Tour 3 - Byzantine & Ottoman Relics

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  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 8 hours
  • tour type Group
  • age requirement 5-79 yrs
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-866
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English, French, German, Spanish
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  • Starts Istanbul, Turkey
  • Ends Istanbul, Turkey
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Hagia Sophia
  • Blue Mosque
  • Topkapı Palace
  • Hagia Irene Museum
Tour of "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.

Hagia Sophia, the Church of Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. (Entrance ticket is not included)

Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Ä°znik tiles and unique with 6 minarets,
built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.

Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome.

Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world
with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir.
(Art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request)

Lunch at a Turkish Restaurant.

Topkapı Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics
of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. Live guide commentary is not allowed in special sections. (Harem is not included in the program)

Hagia Irene located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace is the oldest church of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine). It was also the second largest church in İstanbul after Hagia Sophia. It’s a typical Byzantine structure with its materials and architecture, was built on the site of an old temple in 330.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • Entrance Fees
  • A/C Transportation
  • Live Guide,
  • Lunch
  • Parking fees
  • Free pick and drop off from city hotels
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Drinks at lunch
  • Tips
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