Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour

"Hagia Sophia Mosque, Byzantine Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Irene Church"

Our driver will meet you at your hotel and drive you to the tour’s starting point between 07:00 - 08:00 according to your hotel’s location. You will be informed for exact time at the time of confirmation.
You will visit the following sights with an experienced and licensed professional tour guide with this tour.


Which sights do we visit or see on this tour?


Byzantine Hippodrome

The idea for the hippodrome originally came from Emperor Septimius Severus in 203. He came to Byzantium to beat down a rebellion in a Roman civil war, after which he raised the city walls, slaughtered most of the inhabitants, and introduced an arena for chariot races and other entertainment. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.

Blue Mosque

The Blue Mosque (Called Sultanahmet Camii in Turkish) is an historical mosque in Istanbul. The mosque is known as the Blue Mosque because of blue tiles surrounding the walls of interior design.Mosque was built between 1609 and 1616 years, during the rule of Ahmed I. One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarest.

Hagia Sophia Mosque

This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great, in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time.

Grand Bazaar

The oldest and the largest covered market place in the World with nearly 4.000 shops fuul of rich collections of carpets, jewellery, leather, and souvenirs.

Topkapi Palace

The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of cyrstal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed
** Treasury and Harem sections in Topkapi Palace are not included in the program and are due to extra entry.

Hagia Irene Church

Built during the same period (4th century) as its neighbour the Hagia Sophia.The name Hagia Irene Church means ''Godly'' or ''Holy Wisdom'' in Greek. After the conquest of Istanbul it was incorporated into the grounds of Topkapi Palace and like many other churches was converted into a mosque. However there were no major changes made to the building's structure.

End Of Tour

You will be transfered back to hotel at the end of tour.

Closed

This tour is not operated on Tuesday & Friday
* Topkapi Palace closed on Tuesday.
** Hagia Sophia Mosque : Visit is not possible on Friday due to Friday Prayer.
*** Blue Mosque : Visit is not possible on Friday due to Friday Prayer.

Hotel Pick-up & drop-off by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches

Entrance Fees mentioned by the itineraries.

Lunch

Professional Licenced Tour Guide.

Services Charges & Local Taxes.

Drinks at lunch

Personal expenses

Tips and gratuities

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Fabulous (Based on 2 reviews)

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David E. – April 03, 2016:

Thank you very much for the attention and for the tour, it was unforgettable!

Selva K. – October 17, 2016:

Our guide did a great job explaining the rich history of Istanbul. Suggested to anyone visiting this amazing city.


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FREE Pick-up & Drop-off service available only from hotels in city center.

FREE Pick-up & Drop-off available from these locations; Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Laleli, Taksim, Beyoglu, Sisli, Fatih, Aksaray, Beyazit, Eminonu, Karakoy, Besiktas... or nearby..

Extra Pick up Drop off charge 40 Eur (two ways) from these locations; Ataturk Airport, Bakirkoy, Atakoy, Yesilkoy, Gunesli, Merter, Yenibosna, Levent, Maslak... or nearby..

Extra Pick up Drop off charge 70 Eur (two ways) from hotels in Asian Side; Uskudar, Kadikoy, Atasehir, Bostanci, Maltepe. or nearby..

Please Contact Us for pick up possibility and prices from the other locations.

Owing to traffic difficulties, pickups may delay beyond our control.

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