Istanbul Classics Afternoon

Highlights
Itinerary
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Essential

Tour to the heart of the old city where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires once ruled

Highlights

* Sultan Ahmet Center
* Hagia Sophia
* Blue Mosque (visit is not possible on Friday because of crowded noon prayer)
* Hippodrome
* Grand Covered Bazaar
* Art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request

included with

* Museum Entrance Fees
* Donations to the Mosques
* Pick Up / Drop off from Central Hotels
* English / Spanish / French / German / Arabic speaking Guidance
* Transportation with A/C Vehicles

excluded by

* Optional Gratuities

Essential Information

* Blue Mosque - visited from outside on Friday mornings until 13:00 because of noon-pray

Itinerary

Tour of "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.

Hagia Sophia, the Church of Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.

Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue İznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.

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

Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir. (Art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request)

Duration: 3 Hours

From $101.29

Adults

Children(3-7)

Infants(0-2)

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