PRIVATE GUIDED Exploration Tour of İstanbul Old City Tour

Highlights

Reiseverlauf

1. 1

   Hagia Sophia

   Meaning Divine Wisdom, Hagia Sophia

   Meaning 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 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 has since been open to visitors

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2. 2

   Topkapi Palace

   As 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 a harem, royal treasury, and holy relics sections.

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3. 3

   Basilica Cistern

   is the size of a cathedral

   it is 143m long and 65m wide and can hold up to 80,000 cubic meters (or 17.5 million gallons) of water. There are 336 giant columns (mostly Ionic or Corinthian in style) supporting the structure in 12 rows of 28 columns.

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4. 4

   Blue Mosque

   Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, it

   Built 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 named Sultanahmet Mosque, the (nıck) name Blue Mosque was given to it by the visitors because of the amazing blue tiles decorating the interior walls.

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5. 5

   Hippodrome

   Built 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.

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6. 6

   With 18 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.

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Treffpunkt

Meet with your tour guide in front of Hagia Sophia

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Abholung

• Abholung oder Treffen am Startpunkt
• Der Veranstalter meldet sich zur Abholung
• Abholung beginnt 15 Min. vor Abfahrt

Gut zu wissen

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Entry fees to historical sites are excluded.
• Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
• Blue Mosque is closed on Fridays due to Friday prayer we will visit from the garden.
• Free entry for chıldrens below 8yr. Please take passport for children if any.
• 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)
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Stornierung und Erstattung

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.