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Daily Istanbul Tours - Byzantine and Ottoman Tours (Full Day) - Regular

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  Byzantine and Ottoman Relics Tour Full Day  
         
  Duration 8 Hours  
  To Visit
  • Hagia Sophia museum
  • Blue mosque
  • Hipodromme
  • Topkapi Palace
  • Grand Coverd Bazzar
  • Suleymaniye Mosque
           
    The fabled capital of three great empires - Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman, Istanbul is steeped in almost 3,000 years of history. The greatest concentration of landmarks is found in Istanbul's oldest district, Sultanahmet, an awe-inspiring expanse of leafy parks, Byzantine cathedrals, Greek statuary, bustling bazaars and imposing mosques with towering, slender minarets.  
       
  1 Day Byzantine and Ottoman Relics Day Tours in Istanbul  
       
    After breakfast, You will be pick up from your hotel at 08:30am, Continue to the meeting point. Tour will start at 09:00am untill 17:00pm you will be drop off at back to hotel at the end of the tour, betweend those times you will visit St. Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, Suleymaniye Mosque.

Hagia Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. It has been nominated as the 8th wonder of the world by historians.
Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built between 1609 and 1616 in the name of Sultan Ahmet 1 by Sedefkar Mehmet Aga, who was one of Sinan’ s apprentices.

The Blue Mosque: Dating from the 17th century, an architectural masterpiece famed for its exquisite blue tiles and six elegant minarets.

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


Grand Covered Bazaar, Most attractive shopping center and biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewelry, gold, carpets, leatherwear and souvenirs.

Topkapi Palace, Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans, the maze of buildings that was the focal point of the Ottoman Empire between the 15th and 19th centruies. In these opulent surroundings the sultans and their court lived and governed. A magnificent wooded garden fills the outer, or first, court. In the second court, on the right, shaded by cyprees and plane trees,stand the palace kitchens, which now serve as galleries exhibiting the imperial collections of crystal, silver and Chinese porcelain. Today the third court holds the Hall of Audience, the Library of Ahmet III, an exhibition of imperial costumes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the treasury and a priceless collection of miniatures from medieval manuscripts. In the center of this innermost sanctuary, the Prophet Muhammet (S.A.V) brought to Istanbul when the Ottomans assumed the caliphaten of Islam.

Suleymaniye Mosque, masterpiece of Sinan, built between 1550 and 1557, it is one of the best Works of the Ottoman Empire, built in the name of Suleyman The Magnificent during the 16th century, considered as the best amongst the imperial mosques.

 
       
  What is including?
  • Hotel pick up and Drop off
  • English Speaking Tour Guide
  • All transportation
  • Entrence fees
  • Lunch
  • Local Taxes and Service Charge

What is excluding?

  • Personal expens
  • Tips to Driver and Guide
  • Drinks at Lunch

CLOSED

  • Hagia Sophia on Monday / Replaced with Chora Church
  • Topkapi Palace on Tuesday / Replaced with Chora Church
  • Grand Bazaar on Sunday
 
           
 

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