Full day old city tour (LT1) [219502P4]
Full Day old City Tour with Lunch and Entrance fees Included
Embark on a full-day tour of Istanbul’s historic Old City, exploring its iconic landmarks with an expert guide. Start with a visit to the majestic Hagia Sophia, marveling at its stunning mosaics and rich history. Next, explore the opulent Topkapi Palace, including the Imperial Harem, where you’ll learn about the grandeur of Ottoman royalty. Visit the serene Hagia Irene Church, a hidden gem within the Topkapi grounds. Continue to the Blue Mosque, renowned for its blue tiles and impressive architecture, and stroll through the Hippodrome to view the ancient Obelisk. Finally, enjoy a shopping experience at the vibrant Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest covered markets. The tour includes lunch at a local restaurant and all entrance fees, ensuring a seamless and enriching day in Istanbul's heart.
Embark on a full-day tour of Istanbul’s historic Old City, exploring its iconic landmarks with an expert guide. Start with a visit to the majestic Hagia Sophia, marveling at its stunning mosaics and rich history. Next, explore the opulent Topkapi Palace, including the Imperial Harem, where you’ll learn about the grandeur of Ottoman royalty. Visit the serene Hagia Irene Church, a hidden gem within the Topkapi grounds. Continue to the Blue Mosque, renowned for its blue tiles and impressive architecture, and stroll through the Hippodrome to view the ancient Obelisk. Finally, enjoy a shopping experience at the vibrant Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest covered markets. The tour includes lunch at a local restaurant and all entrance fees, ensuring a seamless and enriching day in Istanbul's heart.
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
INCLUDED
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Hotel pickup and drop-off ( only from the hotels, not other address)
NOT INCLUDED
- Drinks
- Gratuities
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- -Hagi Sophia From the Golden Age of Byzantine, this once Christian Church is one of the most extraordinary buildings in the history of architecture, It played a very important role in the Beyzantine 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, It is very immpresive 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
- -Topkapi Palace Topkapi Palace was the main residence of the sultan and his court, It was initially the seat of government as well as the imperial residence. Even though access was strictly regulated, inhabitants as an autonomous entity, a city within a city, Audience and consultation chambers and areas served for the political workings of the empire
- -Grand Bazaar Our tour is going to conclude in Grand Bazaar for giving you free time of visiting this legendary bazaar.
- The Imperial Harem (Turkish: Saray Harem) is one of the most famous and intriguing parts of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey. It was the private living quarters of the Ottoman sultans, their families, and their concubines, as well as a place of immense political, social, and cultural significance during the Ottoman Empire. The harem's complex system of organization and its role within the palace make it a fascinating aspect of Ottoman history and culture.
- The Tutmosis Dikilitaşı (also known as the Obelisk of Thutmose III) is an ancient Egyptian monument located in Istanbul, Turkey, specifically in the Hippodrome of Constantinople (now Sultanahmet Square). It is a stone obelisk that dates back to around 1500 BCE, and it was originally erected by Pharaoh Thutmose III in Egypt to commemorate his military victories.
- The Aya İrini Museum (Turkish: Aya İrini Müzesi) is one of Istanbul's most historic and significant museums, located within the grounds of the Topkapi Palace in the Sultanahmet district. The museum is housed in a former Byzantine church, Aya İrini, which has a rich history dating back to the early centuries of the Byzantine Empire.
