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Description
Choose this luxury day tour which takes you to the main tourist attractions of Istanbul. Travel through the Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and the Hippodrome. Also, enjoy shopping at the Grand Bazaar.
Highlights
- Visit the Blue Mosque
- Take a look at the Hagia Sophia
- See carpets and jewellery shops in the Grand Bazaar
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- Get picked up from your centrally located hotel or cruise ship, from where you will start your day.
- Start at the old Hippodrome of Constantinople, the old city's sports and social center. More recently known as Sultan Ahmet, it is still home to some of the major works of art worldwide, which were brought there by Theodosius The Great to raise the city's image. These include the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II, which was constructed by the German government.
- From there, proceed to the Blue Mosque, whose six minarets are a key fixture of Istanbul’s skyline. Admire the 17th-century edifice, and marvel at the thousands of bright blue Iznik tiles that coat its interior.
- Next, head to the Topkapi Palace, the opulent palace-turned-museum that was home to the Ottoman emperors between the 15th and 19th centuries. Hear anecdotes about the sultans and their entourages, and wonder at the riches of its courts and pavilions, including the jewel-stuffed treasury and priceless displays of Oriental porcelain.
- Visit the Hagia Sophia, built as a basilica in the 6th century before the Ottomans turned it into a mosque in the 15th century. Behold the dome and stunning Byzantine mosaics of this architectural gem as your Istanbul guide recounts its turbulent history.
- Explore the Grand Bazaar with over 3,000 shops selling everything from carpets to jewellery to ceramics and leather goods, to the Spice Bazaar with its incredible smell from almost every spice imaginable, as well as dried fruits and nuts, sweets and the ubiquitous Turkish Delight.
What's Included
- Pick up from your cruise ship
- Pick up from your centrally located hotel (Taksim, Sultanahmet, Old City, Fatih, Sisli, Beyoglu, Besiktas areas)
- English-speaking Istanbul tour guide
- Transportation by Deluxe Mercedes-Benz Minibus
- All entrance fees to the museums and sites
- Service charges and local taxes
- Drop off to your cruise ship or centrally located hotel
What's Excluded
- All drinks and meals
- Personal expenses
Know before you go
- Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace remain closed on Mondays; hence the visit will be replaced with Basilica Cistern.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 70 Per Person |
| Child | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 40 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |
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USD 70 / person