB (ÇARSAMBA) 3- KANUNI SULTAN SULEYMAN HAN TOMB 4- SULTAN II. MAHMUD HAN TOMB (ÇEMBERLITAS) 6- EYYÛB SULTAN TOMB (EYUP) 7- SULTAN I. AHMED TOMB (SULTANAHMET) 8- AZIZ MAHMUD HUDAI TOMB (USKUDAR) 9- MERKEZ EFENDI TOMB (MEVLANAKAPI) 10- SUMBUL EFENDI TOMB (KOCAMUSTAFAPASA) 11- KARACA AHMED SULTAN TOMB (USKUDAR) 12- YAHYA EFENDI TOMB (BESIKTAS) 13- SIYAVUS PASA TOMB (EYUP) 14- SOKULLU MEHMED PASA TOMB (EYUP) 15- URYANIZADE ESAD EFENDI TOMB (EYUP) 16- HATICE TURHAN SULTAN TOMB (EMINONU) 17- SULTAN I. ABDULHAMID TOMB (EMINONU) 18- BABA CAFER TOMB (EMINONU) 19- SULTAN II. BAYEZID TOMB (BEYAZIT) 20- KOCA SINAN PASA TOMB (ÇEMBERLITAS) 21- SEYH VEFA HAZRETLERI TOMB (VEFA) 24- HACI BESIR AGA TOMB (EYUP) 25- MIRIMIRAN MEHMED AGA TOMB (EYUP) 27- ABDULVEDUD SULTAN TOMB (AYVANSARAY) 29- MUHAMMED-UL ENSARI TOMB (AYVANSARAY) 30- EBU SEYBETU’L HUDRI TOMB (AYVANSARAY) 31- AHMED-UL ENSARI TOMB (AYVANSARAY) 33- ABDURRAHMAN PASA TOMB (EYUP) 35- HAVATIN TOMB (EMINONU) 36- CEDID HAVATIN TOMB (EMINONU) 37- SELÇUK SULTAN TOMB (BEYAZIT) 39- RAMAZAN EFENDI TOMB (KOCA MUSTAFA PASA) 40- GULBAHAR HATUN TOMB (FATIH) 41- DESTARI MUSTAFA PASA TOMB (SEHZADEBASI) 42- SEHZADELER VE KADINLAR TOMB (ORTAKOY) 44- GUZELCE ALI PASA TOMB (BESIKTAS) 46- MIHRISAH VALIDE SULTAN TOMB (EYUP)

Religion In Turkey

Islam is the largest religion of Turkey. Around 90% percent of the population is registered as Muslim, mostly Sunni. The Shia Alevi community, a distinct Muslim sect, makes up 20% of the population. Christians (Oriental Orthodoxy, Greek Orthodox and Armenian Apostolic) and Jews (Sephardi), who comprise the non-Muslim population have dramatically declined since the early 19th century onwards from 20% to less than 1% today, and are continuing to steadily decline since the year 2000 as well.

Turkey is officially a secular country with no official religion since the constitutional amendment in 1924 and later strengthened in the Kemalist Ideology, alongside the Atatürk’s reforms and the appliance of laïcité Atatürk at the end of 1937. However, currently all public schools from elementary to high school hold mandatory religion classes which only focus on the Sunni sector of Islam. In these classes, children are required to learn prayers and other religious practices which belong specifically to Sunnism. Thus, although Turkey claims to be a Secular state, the enforcement of secularism in public grade schools is controversial. Its application to join the EU divided existing members, some of which questioned whether a Muslim country could fit in. Turkey accused its EU opponents of favouring a “Christian club”.

Beginning in the 1980s, the role of religion in the state has been a divisive issue, as influential factions challenged the complete secularization called for Kemalism and the observance of Islamic practices experienced a substantial revival. In the early 2000s, Islamic groups challenged the concept of the secular state with increasing vigor after the Erdoğan government had calmed the issue in 2003. The Turkish Government states that between 90% – 95% of the population belong to the Islamic Majority, but recent polls do not concur. In the most recent poll conducted Sabanci University, 83% of Turks revealed they were Muslim. Of that, 16% said they were “extremely religious”, 39% saying they were “somewhat religious”, and 32% saying they were “not religious”. 3% of Turks declare themselves with no religious beliefs. In addition, only 13% of Turks have a favourable opinion of Christians, and 10% of Jews.

Islam is the religion with the largest community of followers in the country, where most of the population is nominally Muslim, of whom over 75% belong to the Sunni branch of Islam. Over 20% of the Muslim population is Shia Alevi. There is also a small Bektashi community belonging to a Sufi order of Islam that is indigenous to Turkey, but also has numerous followers in the Balkan peninsula. More Recent Poll numbers show that Islam in Turkey is slowly declining. Islam arrived in the region that comprises present-day Turkey, particularly the eastern provinces of the country, as early as the 7th century AD. The mainstream Hanafi school of Sunni Islam is largely organized the state, through the Religious Affairs Directorate, which was established in 1924 following the abolition of the Caliphate and controls all mosques and Muslim clerics, and is officially the highest religious authority in the country.

As of today, there are thousands of historical mosques throughout the country which are still active. Notable mosques built in the Seljuk and Ottoman periods include the Sultan Ahmed Mosque and Süleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul, the Selimiye Mosque in Edirne, the Yeşil Mosque in Bursa, the Alaeddin Mosque and Mevlana Mosque in Konya, and the Great Mosque in Divriği, among many others. Large mosques built in the Republic of Turkey period include the Kocatepe Mosque in Ankara and the Sabancı Mosque in Adana.

The mainstream Hanafite school of Sunni Islam is largely organised the state, through the Diyanet Isleri Baskanligi (Religious Affairs Directorate), which controls all mosques and Muslim clerics. The directorate is criticized some Alevi Muslims for not supporting their beliefs and instead favoring the Sunni faith.

The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople (Patrik) is the head of the Greek Orthodox Church in Turkey, and also serves as the spiritual leader of all Orthodox churches throughout the world. The Armenian Patriarch is the head of the Armenian Church in Turkey, while the Jewish community is led the Hahambasi, Turkey’s Chief Rabbi, based in Istanbul. All these groups share the same criticism of the directorate.

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