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Your driver and licensed guide will meet you
in front of Istanbul's port passenger Terminal. You'll drive
along the old city walls and under the ancient Roman aqueduct on
the way to view the best of Istanbul's stunning architecture and
attractions. The impressive Roman Hippodrome was once used for
chariot races and today is your first stop.
You visit the beautiful Blue Mosque which is named for the vivid Iznik tiles lining its interior. With the full day tour you are
certain to hear the calls to prayer as they echo throughout the
city center five times a day. Please note that the
Blue Mosque is not wheelchair accessible.
Next you will walk through the amazing
Topkapi Palace. This
large complex of buildings was the official residence of the
Ottoman Sultans and includes the courts, pavilions, mosques,
fountains and a treasury. In the Sultan's chapel you can hear
the Imam reading continually from the Koran.
After a stop for lunch you visit the jewel in
Turkey's Byzantine crown, the Museum of St. Sophia
(Haghia Sophia). This splendid Church of Divine Wisdom was originally
built in the 4th century AD as a Christian Basilica and later
was converted to a Mosque. It was lovingly restored in the
1900s, reflecting the true history of this glorious city astride
two continents.
Later this afternoon you'll visit the Grand Bazaar which houses
more than 4,000 stalls selling local goods. Or if you prefer,
you can request to visit the
Egyptian Spice Market.
Tour Breakdown:
1- Depart pier and drive to Hippodrome- 30 Minutes
2- Tour the Hippodrome & Blue Mosque - 40 Minutes
3- Walk to Topkapi Palace - 15 Minutes
4- Visit Topkapi Palace - 1.5 Hours
5- Lunch Break- 1.5 Hours
6- Tour St. Sophia - 1 Hour
7- Drive to Grand Bazaar - 10 Minutes
8- Enjoy Shopping - 1.5 Hours
9- Return to pier - 20 Minutes
What's Included:
- Professional and experienced licensed guide during the tours.
- Transportation by a comfortable AC non smoking Luxurious car /
Van with professional driver.
- Transfer from port and back.
- Parkings.
- Entrance Fees to the Museums.
- Lunch
How we meeting ?:
Our Shore Excursion Team will meet you at the port with the sign
written your Name and Surname
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