Itinerary
- Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque: Hagia Sophia; Meaning Divine Wisdom, Hagia Sophia was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. Today's Hagia Sophia was built by Emperor Justinian in 537AD. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period. It was used as a church for 916 years and as a mosque for 481 years, In 1934, by the order of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, it was converted into a museum and has since been open to visitors.
- TopkapI Palace: Topkapi Palace; As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years until the Dolmabahçe palace was built. In 1924 it was converted into a museum. Today it is famous with harem, royal treasury, and holy relics sections
- Blue Mosque: Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, it is located opposite the Hagia Sophia. Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome. Although it is officially named Sultanahmet Mosque, the (nıck) name Blue Mosque was given to it by the visitors because of the amazing blue tiles decorating the interior walls.
- Grand Bazaar: With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the world. It was built between 1455-1461 by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror. Today, shops selling the same kind of merchandise tend to be congregated in their own streets or inns as it was the original Ottoman system.
- Hippodrome: Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held. Located in the heart of Sultanahmet surrounded by Blue mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi palace, today it is home to The Egyptian Obelisk (Dikilitaş), The Serpentine Column(Burma sütun), The Constantine Column and German Fountain.
Includes
- Lunch in a local restaurant
- Pick up from selected hotels / Istanbul Port
- Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
- All sightseeings mentioned in the itinerary
- Drinks at lunches
- Personal Expenses
- Entry tickets to Topkapı Palace
- Entry tickets to Hagia Sophia
Details
Visit> Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar
SKIP-THE-LINE Tickets, Guiding in English, Lunch in a local restaurant, Transportation provided.
P,ck and drop off avaılable from Istanbul Port for the cruıse guests. We guarantee their tımely return to the port.
Enjoy a full-day tour of the UNESCO site of Sultanahmet Old Istanbul with an extensive Small-Group guided tour. You`ll enjoy the magical Istanbul and its signature sights: the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome of Constantinople, and Grand Bazaar.
SKIP-THE-LINE Tickets, Guiding in English, Lunch in a local restaurant, Transportation provided.
P,ck and drop off avaılable from Istanbul Port for the cruıse guests. We guarantee their tımely return to the port.
Enjoy a full-day tour of the UNESCO site of Sultanahmet Old Istanbul with an extensive Small-Group guided tour. You`ll enjoy the magical Istanbul and its signature sights: the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome of Constantinople, and Grand Bazaar.
Know Before You Go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The tour guide will have pre paid Skip-The-Line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry fee can be paid to the tour guide in cash Dolar, Euro or Turkish lira.
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and Basilica Cistern Cistern will be visited instead
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
- Please contact the local provider and confirm your pick-up time before the tour date.
- Pick-up times will be updated according to your cruise arrival&departure times. (for cruise guests)
- We guarantee that you will be dropped off at the port before your ship onboard time. (for cruise guests)
- Free entry for childrens below 8yr. Please take passport for chıldren ıf any
- Please be advised that for our regular small group tours, a single departure time is available for guests already residing in Istanbul (8:30–9:00). Later departure options have been made available exclusively for cruise passengers arriving by ship.
