Christian Heritage Private Tour In Istanbul: Byzantine Churches

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   Take a peek inside the Patriarchate Church, as you hear how ancient Constantinople became an important capital of Christianity, and admire the Orthodox Christian church which is still an important center of worship today.

   1 hour•Admission not included

2. 2

   An impressive shrine to the Holy Virgin, and famous for its Hagiasma.

   1 hour•Admission not included

3. 3

   Kariye Museum

   Byzantine monastery of St.Savidr in Chora with its exquisite mosaics and colorful school.

   1h 20m•Admission not included•See on map

4. 4

   Peek into the underground cistern at Zoodochos Pege.

   1 hour•Admission not included

5. 5

   Is an Eastern Orthodox church in Istanbul. The little edifice, built in 1867, got the same dedication as the shrine erected in this place in the fifth century which, until its destruction in 1434, was one of the most important sanctuaries of Greek Orthodoxy.

   1 hour•Admission not included

6. 6

   Kariye Museum

   Due to this trend, the Komnenos designed a church with an underground cemetery where the dynasty members would be buried. In this place called Monastery of Christ Pantokrator, dozens of religious officials would serve. There would be 80 monks, 45 ministers and a hospital within the foundation. Church of the Monastery of Christ Pantocrator consists of three separate buildings adjacent to each other. The structures were built at different times and are not symmetrical. However, the Church of the Monastery, which was a combination of three churches, is still impressive.

   1 hour•Admission not included•See on map

7. 7

   Kariye Museum

   The monastic complex of Christ PANTOCRATOR (Zeyrek)

   The monastic complex of Christ PANTOCRATOR (Zeyrek) was one of the largest and best organized of the Byzantine period, comprising two churches and a funerary chapel, baths, a hospice for the aged, a hospital and a medical school, a hostel for travelers and a library can only be seen from outside.

   1 hour•Admission not included•See on map

Meeting point

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Pickup

• Everyone is picked up
• 1528 hotels are served
• You can request another pickup address
• The operator contacts you to arrange pickup
• Pickup begins 10 min before departure

Know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Cancellation and refunds

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