Istanbul Layover Tour
Hagia Sophia: The Church of Holy Wisdom, undoubtedly one of the greatest architectural creations in the world, was used as a mosque during Ottomans and now serves as a museum.
Byzantine Hippodrome: The center for entertainment, amusement and sports in the city during the Roman and Byzantine Empires. The Egyptian Obelisk, the serpentine column and the German fountain of Willhelm II are sites to be visited.
Blue Mosque: The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, one of the most revered masterpieces of the Islamic world, is famous with its blue ceramic tiles and six minarets.
Grand Bazaar: The oldest and the largest covered market place in the world with more almost 4000 shops owing rich collection of handmade carpets, jewelery, leather and souvenirs.
Topkapi Palace: The former imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans and the oldest and the largest remaining palaces in the world. Today, it is used as a museum to exhibit works of art and many priceless artifacts. The harem section is not included in this tour.
Underground Cistern: The cistern was known in Byzantium as thebasilica Cistern, Justinian was the founder of the largest underground cistern, built after the Nika Revolt in 532.The number of the inhabitants of Constantinople increased and bring a problem of water supply. Basilica Cistern was used to store water for the Great Palace.
* The itinerary may vary depending on your arrival and departure times.
* Hagia Sophia is closed on Monday. Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesday. They are replaced with Underground Cistern.
* Blue Mosque will be closed from 1 March until 15 May 2018 for restorations. It will be replaced with Sokullu Mosque.
PRICE:
Those prices are daily in total per person. Includes, best guiding service, private pick-up and drop-off services with Vip A/C vehicle, parking fees and of course %100 Satisfaction.
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Included
- Licensed Local Private Tour Guide
- Private Airport Pick-up
- Private Airport Drop-off
- Local Taxes
Excluded
- Entrance Fees
- Personal Expenses
