Istanbul City Highlights Full Day Tour: Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar | Small Group of 12 Pax | Lunch Included
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Tour Code: 670260
Istanbul City Highlights Full Day Tour: Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar | Small Group of 12 Pax | Lunch Included
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Tour Code: 670260
$85.00 per person
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Departure City
Istanbul
End City
Istanbul
Tour Type
Sightseeing Tours
Duration
8 hours
Language
English Live
Guide Type
Guided Tour
Activity Level
Moderate
Quality
All Inclusive Tour
Highlights
• This is a customised full-day small-group tour with an expert local guide
• Visit Topkapi Palace, it housed the ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years
• Experience shooppin with locals in world-famous Grand Bazaar
• Walk through the Hippodrome and see German Fountains and magnificent Blue Mosque
• Visit Hagia Sophia with its breathtaking mosaics
• Learn history from your expert local guide about Byzantines, Ottomans and modern Turks
• Visit Topkapi Palace, it housed the ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years
• Experience shooppin with locals in world-famous Grand Bazaar
• Walk through the Hippodrome and see German Fountains and magnificent Blue Mosque
• Visit Hagia Sophia with its breathtaking mosaics
• Learn history from your expert local guide about Byzantines, Ottomans and modern Turks
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Itinerary
Enjoy a fullday tour of the UNESCO site of Sultanahmet Old Istanbul with an extensive 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.
According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore 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 the 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 the visitors.
Next, 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.
Continue to with 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.
Next, 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.
Next, 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. At the end of the tour drive you back to the departure point.
According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore 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 the 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 the visitors.
Next, 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.
Continue to with 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.
Next, 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.
Next, 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. At the end of the tour drive you back to the departure point.
Tips
* Admission Fees (per Person)
- Topkapi Palace: 450TL
Note: The tour guide will have pre paid Skip-The-Line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to the tour guide in cash Dolar, Euro or Turkish lira.
* Departure Time: 08:30 (approx.).
* Departure point: Centrally located Istanbul Hotels (Sisli, Besiktas, Taksim, Sultanahmet, Aksaray).
* Ending point: Grand Bazaar.
- Topkapi Palace: 450TL
Note: The tour guide will have pre paid Skip-The-Line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to the tour guide in cash Dolar, Euro or Turkish lira.
* Departure Time: 08:30 (approx.).
* Departure point: Centrally located Istanbul Hotels (Sisli, Besiktas, Taksim, Sultanahmet, Aksaray).
* Ending point: Grand Bazaar.
Visiting Attractions
Hagia Sophia
Blue Mosque
Hippodrome of Constantinople
Topkapi Palace
Grand Bazaar
Meal
Lunch: Included
What’s Included
Includes
- English Speaking Guide
- All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
- Lunch in a local restaurant
- Pick Up from Istanbul Hotels (centrally located)
- Land transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking vehicle
Excludes
- Admission fees to attractions
- Beverage during the tour
- Tips to the guide & driver (optional)
- Personal expenses
Special Notes
- Cancellation Policy: This service can be cancelled without any penalties 5 day(s) prior to first service date.
- It is highly suggested that the clients reconfirm their departure/pickup times by calling or emailing to the local tour operator no later than 24 hr before the service.
- Clients must be ready at the departure point 15 minutes before the exact pickup time.
- If you cannot find the service you need please contact our dedicated Custom Team to advise of your requirements.
- Please take passport for children if any.
- Hotel pickups from outside of city center is upon availability and may require supplement fee.
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
- Blue Mosque is closed on Fridays due to Friday prayer, we wıll just visit from the garden.
- The local operator cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dressing.
- Its highly recommended to make a travel insurance for your holiday, as the local operator can not be held responsible for the incident(s) which may occur during the tour.
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