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7 Hour Tour To Byzantine & Ottoman Relics In Istanbul

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Architecture, Culture, History

  • Duration

    7 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, Turkish

Description

Istanbul is an immensely vibrant country, rich in varied cultures and traditions. Explore the historic mosques, churches and bazaar areas, all imbibed with deep Turkish influences and magic. See and understand the local cultures with stops at Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome and St. Sophia Church. 

Highlights

  • St. Sophia Church; largest architectural works of art in the world

  • Blue Mosque; one of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from the 17th-century architecture

  • Hippodrome; former centre of sportive and political activities

  • Topkapi Palace: former imperial residence

  • Grand Bazaar; famous for its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs

  • Visit To Byzantine & Ottoman relics expand_more

    • Pick-up from the lobby of your hotel.

    • Drive along the Marmara sea and the Galata Bridge will welcome you to the old city.

    • Visit the following places with our Istanbul tour guide:

      • St. Sophia Church: the magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.

      • Blue Mosque: one of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from the 17th-century architecture, this mosque is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul.

      • Hippodrome: the former centre of sportive and political activities of Constantinople. See the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and the fountain of Wilhelm II.

      • Topkapi Palace: The former imperial residence from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today, it is a spectacular museum that has one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and other famous treasures of the ancient royal family.

      • Grand Bazaar: In addition to its historical importance, it is a bazaar that will tempt even the non-shoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs.

    Return to the hotel.

What's Included

  • Transfer with A/C Minivans.

  • All Museum Entrances.

  • English Speaking Istanbul tour guide.

  • Lunch.

  • Shopping Possibility.

What's Excluded

  • Personal Expenses.

  • Drinks.

  • Tips.

Know before you go

  • This is a guided, small group tour.

  • St. Sophia is closed on Mondays and can be replaced with a visit to the small St. Sophia.

  • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and can be replaced with a visit to the Underground 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 75 Per Person
Child

This is a group tour

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USD 75 / person