Small Group Full-Day Istanbul: Old City, Bosphorus Cruise & Lunch

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Itinéraire

1. 1

   Hagia Sophia

   Pick up from the hotel and join the group. We begin our tour with a visit to Hagia Sophia Museum, which is considered one of the Eight Wonders of the World, occupies a unique place in the history of architectures one of the rare works of this size and age that still survives.

   45 minutes•Entrée incluse•Voir sur la carte

2. 2

   Blue Mosque

   Our next visit will be The Blue Mosque, which takes its name from the world famous exquisite blue Iznik tiles decorating its interior. Also it is the only imperial mosque in the world that was originally built with six minarets. Note: Blue Mosque is reserved for Prayer on Fridays. On Fridays, we visit the mosque from the exterior.

   30 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

3. 3

   Hippodrome

   We continue to the Hippodrome Square, the sporting and social center of old Byzantium, held 100,000 spectators and featured objects from all corners of the empire such as the Egyptian Obelisk, and the Serpent Column.

   15 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

4. 4

   Brief Handicrafts Presentation & Lecture (Optional Attendance) next to the Grand Bazaar. Guest may opt to skip the presentation and explore Grand Bazaar on their own.

   Meeting back and drive to Lunch. Note: Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.

   1 heure•Entrée libre

5. 5

   Viaport Marina

   3 Course Lunch (Beverages under your own expenses)

   *Vegetarian menu is also available

   1 h 15 min•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

6. 6

   Viaport Marina

   After the lunch, we will visit the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, second largest covered bazaar in Istanbul after Grand Bazaar. It is well-known for its herbalists the Egyptian Bazaar offers traditional natural medicines, spices, flower seeds, roots and shells of rare plants along with dried nuts and fruits, deli products and various Turkish Delights.

   30 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

7. 7

   Golden Horn

   After the Spice Bazaar we will drive along the shore of Golden Horn which is an inlet of the Bosphorus and it is the natural harbor of Old Istanbul.

   Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

8. 8

   Bosphorus Strait

   Then we will embark our boat for an unforgettable Cruise on the Bosphorus, the strait runs through the unique Istanbul that stands up on two different continents between Asia and Europe. During the cruise, we will have a chance to view the peerless sights ornamenting the Asian and European shores such as 19th century wooden mansions, Rumeli Fortress built only in 3 months by Mehmet the Conquerer, Anatolian Fortress, fanciful Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi palaces, and hunting lodges.

   1 h 30 min•Entrée incluse•Voir sur la carte

Point de rendez-vous

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Prise en charge

• Tout le monde est pris en charge
• 1169 hôtels desservis
• L'organisateur vous contacte pour la prise en charge
• La prise en charge commence 60 min avant le départ

À savoir avant de partir

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• *** When visiting religious buildings such as Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, it is required to cover your shoulders and knees. A light scarf is sufficient. Scarfs can be purchased from the mosques if needed.
• *** On Fridays, the Blue Mosque is closed to touristic visits until the end of the Friday prayer. For this reason, on Fridays, Blue Mosque will be visited from the courtyard only.
• Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulties
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Annulation et remboursement

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