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Treasures of istanbul
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Jan 15
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Jan 16
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Jan 17
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SKIP-THE-LINE: Treasures of istanbul w/LUNCH
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Next availability: Wed, Jan 15
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USD 330
Highlights
Visit > Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar
SKIP-THE-LINE Tickets, Guiding in your own language, Pick up service provided.
Explore Historical Peninsula in a unique, personal way. Be enchanted by the mosaics of Hagia Sophia. See the priceless treasures of Topkapi palace. Experience shopping in the grand bazaar, which has been the center of shopping for centuries. Walk along the historical hippodrome and see the German. Fountain and obelisk. See the colorful mosaics of the Sultanahmet mosque. Learn history about Byzantines, Ottomans and Modern Turks from your expert local guide. Do not wait in the long queues with Skip-The-Line tickets provided for you
Itinerary
Hagia Sophia Mosque
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedMeaning Divine Wisdom, Hagia Sophia was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. Today's Hagia Sophia was built by the Emperor Justinian in 537AD. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period. It was used as a church for 916 years and as a mosque for 481 years, In 1934, by the order of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk it was converted into a museum and since it is open to the visitors.Blue Mosque
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeBuilt by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, it is located opposite the Hagia Sophia. Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome. Although it is officially called Sultanahmet Mosque, the name Blue Mosque was given to it by the visitors because of the amazing blue tiles decorating the interior wallsTopkapi Palace
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedAs well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years until the Dolmabahçe palace was built. In 1924 it was converted into a museum. Today it is famous with harem, royal treasury, and holy relics sectionsHippodrome(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeBuilt by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held. Located in the heart of Sultanahmet surrounded by Blue mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi palace, today it is home to The Egyptian Obelisk (Dikilitaş), The Serpentine Column (Burma sütun), The Constantine Column and German Fountain.Grand Bazaar
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free18 entrances and more than 4000 shops it is one of the greatest bazaars in the world. It was built between 1455-1461 by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror. Today, shops selling the same kind of merchandise tend to be congregated in their own streets or inns as it was the original Ottoman system At the end of the tour drive you back to the departure point
What's included
INCLUDED
Pick-up Service from hotel/Port
Professional licenced tour Guide
Lunch in the local restaurant
All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
NOT INCLUDED
Tips to the guide & driver (optional)
Beverages with meal
Admission fees to sites
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Entry fees to Topkapi Palace (55 USD) and Hagia Sophia (30 USD) are excluded
Your guide will have pre-paid skip-the-line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash dollar, euro, Turkish lira
Please take passport for childrens if any
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and Basilica Cistern Cistern will be visited instead
We guarantee that you will be dropped off at the port before your ship onboard time. (for cruise guests)
Pick-up times will be updated according to your cruise arrival&departure times. (for cruise guests)
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
Location
Address
Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul, Turkiye 34122
Provider
Tour Altinkum Travel
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