Luxury Small-Group Tour of Imperial Istanbul [3795LX3427]
Discover Istanbul’s Imperial highlights on a full-day, small-group city tour by luxurious Mercedes minivan! Travel in style around central Istanbul while learning about its Imperial days as the city of Constantinople under Roman, Byzantine, Latin and Ottoman rule from an expert guide. Sit down to enjoy a 4-course Turkish meal in the renowned Matbah restaurant, and enjoy in-depth tours of Istanbul Archaeology Museum, Topkapi Palace (and the harem rooms), Chora Church and Hagia Sophia. Numbers are limited to eight on this small-group tour, ensuring personalized attention.
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
INCLUDED
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guaranteed to skip the long ticket lines
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks, unless specified
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- Start your full-day tour with a pickup from your European-side hotel in Istanbul by luxury Mercedes minivan. Settle back in air-conditioned comfort as your guide talks to you and your small group about Istanbul’s Imperial history on the way to your first stop. Under its historical name of Constantinople, Istanbul served as the capital city during the Roman, Byzantine, Latin and Ottoman empires, and architectural relics from each of the eras can be found around the city’s streets today.
- Visit Archeological Museum
- Visit Topkapi Palace incl. Harem section ( closedon Tuesdays)
- The Hagia Irene located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace is the oldest church of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine).
- "Street of the Cold Fountain") is a small street in-between the Hagia Sophia and the Topkapi
- It was built in Germany and moved by ships and its construction was completed in Istanbul.
- Optional visit to Hagia Sophia. entrance fee is on guests own expense
- Visit Underground Cistern or Serefiye Cistern
