TRANSFER: YES

CANCELLATION: FREE CANCELLATION 24 HOURS PRIOR TO BOOKING

MEAL: LUNCH

GUIDE: YES

TIME: 9:00-17:00

PAYMENT: ON ARRIVAL

AVAILABLE: EVERY DAY EXCEPT TUESDAY AND FRIDAY

OVERVIEW:

Istanbul astonishes visitors with its vast history and abundance of landmarks. Every year, millions of tourists flock to the city because it provides everything required for enjoyable, cheerful, and exciting vacations. Visitors visiting Istanbul may participate in a range of tours and activities to learn more about the city and its lively culture. Walking excursions, on the other hand, are among the most interesting things. The FULL DAY OTTOMAN AND BYZANTINE TOUR allows visitors to explore the city while viewing and visiting some of the city’s most well-known attractions.

TOUR DETAILS:

Our shuttle will pick you up from the hotel and you will visit the following sights with an experienced and licensed professional guide.

Pick and drop off included from city center hotels. Transportation from other sites or airports may incur an additional fee. Please contact us for charges.

TOUR ITINERARY

Hippodrome: During the Roman and Byzantine Empires, the Hippodrome was the city’s hub for entertainment, athletics, and political activity.  The Egyptian Obelisk, the Delphi Serpentine Column, and the Willhelm II Fountain will all be accessible.

Hagia Sophia:  (The church of divine wisdom)Coveted by the Islamic East and Christian West, the Hagia Sophia is one of mankind’s greatest treasures.

The Blue Mosque: one of Istanbul’s largest mosques, was built in the 17th century and is one of the city’s most prominent landmarks. It is also well-known for its blue tiles and six minarets.

Caferaga Medresesi: a cultural organization that teaches and develops traditional Turkish art. 

The Grand Bazaar: is the world’s oldest and biggest market, with almost 4.000 stores filled with a diverse range of carpets, jewelry, leather, and souvenirs.

Topkapi Palace: housed an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, as well as robes, are worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, and the Holy Mantle, which upholds antiques of the Prophet Mohammed, from the 15th to the 19th centuries…

 *Due to additional admission fees, the Treasury and Harem portions of Topkapi Palace are not included in the program.

This tour is not available on Tuesdays and Fridays.

On Sundays, the Grand Bazaar is closed.

Friday Prayer makes it impossible to visit the Hagia Sophia Mosque.

Due to Friday Prayer, it is not possible to visit the Blue Mosque on Friday.

What is Included in the tour?

Hotel Pick-up & drop-off – by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches.

Entrance Fees are mentioned in the itineraries.

Lunch

Professional Licenced Tour Guide.

Services Charges & Local Taxes.

What is Excluded from the tour?

Drinks at lunch

Tips and gratuities

Personal expenses