Activities
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
,
Italian
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration:2 hours
Do this because
Discover the Sultan Ahmet Center, the heart of the Old City
Relax aboard a private boat cruise on the Bosphorus
Visit the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Grand Covered Bazaar
What to expect
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.
What's included
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (from central hotels)
Donations to the Mosques
Multilingual guide
Transportation in air conditioned vehicle
Lunch
What's not included
Drinks at lunch
Gratuities (optional)
Entrance fees
Personal expenses
All entry fees
Attractions tickets other than mentioned
What to remember
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
Provider
Plan Tours & Gray Line Turkey
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins