Day Trip Plan from Eyup Sultan to Miniaturk

Morning Program: Eyüp Sultan (09:00-12:00)

Start your day with a visit to Eyüp Sultan Mosque. The mosque and tomb are quieter in the morning hours. First explore the mosque interior and courtyard, then visit the tomb. After praying, you can examine the historic tombstones in the mosque's hazire. Don't forget to take photos at the fountain. Allow approximately 1.5-2 hours for this section.

Pierre Loti Hill (12:00-13:30)

Take the cable car from Eyüp Sultan to Pierre Loti Hill. Enjoy tea or Turkish coffee with a view of the Haliç at the top. You can have lunch at one of the cafes on the hill. It is an ideal spot for scenic photographs. On the way back, you can optionally walk down through the historic cemetery; this trail takes about 15 minutes.

Miniaturk (14:00-16:30)

You can reach Miniaturk from Eyüp by bus or on foot (approximately 15 minutes). The park displays 1/25 scale models of 122 structures from Turkey and the former Ottoman territories. You can see Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Mevlana Museum, and Mount Nemrut in miniature form. It is also great fun for children. Current entrance fees should be checked.

Evening Program and Return

After leaving Miniaturk, you can take a walk along the Haliç waterfront. For dinner, you can return to Eyüp and eat at a local restaurant, or take the Haliç ferry to Eminönü and spend the evening there. This daily plan allows you to experience both the spiritual and cultural richness of Istanbul together.