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Byzantine & Otoman Relics Tour Full Day / 60 Euro P.P.

Operated : Everyday Between 08:00 am / 17:30 pm

Tour Highlights : Hagia Sophia Museum, Byzantine Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Topkapı Palace, Little Hagia Sophia Mosque

Hagia Sophia: From the Golden Age of Byzantine, this once Christian church is one of the the most extraordinary buildings in the history of architecture. It played a very important role in the Byzantine Empire and later as a mosque in the Ottoman Empire.The word "Hagia" in Greek means "Divine" and "Sophia" means "Wisdom". "Divine Wisdom" is one of the attributes of Jesus Christ and this church is devoted to his divine wisdom.

Blue Mosque : The Blue Mosque is one of the most prominent landmarks of Istanbul, especially when viewed from the First Hill or from the Asian shore of the Sea of Marmara. It is very impressive with its beautiful domes and semidomes, nice courtyards and six slender minarets.

Hippodrome and Obelisks : The square in front of the Blue Mosque covers the site of the ancient "Hippodrome", one of the most famous areas in Byzantine.

Grand Bazaar: The oldest and the largest covered market place in the world is situated in the center of the city. After visiting the Grand Bazaar, there will be optional shopping opportunity before having lunch at our restaurant.

Topkapı Palace : Topkapi Palace was more than just the private residence of the Sultan and his court. It was the seat of the supreme executive and judiciary council, the Divan and the training school.

Little Hagia Sophia Mosque :This mosque is known as one of the oldest standing churches in Istanbul dating back to 6th century.It's early domed-basilica architectural plan of famous Hagia Sophia which was applied here first time in the history.Justinianos whose reign was golden age of Roman Empire and now is used as amosque since 1497.

  • Pick up & drop off from Istanbul City Center Hotels & Cruise Port
  • Transportation with A/C non-smoking deluxe vehicle throughout the trip
  • Professional tour guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
  • All entrance fees to the archaeological sites and museums, parking and road tolls
  • Lunch at local restaurant (set menu - vegetarian meals available - drinks extra)
  • 8% VAT (Value Added Tax)
  • Children: {0 - 2} free, {3 - 7} 30 % discount.
    • Tips to guide, driver and hotel personnel
    • Tips to guide, driver and hotel personnel
    • Tips to guide, driver and hotel personnel
    • Refer to itinerary, (B) means breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner is included if printed next to day’s itinerary on small group tours. Lunch excluded on private tours.
    • On daily city tours; flights, hotels, airport transfers are not included.
    • Please ask for discounted rates for family and for large groups.
    • Rates in EURO per person sharing a Double Room.
    • Flights tickets are e-tickets. Calculation is based on promotional class and rates are subject to change until ticketed. You will receive references to flight tickets after booking.
    • This itinerary is subject to change and may be reversed without prior notice according to weather, museum closing days, daily events or other unforeseen circumstances outside the control of Istanbul Travel Group Tours.
    • Small Group tours are with English speaking guide. On Private Tours, you may ask to have Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Russian or Japanese Speaking guides which will depend on availibility.
    • You may join this tour in Istanbul or Cappadocia, we can reverse the itinerary.
    • For groups over 10 people, contact us for special rates.

    We can custom design your itinerary to create a touring program that most ideally suits your personal, educational, cultural, and budgetary requirements. Please contact us for details and we will design your dream tour…