Package Description
No matter why you come to Istanbul, you should definitely see the great heritages of Byzantian and Ottoman Empire. On our Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour, we visit Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome and more, which will make your stay in Istanbul a great memory. Your local tour guide will give you all the historical and cultural information about the city.
Package Program
In this tour, we will explore the old city of Istanbul and feel the atmosphere of that era and admire the great architectural beauties which are standing many many years in the heart of the city. We will pick you up from your centrally located hotel in Istanbul then drives to Sultanahmet Square. Today our first visit will be to Ancient Hippodrome, where we will see Theodosius Obelisk, Serpent Column, German Fountain. Then we will get into the Blue Mosque, famous for its impressed architecture and blue tiles inside. Then we will walk to just opposite this magnificent mosque, where we will visit the great Hagia Sophia Museum, the former Byzantine Church and Ottoman Mosque serving as a museum now, stands in the heart of Old Town and exhibits the symbols and mosaics of Christianity and Islam. After that, we will walk to Grand Bazaar, the oldest shopping mall in the world. You will have brief information about the history of the bazaar and some tips on how to do shopping there, then we will go to the restaurant for lunch. We will have a nice traditional lunch and continue the tour by visiting Sultan Tombs. Our last stop will be at Topkapi Palace, the great house of Ottoman Sultans. We will visit all section of the Palace except Harem Section. After the tour, we will drop you off at your hotel or any place you want within the city center.
Include
* Hotel Pick up & drop off
* Professional Guide Licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
* Entrance fees to sights by the itinerary
* Lunch in a local restaurant
* Transportations in A/C Non-Smoking van
* Local taxes
Extras
* Food & Drinks unless specified
* Gratuities
* Personal expenses
Notes
* It is mostly a walking tour
* Exact pickup time will be given at the time of booking
* You are kindly requested to present yourself at the pickup point 15 minutes prior the pre advised pick up time
* Comfortable shoes and a hat is recommended as shade is limited in summer time
* The order of the tour itinerary may vary in order to avoid congestion