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Byzantine Relics & Ottoman Relics Tour
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Byzantine Relics & Ottoman Relics Tour
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Activity Duration (8 hours)
Moderate
Hosted in English
No refund if cancelled
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What you'll do
Byzantine Relics & Ottoman Relics Tour
Tour Highlight
Join us on a 3-hour journey through the rich history of the Byzantine Empire in Istanbul. Explore the architectural masterpiece of Hagia Sophia and discover how Sultan Ahmet Square was once a Hippodrome, used for chariot racing since Roman times. Admire the stunning Iznik tile work that gave the Blue Mosque its famous nickname, then browse the shops in the atmospheric Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest covered markets in the world.
What is included?
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please note that Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays and will be replaced with a tour of the Underground Cistern
- Please note that the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
- Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia closed on Friday Prayer, no replacement
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Visit to the Harem in Topkapi Palace is not included (own expense)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Bateaux Adventure
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Host since 2017
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No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Stop: 90 minutes
Hagia Sophia
2
Blue Mosque
Stop: 45 minutes
Blue Mosques
3
Serpent Column
Stop: 15 minutes
Serpent Column
4
Hippodrome
Stop: 15 minutes
Hippodrome, obelisc
5
Obelisk of Theodosius
Stop: 15 minutes
In between Ibrahim Pasha palace and Blue Mosque 35 hundred years old of an masterpecie and its dept history will be given by your guide.
6
German Fountain
Stop: 10 minutes
German Fountain
7
Istanbul
Stop: 60 minutes
Lunch
Traditional Turkish cuisine at a local restaurant set menu
8
Grand Bazaar
Stop: 60 minutes
Tour terminate at Grand bazaar.
(Grand Bazaar closed on Sunday replced with Arasta Bazaar)
9
Topkapı Palace
Stop: 90 minutes
This enormous palace was the Imperial residence of Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years. Although much of the palace is not accessible, the daily tours of the Harem are of great interest to tourists.
This concludes the tour.
You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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