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Discover the historic heart of Istanbul on the Istanbul Byzantine and Ottoman Relics Tour, a full-day guided experience with morning pickup from your city center hotel or cruise port. Explore the Hippodrome, once the center of Constantinople’s sporting and political life, and see monuments including the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, and Wilhelm II Fountain. Continue to the Blue Mosque, admired for its 17th-century architecture, blue tiles, and six minarets, then visit Topkapi Palace, the former imperial residence of the Ottoman Empire. After lunch at a traditional Turkish restaurant, discover Hagia Sophia and browse the historic Grand Bazaar before returning around 5:30 pm.
You will be picked up in the morning from your hotel or cruise port between 8:15 – 8:45 am for the full-day Byzantine and Ottoman Relics Tour.
On the tour you will be able to see:
Hippodrome, The former center of sportive and political activities of Constantinople. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, the Serpentine Column from Delphi, and the fountain of Willhelm II.
Blue Mosque, One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th-century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets.
Topkapi Palace, The former imperial residence from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today a spectacular museum that has one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and the very famous treasury of the Royal Family.. Lunch will be provided in a traditional Turkish restaurant.
Hagia Sophia, The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; is one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.
Grand Bazaar (Kapali Carsi), In addition to its historical importance, it’s a bazaar that will tempt even the nonshoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewelry, leather, and souvenirs.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel or cruise port around 5:30 pm.
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The tour was excellent and very informative. Would highly recommend this trip. Tour guide, Murat, was very good
The tour was great, our guide was very informative and always ensured we we the right positions to take advantage of his expert local knowledge, I would highly recommend the tour as we have learnt so much about Istanbul and it’s history.
Great job 🙂