Semi Private - Constantinople Tour of Istanbul: Discovering the Byzantine Empire

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   Golden Horn

   Natural naval harbour of the Byzantines named as Golden Horn because of its hornlike shape and golden reflection of the glittering waves under sunshine when viewed from the hill tops.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

2. 2

   Fener District

   Visit the Patriarchate at Fener which

   Visit the Patriarchate at Fener which is the seat of Orthodox Christianity since Constantine The Great’ s declaration of Christianity as the religion of Roman Empire.

   30 minutes•Admission included•See on map

3. 3

   Istanbul City Walls

   Byzantine City Walls surrounded the Acropolis of Byzantium with 22 kms. long fortification with 96 towers and 9 main gates dating back to the 5th century.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

4. 4

   Patriarchal Church of St. George

   Visit the Patriarchate at Fener which

   Visit the Patriarchate at Fener which is the seat of Orthodox Christianity since Constantine The Great’ s declaration of Christianity as the religion of Roman Empire.

   30 minutes•Admission included•See on map

5. 5

   Tekfur Palace (from outside) built in the 12th century adjacent to the city walls. The only surviving pavillion of the Blachernae Palace.

   20 minutes•Admission included

6. 6

   Kariye Museum

   St. Savior in Chora (Kariye Museum), originally a Byzantine monastery with fantastic mosaics and frescoes portraying scenes from the bible, the life and miracles of Jesus.

   1 hour•Admission included•See on map

Meeting point

Please be ready in front of Tamara Restaurant at 13:15 and look for blue and white Midibus/Minivan with the logo of Plan Tours and Gray Line

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Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Please note: When reconfirming your booking, your local supplier will advise you on alternative meeting points for hotels which are not accessible
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• Please note: When reconfirming your booking, your local supplier will advise you on alternative meeting points for hotels which are not accessible Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time Opening hours are: 07:30 - 19:00 Monday to Sunday

Cancellation and refunds

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

• Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book