09:30 – Meeting at the Istanbul Archaeology Museum Entrance

Your guide will welcome you at the main gate. After a short briefing, the tour begins.

09:30 – 10:30 | The Main Building

Start your journey in the neo-classical main building, designed by Alexander Vallaury in 1902. See iconic artifacts from the Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, and Roman periods. The highlight here is the Sarcophagus of Alexander the Great, one of the most magnificent archaeological discoveries of its time.

10:30 – 11:00 | Ottoman Coin Collection

Head to the upper floor to view a spectacular collection of over 800,000 historical coins. Learn about the monetary systems of the Ottoman Empire and earlier civilizations.

11:00 – 11:45 | The New Building – Troia & Anatolian Cultures

Explore fascinating exhibits from ancient Anatolia, including Troy (Troia) and early regional civilizations. The Istanbul section is especially well-curated and provides a rich overview of the city’s layered history.

11:45 – 12:30 | Mesopotamian Civilizations & the Kadesh Treaty

Visit the third building, formerly the School of Fine Arts founded by Osman Hamdi Bey. Discover priceless artworks and cultural items from Sumerian, Hittite, Akkadian, and Babylonian civilizations. The tour’s highlight is the Kadesh Agreement, the world’s first peace treaty, inscribed on a terracotta tablet in cuneiform script.

12:30 – 13:00 | Free Time and Q&A

Enjoy some free time to revisit sections of interest, ask questions to your guide, or browse the museum shop. Take memorable photos before ending your journey.

We hope your tour will be a memorable one and we look forward to see you in the future on another TravelShop Booking Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking.

Note: This is a walking tour only. Hotel transfers are not included in the program. Guests are kindly requested to meet directly at the entrance of the Istanbul Archaeology Museum, located near Topkapı Palace and Gülhane Park.