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Your driver and licensed guide will meet you
in front of Istanbul's port passenger Terminal. You drive along
the old city walls and under the ancient Roman aqueduct on the
way to St. Sophia (Haghia
Sophia), the splendid Church of Divine Wisdom built in the
4th century BC. St Sophia's dome was then the largest in the
world. After several conquests and pillages, the building was
converted into a mosque, but fell into disrepair as centuries
passed. The brilliant Byzantine mosaics were uncovered in the
1900s and the church now is a breathtaking Byzantine-Ottoman
museum.
Next you walk to the Hippodrome
used for outdoor chariot races in Roman times. Today it is lined
with parks, obelisks and monuments. Next to the Hippodrome
is the famous Blue Mosque, named
for its richly adorned interior of magnificent Iznik tiles. Your
guide will take you through the Blue Mosque
and provide an explanation of this Western leaning Muslim
country. Please note that the Blue Mosque
is not wheelchair accessible.
Finally you are taken to 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
instead.
Tour Breakdown:
1- Depart pier and drive to St. Sophia- 30 Minutes
2- Tour St. Sophia - 1 Hour
3- Walk to Hippodrome & Blue Mosque- 10 Minutes
4- Visit Hippodrome & Blue Mosque- 40 Minutes
5- Drive to Grand Bazaar - 10 Minutes
6- Enjoy Shopping in Grand Bazaar - 1 Hour
7- Return to pier - 20 Minutes
Monday Notes: St. Sophia Church is closed on Mondays. If
your tour is on Monday you will be taken to the Church of Chora
instead, which is smaller, but equally famous for its Byzantine
mosaics.
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.
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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