Istanbul gold combo day tour with Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and private boat cruise

Essentials

Description

Start by experiencing one of the most beautiful sights in the world, touring Sultan Ahmet Center, the heart of the Old City from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.Hagia Sophia, the Church of the Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian (entrance ticket is not included).Blue Mosque, world-famous for its blue İznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. Hippodrome, center of sporting events, like chariot races and athletics, and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II decorating the Hippodrome. Grand Covered Bazaar, with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenirs before resting your tired legs at a Turkish restaurant for a spot of lunch. Let your food settle as you sit back and relax on your Bosphorus Cruise enjoying the photogenic straits of both Europe and Asia.Golden Horn, the arm of the Bosphorus and a natural harbor of the historical peninsula separating the old and the new parts of İstanbul where the first colonies settled during the Byzantines. Pass the residential area for Byzantine Jews, Italian traders and other multi-cultural areas before passing Balat to see the Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian, the Jewish Hospital (Or-Ahayim), Fener Orthodox Patriarchate and the 22 kilometer-long Byzantine City Walls.

Inclusions

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off (from central hotels)
• Donations to the Mosques
• Multilingual guide
• Transportation in air conditioned vehicle
• Lunch

Exclusions

• Drinks at lunch
• Gratuities (optional)
• Entrance fees
• Personal expenses
• All entry fees
• Attractions tickets other than mentioned

Additional Information

• • This tour includes hotel pick-up (only available from centrally located hotels). You will receive instructions for arranging your pick-up on the voucher after booking
  • If you are not eligible for hotel pick-up you can meet your guide at the central meeting location
  • Blue Mosque will only be visited from outside on Friday mornings until 1.00pm because of noon-prayer
  • Hagia Sophia Museum entrance ticket is not include and need to buy on spot with extra fee of Euro 25
  • Maximum of 10 people per tour group
• • Please refer to the calendar for updated starting times and availability
  • Guests with pick-up should be ready 10 minutes prior to tours departure time

Terms & Conditions

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