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Byzantine and Ottoman Relics
Tour
Tour of "Sultan AhMeet
Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the
Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.
Hagia (St.) Sophia, 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 Iznik tiles and unique with
6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan AhMeet.
Hippodrome, center of
sportive (chariot races, athletics) events and political
activities of the old city. Obelisk of Theodosius,
Serpentine Column, 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, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and
souvenirs.
Lunch
Topkapi Palace, Imperial
residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting Chinese porcelain,
weapons, calligraphy section etc...
Treasury and Harem sections are not included in the
program and are due to extra entry.
Suleymaniye Mosque,
masterpiece of Sinan, the chief architect of the Ottoman
Empire, built in the name of Suleyman The Magnificent during
the 16th. century, considered as the best amongst the
imperial mosques.
INCLUDED
Guidence, Entrance Fees, Lunch, Transfer from/to
hotels within city (European side only)
GENERAL INFORMATION & CONDITIONS
We kindly request our guests to be ready 10
minutes before departure time,30% discount for children
below the age 7, free for the ages 0-2,
CLOSED
Hagia Sophia on Monday Replaced with Underground Cistern
Topkapi Palace on Tuesday Replaced with Beylerbeyi Palace
Grand Covered Bazaar on Sunday |
